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Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) talks to teammates after defeating the Indiana Fever at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Golden State’s collective star power won the night against Caitlin Clark

By Michelle Smith / June 20, 2025

Valkyries move to 6-6 with the win

Graphic with photo of Alana Beard during a press conference smiling and looking toward the left. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Alana Beard and host Howard Megdal at lower right. White, all-caps text on orange background at lower left reads "Alana: Hall of Famer"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Hall of Famer Alana Beard joins show, discusses WNBA legacy and future

By The IX Basketball / June 19, 2025

Beard: ‘I’m going to welcome all bandwagoners, because it’s only going to benefit everyone that’s involved’

Diamond Miller smiles with a headset on

Diamond Miller’s gem of a game sparks Lynx return to the Commissioner’s Cup Final

By Terry Horstman / June 19, 2025

Natisha Hiedeman: ‘I think [she’s] honestly the reason we won the game’

Alyssa Thomas smiles holding basketball in her hands.

Sights and sounds: Alyssa Thomas’ Connecticut homecoming

By Gabby Alfveby / June 19, 2025

Thomas: ‘I gave this organization everything I had and the fan base was always behind me’

On left: Storm forward Mackenzie Holmes goes up for a layup against the Connecticut Sun during a preseason game on May 4 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. On right: Li Yueru goes up for a layup against the Minnesota Lynx in a game on May 27, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What Li Yueru’s departure and Mackenzie Holmes’ return mean for the Seattle Storm

By Bella Munson / June 19, 2025

Seattle will miss Li’s size and shooting range, while Holmes will benefit from time with team during training camp

Jonquel Jones looks to score with Brittney Griner trying to contest her at the rim

With early absences from starters, the Liberty are pushed to experiment

By Jackie Powell / June 18, 2025

During a stretch of games without Jonquel Jones and Leonie Fiebich, the New York Liberty are figuring out that their bench can take on greater roles

Podcast promotion graphic with photos of Indiana's Caitlin Clark. and New York's Jonquel Jones battling Atlanta's Brittney Griner in the post. Text overlay reads "Fever fight; Dream big."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Indiana and Connecticut fought

By The IX Basketball / June 18, 2025

Host Howard Megdal shares reactions to Tuesday night’s scuffle and conversations with players from Atlanta

Megan Gustafson and her dog, Pancake at Las Vegas Aces media day.

Megan Gustafson taps into creative side with new children’s book

By Angie Holmes / June 17, 2025

‘Pancake’s Passport’ tells of adventures overseas with her beloved corgi

Li Yueru, wearing a yellow shirt, prepares to shoot a basketball

Li Yueru brings size and shooting to depleted Dallas Wings’ frontcourt

By Grant Afseth / June 16, 2025

Koclanes: ‘She’s smart. She’s going to pick up our actions quick’

Charlie Baker, president of the NCAA, stands at a podium with his hands outstretched

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Unpacking the House settlement

By The IX Basketball / June 16, 2025

Host Missy Heidrick talks to listeners about the landmark House settlement and what it means for present and past college athletes