Unrivaled Season 2 is already in full chaos mode—in the best way. In this episode of The Women’s Hoop Show, Jordan Robinson is joined by Emma Baccellieri (Sports Illustrated staff writer and Court Queens co-author) to break down the early season vibes and the record-breaking performances that hit in the very first week.

We start with the headline: Chelsea Gray is setting the standard. The pace, the vision, the audacity of the passes—she’s playing like this format was built in a lab for her. And while Chelsea is turning every possession into a highlight, the record book is already taking damage: Kelsey Plum detonates for 38, then Dearica Hamby tops it with a 40-piece, officially taking the single-game scoring record. It’s not just big numbers—it’s the way they’re doing it: switch-flipping, takeover basketball, and total comfort in the 3-on-3 game.

We also hit other early marks (including Brittney Sykes and Sug Sutton tying the steals record) and what these performances tell us about which teams are actually built to thrive in this league right now.

Plus: Emma shares behind-the-scenes insight from reporting on Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier as Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Innovators of the Year, and we close with the latest on the WNBA CBA—deadline passed, no deal, free agency in limbo, and what “status quo” really means moving forward.

Court Queens (the illustrated history of women’s basketball) is available for pre-order now and drops March 17.

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Unrivaled is officially back, and Season 2 is already making its presence felt — not just on the court, but across the entire women’s basketball landscape. Jordan and ESPN’s Kendra Andrews break down why this season feels different from the jump. Yes, it’s still about elite hoops: new teams, key roster additions, format tweaks, and high-level play right out of the gate. But it’s also about timing. With the WNBA CBA deadline looming, players having authorized a potential strike, and offseason alignment becoming more urgent than ever, Unrivaled has quickly become one of the few spaces where so many of the best players in the world are physically together — having real, in-person conversations about the future of the game.

We start with a full Season 2 overview — what’s new, what’s changed, and how the league has expanded its footprint in just its second year. From there, we dive into opening day with quick-hit breakdowns of all four games, including what stood out, which teams made early statements, and where concerns already exist.

Then we spotlight the performances that defined the night — from established stars reminding everyone who they are, to newcomers making an immediate impact, including Paige Bueckers' impressive debut as she immediately shaped her team's identity.

We close with the latest developments in the WNBA CBA negotiations and why Unrivaled is becoming such a critical gathering place for players during one of the most consequential moments in women’s basketball history.

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Jordan Robinson and Sheryl Swoopes are BACK to break down where the CBA negotiations stand now that the deadline has been pushed to January 9—what the league is proposing, what the players are fighting for, and why housing, revenue share, and season length have become the biggest sticking points.

And right in the middle of all this? Project B—the new global 5-on-5 league signing major WNBA stars to multimillion-dollar deals. What exactly is Project B, and how much pressure does it put on the league during these already-tense CBA talks?

Lastly, we hit a news roundup: Dallas wins the No. 1 pick again and immediately becomes the center of the trade market, and the New York Liberty make a splash by hiring Chris DeMarco as their new head coach.

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First, Jordan Robinson and Kendra Andrews react to the All-WNBA reveals we haven’t hit yet—including the All-W and All-Defense teams. Then, a news roundup: why some WNBA owners are at odds with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Portland’s expansion hire of Cavaliers assistant Alex Sarama, and a few lighter stories you shouldn’t miss. Finally, Unrivaled takes the spotlight as the 3-on-3 league expands to eight teams, adds a Philly stop, lands big names—and yes, Caitlin Clark is out as she prioritizes Team USA and a return to 5-on-5.

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The WNBA season is officially in the books — so it’s time to see how right (or wrong) we were with our preseason predictions. Jordan and Autumn revisit their original 2025 tier list (Contenders, Feisty, Borderline, and Bottom Feeders) to break down which teams lived up to the hype and which ones… didn’t.

Then, it’s a full switch into college basketball mode with the Top 5 storylines heading into the 2025–26 season — from MiLaysia Fulwiley’s move to LSU and Chloe Kitts’ ACL injury to Ta’Niya Latson joining South Carolina, JuJu Watkins sitting out for the year, Olivia Miles’ transfer to TCU, and UConn reclaiming the #1 preseason ranking.

It’s your perfect crossover episode to close out the pros and kick off the college hoops season.

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Alyssa Thomas put up yet another triple-double, but Las Vegas slammed the door—sweeping Phoenix to clinch a third championship in four years. Jordan Robinson and co-host Sheryl Swoopes break down Game 4, zoom out on whether this run qualifies as a dynasty, and spotlight how the Mercury’s rookies helped fuel an unexpected Finals push. We also unpack Nate Tibbetts’ ejection, the cascade of boos for Commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the trophy ceremony, and A’ja Wilson’s blunt five-word message. Plus: a quick news roundup from record Finals ratings to Angel Reese’s Victoria’s Secret runway debut.

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A’ja Wilson delivers an all-time playoff moment with her buzzer-beater to lift the Aces to a 3-0 Finals lead — but what does it mean for Alyssa Thomas, who’s looked human under the defensive load? ESPN’s Monica McNutt joins to break down Game 3 adjustments, Phoenix’s resilience, and what separates Vegas from the rest. Plus, we unpack the growing tension between Napheesa Collier and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Candace Parker’s candid comments, and what’s really at stake in the upcoming CBA negotiations.

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The Aces continue their winning ways and take a two-game lead against the Mercury. Jordan and Autumn recap both of those games and analyze what the Mercury must do in order to get back into this series.

Plus, they've got updates on Napheesa Collier vs WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Are things "beyond repair"? Lots to unpack there. And they'll end things by Sending Flowers to the players and teams that deserve the praise - sponsored by Cash App.

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The Aces clinched their spot in the Finals thanks to an overtime victory against the Fever. Autumn and Jordan recap that pivotal game 5 and preview how the best of 7 game series between the Aces and Mercury could shape up.

But before that, they discuss the latest trending news as Napheesa Collier speaks bluntly about the W’s leadership (aka Cathy Engelbert) and Dallas Wings decide to fire their head coach.

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The Mercury shock the top-seeded Lynx to book a Finals berth, while the Fever punch back to force Game 5 in Vegas. We break down the swings—Phoenix’s defensive identity, Minnesota’s what-ifs without Collier and Reeve, and Indiana’s turnover/FT edge on the Aces—then close with Sending Flowers, honoring the players and teams who earned their roses.

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