ESPN Search

WNBA commissioner Laurel Richie hopes the U.S. women's basketball team winning gold means more eyes will be on her league in the second half of the season and into the playoffs.

Whatever issues the WNBA might face at the gate and at the bank, Saturday's All-Star Game proved the WNBA product is better than ever before.

All-Stars Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are two of the most recognizable players in women's basketball. And the former teammates and champions know each other's games and personalities better than anybody.

How far can Seattle go if its All-Stars stay healthy? Do the Silver Stars have the league's most dynamic inside-outside combination? And is Temeka Johnson (not a certain center or rookie) the key to Los Angeles' success? Graham Hays examines the West.

A perennial All-Star and MVP candidate, Seattle Storm star Lauren Jackson excels at everything on the hardwood. Even being a control freak.

Is Sue Bird back? Can Tina Thompson take over the postseason? Are the Mystics overlooked -- or overmatched? Our expert tackles five pressing questions as the playoffs near.

Despite being just two years removed from a title and having two of the league's best players, the Storm are barely.500 this season. But don't let the sub-par record fool you.

Seattle's chances of repeating might rely on an Aussie post and American guard. Just not the two you're thinking of.