Posts by Howard Megdal

Howard is the founder of The Next and editor-in-chief.

Nov 9, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; From left, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus, ESPN executive vice president Rosalyn Durant, Amazon vice president Marie Donoghue and E.W. Scripps Company CEO Adam Symson on stage during a press conference announcing the NWSL’s new media partnerships with CBS Sports, ESPN, Prime Video, and Scripps Sports at Venue 808. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Will WNBA have moment of triumph like NWSL just had? — Aliyah Boston talks incredible 2023 season — Must-click women’s basketball links

November 15, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Nov. 15, 2023

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob and others answer the questions from Malika Andrews during the introduction of the Golden State WNBA team, set to play in 2025. (Photo via Alex Simon/SFGate)

The WNBA needs to solve the Portland problem, fast — Chicago Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca talks new role — Must-click women’s basketball links

November 8, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Nov. 8, 2023

Golden Corral's buffet. (Photo via Golden Corral Twitter)

The all-you-can-eat basketball buffet is here — Nicki Collen talks Baylor — Must-click women’s basketball links

November 1, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Nov. 1, 2023

The ceiling at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 24, 2023. How'd they do that? (Howard Megdal photo)

BIG EAST Media Day and time — Ta’Niya Latson, Brooke Wyckoff talk Florida State hoops — Must-click women’s basketball links

October 25, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Oct. 25, 2023

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Nate Tibbetts: Why? — The NFL and WNBA are in different sandboxes — Must-click women’s basketball links — Kellie Harper talks Tennessee

October 18, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Oct. 18, 2023

Cathy Engelbert. (Screenshot from Media Avail)

In WNBA expansion, the details will matter — Must-click women’s basketball links — Pokey Chatman talks Seattle Storm

October 4, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Oct. 4, 2023

Natasha Cloud addresses the media following the Washington Mystics loss to the New York Liberty on Sept. 20, 2023. (Howard Megdal photo)

A WNBA championship is a delicate, rare thing — Must-click women’s basketball links — Minnesota Lynx discussion

September 20, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Sept. 20, 2023

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) grabs a rebound during the WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 27, 2023. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

My 2023 WNBA awards ballot in progress — Conversation with Katie Smith — Must-click women’s basketball links

September 6, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Sept. 6, 2023

Charlisse Leger-Walker celebrates the teams Pac-12 championship. Photo Credit: Power Imagery

Basketball Wednesday from The Next: Pac-12 remembered

August 23, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Aug. 23, 2023

Jonquel Jones, Marine Johannes, Sandy Brondello and Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty reflect with reporters on the team's Commissioner's Cup win Tuesday, August 15, 2023. (Screenshot)

What we know, and don’t, about the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces now — Must-click women’s basketball links — Greg Bibb talks Wings

August 16, 2023

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Howard Megdal, Aug. 16, 2023