The WNBA season is already delivering chaos, controversy, and breakout performances across the league. We break down the BIGGEST early questions surrounding Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, the Indiana Fever, Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky, Golden State Valkyries, and more.

We discuss whether Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are ready to make the leap into true contender status after their heartbreaking loss to the Las Vegas Aces, and whether Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, and the Dallas Wings can fix their chemistry after Jose Fernandez publicly called out the team’s “selfishness.”

Plus:

🏀 Caitlin Clark continues rewriting WNBA history

🔥 Chicago Sky’s surprising 3-1 start

❤️‍🩹 Concern over Rickea Jackson’s injury

🗣️ League-wide frustration with officiating & physicality

💪 Veronica Burton emerging as the emotional leader of the Golden State Valkyries

📉 Can Kelsey Plum and the Sparks stop their losing streak?

🐐 Lisa Leslie finally getting a statue outside Crypto.com Arena

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The WNBA Opening Weekend delivered statement wins and major storylines across the league.

Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson break down the biggest takeaways from the start of the season, including surprise teams, rookie debuts, MVP frontrunners, and early-season overreactions that are already shaping the 2026 WNBA narrative.

We dive into:

⚡The Dallas Wings looking ahead of schedule as a legit rising threat

☄️The Phoenix Mercury dominating the defending champion Aces on ring night

⚔️ Why the Golden State Valkyries suddenly look like a real contender

🗽Whether the New York Liberty are still the team to beat despite missing key players

Plus, early-season breakout conversations heat up:

🏀 Olivia Miles makes an immediate case in the Rookie of the Year race

🏀 Angel Reese helps fuel a key Atlanta comeback win

🏀 Cameron Brink’s evolving role with the Sparks raises early questions

🏀 The WNBA’s new officiating emphasis already creating frustration around the league

Finally, Jordan and Autumn preview the biggest upcoming matchups of the week and what fans should be watching next.

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Big moves, bold money, and the future of the WNBA 🔥

In this episode, we break down everything heading into opening weekend:

🏀 Tina Charles officially retires … what her legacy means for the game

🏀 Natasha Cloud joins the Chicago Sky while Hailey Van Lith gets waived

🏀 The Golden State Valkyries are nearing a $1 BILLION valuation

🏀 Confusing roster decisions (including Marta Suárez) and what it reveals about development in the league

Then we zoom out to the future of the WNBA with expansion deep dives:

Toronto Tempo (feat. Richard Deitsch)

🇨🇦 Why Toronto has a built-in advantage as “Canada’s team”

🏀 Leadership from Sandy Brondello & Monica Wright

💰 $100M investment in facilities and long-term growth

⭐ Key players like Brittney Sykes & Marina Mabrey

❓ Can they replicate the Valkyries’ momentum?

Portland Fire Preview (feat. Stephanie Kaloi)

🔥 Building its roster and identity

📈 What success looks like in Year 1

🏀 Is Bridget Carleton ready for a bigger role?

If you care about where the WNBA is headed—on the court and as a business—this is the episode.

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Celebrate 30 seasons of the WNBA with a league-wide preview led by one of the game’s true pioneers: Sheryl Swoopes.

In this episode, Sheryl reflects on the WNBA’s growth, impact, and future while unpacking the powerful message behind the “Raising GOATs” campaign…(yes, there are actual goats but there’s a deeper message exploring legacy, player development, and what greatness really means.

Then we break down every team heading into Season 30:

✅ Who leveled up this offseason?

✅ Who stayed the same?

✅ Who may have taken a step back?

Using early preseason performances as key indicators, we assess each roster’s trajectory and what it could mean for the season ahead.

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WNBA training camps are officially underway and things are already getting VERY interesting.

On this episode of The Women’s Hoop Show, we break down the biggest storylines emerging from camp:

🏀 Roster battles

🏀 Teams that look stacked on paper (but might not be)

🏀 First signs that could potentially shape the season

We dive into the Atlanta Dream and what it means to integrate Angel Reese while navigating a major injury to Brionna Jones. Plus, why the Washington Mystics could face some of the toughest roster cuts in the league, and early concerns surrounding both the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx.

We also break down the Dallas Wings, where Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers reunite and…could Alysha Clark be the ultimate X-factor?

Then, what’s next for the Seattle Storm after major roster changes?

We also take a closer look at notable free agents still unsigned, including Tina Charles and Natasha Cloud, and what might be going on behind the scenes.

Plus: our favorite training camp moments so far.

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Today is the final daily episode of On The Clock. Over the past two weeks, Jordan has broken down top headlines, trades, and league developments. In this episode, Jordan catches us up on on all we need to think about heading into the season, including the latest free agency news:

🔥 Napheesa Collier supermax 1-year deal to return to Minnesota Lynx

🔥 Unsigned free agents Natasha Cloud, Tina Charles, Emma Meesseman

🔥 Odyssey Sims to Dallas Wings

🔥 Satou Sabally contract details

Plus, Catch! Former Indiana Fever MVP, All-Star, and Hall of Famer, Tamika Catchings, joins the show to talk about Indiana’s roster, its Raven Johnson draft pick, and the team’s strong run last year despite injuries. Catchings looks ahead to her new USA Sports broadcast position, and she speaks about the centrality of community-building to the W’s players.

For our last sprint installment, Jordan shares WINS only! 

“Too often, women have been told to be grateful for the opportunity…This union sees it differently. It is about knowing our worth and having the courage to demand more, not just for ourselves, but for those coming next.” -WNBA Players’ Association, 2026

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We’re back On the Clock as teams finalize their rosters. Some key signings include:

🏀 A’ja Wilson’s historic $5 Million 3-yr contract to return to the Las Vegas Aces

🏀 More Aces news: Chennedy Carter signs a training camp deal and Chelsea Gray signs a $3M 3-year deal

🏀 Toronto Tempo signs Temi Fagbenle and Canadian Kiah Nurse

🏀 Alysha Clark and Odyssey Sims sign with the Dallas Wings

There are still some high-wattage free agents that haven’t been signed, including Natasha Cloud, Emma Meesseman, and Tina Charles. Jordan breaks down where we can expect they’ll land. And Jordan weighs in on which teams we should keep an eye on this season (Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream)...and where the front office vision isn’t quite clear yet (Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever). 

Then, LaChina Robinson, one of the all time great women’s hoops analysts and announcers (ESPN, NBC, and the Atlanta Dream), joins the show. She shares thoughts on how Angel Reese will impact the Dream alongside players like Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, Brionna Jones, and Jordin Canada. Robinson reflects on this year’s draft, the status of the league overall, her Rising Media Stars, and how significant this offseason has been for the WNBA and women's sports generally.

Jordan closes with her win ($$$ contracts) and jumpball (Portland’s expansion team) for the day.

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The WNBA offseason is moving FAST - and everything came together on draft night.

We kick things off from the Orange Carpet with the best moments, standout fits, and what it was like being right in the middle of the action.

Then, Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson break down a headline-making draft for Azzi Fudd:

🎉 No. 1 to Dallas

🙌 Reuniting with Paige Bueckers

🪽 What it means for the future of the Wings

We also dive into standout prospects:

🏀 Olivia Miles

🏀 Awa Fam

🏀 Lauren Betts

Plus: UCLA’s historic draft moment and what it says about the next wave of WNBA talent 🚀

And yes, we’re breaking down the biggest shock of the night: The surprise trade involving Flau'jae Johnson the Golden State Valkyries to the Seattle Storm. 😳

Later we zoom out to one of the wildest free agency periods in league history.

With a new CBA driving major movement, we hand out superlatives:

🏆 Biggest winner

💼 Most aggressive front office

⛹️‍♀️ Moves that could define the season

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Jordan was on the Orange Carpet for the WNBA’s 30th draft night, the first year in recent memory where there was no clear #1 draft pick. She shares how powerful the energy was last night and how much excitement this draft class brought.

On draft night, the Dallas Wings, on the clock with #1, picked Azzi Fudd, the “people’s princess.” The crowd at The Shed in NYC erupted with applause. And the UCLA Bruins had a historic night, with six players drafted:

🏆 #4 Lauren Betts to Washington

🏆 #5 Gabriela Jaquez to Chicago

🏆 #6 Kiki Rice to Toronto

🏆 #9 Angela Dugalic to Washington

🏆 #15 Gianna Kneepkens to Connecticut

🏆 #18 Charlisse Leger-Walker to Connecticut

Dallas had back-to-back #1 picks in ‘25 and ‘26–Paige Bueckers and now Fudd. Jordan discusses with Dallas Wings’ beat reporter Myah Taylor what Fudd adds on and off the court, and what the team will look like this year, with Fudd, Bueckers, veteran Arike Ogunbowale and other Dallas teammates.

Free agency and re-signings continue fast-and-furious across the league as we head toward training camp and preseason.

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It’s Draft Day! Jordan walks us through the biggest free agency moves before tonight’s historic event. Then, Jordan talks to the inimitable Monica McNutt on team dynamics, draft strategy, which teams need tonight to go their way, and how free agency across the league is impacting their likely picks. 

Today’s major signings across the league:

🟩Brittney Griner to the Connecticut Sun 

🟩Satou Sabally to the New York Liberty

🟩Skylar Diggins to the Chicago Sky

🟩Gabby Williams to the Golden State Valkyries 

Plus, all the deals in between: Kelsey Plum’s $999,999 contract, Kelsey Mitchell signing a supermax to stay in Indiana and the Toronto Tempo’s max deals to Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes. 

Jordan closes with two wins today. The Chicago Sky may have finally built the roster Angel Reese had been asking for. And the Toronto Tempo made major moves in free agency this weekend. 

Tune in tomorrow as Jordan unpacks tonight’s draft picks, more free agency signings, and what it all means for the W as we head toward tip off. 

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