Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA

The Next's Spencer Nusbaum joins Alex Simon to break down Atlanta's 3-1 start to the season, Rhyne Howard's early brilliance and what it means for the Dream moving forward.

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For the Indiana Fever, 2022 is supposed to be about improvement. Well, five games in, it's hard to argue they've done anything but improve mightily. Marianne Stanley discussed it all both before and after Friday night's big win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center with host Howard Megdal, while NaLyssa Smith, Victoria Vivians and Kelsey Mitchell weigh in on the turnaround as well.

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Massive movement for Minnesota, with Angel McCoughtry and Odyssey Sims saying goodbye, Moriah Jefferson and more coming in. The Lynx are 0-3 and face a hugely difficult stretch coming up. So how does it all fit together? Host Howard Megdal and The Next Lynx beat reporter Lucas Seehafer break it all down for you, including an extended look at the emergence of Jessica Shepard. Don't miss it, there's a lot of Lynx news to interpret!

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The Indiana Fever are showing signs of being far better than they've played the last few years. Rookies like Emily Engstler, Queen Egbo and Destanni Henderson have exceeded expectations already. Kelsey Mitchell has found another level. And as The Next Indiana Fever beat reporter Tony East explains, the trajectory for this franchise has changed in a hurry. He and host Howard Megdal also detail what Danielle Robinson's return to this team should mean in the months ahead, and prep for the game against New York on Friday.

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Sabrina Ionescu scored 25 points in the New York Liberty's season-opening win over the Connecticut Sun. The Next's Liberty beat reporter, Jackie Powell, takes you inside how it happened and what it means for New York going forward. Fresh reporting from Sandy Brondello, on the emergence on Natasha Howard after she battled injuries, and why Lorela Cubaj is doing nothing less than what her coaching staff expected of her, no easy feat for a WNBA rookie big. Plus: a look ahead to Chicago.

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The Minnesota Lynx are off to a difficult start, and there are some folks ready to write off Cheryl Reeve's team despite the presence of Sylvia Fowles, the imminent return of Damiras Dantas and Kayla McBride, and Reeve's own track record. Hear from Howard Megdal and Lucas Seehafer, both of whom got to talk to Reeve after Minnesota's 0-2 start, and some prescriptions from all three that can and, if history is any guide, will turn the Lynx around.

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Elena Delle Donne is back and the Washington Mystics are rolling, The Next Managing Editor and Mystics beat reporter Jenn Hatfield explains to host Howard Megdal. Delle Donne scored 21, but Hatfield spoke to her about what worked and what didn't after the season-opening win. Washington is far from a one-woman team, of course, and the two discussed Natasha Cloud's further evolution as a player, along with what rookie Shakira Austin can already do for Mike Thibault's team. All this, plus breaking down DC's schedule ahead.

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It's opening night for the Los Angeles Sparks, and Derek Fisher had plenty to say about his finalized roster. Hear about Chiney Ogwumike and her role, the potential of everyone from Liz Cambage to Chennedy Carter to Jasmine Walker, and an extended discussion on the value of Lexie Brown by Howard Megdal, your host. Happy WNBA Opening Day, friends!

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Host Howard Megdal had a chance to speak to Dallas Wings president Greg Bibb on Thursday following Dallas setting its final roster. Bibb weighs in on the relative roles of guards Veronica Burton, Moriah Jefferson, Ty Harris and Marina Mabrey, explains how he expects Charli Collier will fit with Teaira McCowan, and details the plans to handle playing time as players like McCowan and Satou Sabally finish their overseas seasons. Plus: you won't want to miss his goals for the team in 2022.

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The Minnesota Lynx added Odyssey Sims and cut ::checks notes:: six players on Tuesday. There is always a method to Cheryl Reeve's madness, though, so The Next Lynx beat reporter Lucas Seehafer joins host Howard Megdal to discuss it all. From the loss of last year's two primary distributors, Layshia Clarendon and Crystal Dangerfield, to the way the salary cap forced much of this action, even a deep dive into Jessica Shepard's skillset, the two give you a roadmap to the path ahead for the 2022 Lynx.

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