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Graphic with a photo of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and rookie Angel Reese at the 2024 draft. Text overlay reads "Cathy Engelbert's misstep on CNBC."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s comments on CNBC matter

By The Next / September 13, 2024

Jackie Powell and Maggie Hendricks discuss the comments, responses and what they would have liked to see

An orange and white Wilson basketball with the WNBA logo on it sits on the blue Connecticut Sun basketball court.

Players, union respond to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s comments about social media attacks

By Sydney Wingfield / September 11, 2024

‘They don’t want everybody being nice to one another’

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (44) guards Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) with Jewell Loyd (24), Breanna Stewart (30), Nneka Ogwumike (3) and Jonquel Jones (35) in the waiting for Smith to dribble the ball up.

New York Liberty players show support for Kamala Harris in 2024 presidential campaign

By Jackie Powell / September 6, 2024

After making history in 2020, questions loom regarding what the WNBA and its players will do in 2024

A WNBA ball rests on the court, with the Wilson logo visible and aligned perpendicular to the court.

WNBPA executive committee election results announced

By Sydney Wingfield / August 14, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘Stepping into this role is an honor, and it’s important to me to represent the phenomenal players in our league’

Caitlin Clark smiles as she holds an ESPN microphone and looks out at the Iowa fans after a victory in the 2023 Final Four.

Where the new WNBA media rights deal sits among soaring metrics

By Roberta Rodrigues / July 20, 2024

Do the numbers in the reported deal match the WNBA’s considerable growth?

Air Force One takes flight.

Players rejoice after WNBA announces plan for charter flights

By Aya Abdeen / May 8, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘It is time to be transformational’

The Phoenix Mercury bench is pictured looking on to a recent WNBA regular season game.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Brittney Griner and why WNBA travel is this way

By The Next / June 23, 2023

Host Jackie Powell and Ari Chambers discuss Brittney Griner and keeping players safe during travel

Brittney Griner soars to basket in Phoenix Mercury purple and orange uniform.

Players and coaches speak up about the Brittney Griner incident

By Aya Abdeen / June 11, 2023

Three of four WNBPA VPs have spoken out about the issue

Nine Phoenix Mercury players form a tight huddle in the lane near the free-throw line.

Phoenix Mercury, Griner are apparent targets of harassment at Dallas airport

By Aya Abdeen / June 10, 2023

Players, WNBPA call for heightened safety measures

Phoenix Mercury big Brianna Turner jumps into the body of Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin with an arm outstretched and blocking the ball out of Austin's hand, while Austin's other arm tries to keep Turner away

Brianna Turner discusses Griner’s looming return to Mercury, new role with WNBPA

By Jesse Morrison / February 7, 2023

Brianna Turner discusses Brittney Griner saying ‘she is going to play for the Phoenix Mercury’ and her new role with WNBPA