Rachel previews the FIBA World Cup and explains why the WNBA’s unusual 2½-week break could have a major impact on the playoff race.

She reacts to A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdrawing from Team USA, looks at the updated roster, and breaks down why Team USA will have to adjust without Wilson in the lineup.

Rachel also looks at the tournament schedule, France as Team USA’s biggest potential threat, FIBA’s early MVP rankings, and why Caitlin Clark may not actually start despite being one of the biggest stars in the tournament.

Plus, she reacts to Caitlin being left off one of FIBA’s fan polls despite winning MVP during qualifying and being featured heavily in tournament promotion.

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Rachel breaks down the biggest WNBA storylines heading into the final stretch of the season, starting with DeWanna Bonner’s surprising buyout from the Phoenix Mercury and where the veteran could land next.

She also previews Team USA’s loaded Women’s World Cup roster featuring Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and more, while looking at France as one of the biggest threats to Team USA. Plus, how could the international break impact WNBA players right before the playoffs?

Rachel closes the episode by remembering beloved Fever fan “Fever Bandwagon” Jess and the incredible response from the basketball community following her passing.

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The WNBA has had no shortage of headlines lately, and Rachel breaks down the latest controversy surrounding the Chicago Sky–Indiana Fever game, the courtside incident involving Natasha Cloud, and why the league needs to move past the distractions and get the focus back on basketball.

Rachel also reacts to the WNBA’s response to the recent 2027 Draft eligibility conversation, discusses player and arena security, and explains why Commissioner Cathy Engelbert may need to step in and put an end to the ongoing circus surrounding the league.

Plus, Caitlin Clark makes history again with 37 points and 10 assists in Indiana’s 113-90 win, Kelsey Mitchell continues to dominate, Lexie Hull finds her rhythm, and Rachel looks at the WNBA playoff picture as the regular season winds down.

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The WNBA conversation has gone completely off the rails and this episode looks at how far the discourse has drifted away from the actual basketball. Rachel reacts to the ongoing controversy surrounding the league, the attention coming from outside media and political outlets, and the latest incident between DJ Carrington and Sophie Cunningham that resulted in a flagrant 2 and ejection. She explains why she believes the call was correct, but also why the reaction surrounding it has become much bigger than the play itself.

Rachel also breaks down Caitlyn Clark’s technical foul that was later rescinded, the WNBA’s explanation for the officiating decisions, and why the constant drama is overshadowing major performances happening around the league, including Kayla McBride’s huge 43-point game. She looks ahead to the upcoming break, whether the league can finally reset the conversation around basketball, and why the next Fever-Sky matchup could bring even more attention and controversy.

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Rachel DeMita reacts to the latest WNBA controversy after a viral video claimed former NBA player Enes Kanter was declaring himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Rachel explains why the league’s biggest headlines continue to be about drama, politics, and controversy instead of the actual basketball being played on the court.

She also breaks down why Caitlin Clark keeps getting dragged into debates she never asked to be part of, why media personalities keep using WNBA storylines for clicks, and why covering the league has become exhausting when the sport itself keeps getting overshadowed

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Rachel DeMita breaks down one of the best WNBA games of the season between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx. Rachel reacts to the elite backcourt battle between Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Courtney Williams, and Olivia Miles, plus why both teams look like they are finding their rhythm at the perfect time.

She also talks about the Fever’s faster pace, Kelsey Mitchell’s huge scoring night, Caitlin Clark’s continued rise, Olivia Miles looking like a star as a rookie, and why the WNBA needs more attention on great basketball instead of constant off-court controversy.

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