WNBL

Lauren Nicholson celebrates with Sydney Flames teammates

Lauren Nicholson will bring energy and new perspectives in her return to Sydney Flames

By Lukas Petridis / June 2, 2025

Nicholson: ‘I can’t wait to be a part of a team again’

Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb is shown from the side as she prepares to shoot the ball.

Why getting Sami Whitcomb more shots is key to improving the Phoenix Mercury offense

By Tia Reid / May 26, 2025

Whitcomb is averaging just 6 points on six shots per game this season

Renae Garlepp coaches Future Flames

Sydney’s Future Flames proof of concept for WNBL CBA’s investment in development

By Lukas Petridis / May 19, 2025

WNBL’s increase to development player contracts may already be a proven success.

Adelaide Lightning players huddle

South Australian government step in as majority owners of the Adelaide Lightning

By Lukas Petridis / May 16, 2025

An eleventh hour deal will see the Adelaide Lightning active in WNBL26 and beyond

Tess Madgen and Cayla George embrace

Australian Basketball Players’ Association secures historic CBA with WNBL

By Lukas Petridis / April 27, 2025

The new CBA increases minimum wages by 104% and includes additional investments into player wellbeing

Basketball players celebrate winning a championship

How the Bendigo Spirit captured a WNBL title

By Lukas Petridis / March 10, 2025

After a strong regular season, the Bendigo Spirit reigned supreme with a WNBL championship over the Townsville Fire

Sami Whitcomb drives.

How WNBL MVP Sami Whitcomb fits into the Phoenix Mercury’s plans

By Lukas Petridis / March 4, 2025

Diana Taurasi’s exit opens a Whitcomb-sized hole in the Phoenix roster

Photos of Tiffany Hayes playing for the Las Vegas Aces and Janelle Salaün playing for France are shown side by side. The text "Hayes & Salaün to GS" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Las Vegas loses Tiffany Hayes, Alysha Clark; more WNBA free agency news

By The IX Basketball / February 8, 2025

Plus, an influx of international signings in Golden State and beyond

Los Angeles Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot has the ball at the top of her dribble as she drives against Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha Harris, who holds out an arm onto Talbot's side while trying to run side-by-side with her in a WNBA game

What the Valkyries gain — and the Sparks lose — from Stephanie Talbot expansion draft pick

By Cameron Ruby / December 8, 2024

Talbot brings 199 games of WNBA experience to the Bay Area’s inaugural roster.

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) drives to the basket during the WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 28, 2024. (Photo Credit: Chris Poss | The Next)

Unrivaled league roster nearly complete

By Chelsea Leite / November 18, 2024

Team selection will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20