WNBA Today on CLNS

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on The Athletic writer Marcus Thompson to talk Golden State Valkyries and their incredible season, headlined by head coach Natalie Nakase, Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun, and others. Noa and Marcus discuss the Valkyries' title chances, more critical x-factors, and go behind the scenes on key players. 

0:00 - Coming up!

0:46 - Welcome in Guest!

5:25 - Inside the atmosphere at Ballhalla for Valkyries game

9:50 - How have Golden State Valkyries been so successful this season

15:26 - Prizepicks

16:48 - Can Golden State Valkyries win a title this season?

24:52 - Toughest potential playoff matchups for Valkyries

28:51 - Wrapping up

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WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com as we hit the final stretch of the WNBA season. Nekias explains why the Dream could be a dark horse team in this year's playoffs.

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WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com and Yahoo Sports to discuss the Las Vegas Aces' season thus far. Nekias lists the biggest potential challengers to the Aces’ title defense besides Minnesota and explains why he believes there is still more to come from the New York Liberty. They also discuss dark horse playoff teams and players who have flown under the radar this season.

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WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com to discuss the Las Vegas Aces' season thus far. Have they met expectations? Where have they impressed and what needs improvement? They break down the team’s inconsistent play on defense, what NaLyssa Smith's recent injury could mean for them and who could step up to fill the void. 

Later, Nekias lists the biggest potential challengers to the Aces’ title defense and explains why he believes there is still more to come from the New York Liberty. Lastly, they wrap up with early Defensive Player of the Year picks, dark horse playoff teams, and players who have flown under the radar this season. 

00:00 Intro 

03:02 Overall thoughts on the Aces’ season

06:07 Defensive problems + Smith injury implications

09:07 Does Brianna Turner deserve more minutes?

10:59 Loss of Kiah Stokes

13:28 PrizePicks

15:27 Biggest threats to Las Vegas

18:17 Can the Liberty turn things around?

21:54 Dark horses

23:39 Players who’ve flown under-the-radar 

26:03 DPOY candidates

30:20 Thanks for watching!

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WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner to discuss DeWanna Bonner and where she may opt to go after agreeing to a buyout with Phoenix. Noa and Stephen also break down which teams seem most formidable among WNBA title contenders and highlight standout players and unsung heroes from around the league.

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WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner to discuss the blockbuster Kelsey Plum trade and whether Plum is likely to re-sign with Phoenix.

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WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner to discuss an underwhelming Mercury season. What went into this underachieving season? How did we get here? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? 

Then the two discuss the blockbuster Kelsey Plum trade and whether Plum is likely to re-sign with Phoenix. They also hit on DeWanna Bonner and where she may opt to go after agreeing to a buy-out. Lastly, Noa and Stephen discuss which teams seem most formidable among WNBA title contenders and point out some standout players and unsung heroes from around the league.

00:00 Intro and Stephen’s journey

03:35 What’s gone wrong in Phoenix?

10:51 Thoughts on the Kelsey Plum trade

13:52 PrizePicks

15:52 Will Plum re-sign in Phoenix?

19:50 Where could DeWanna Bonner end up?

22:25 Title favorites

30:27 Standout players

33:40 Thanks for watching!

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WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on longtime women's sports writer Mitchell Northam from USA Today to break down the latest WNBA action. The two discuss which teams are most likely to win the WNBA title, the Team USA FIBA roster, why the Lynx, Valkyries, and Fever could all be for real this year, and some late reactions to the stunning midseason Kelsey Plum trade. 

00:00 Intro

01:57 Olivia Miles’ rise

05:59 Are the Minnesota Lynx title favorites?

08:51 Team USA roster reaction

12:45 PrizePicks

14:31 More on Team USA FIBA selection

18:06 Title candidates

25:50 Reacting to the surprising Kelsey Plum trade

29:41 Thanks for watching! Subscribe!

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WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell to discuss an up-and-down season for the Liberty, who currently have the 6th-best record in the league with a month left to play. Jackie breaks down Breanna Stewart's MVP play, how Chris DeMarco has fallen short in Year 1 as head coach, and much more.

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The Minnesota Lynx currently sit at the top of the standings in the WNBA with a 27-7 record. WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Lynx beat reporter Andrew Dukowitz to discuss Olivia Miles' MVP candidacy, Kayla McBride's huge July, Napheesa Collier's reintegration to the lineup, title chances, whether this team qualifies as a super team, and much more. 

00:00 Intro

03:33 Defensive issues

07:43 What to make of Napheesa Collier

10:41 PrizePicks

12:03 What’s stopping the Lynx from winning the title?

15:01 Kayla McBride

21:05 Olivia Miles

32:46 Why this year feels different

34:30 Thanks for watching!

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