Kelsey Plum has been traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury, but can she save Phoenix’s playoff hopes?

We break down who won the deal, Plum’s fit with the Mercury, what the trade says about the Sparks’ rebuild, and whether Phoenix’s bold gamble will pay off.

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello was suspended after calling Angel Reese a “protected species”—but was the punishment fair, or did internet outrage force the WNBA’s hand?

Natalie and Greg debate intent versus impact, Angel’s understandable response, Brondello’s apology, and whether the Caitlin Clark era has made every WNBA controversy more racialized, politicized, and difficult for the league to handle consistently.

The Fever dominate Las Vegas again behind Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and Sophie Cunningham. We also discuss what Rhyne Howard must do to lead the struggling Atlanta Dream and why the Sparks’ decision to part ways with GM Raegan Pebley raises even more questions about the franchise’s direction.

Chennedy Carter is out in Las Vegas, and we’re breaking down whether the Aces made a shocking move — or simply moved on before the fit became a bigger issue.

This week on Club Hoops, we discuss Chennedy Carter being waived by the Aces, Skylar Diggins being listed out with a knee injury after her Chicago Sky benching drama, and the 2026 WNBA All-Star reserves. We also debate the biggest All-Star snubs, including Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, Brittney Sykes, and more.

Was Chennedy’s release fair? Are the Sky mishandling Skylar? And did the WNBA coaches get the All-Star reserves right?

Skylar Diggins says the Chicago Sky want her coming off the bench. The Las Vegas Aces looked lost without A’ja Wilson. The Indiana Fever beat the Aces without Caitlin Clark. And the Atlanta Dream are now on a five-game losing streak.

We also get into the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters, including Indiana landing three starters, Atlanta getting shut out of the starting lineup, and which players could still make it as reserves.

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Alyssa Thomas was suspended after the WNBA upgraded her contact with Caitlin Clark to a Flagrant 2 — but did the league get the call right, or did it create even more controversy?

In this episode, we debate the suspension, the officiating, and the bigger Caitlin Clark conversation around physicality in the WNBA. We also talk Marina Mabrey dropping 53, the Atlanta Dream’s road struggles, and our Liberty vs. Aces Commissioner’s Cup predictions.

Olivia Miles is forcing a real conversation: is she just the Rookie of the Year favorite, or is she already playing like one of the best guards in the WNBA?

Greg and Natalie break down Miles’ breakout season with the Minnesota Lynx, why her rookie year stacks up against Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, and how the Lynx keep winning even without Napheesa Collier.

Plus, we get into the Valkyries game, what Golden State did to make Miles uncomfortable, and why even a rough shooting night showed how complete her game already is.

The Fever scored 96 and still lost by 17. The Sky led by 17 and still lost.

Greg and Natalie break down the Atlanta Dream, exposing Indiana’s defense and turnover issues, Angel Reese making WNBA history, and Dallas stealing a wild comeback win over Chicago behind Paige Bueckers and Li Yueru.

Are the Dream real contenders? Are the Fever in trouble? And was this a Dallas comeback or a Sky collapse?

Skylar Diggins did not just vent after the Chicago Sky’s loss to the Toronto Tempo — she exposed a bigger issue.

Natalie and Greg break down the Sky’s identity crisis, Skylar’s pointed comments, Tyler Marsh’s pressure, the Angel Reese trade aftermath, and why Chicago needs a clearer plan around Kamilla Cardoso.

The Sky don’t just need wins. They need to decide who they are.

The Phoenix Mercury were in the WNBA Finals last year, but this season they look lost. Natalie and Greg break down Phoenix’s rough start, the impact of losing Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas carrying too much, Kahleah Copper’s efficiency concerns, Nate Tibbetts’ coaching questions, and whether the front office did enough to keep this team competitive.