The Next: A Women's Basketball Newsroom from The IX

10/09/2024

In the latest Locked On Women's Basketball episode, Natalie Heavren continues her conversation with Marian E. Washington. They discuss Washington's coaching career with Kansas, her journey to the 1996 Olympics, and more!

Host Natalie Heavren continues the conversation with legendary coach Marian E. Washington to discuss her career and legacy.

09/09/2024

To the deep relief of many, the Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton ‘avoided significant injury’ after colliding with teammate Jonquel Jones on the court.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton left Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Aces in the fourth quarter after colliding with teammate Jonquel Jones.

09/09/2024

For the first time since being traded to the Minnesota Lynx Myisha Hines-Allen played against the Washington Mystics, her former team. Our Jenn Hatfield was there and has the story.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/washington-mystics/myisha-hines-allen-homecoming-washington-mystics-trade-minnesota-lynx/

09/09/2024

The 2025 Athletes Unlimited basketball season will be held in Nashville, TN. Our Emily Caron has the details.

Athletes Unlimited will play its 2025 winter basketball season in Nashville, Tenn., after spending the last two years in Dallas.

08/09/2024

The Dallas Wings are still fighting for a playoff berth, but their fate is not entirely in their hands.

With Sallaby and Siegrist back, the Dallas Wings could technically eke out a playoff berth, but they no longer control their destiny.

08/09/2024

Angel Reese's wrist injury will cut her rookie season with the Chicago Sky short.

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Following a wrist injury, Chicago Sky rookie phenom Angel Reese will officially miss the rest of the 2024 WNBA season.

08/09/2024

In her latest Sunday Notes, Em Adler breaks down Aliyah Boston's dominance, Emily Engstler's hot streak, and more!

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down Aliyah Boston developing her passing game, Emily Engstler's hot streak and more!

07/09/2024

Former Oregon State Women's Basketball, Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics guard Sydney Wiese announced her retirement on Saturday.

Another Sydney W. — our Sydney Wingfield — looks back at Wiese's career and shares some reactions from around the .

Sydney Wiese led Oregon State to its only Final Four in program history and went on to play five seasons in the WNBA.

07/09/2024

Our Retrospect series on Locked On Women's Basketball continues with a look at the 2012 WNBA Draft! Hunter Cruse, Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer discuss how Tiffany Hayes became one of the all-time draft steals when she fell to the second round. 🎧⬇️

UConn guard Tiffany Hayes fell to the No. 14 pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft, but she's now playing in her 12th season.

07/09/2024

Conference realignment is sending Texas Women's Basketball to the SEC this season. It's a familiar place for head coach Vic Schaefer, who previously coached at Mississippi State, and he's confident heading into the 2024-25 season. Our Isa Almeida has the story.

07/09/2024

The Seattle Storm have a great do-everything player in Gabby Williams. But she's not a Swiss army knife, head coach Noelle Quinn says — she's a French army knife.

Our Bella Munson explains how Williams has settled in after returning to the late in the season:

Gabby Williams, who joined the Seattle Storm after the Olympics, is finding her offensive rhythm despite a tough adjustment period.

07/09/2024

In the latest Locked On Women's Basketball, Natalie Heavren talked to Marian Washington about her legendary coaching career, her new book, and more!

Natalie Heavren talks with Marian E. Washington about her new book, which covers her storied career and highlights women's basketball history.

06/09/2024

Questions about the WNBA's advocacy in the 2024 election were somewhat answered on Thursday night, when New York Liberty members were spotted wearing Kamala Harris t-shirts.

https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/new-york-liberty-wnba-players-show-support-kamala-harris-2024-presidential-campaign/

06/09/2024

Myisha Hines-Allen shared the floor with Minnesota Lynx franchise player Napheesa Collier on French club Lattes Montpellier in 2021. Now, as our Terry Horstman writes, the two players get to work together in Minnesota.

Napheesa Collier and Myisha Hines-Allen played together in France in 2021. Their reunion in Minnesota is paying dividends for the Lynx.

05/09/2024

The Chicago Sky have found their stars in Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso and Chennedy Carter. But finding a roster to complement them remains a challenge. Our Alissa Hirsh has more on Chicago's revolving roster:

In year one of the Weatherspoon era, the Chicago Sky seem confident in their young core. But it's not clear what pieces will fit around them.

05/09/2024

On today's Locked On Women's Basketball, host Gigi Speer breaks down the playoff picutre and discusses the Olympic break, player/team rivalries and more with guest Symone Stanley.

Host Gigi Speer discusses the upcoming WNBA playoff picture and talks with Symone Stanley about the Olympic break, rivalries and more!

05/09/2024

In her second season with the New York Liberty, center Jonquel Jones has found value in her roles both on and off the court. Our Jackie Powell has more on Jones' time in New York.

Jonquel Jones’ role and value on the court to her New York Liberty team is much clearer today than it was a year ago.

05/09/2024

Was the return to the playoffs a quick turnaround or the end of a long drought? Yes, our Tony East reports. Link in the comments.

The Indiana Fever are finally back in the playoffs after a long drought. Here's how it all finally happened.

04/09/2024

Los Angeles Sparks guard-forward Rae Burrell has been making an impact as the Sparks work to finish a difficult season on the right foot. To Burrell, it's all about "controlling what she can control," our Cameron Ruby reports:

Despite a frustrating season for the Los Angeles Sparks, Rae Burrell has continued growing, improving her energy and shooting game-by-game.

04/09/2024

Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper might be the first names to come to mind when you think of the Phoenix Mercury, but the contributions of two recent additions have helped key their playoff push.

Tia Reid with the latest:

Rookie Celeste Taylor and veteran Monique Billings bring a defensive intensity to Phoenix as the Mercury gear up for the postseason.

03/09/2024

From different starting lineups, to a surprise benching, to a pregame wardrobe adjustment, the Las Vegas Aces have tried it all to break out of their funk, Matthew Walter writes.

From changing their lineup to A'ja Wilson's white t-shirt, the Aces have tried it all to get out of their funk.

03/09/2024

On today's Locked On Women's Basketball, Atlanta Dream beat reporter Wilton Jackson joins Howard Megdal to discuss Tina Charles' massive impact and the team's push for the playoffs.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/locked-on-womens-basketball-atlanta-dream-in-contention/

03/09/2024

The ingredient the Connecticut Sun most sought to add in 2024? Perimeter shooting. With Marina Mabrey now on board, we examine how that pursuit is going, and what it means for the Sun's ceiling. https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/with-playoffs-on-the-horizon-connecticut-sun-are-sharpening-their-shooting/

03/09/2024

"If you’re playing basketball to win individual awards, no matter what level you’re at, you’re doing it wrong."

Does everyone care about the ROTY award except for the two players in contention for it?

https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/rookie-of-the-year-debate-caitlin-clark-and-angel-reese-shut-down-talk-before-another-battle/

02/09/2024

Looking for a fun Labor Day read? Our Rob Knox wrote about how
WNBA pregame fashion has become a cultural phenomenon.

01/09/2024

Our Retrospect series at Locked On Women's Basketball is back! In today's episode, Hunter Cruse, Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer discuss the stifling defense of Jasmine Thomas as a prospect out of Duke Women's Basketball. 🎧⬇️

01/09/2024

Ariel Atkins isn't the Washington Mystics' point guard, but she's setting career highs in assists per game and in a season. "I just think it kind of happened," she said. "... I'm just trying to play."

Our Jenn Hatfield has more on Atkins' growth as a facilitator:

Ariel Atkins is averaging a career-high 3.4 assists per game this season while also leading the Washington Mystics in scoring.

01/09/2024

Sunday Notes is back this week with a grab bag of exciting content from Em Adler! Read about Kamilla Cardoso's adjustment to the pros, Brittney Sykes' 3-point shooting prowess and a WNBA draft steal from 2011. ⬇️
https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/sunday-notes-wnba-week-12-kamilla-cardoso-brittney-sykes-draft-lottery/

01/09/2024

Skylar Diggins-Smith wants to be the Seattle Storm's "thermostat" — the one who sets the temperature for the team. And since the 's Olympic break, she's found the right settings for herself and her teammates, our Bella Munson writes.

Skylar Diggins-Smith is setting the temperature for the Seattle Storm and finding a balance between scoring and distributing.