Shooting Lights Out

This week on Shooting Lights Out, the WNBA is under the microscope as increased attention brings bigger conversations surrounding the league. The Playmaker and Cole Johnson react to comments from Dawn Staley and Nneka Ogwumike on the scrutiny surrounding women’s basketball and what it means for the WNBA’s continued growth.

Plus, we go Around the Hardwood with the latest NBA and college basketball headlines, break down the action as the season comes down the stretch, and look ahead to the biggest Games to Watch.

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The WNBA remains in the spotlight for things outside of basketball. This time Sophie Cunningham and Dijonai Carrington take the headlines after a Flagrant 2 Foul by Carrington. Cathy Engelbert gives a memo on the transgender conversation.

Team USA women's World Cup roster is official.

NBA and College news, plus WNBA weekend recap.

The WNBA remains in the spotlight for things outside of basketball. This time Sophie Cunningham sparked a national debate for her comments on transgender athletes and women sports.

Speaking of Cunningham, the Indiana Fever were in the spotlight on the court as took on the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis in Sunday's Showcase game.

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LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. James now joins a team with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, forming a SUPER TEAM in Philly.

Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson have a deep conversation about LeBron to Philly. The impact this has on the East and the NBA.

Caitlin Clark sat down with Malika Andrews and delivered one of her most candid interviews yet, addressing the role the media plays in shaping conversations around the WNBA.

Clark discusses why she believes media narratives influence what fans read and talk about, and why players shouldn't have to be fearful of what the conversation becomes after every game.

On this episode of Shooting Lights Out, Darnell Sallins and Cole Johnson react to Clark's comments, discuss the responsibilities of sports media, examine the impact of social media on player perception, and debate whether the basketball itself is getting overshadowed by the surrounding narratives.

The NBA and WNBA continue to deliver some of the biggest stories of the summer, and we're breaking it all down LIVE on this week's Shooting Lights Out.

LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers. The impact this signing has on East and the NBA. Caitlin Clark spoke during the All-Star break. What was most revealing? A recap of WNBA All-Star weekend and look ahead to the 2nd half of the WNBA season.

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The NBA and WNBA continue to deliver some of the biggest stories of the summer, and we're breaking it all down LIVE on this week's Shooting Lights Out.

This week's Full Court Slam as we examine Caitlin Clark's confrontation with officials, her historic 45-point, 10-assist performance, Sandy Brondello's suspension, and where the WNBA should draw the line between passion, professionalism, and accountability.

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The NBA offseason continues to heat up. Ja Morant speaks for the first since Portland trade. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro get physical in Vegas. On the WNBA side, we recap the top games from the weekend. Dive into the All-Star roster.

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The NBA offseason continues to heat up. Jayley Brown traded to the Sixers and LeBron James is a free agency.

On the WNBA side, we recap the top games from the weekend. Dive into the ongoing Caitlin Clark controversy and why it continues to dominate the basketball conversation.

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The NBA offseason is already off to a wild start, while the WNBA delivered another action-packed weekend.

We react to the blockbuster trades involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and Julius Randle, break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 NBA Draft.

On the WNBA side, we recap the top games from the weekend. Dive into the ongoing Caitlin Clark controversy and why it continues to dominate the basketball conversation.

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