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The Dallas Wings have all the momentum heading into one of the biggest games before the All-Star break. Paige Bueckers is playing the best basketball of her young WNBA career, the Wings have won five straight, and they're looking to complete a season sweep of Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and the New York Liberty. Chapters 00:00 Cold Open – Paige Bueckers & Wings have all the momentum 01:40 Show Intro & Today's Road Map 03:00 Wings vs. Liberty Preview 09:40 Portland Fire vs. Washington Mystics Preview 10:00 WNBA Recap: Valkyries Dominate Fever 24:30 Biggest WNBA All-Star Snubs 
 

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Washington Mystics surge as Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin dominate inside, leading a pivotal win over Toronto Tempo and boosting their playoff ambitions. Sophia Jones highlights standout stats, evolving team chemistry, and what’s next for this promising Mystics core.

Key Topics:

🔵 Frontcourt dominance: Iriafen & Austin

🏀 Marquee matchups: Sun vs. Fire, Storm vs. Sky, Sparks vs. Lynx

🛡️ Defensive showdowns & clutch performances

🎙️ Paige Bueckers calls out WNBA on lack of Black women head coaches

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Olivia Miles continues to prove why she's one of the biggest reasons the Minnesota Lynx own the best record in the WNBA. After a career-high 33-point performance and another dominant outing alongside Kayla McBride, we break down why Miles is already playing like a superstar and what it means for the Lynx's championship hopes.

Plus, the Golden State Valkyries have caught fire with a seven-game winning streak. Are they officially the hottest team in the league, and can anyone slow them down?

We also preview today's biggest WNBA matchups, including:

WNBA chaos as Las Vegas Aces crush Phoenix Mercury by 48, then get stunned by Kelsey Mitchell and the resurgent Indiana Fever. Can Marina Mabrey’s hot streak and Paige Bueckers’ efficiency keep the Toronto Tempo and Dallas Wings surging? Spotlighting the league’s unpredictable playoff race. Key Points: 

🏆 Aces’ record win and surprising loss shake up contenders 

🚀 Kelsey Mitchell joins elite scoring company 

🔥 Marina Mabrey powers Tempo with back-to-back 30+ point games 

❤️‍🔥 Fire's balanced scoring stun Dream 

🎯 Paige Bueckers drives Wings' win streak with clutch play 

💼 Sparks fire GM Regan Pebley

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A'ja Wilson dominates as Las Vegas Aces overpower Portland Fire—can anyone catch her in the MVP race? Spotlighting Wilson’s 32-point, 10-rebound night, Angel Reese’s historic double-double streak for the Atlanta Dream, and Kelsey Mitchell’s game-winning flair for the Indiana Fever. These new standards for star power are shaking up the WNBA leaderboard. 

🔥 Key topics: 

🏀 A'ja Wilson’s MVP momentum 

💪 Angel Reese breaks double-double records 

⏰ Kelsey Mitchell’s clutch performances 

🎯 Finals preview: Liberty vs. Lynx 

🏹 Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones impact 

🚑 Olivia Miles’ injury status 

🛡️ Chicago...

Los Angeles Sparks end their losing streak by overpowering the Indiana Fever’s defense, with Nneka Ogwumike leading the charge. Sophia Jones highlights Cheryl Reeve’s historic coaching win, Golden State Valkyries’ six-game surge, and surprise roster moves shaking up the WNBA. Which fresh faces in Unrivaled could impact next season?

Key topics:

🏀 Sparks’ explosive offense vs Fever’s defensive woes

🎯 Cheryl Reeve sets WNBA coaching wins record

🔥 Valkyries’ record win streak and Janelle Salaun’s breakout

🚨 Chennedy Carter waived

✍️ Gabby Williams, Flau’jae Johnson, and more headline Unrivaled signi...

WNBA All-Star reserves spark debate after major snubs and rising stars shake up the conversation. Will Kelsey Plum’s injury open the door for overlooked talents like Veronica Burton or Alyssa Thomas? Sophia Jones spotlights Marina Mabrey and Dominique Malonga’s first-time All-Star selections, Nneka Ogwumike’s milestone 11th nod, and explores surprising omissions including Kalia Copper, Carla Leite, Azzi Fudd, and Brittney Sykes.

Sophia also breaks down the New York Liberty’s worrying inconsistency after a tough loss to the Dallas Wings, fueled by Jessica Shepard’s triple-double. She recaps the Chicago Sky’s bounce-back win over the Pho...

Connecticut Sun shock Minnesota Lynx behind Brittney Griner’s 29-point performance—can the Sun keep their momentum after this season-defining upset? Sophia Jones spotlights game-changing efforts across the league and the growing tension in Chicago as Skylar Diggins voices frustration over her role with the struggling Sky.

Key topics covered:

🏀 Connecticut Sun’s upset win over Minnesota Lynx

🌟 Brittney Griner’s dominant night

🔥 Caitlin Chen boosts Golden State Valkyries

🤔 Chicago Sky drama: Skylar Diggins’ bench controversy

🚨 WNBA officiating concerns and calls for more resources

⚡ Jonquel Jones’ impact with New York...

Sophia Jones breaks down what’s behind the Dream’s struggles, from overworked starters and limited bench production to the impact of Bri Jones’ injury and questionable officiating.

Analysis turns league-wide as the Indiana Fever notch a historic road win over the Las Vegas Aces despite missing Caitlin Clark, and the New York Liberty continue their dominance with a statement victory against the Minnesota Lynx led by Breanna Stewart. Previewed matchups include the Golden State Valkyries vs. Washington Mystics and key players to watch as playoff races heat up.

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The 2026 WNBA All-Star starters are officially here, and one name stands out above the rest: Olivia Miles.

Miles is the only rookie voted into the All-Star starting lineup, proving why she's been one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2026 WNBA season. We break down what makes her game so special and why she earned the honor alongside the league's biggest stars.

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Napheesa Collier is officially back at practice—and that could be the final piece the Minnesota Lynx need to make a serious run at the 2026 WNBA Championship.

The Lynx have already been one of the league's best teams, racing to a 15-4 record behind an elite offense, top-tier defense, and outstanding depth led by rookie sensation Olivia Miles and veteran Natasha Howard. Now, with Collier progressing from offseason ankle surgeries and nearing her return, Minnesota's ceiling just got even higher.

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The New York Liberty are your 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Champions! Sabrina Ionescu broke out of her shooting slump with 26 points and five three-pointers, while Breanna Stewart posted 25 points and 11 rebounds to earn Commissioner's Cup MVP as New York defeated the Las Vegas Aces 93-85.

In today's episode, we break down:

Who impre...

UPDATE: A'ja Wilson Ruled OUT Due to Injury The 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship is here, and it features the matchup everyone has been waiting for: Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty. In today's show, we break down why the Aces suddenly look like championship favorites, whether A'ja Wilson is returning to MVP form, and if the Liberty have enough answers after beating Las Vegas just one week ago. 🏀 In this episode: Commissioner's Cup Championship preview A'ja Wilson vs. Breanna Stewart: The biggest matchup in the WNBA Can Sabrina Ionescu bounce back in the biggest game of the season? Why...

Kamilla Cardoso just made WNBA history with a flawless 30-point performance, and it's time to ask the question: Should she be an All-Star?

In today's show, we break down Cardoso's record-setting night, the biggest individual performances across the league, shocking upsets, an instant-classic four-overtime thriller, and Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts' strong comments about Alyssa Thomas' suspension.

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The Phoenix Mercury outlasted the Indiana Fever 111-109 in one of the most dramatic games of the WNBA season—but the conversation afterward wasn't just about the score.

In today's show:
🏀 Phoenix survives a thriller behind Kahleah Copper's 28 points
🚨 Caitlin Clark exits with a back injury after scoring 19 points and 8 assists in just 20 minutes
😳 The Alyssa Thomas/Caitlin Clark collision that has everyone talking
🎙️ Stephanie White blasts the officiating, calling the no-call "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful"
📈 Statement wins from around the WNBA, including the Lynx, Dream, Fire, and Valkyries
🔥 Previewing Wings vs. Aces and Sparks vs...

Sabrina Ionescu stepped up when the New York Liberty needed her most.

In this episode, we break down how Ionescu's 16-point, 10-rebound double-double helped power the Liberty to an 87-76 road win over the Las Vegas Aces. We discuss why she was the X-factor, Breanna Stewart's dominant second half, Han Xu's impact off the bench, and what this result means for both championship contenders moving forward.

Plus, we preview tonight's biggest WNBA matchups:

🏀 Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics (Rematch)
🏀 Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever
🏀 Portland Fire vs. Chicago Sky
🏀 Atlanta Dream vs. Go...

The first showdown of the season between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces is finally here—and it feels like a playoff game in June.

In today's show, we break down the highly anticipated Liberty-Aces matchup that serves as a preview of next week's Commissioner's Cup Final. Can Breanna Stewart outduel A'ja Wilson? Will Sabrina Ionescu bounce back? And does Las Vegas have the edge at home?

We also dive into the biggest concerns coming out of Tuesday's action:
🏀 Chicago Sky suffer a shocking 29-point loss to the Connecticut Sun
🏀 Caitlin Clark an...

The top teams went down this weekend in the WNBA, and it started with one of the wildest finishes of the season.

🏀 Nneka Ogwumike drilled a game-winning three at the buzzer as the Los Angeles Sparks erased a 17-point deficit to stun the New York Liberty in front of a building full of WNBA legends.

On today's Locked On Women's Basketball:
🔥 Sparks shock the Liberty in an instant classic
🔥 Mystics continue their rise with a statement win over the Lynx
🔥 Atlanta drops a franchise-record 113 points on the Fever
🔥 Tonight's key matchups: Fever-Mercury...

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Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles are making a huge splash in the WNBA All-Star Fan Vote as two of the biggest newcomers on the ballot. We break down what their rise means, which stars are trending toward Indianapolis, and who could secure one of the 22 All-Star spots.

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Plus, we preview tonight's marquee matchup between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dre...

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The Dallas Wings are coming off their most impressive win of the season after crushing the Las Vegas Aces by 30 points, but can they keep the momentum rolling against the surprising Golden State Valkyries?

On today's show:

🏀 Dallas Wings vs Golden State Valkyries preview
🔥 Can Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, and Azzi Fudd continue their offensive surge?
🛡️ Are the Valkyries for real behind one of the WNBA's best defenses?
⚡ Key matchups, X-factors, and predictions

Plus:

⭐ Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury breakdown
⭐ Can A'ja Wilson bounce bac...

The Commissioner’s Cup race took a dramatic turn Tuesday night.

The Dallas Wings delivered one of the most shocking results of the WNBA season, dismantling the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 96-66 behind big performances from Arike Ogunbowale, Azzi Fudd, and Jessica Shepard. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx continued their dominant run with a 107-74 blowout of Portland.

In today’s episode:
🏀 How Dallas completely outclassed Las Vegas
🏀 Why the Wings' 30-point win changes the Commissioner’s Cup race
🏀 Minnesota’s dominant performance and what it says about their championship chances
🏀 Every remaining Comm...

The Las Vegas Aces sent a message to the entire WNBA.

After snapping the Minnesota Lynx's eight-game winning streak in a thrilling 100-97 victory, A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and the Aces showed why they're still one of the league's biggest championship threats. We break down the game of the season so far, Olivia Miles' breakout performance, and what this means for the Commissioner's Cup race.

Plus:
🏀 New York Liberty clinch a spot in the Commissioner's Cup Championship
🏀 Breanna Stewart's historic defensive performance
🏀 Sabrina Ionescu returns to a fully healthy Liberty roster
🏀 Kelsey Plum...

The New York Liberty sent a message to the rest of the WNBA with a dominant 104-90 win over the Atlanta Dream, and Satou Sabally proved to be the ultimate X-factor. Even without Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty extended their winning streak, showcased their depth, and strengthened their grip on the Commissioner's Cup race.

In today's episode:

🏀 Why Satou Sabally's impact went beyond the box score in New York's statement win

🏀 How the Liberty's elite shooting, rebounding dominance, and balanced attack are turning them into legitimate title contenders

🏀 A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray put...

The Toronto Tempo's investment in their backcourt is paying off in a big way.

On today's Locked On Women's Basketball, we break down Brittney Sykes' monster 38-point performance as Toronto rallied past Connecticut in overtime and continued its strong start to the season. Sykes now leads the WNBA with three 30-point games in 2026.

Plus, we preview tonight's biggest WNBA matchups:

🏀 Liberty vs. Dream
🏀 Sky vs. Fever
🏀 Aces vs. Fire
🏀 Mercury vs. Wings

We discuss key matchups, betting leans, injury impacts, Commissioner’s Cup implications, and our score predictions for each game...

Olivia Miles is making a strong case to be the best rookie in the WNBA.

On today's show, we break down Minnesota's dominant 100-76 win over the Dallas Wings, where Olivia Miles exploded for 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists as the Lynx extended their winning streak to eight games. Is Miles the missing piece that can take Minnesota further than last season and help fuel a championship run?

We discuss:

• Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings recap

• Olivia Miles' Rookie of the Year campaign

• How her playmaking has tran...

The Commissioner’s Cup spotlight is on Dallas and Minnesota as two of the WNBA’s hottest teams meet in a massive rematch with championship implications.

In today’s show:
🏀 Dallas Wings vs Minnesota Lynx preview
🏀 Can Dallas’ elite offense crack Minnesota’s defense?
🏀 Olivia Miles’ breakout season and why she's the X-factor
🏀 Angel Reese returns for a huge matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky
🏀 Phoenix Mercury vs Golden State Valkyries: star power vs depth

Plus, we recap some of the biggest games around the WNBA:
🔥 Caitlin Clark delivers another clutch...

The New York Liberty may be finding their championship form.

In today's episode, we break down New York's comeback win over the Indiana Fever, highlighted by Breanna Stewart's dominant fourth quarter and another statement performance from the defending champions.

🏀 Topics Covered:
• Liberty vs Fever reaction
• Breanna Stewart's 30-point masterpiece
• What went wrong for Indiana after leading by 12
• Caitlin Clark's impact despite shooting struggles
• Why New York's depth continues to impress

Plus, we preview tonight's biggest WNBA matchups:

🔥 Liberty vs Sun
🔥 Storm vs Aces
🔥 Fever vs Mystics

And...

The Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream showdown is the matchup of the night, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before tipoff.

🏀 In today's episode:
• Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream preview
• Can Atlanta's elite defense slow down Caitlin Clark and the Fever offense?
• Rhyne Howard vs Caitlin Clark key matchup
• Angel Reese's impact in the paint
• Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx preview
• Olivia Miles continues her Rookie of the Year campaign
• New York Liberty extend winning streak without Sabrina Ionescu
• Jonquel Jones dominates Toronto Tempo
• Phoenix Mercury snap...

The Chicago Sky have now lost five straight games after a 90-72 defeat to the Washington Mystics. Is it time for the Sky to bring in reinforcements? How injuries have impacted the team in a big way. In today's show: 🏀 Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics • Mystics improve to 4-4 while the Sky fall to 3-6 • Washington dominates the glass 46-29 • Kamilla Cardoso posts a monster stat line with 12 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 5 assists • Why Chicago's turnovers and rebounding issues continue to be a major concern 🏀 Las Vegas Aces vs. Los Angeles Sparks • A'ja Wilson delivers another MVP-caliber performance • 25 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks...

Oklahoma State Women's Basketball is making national headlines after assembling what many consider the No. 1 transfer portal class in the country.

Head coach Jacie Hoyt joins the show to discuss the excitement surrounding the additions of superstar transfers Audi Crooks and Liv McGill, how relationships have become critical in recruiting, and what convinced some of the biggest names in women's basketball to trust Oklahoma State's vision.

We also dive into:
🏀 How Crooks and McGill fit together on the court
🏀 The biggest selling points of the Oklahoma State program
🏀 Recruiting in the era of NIL an...

The Indiana Fever suffered one of their most concerning losses of the young WNBA season, falling 100-84 to the Portland Fire as Caitlin Clark was held to just 6 points. Is this simply a rough stretch, or are there bigger issues developing in Indiana?

In today's show:

🏀 Fever in Trouble?
• Portland dominates Indiana 100-84
• Caitlin Clark held to 6 points on 1-for-7 shooting
• Clark's recent shooting slump continues
• Stephanie White and Clark's viral bench interaction
• Megan Gustafson's big night and postgame comments
• Why Portland looked like the more physical and connected team

🏀 A...

The Minnesota Lynx might officially be the hottest team in the WNBA right now.

In today’s show, we break down Minnesota’s dominant second-half win over the Atlanta Dream and discuss whether the Lynx deserve the #1 spot in the WNBA power rankings after another statement performance.

We also cover:
🏀 Courtney Williams and Natasha Howard leading Minnesota’s offensive explosion
🏀 Olivia Miles continuing her impressive rookie season
🏀 Toronto Tempo outscoring the Chicago Sky in a 215-point shootout
🏀 New York Liberty snapping their losing streak with a historic 23-0 run vs Phoenix
🏀 Caitlin Cla...

The Atlanta Dream and Minnesota Lynx headline one of the BEST early-season WNBA matchups as Minnesota looks for revenge after Atlanta’s shocking 19-point comeback earlier this month 👀

In today’s show:
🏀 Dream vs Lynx rematch breakdown
🏀 Can Rhyne Howard & Angel Reese dominate again?
🏀 Olivia Miles continues her breakout rookie season
🏀 Liberty facing pressure vs Phoenix Mercury
🏀 Chicago Sky vs Toronto Tempo preview
🏀 Connecticut Sun vs Portland Fire
🏀 Washington Mystics vs Seattle Storm predictions

We break down:
✅ Key matchups
✅ X-factors
✅ Injury concerns
✅ Playoff implications
✅ Predictions for every game

The Portland Fire are quickly becoming one of the biggest stories in the WNBA.

In today’s show:
🏀 Portland storms back to beat the Liberty in Brooklyn
📉 Are the New York Liberty officially in trouble?
📊 Updated WNBA Power Rankings reaction
⭐ Impact Rankings featuring Chennedy Carter, Angel Reese, Brittney Sykes & more

The Fire outscored New York 32-17 in the 4th quarter and handed the Liberty their THIRD straight home loss for the first time since 2022.

Breanna Stewart finished with 25 points and 17 rebounds, but Portland’s defense and clutch shot-making completely flipped the gam...

Azzi Fudd may have officially arrived in the WNBA.

The Dallas Wings stunned the defending champion New York Liberty with a huge 91-76 win at Barclays Center, and Azzi Fudd exploded for a career-high 24 points while drilling SIX threes. Paige Bueckers added 24 of her own as Dallas completely flipped the game in the second half.

In today’s show:

In today’s episode:
• Golden State Valkyries shut down the Liberty in Brooklyn
• Dearica Hamby powers the Sparks past Phoenix
• Minnesota destroys Toronto with elite depth and ball movement
• Biggest takeaways from Friday’s games
• Top offseason additions making immediate impacts
• Chennedy Carter’s explosive start off the bench
• Olivia Miles continues historic rookie production
• Angel Reese transforming Atlanta defensively
• Weekend preview: Wings vs Liberty, Lynx vs Sky, Mercury vs Dream

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The Dallas Wings are starting to look like one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the WNBA.

In today’s episode, we break down Dallas’ 99-89 win over the Chicago Sky, including Jessica Shepard’s first triple-double of the WNBA season, Paige Bueckers continuing to settle into the offense, and Arike Ogunbowale taking over late in the fourth quarter.

We also recap:
🏀 Indiana Fever vs Portland Fire
🏀 Connecticut Sun vs Seattle Storm
🏀 Caitlin Clark injury update
🏀 Liberty vs Valkyries preview
🏀 Toronto Tempo’s hot start
🏀 Sparks vs Mercury matchup
🏀 Freaky Frid...

The Chicago Sky head into their home opener shorthanded and facing their biggest challenge of the young WNBA season. With Rickea Jackson officially ruled out for the year after suffering a torn ACL, plus multiple key injuries piling up, can Chicago rely on its depth to keep the momentum rolling against the Dallas Wings?

🏀 In today’s show: