We Need To Talk NOW

Erica L. Ayala is joined by Ty Carter to take a look at some of the WNBA's top teams, Stephanie White's recent pregame comments and more.

0:00 Intro 

0:38 Breaking down Stephanie White’s pregame message regarding online comments

4:51 Other WNBA News: Phoenix Mercury to retire Diana Taurasi’s jersey this weekend + More

8:20 What is the ceiling for the Minnesota Lynx?

11:32 Should teams look at resting their stars with the FIBA break?

13:41 Are the Golden State Valkyries a legitimate contender? 

18:12 How much does defense matter in today’s WNBA? 

20:21 What makes the Washington Mystics primed for a top spot in the postseason

25:50 Minnesota vs. Las Vegas: What we’re excited about in this rematch

36:55 Indiana at Atlanta Game Preview

40:35 What does Dallas need to do to get back on track after their recent skid? 

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down all of the latest around the WNBA, including DiJonai Carrington being ejected for a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark's latest technical being rescinded.

0:00 Intro 

1:15 Mystics pick up Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

5:23 Are the Washington Mystics the hottest team in the WNBA right now? 

7:04 Indiana Fever sign Mercedes Russell 

8:55 Did Olivia Miles shift the MVP conversation against the Aces? 

16:13 DiJonai Carrington ejected for hard foul on Sophie Cunningham

22:02 Caitlin Clark avoids one-game suspension as WNBA rescinds technical 

26:22 Kayla McBride is NOT old 

30:33 Marine Johannes sets career high

30:56 Where the Seattle Storm go from here after officially being eliminated from the playoffs 

37:34 How many games will the Aces’ stars play in to end the season? 

43:20 WNBA to discuss transgender athlete participation this week

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala react to the news around the New York Liberty waiving Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and give some possible landing spots for the veteran guard.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Did we see this coming?

4:30 Could this have been prevented?

6:36 What happens next for Betnijah

14:26 Potential landing spots

18:26 Liberty to sign Marine Fauthoux to standard contract

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest headlines around the WNBA and women's basketball.

0:00 Intro

0:39 Team USA Roster Announcement: Biggest Surprises & Snubs

3:55 Cleveland WNBA expansion announces name 

9:51 Other WNBA news

12:05 Did Cleveland “steal” its name from the PWHL’s NY Sirens? 

19:27 A missed opportunity to honor WNBA history + There won’t be a WNBA 30 list 👀 

29:22 Game Preview: Las Vegas Aces at Minnesota Lynx

38:30 What else to watch in women’s sports this weekend 

41:01 Aces enter tough road swing

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down Sydney Taylor's game winner, the winners and losers at the WNBA trade deadline and more.

0:00 Intro 

1:30 Alicia’s Golden State Valkyries experience

2:48 What made the Kelsey Plum to Phoenix Mercury trade so surprising

7:21 What makes Toronto a great fit for Aneesah Morrow 

13:59 Sydney Taylor plays hero for Chicago Sky 

20:50 The Las Vegas Aces need to come to terms with this one glaring issue

23:38 Olivia Miles finally gets her ‘Welcome to the W’ moment 

28:19 New York Liberty, Sabrina Ionescu finding their sandpaper 

35:18 Who makes the WNBA All-Rookie team? 

44:05 Underrated candidates for WNBA MVP: Kelsey Mitchell & Breanna Stewart

50:35 Athletes Unlimited pauses basketball, volleyball leagues

56:25 WPBL makes historic & viral debut 

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala break down the latest around the WNBA.

0:00 Intro

2:20 Ellie the Elephant shuts down dating rumors??

4:55 WNBA responds to social media post appearing to promote a bet between Paige Bueckers & Angel Reese 

10:50 Injury Updates: Aliyah Boston, Dominique Malonga + Gabby Williams

14:00 Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever respond to anti-trans rally; Storm co-owner suspended 5 games for fan confrontation 

32:57 Two teams to watch in the second half of the WNBA season: Washington 

42:20 Two teams to watch in the second half of the WNBA season: Minnesota 

46:40 Trade deadline news & targets: Kelsey Plum, Napheesa Collier on the move? 

1:00:22 Caitlin Clark, Aces’ teammates among best at connecting with their teammates

Jonquel Jones named MVP. Marina Mabrey RED HOT. Dominique Malonga dunking and SO MUCH MORE. Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala were live postgame breaking it ALL down from WNBA All-Star in Chicago.

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are back breaking down the latest around the WNBA, including Sandy Brondello's one-game suspension, the Indiana Fever's hot streak and more.

0:00 Intro 

1:20 Indiana Fever: What’s contributed to their hot streak? 

8:09 New York Liberty: Is Chris DeMarco the right man for the job? 

15:28 Atlanta Dream 93 - Chicago Sky 91: Sydney Taylor, Jordin Canada are showing OUT

18:15 Chicago Sky at risk of giving away another top pick? 

20:29 Sandy Brondello suspended one-game for comments caught on a hot mic

35:05 Injury Updates: Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Nyara Sabally 

39:48 Congrats to Megan Gustafson and that man David

42:41 Must-watch players for second half of the WNBA season

48:30 WPBL announces team names

Alicia Jay and Erica Ayala are back with a new episode of We Need To Talk Now. They discuss the WNBA All-Star Draft, Chelsea Gray receiving racist messages on social media and preview the weekend games.

0:00 - Intro

4:00 - WNBA All-Star Draft Recap and Reaction

17:00 - Discussing the racist messages Chelsea Gray received on social media

31:40 - Liberty-Fever Preview

38:00 - Sky-Dream Preview

Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala recap the weekend that was in the WNBA, including Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's ejection, the Aces' wild weekend and much more.

0:00 Intro 0:21 Atlanta Dream: Slump, Bad Luck or Needing Fixing?

8:28 Betnijah Laney-Hamilton EJECTED in tense Liberty-Tempo game

16:56 Where do the Phoenix Mercury go after third-largest loss in WNBA history?

20:11 Indiana demolishes the Aces in 109-75 win

27:03 Sparks make midseason move at GM: Smart? Not so smart? 

32:40 League’s hottest teams: What’s making them so good right now? 

38:35 WNBA Midseason Rankings

50:17 WNBA All-Star Skills and 3PT Predictions 

55:45 Gotham FC announces move to Queens