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

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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Las Vegas Aces crunch time with Matthew Walter is here, and host Alex Simon gets into the team's chances with Walter, The Next's Aces beat reporter. What will A'ja Wilson do with all that extra space in the paint? Can Kelsey Plum reach another level in 2022? What will Dearica Hamby mean to this team if she starts, and can Becky Hammon bring this offense into the 21st century? All questions answered!

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New York Liberty Media Day, Part II continued, with Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell asking the critical questions of Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney, Sami Whitcomb, Han Xu, Lorela Cubaj, a group tasked with taking the Liberty from 12-20 last year into contention this season under new head coach Sandy Brondello.

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Our Missy Heidrick is all over the women's college basketball stories to come in the months ahead. Come get a sneak preview of which players, coaches and trends we'll be covering this summer and into the fall at Locked on Women's Basketball and The Next.

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