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

The Indiana Fever have a golden opportunity to complete the season series sweep of the Las Vegas Aces, but they'll have to do it against one of the league's most battle-tested teams. Can Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and the Fever use their home-court advantage to take down A'ja Wilson and the defending champions once again?

In today's show, we preview every WNBA game on the schedule, including:

We'll also recap Wednesday's action, including:

Plus, we break down the newly announced USA Basketball roster and discuss the biggest surprises, including:

And who got left off?

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In today's show, we break down the biggest matchups on Wednesday's schedule, including the Dallas Wings looking to avenge their loss to the Washington Mystics, the Phoenix Mercury trying to build momentum behind Kelsey Plum, and why Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty vs. Seattle Storm are true must-win games.

We also discuss the growing situation surrounding Benijah Laney-Hamilton after falling out of New York's rotation. Is her Liberty future in doubt? Could Marine Fauthoux's emergence change the roster moving forward?

Plus, Cleveland officially unveils the Sirens as its new WNBA expansion franchise, and we explain why Cleveland is positioned to become one of the league's strongest markets.

In today's episode:

Who do you think wins tonight's biggest games? Which team is under the most pressure? Let us know your predictions in the comments!

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Kelsey Plum is already proving why she was the missing piece for the Phoenix Mercury.

In today's episode, we break down how Plum's scoring, shot creation, and veteran leadership are giving Phoenix a completely different offensive identity following the trade deadline. After a 106-101 win over the Chicago Sky, the Mercury continue to show they have the firepower to compete with anyone in the WNBA.

We also recap every game from Monday night's WNBA action, including:

Then we reveal our 2026 Underrated Starting Five featuring players who deserve far more recognition for their impact this season, including Jordin Canada, Rae Burrell, Naz Hillmon, Kayla Thornton, and Li Yueru.

Plus, we wrap up the show with our latest WNBA Power Rankings and discuss which teams are rising, falling, and positioning themselves as true championship contenders.

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The biggest move of the 2026 WNBA season is here.

Kelsey Plum is heading to the Phoenix Mercury in a blockbuster trade that could completely reshape the championship race. We break down why Phoenix made the move, how Plum fits alongside Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, and whether this deal makes the Mercury legitimate title contenders.

We also recap an incredible weekend across the WNBA:

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Las Vegas Aces edge New York Liberty in a dramatic finish shaped by one of the season’s most controversial missed calls. A’ja Wilson drops 33 points while Breanna Stewart passes Candace Parker on the WNBA all-time scoring list—can the Liberty regain momentum, or are the Aces making their move for league dominance? Recapping the drama, spotlighting Jackie Young’s clutch free throws and postseason implications. Key topics: 

🏀 Minnesota Lynx’s scorching nine-game win streak 

🔥 Kamilla Cardoso’s explosive fourth quarter for Chicago Sky 

🚨 Kelsey Plum trade rumors and Los Angeles Sparks uncertainty 

🎯 Kelsey Mitchell’s record-setting scoring run for Indiana Fever 

🤝 Playoff-position battles: Seattle Storm vs. Atlanta Dream, Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics

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Atlanta Dream stun Dallas Wings with Allisha Gray's electrifying late-game heroics. Can Atlanta cement their reputation as the WNBA’s best closers? 

🏀 Atlanta Dream’s 82-81 comeback, featuring Allisha Gray and Angel Reese 

🔥 Kahleah Copper’s surge in Phoenix Mercury’s rally over Golden State Valkyries 

🏆 Preview of New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces Commissioner’s Cup Final rematch and injury updates 

📈 Minnesota Lynx’s eight-game win streak and Kiki Rice’s return for the Toronto Tempo 

🔄 Trade deadline buzz 

Don’t miss this in-depth analysis of pivotal games, evolving playoff races, and players who could shift the WNBA landscape before August 2.

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Kelsey Plum and Napheesa Collier dominate WNBA trade buzz as the Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx weigh critical moves before the August 2nd deadline. Will the Sparks risk losing Plum for nothing, and could the Lynx part with their franchise centerpiece? Big names like Alanna Smith, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Aneesah Morrow, and Toronto Tempo’s search for a young post talent keep the rumor mill spinning. Major Topics: 

🏀 Top trade targets and deadline strategies 

🚨 Front office shake-ups and playoff implications 

📈 Can teams retool fast enough for a championship push? 

🔥 Tuesday’s high-scoring games and standout performances (Caitlin Clark, Olivia Miles, Breanna Stewart)

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The Chicago Sky may have found the next face of their franchise.

Undrafted rookie Sydney Taylor has gone from overlooked to one of the WNBA's most exciting breakout stars, and we're joined by Chicago Sky analyst Shimmy Miller to discuss why Taylor's rise is just getting started.

🏀 In today's episode:

📊 Sydney Taylor by the numbers:

We also preview tonight's biggest WNBA matchups after the All-Star break:

We'll break down:

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Jonquel Jones dazzles with an MVP performance as Team Spoon edges Team Coop 129-122 at a record-setting WNBA All-Star Game, while Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles light up the backcourt. Dominique Malanga delivers a dunk and double-double, and Nneka Ogwumike becomes the All-Star scoring leader. The episode explores: 

🏆 Jonquel Jones’ historic MVP sweep 

🚀 Olivia Miles’ standout rookie impact 

🏀 Dominique Malanga’s All-Star dunk 

🎯 Azzi Fudd’s three-point contest win 

🔥 Bridget Carlton’s sharpshooting 

🏅 Team Washington’s Shooting Stars triumph 

🤔 Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s uncertain future

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A'ja Wilson is putting together another historic season, and at this point, it's hard to argue against her winning a fifth WNBA MVP. We break down our full 2026 WNBA Midseason Awards, including MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year, and Sixth Player of the Year.

🏆 Midseason Award Picks:

We also discuss the growing tension between the WNBA and the WNBPA following recent meetings involving Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, player concerns, and the ongoing labor discussions.

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