WNBA

Dallas Wings forward Myisha Hines-Allen holds the ball with two hands. She leans back slightly to get more space from her defender as she looks to make a pass.

Myisha Hines-Allen is on a new path with the Dallas Wings

By Arie Graham / May 26, 2025

Hines-Allen: ‘This team has been good to me and good for me’

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson raises both arms and pumps his fists in celebration. Forward Aaliyah Edwards stands on the sideline behind him and makes the arm gestures that referees use to call a charge.

Aaliyah Edwards and the rebuilding Washington Mystics are ahead of schedule

By Jenn Hatfield / May 26, 2025

Edwards made her season debut on Sunday, and the Mystics have had chances to win every game

Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held passes up the court as she begins to cut around Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler, who is defending her

WNBA notebook: Sonia Citron’s hot start, the return of Plum Ball and more

By Emily Adler / May 25, 2025

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down the electric debut of Sonia Citron, Kelsey Plum’s heliocentrism, Aliyah Boston’s power and more

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes points with her left index finger. She tugs on her shorts with her right hand and is bending forward at the waist.

‘I wanted this’: Brittney Sykes embraces leading rookie-laden Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 24, 2025

It’s been a journey for Sykes learning how and when to lead. She’s figured it out, right when the Mystics need it most

Graphic with headshots of Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers at left and Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen at right. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White all-caps text on orange background at lower right reads "Early Rookie Report".

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA rookie report — How have Paige Bueckers and Kiki Iriafen played early on?

By The IX Basketball / May 24, 2025

Evaluating how the league’s rookies are making an impact so far

Bria Hartley dribbles basketball in a game.

Connecticut Sun add Bria Hartley to roster, totaling five former Huskies in current organization

By Gabby Alfveby / May 24, 2025

As Connecticut rebuilds its identity, they’ve tapped UConn alums to lead the way

Jewell Loyd dribbles the ball up the floor for the Aces.

What the Las Vegas Aces took away from their East Coast road trip

By Kelly Johnson / May 23, 2025

‘Everybody seems to be staying ready when their number’s called’

Caitlin Clark throws a pass near the leg of Angel Reese on the left and A'ja Wilson shoots over an outstretched arm of Breanna Stewart on the right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA rivalries

By The IX Basketball / May 23, 2025

A look at the tension within the game

Los Angeles Sparks guard Sarah Ashlee Barker dribbles the basketball

Sarah Ashlee Barker’s expedited adjustment to the WNBA

By Cameron Ruby / May 23, 2025

Barker: ‘I’m just lucky I’m in this opportunity”

Napheesa Collier stands in her black and green Lynx jersey with her hands on her hips

Napheesa Collier’s leadership has fostered an ‘environment of growth’ in Minnesota

By Terry Horstman / May 22, 2025

Collier: ‘This is an open area where everyone can talk and everyone is receptive to what’s being said’