The WNBA had its moment this week with the 2024 draft class, talk of expansion, and the outrage sparked by number one draft pick Caitlin Clark's rookie salary. Liz and Karen recap the first seven picks of the first round of draftees in the 2024 WNBA draft. They discuss the storylines around Kamilla Cardoso's journey from Brazil at 15 to the WNBA 2nd round pick, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso going from rivals to team mates for the Chicago Sky, and Rickea Jackson being dubbed a "ready made baller" as the second pick for the Los Angeles Sparks. They also breakdown some of the fashions and fashion brands that were worn by the rookie players on the Orange carpet, includcing Caitlin Clark being the first draftee in both WNBA and NBA to be dressed by Prada, and Alissa Pili's paying tribute to her Samoan-American heritage with the tribal symbols. And a Hoops Off first this season: Liz and Karen tag team the Hoops Off segment, sharing outrage about Caitlin Clark's rookie salary of $76,535 for her first year when she is obviously worth millions.

Mentions:

Caitlin Clark salary: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/gap-caitlin-clarks-wnba-salary-male-counterparts-draws-outrage-rcna148024

WNBA Draft Grades by Sabreena Merchant: https://theathletic.com/5418814/2024/04/16/wnba-draft-grades-caitlin-clark-angel-reese/

WWD WNBA draft fashions slideshow: https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/gallery/wnba-draft-2024-photos-1236315177/2024-wnba-draft/

WNBA expansion headed to 16 teams: https://theathletic.com/5418223/2024/04/15/wnba-expansion-16-teams-portland-toronto/

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