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

Host Ben Dull is joined in part one by Alex Coffey (@cafecita_) of The Athletic Seattle for an opening week check in with the Seattle Storm, including the season-opening win over the Phoenix Mercury, the team's upcoming road stretch, Jewell Loyd and Jordin Canada carrying a much bigger scoring load in 2019, Natasha Howard's confidence and comfort level taking on more responsibility up front, updates on Sue Bird, Alysha Clark and Dan Hughes, Gary Kloppenburg dialing up the team's pressure on defense, the team's early impressions of rookie Anriel Howard and more. 

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Host Ben Dull is joined in part one by Sam Gordon of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to discuss the Las Vegas Aces, including reflecting on the team's first season in Vegas, his approach to the beat, how the community has responded, the Liz Cambage trade, 2019 No. 1 overall pick Jackie Young, the WNBA's newest big 3 in Cambage, A'ja Wilson and Kayla McBride, the depth in the frontcourt, Tamera Young's impact on last year's team, the Sugar Rodgers trade, expectations for the 2019 season and more. 

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Host Ben Dull is joined in part one by Neil Olstad of Canis Hoopus and the Lynx Dynasty Podcast to discuss the Minnesota Lynx, including a look back at an up-and-down 2018 season, the retirement of Lindsay Whalen, Rebekkah Brunson's lingering post-concussion symptoms, the flurry of moves by Cheryl Reeve to infuse the roster with young talent on the fly, rookies Napheesa Collier and Jessica Shepard, playing "small" vs. more traditional lineups, opening up the floor for Sylvia Fowles and more. Erica Ayala of The Athletic New York and High Post Hoops joins the show in part two to preview the season for the New York Liberty, including impressions of Katie Smith's first season as head coach, reflecting on last season and the complications and stress caused by the venue change and ownership situation, new owner Joseph Tsai, takeaways from Kia Nurse's rookie season, getting more scoring from the perimeter from No. 2 overall pick Asia Durr, the impact of second-round pick Han Xu and what needs to be done to get the franchise on the fast track to getting back to the postseason with Tina Charles still in the prime of her career. 

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If you've enjoyed a women's sports broadcast on the ESPN family of networks anytime in the past, oh, 29 years, you have someone to thank: Carol Stiff.

The longtime ESPN executive joined Howard Megdal on the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast ahead of what is a banner weekend for women's sports all over ESPN.

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Host Ben Dull is joined by LaChina Robinson to discuss the Atlanta Dream, including a look back at the run to the semifinals and the groove the team found before Angel McCoughtry's injury, the impact of Jessica Breland and Renee Montgomery in their first season in Atlanta, the team's offseason needs and how the new players can make an impact, how Brittney Sykes can be a catalyst as McCoughtry works her way back, appreciation for the perpetually overlooked Tiffany Hayes, Atlanta's status as a contender with and without McCoughtry and the local impact of the team's return to State Farm Arena. 

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Host Ben Dull is joined in part one by Lindsay Gibbs of ThinkProgress, The Athletic DC, Burn It All Down and High Post Hoops to discuss the Washington Mystics, including a look back at their Finals run, expected improvement of second-year players Ariel Atkins and Myisha Hines-Allen, Kim Mestdagh and Shey Peddy battling it out for a roster spot, why both may still log time with the team this season, the injuries to Kiara Leslie and Aerial Powers and working Emma Meesseman back into the rotation. Brady Klopfer joins the show in part two to preview the season for the Los Angeles Sparks, including impressions of new head coach Derek Fisher, the dust finally settling on the Liz Cambage sweepstakes, LA's handling of free agency, their draft class, the Chiney Ogwumike trade, Candace Parker's hamstring, the guards/wings battling for final roster spots and Brady's outlook on the team's status as a contender. 

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Host Ben Dull is first joined by Jasmine Baker to preview the season for the Dallas Wings, including the return on the Liz Cambage trade, the addition of Imani McGee-Stafford, thoughts on the 2019 draft class, new head coach Brian Agler, the latest on Skylar Diggins-Smith and the team's chances of competing for a playoff bid. In part two, Eric Nemchock of Swish Appeal and Hashtag Basketball joins the show to preview the season for the Chicago Sky, including the hiring of James Wade, the decision to draft Katie Lou Samuelson, improving the team's defense and the expectations Wade & Co. are facing to make the playoffs. 

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Nick Niendorf, Chicago Sky beat reporter at High Post Hoops, takes you on a weekly journey of all things Chicago Sky!

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Host Ben Dull is joined by Rachel Galligan of WNBAInsidr and Hero Sports to preview the upcoming season for the Indiana Fever, including what to watch for in Teaira McCowan's rookie season, the impact of the Victoria Vivians injury, how Kelsey Mitchell can take the next step in year two, Shenise Johnson's return from the 2017 knee injury and the addition of Betnijah Laney in free agency. 

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Host Ben Dull is joined by David Siegel of the Connecticut SunCast to preview the upcoming season for the Connecticut Sun, including reaction to the team's back-to-back single-elimination exits, a potential continuity advantage and what it means for their pursuit of a top-two seed, the Alyssa Thomas-Jonquel Jones frontcourt, the Chiney Ogwumike trade, what to watch for from key reserves, the battle for the final roster spots and the team's toughest potential playoff matchup. 

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