The Next

1 day ago | thenexthoops.com | Tony East

INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark went down with an injury. Not a week later, Sydney Colson hit the hardwood and Sophie Cunningham suffered an ankle sprain. Suddenly, the Indiana Fever — who were already at 11 total players due to salary cap constraints — had just eight healthy bodies and needed to make a move. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today. Join todayAlready a member?

6 days ago | thenexthoops.com | Bella Munson

There is a lot of inherent and unique pressure in being the No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, especially when joining a team that is expected to compete for a championship. That is the situation facing the Seattle Storm’s 2025 draft pick, Dominique Malonga, and why the team has focused on relieving that pressure and helping her develop. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today.

1 week ago | thenexthoops.com | Jenn Hatfield

WASHINGTON — When Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes made two free throws just before halftime on Friday, they didn’t make a huge difference on the scoreboard. They cut the Mystics’ deficit against the New York Liberty from 14 points to 12, in a game they’d eventually lose by 22. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today. Join todayAlready a member?

1 week ago | thenexthoops.com | Tony East

INDIANAPOLIS — Expectations are high for the 2025 Indiana Fever. After making changes from top to bottom in the organization, the team has lofty goals — star guard Caitlin Clark detailed the team’s title hopes at media day in late April. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today. Join todayAlready a member?

1 week ago | thenexthoops.com | Jackie Powell

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — When the loud buzzer sounded within the Barclays Center’s main court on Tuesday morning following the New York Liberty’s shoot-around, a familiar face was lurking around the tunnel. Get unlimited access to women’s basketball coverage and help support our hardworking staff of writers, editors, and photographers by subscribing today. Join todayAlready a member? LoginKennedy Burke knew exactly who was going to be coming.