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Locked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBACould the Minnesota Lynx make a TRADE? | WNBA PodcastToday on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Terry Horstman get into Minnesota Lynx updates, including trade rumors, injury updates and more. Then they preview the WNBA's Friday night slate of games. Thumbnail: © Brad Rempel Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOWomensBasketball?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Follow Locked On Women's Basketball on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedonwbb.bsky.social Follow The Next on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thenext.bsky.social --------------------------------ABOUT LOCKED ON Women's Basketball ------------------------------------- Locked On Women's Basketball is a dail...2025-07-2532 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastTop 10 Moments from WNBA All Star Weekend 2025John and Kristen discuss their favorite moments from a jam packed WNBA All-Star Weekend. Caitlin Clark's Coaching Studbudz 72 Hour Stream Natasha Cloud and Sabrina Ionescu winning the Skills and 3pt Competitions CBA Negotiations Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2025-07-2142 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWNBA All Star Draft 2025John and Kristen play the part of Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, drafting the 2025 WNBA All Stars. They also react to the selections made by during the ESPN selection show. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2025-07-0932 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAParity comes to WNBA and league has CBA, not Caitlin Clark questions to answer | WNBA PodcastThe WNBA is as competitive as ever, and host Howard Megdal brings you the numbers behind the drama. Then, several larger conversations are debunked. First, the idea that the WNBA wasn't ready from a business side for Caitlin Clark's debut in 2024. Then, what we know and don't about the league's CBA negotiations. Finally, a look at what we'll learn in the week ahead. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can an...2025-07-0825 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAPredicting the 2025 WNBA All-Star Reserves: the Locks, the Questions and the Snubs | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot Podcast to predict who will be named a 2025 WNBA All-Star reserve when the results are announced this Sunday at noon et. A disclaimer: these 12 players are selected by all of the WNBA’s head coaches. Jackie and Steve discuss their locks including Skylar Diggins, Kelsey Mitchell, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese and more. Later the pair runs through the players who have cases but certain factors like injuries and team performance might get in the way of their candidacy. For instance willl Jonquel Jones get snubbed especially af...2025-07-0432 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWNBA Refereeing Needs to Get Better — And So Does the Way We Talk About It | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell explores the latest hot topic in WNBA circles and that’s officiating. First she explains the reasons for the latest complaints in officiating after there was a shuffle that broke out between Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever and Jacy Sheldon’s Connecticut Sun earlier this week. Also, Powell shares how Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello feels on the subject. Later she is joined by Lucas Kaplan, a New York based basketball reporter who covers both the Liberty in the WNBA and the Nets in the NBA at NetDaily. The two examine how there are different types of nar...2025-06-2132 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAGolden State Valkyries could struggle this month due to International Tournaments | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco Chronicle to walk through why the Golden State Valkyries are going to struggle in June with so many of their players overseas competing in EuroBasket. Then Jackie and Marisa discuss a conversation they both had with Liberty guard Marine Johannès about why she decided not to go over and play with the French National team for this EuroBasket tournament. And finally, the pair explains the push and pull type relationship that international WNBA players endure when it comes to their national teams and federations, and why a...2025-06-0732 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAMinnesota Lynx could win WNBA CHAMPIONSHIP this year | WNBA PodcastIn today's episode, Chelsea Leite sits with Minnesota-based writer for The Next, Lucas Seehafer to break down the Minnesota Lynx's chances of winning the WNBA championship this season. They talk Minnesota's strengths and weaknesses, and how they can beat the dominant New York Liberty.Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable fr...2025-06-0533 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastTaking Stock After WNBA Week 1 + Dawn Staley's Book EventKristen and John take stock of the WNBA's teams after week one. They also go through the list of injured players around the league and talk about getting to see Dawn Staley speak about her new book "Uncommon Favor". Enter our giveaway on Bluesky to win a SIGNED COPY of "Uncommon Favor"! Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2025-05-2742 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAFrom Vegas vs. NY to Chicago vs. Indiana: What makes healthy rivalries in the WNBA? | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by Cassandra Negley of Yahoo Sports to dive into the current discourse about WNBA rivalries. The pair discusses what makes healthy rivalries and how hate speech against any player or team shouldn’t be a part of rivalries shaping the league. They consider if the Fever vs. Sky is a legitimate WNBA rivalry? And then they go down memory lane and reminisce as to how the Liberty vs. Aces evolved into an actual rivalry after initial pushback from players and coaches. Breanna Stewart provides her thoughts on the matter too. And lastly, Jackie and Ca...2025-05-2333 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAInjuries in the WNBA: A Roundtable with Physical Therapists | WNBA PodcastIn today's Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite has brought together Lucas Seehafer, PHD, PT, and Hannah Kevorkian, PT, to discuss injuries, prevention, and research in the WNBA. They talk about what causes common basketball injuries, what they do in surgeries, and how these can be prevented.Academic studies mentioned in the episode:The Effect of Sex Hormones on Joint Ligament Properties: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/...-Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: risk factors and strategies for prevention:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih...2025-05-2233 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA Podcast10 Takeaways from WNBA 2025 Opening WeekendWith the regular season underway, John and Kristen react to the WNBA's exciting opening weekend. Topics: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's first matchup Kelsey Plum lighting it up against the Valkyries Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron's impact on the winning Mystics Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2025-05-2053 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWhat are the 2025 Expectations for the Defending WNBA Champs the New York Liberty?| WNBA PodcastHost and The Next’s New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell is joined by Madeline Kenney of the New York Post to examine the expectations going into the 2025 season for the defending champions the New York Liberty. What roles will the newcomers have and what should we expect to see from the team’s big three in Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart? Which player on the bubble will make the final roster spot and which players could we see return to the team in June when players are away at EuroBasket? Later Jackie and Maddie breakdown GM J...2025-05-1032 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAThe Battle for a Spot: WNBA Teams with Toughest & Most Unpredictable Training Camps | WNBA PodcastHost and The Next’s New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell is joined by Fever beat reporter Tony East to break down some of the WNBA’s most and least predictable training camps. They run through the entire league in their quest to determine who might make final rosters by opening day on May 16. First Jackie and Tony examine the toughest camps to make in the Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty and Chicago Sky. Then they shift focus to the middle of the pack which includes Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm. Later, the pair runs thro...2025-04-2532 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBACan the Minnesota Lynx get back to the WNBA Finals? | WNBA PodcastToday on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Terry Horstman of The Next talk all things Minnesota Lynx. From Napheesa Collier's ever growing skill to the chip on the team's shoulder after losing in the WNBA Finals to the New York Liberty. Can the Lynx make it all the way back to the Finals this season?Thumbnail: Hannah Kevorkian | The NextGametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase.Your favorite podcast now has...2025-04-1731 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALive from the 2025 WNBA Draft: Winners, Losers, sights, sounds and Cathy Engelbert | WNBA PodcastLive from the WNBA Draft: host Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Emily Adler where the two discuss the winners and losers of the 2025 WNBA Draft. Hint: The California teams did very well by Adler’s standards. What about the Dallas Wings who selected Paige Bueckers No.1 overall? The Mystics? What about the Sun? Later, Jackie shares what she saw and heard that evening on the ground. And lastly Jackie gives a bunch of updates from WNBA Comissioner Cathy Engelbert’s pre-draft press conference. How are CBA negotiations going between the league and the players union? There are co...2025-04-1532 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastThe 2025 WNBA DraftTo start Season 2 of Attack the Baseline, John and Kristen break down everything that happen on WNBA Draft Night 2025. Paige Bueckers, welcome to Dallas! Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com   2025-04-1540 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastDogs of the WNBA BracketIn honor of March, 32 dogs compete to be the "Dog of the W"! The field consist of dogs owned by current WNBA players, plus some legends and fun surprises! For Video! Bracket begins at 8:41 Disclaimer: We did our best to find the most up to date info available. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2025-03-2957 minLocked On White Sox - Daily Podcast On The Chicago White SoxLocked On White Sox - Daily Podcast On The Chicago White SoxYou Might Also Like: Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAIntroducing March Madness, WNBA Draft and Trades with Noa Dalzell | WNBA Podcast from Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA.Follow the show: Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAToday on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Noa Dalzell talk about their March Madness predictions, WNBA Draft thoughts, and about the recent trade that sent Natasha Cloud to the New York Liberty.PrizepicksThis episode is brought to you by Prizepicks. Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your firs...2025-03-1900 minLocked On Huskies - Daily Podcast on Washington Huskies Football & BasketballLocked On Huskies - Daily Podcast on Washington Huskies Football & BasketballYou Might Also Like: Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAIntroducing March Madness, WNBA Draft and Trades with Noa Dalzell | WNBA Podcast from Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA.Follow the show: Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAToday on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Noa Dalzell talk about their March Madness predictions, WNBA Draft thoughts, and about the recent trade that sent Natasha Cloud to the New York Liberty.PrizepicksThis episode is brought to you by Prizepicks. Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your firs...2025-03-1900 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAMarch Madness, WNBA Draft and Trades with Noa Dalzell | WNBA PodcastToday on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Noa Dalzell talk about their March Madness predictions, WNBA Draft thoughts, and about the recent trade that sent Natasha Cloud to the New York Liberty.PrizepicksThis episode is brought to you by Prizepicks. Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks—Run Your Game! Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Su...2025-03-1832 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWhat Happened to the Houston Comets? The WNBA's Defunct DynastyJohn and Kristen continue their series on the WNBA's defunct teams, discussing the storied Houston Comets, one of the greatest dynasties in sports. Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2025-03-1347 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWNBA Free Agency Opening Weekend and Unrivaled Week 4 PreviewJohn and Kristen discuss the major moves at the start of WNBA free agency. They also preview Unrivaled Week 4. Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas powering Phoenix DiJonai and NaLyssa teaming up in Detroit DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard pushing Indy toward the top Twitter: ATBPod_ Bluesky: ATBPod Instagram: atbpod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2025-02-051h 05Locked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWNBA free agency updates: Fever get Howard, latest on Sabally sweepstakes and more | WNBA PodcastHappy WNBA Signing Day eve! On the day before WNBA players can sign contracts, host Jackie Powell is joined by Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot where the pair assesses some of the latest WNBA Free Agency moves. First they evaluate the fit of Natasha Howard joining the Indiana Fever, and then Jackie provides updates on the Satou Sabally sweepstakes. The pair walks through how the Las Vegas Aces look to improve beyond trading for Jewell Loyd and then later in the show, Nekias provides insight into how the Atlanta Dream can play after signing two centers in Brittney...2025-01-3132 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBABrittney Griner and Alyssa Thomas SHOCK WNBA World in Free Agency | WNBA PodcastThe news of Brittney Griner leaving the Phoenix Mercury to sign with the Atlanta Dream as a free agent, as well as the Alyssa Thomas trade, SHOCKED WNBA fans. The Next's Chelsea Leite and Bella Munson go over Griner's decision, the Thomas trade, and the Jewell Loyd/Kelsey Plum trade on this episode of Locked on Women's Basketball.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Thumbnail Photo: Hannah Kevorkian | The NextFollow...2025-01-2929 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastThe 2025 WNBA Bingo BoardKristen and John go over 25 predictions for the upcoming WNBA season. They also round-up news from Unrivaled and outside the league. Let us know if you're interested in a community discord! Twitter: ATBPod_ Bluesky: ATBPod Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-12-2045 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAGolden State Valkyries Expansion Draft Preview: Why it's hard to know what to expect | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by women’s basketball broadcaster and analyst Maria Marino where the two break down all that you need to know and consider prior to Friday night’s Golden State Valkyries Expansion draft, the first expansion draft the WNBA has held in 16 years. First the pair goes over what the purpose of the draft is along with its rules, and later the two discuss potential player movement and trade prospects for different teams across the league including the Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty and Indiana Fever. And finally, Jackie and Maria break down the reasons why...2024-12-0636 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWNBA Mock Expansion Draft: Who's Getting Selected? (with Listener Tim)John and Kristen are joined by Listener Tim to play GM of the Golden State Valkyries. They go through each WNBA team and share who they would select in this year's expansion draft. They also discuss Curt Miller's new gig in Dallas. Twitter: ATBPod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-11-111h 03Locked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAOffseason hires: Curt Miller, Stephanie White and Tyler Marsh all land with new teams | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by the Chicago Sun Times’ Annie Costabile to discuss the volatile coaching and front office carousel that has rocked the WNBA this fall. First the pair respond to the latest news that the Dallas Wings have hired Curt Miller to be their Executive Vice President and General Manager. Later, Jackie asks Annie to walk us through her reporting that informed the women’s basketball space that Stephanie White was moving on from the Connecticut Sun. Then, Annie explains how the Chicago Sky landed former Las Vegas Assistant Tyler Marsh and then the two take a lo...2024-11-0837 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWNBA Mock Expansion Draft: Who's Getting Protected?John and Kristen work together to decide the 6 players they believe that each WNBA will protect. They also discuss Unrivaled news and coach hirings. Mock Draft begins at 13:24, video available on YouTube Twitter: ATBPod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-11-0452 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWNBA 2024 Season Wrap-upKristen and John put a bow on the 2024 WNBA season. Topics covered include: Coach firings, Unrivaled team announcements, and league storylines. Twitter: ATBPod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-10-271h 07Locked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAThe 2024 WNBA Champions: Inside the New York Liberty’s all-day celebration in NYC | WNBA PodcastHost and New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell does a solo fireside chat where she shares what she saw spending her Thursday watching the New York Liberty celebrate their franchise’s first ever WNBA championship. She explains the historical significance of New York’s Canyon of Heroes parade, and how the Liberty and their fans took advantage of a ticker tape parade. What were the best fan signs? (Hint: there was a Leonie Fiebich and Chappell Roan crossover.) How did Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones interact with the fans? Later, Jackie explains what she took away from...2024-10-2637 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastThe New York Liberty are WNBA Champions!John and Kristen are back to talk about the 2024 WNBA champion New York Liberty. The two discuss the highs and lows of the series and what the Lynx could have done better. Twitter: ATBPod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-10-2255 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2024 WNBA Finals: Reactions and reasons for Lynx comeback and Liberty collapse | WNBA PodcastHost and New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell is joined by ESPN’s Alexa Philippou to break down what we all saw transpire following Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty, a game that featured a dramatic comeback and devastating collapse. How did Breanna Stewart miss a game-winning free throw? How did Courtney Williams help the Lynx gain the lead with a 4 point play? Did Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello get out-coached? What do both the Liberty and Lynx need to do to win game 2?Thumbnail Photo Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Im...2024-10-1137 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWNBA Playoffs Semi-Final Reactions and Award ResultsJohn and Kristen talk about the results of the 2024 WNBA Semi-Final round. The two also discuss the recipients of each league award. Twitter: ATBPod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-10-0749 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2024 WNBA Semifinals: Previewing Aces vs. Liberty, the Postseason Rematch | WNBA PodcastHost and New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Las Vegas Aces beat reporter Matthew Walter to preview the highly anticipated WNBA semifinals series between the two superteams. In this discussion about the rematch of the 2023 WNBA Finals, Jackie and Matthew go over why this matchup and rivalry matter to the league and how it goes beyond the players on the court and extends to these two front offices competing with each other as well. Later, the pair recaps how both the Aces and Liberty have changed since October of 2023. How has Chelsea Gr...2024-09-2736 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWNBA Playoffs Round One ReactionsJohn and Kristen recap round one of the WNBA playoffs, highlighting Caitlin Clark's performance, Diana Taurasi's future, and a peek into 76 Place. We also look ahead to round two: Aces v. Liberty and Lynx v. Sun. Twitter: ATBPod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-09-2756 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWNBA Playoff Preview 2024 + Award PredictionsKristen and John breakdown this year's WNBA playoffs, predicting each round and who they believe will come out on top. They also predict who they think will win the league's various awards. Twitter: ATBPod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-09-2157 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWhy Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s comments on CNBC about social media attacks matter | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by sports journalist Maggie Hendricks and they discuss the recent comments made by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert when she was asked about the cyber bullying that’s occurred on the internet targeting WNBA players including but not limited to Angel Reese, Dijonai Carrington and Diamond DeShields. Jackie and Maggie explain the very strong reactions that came from players, the WNBPA and fans and why a different type of response from Engelbert matters so much to fans amid whatever is the status quo in other sports leagues such as MLB, the NFL, NHL and even th...2024-09-1337 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWill the final Clark vs. Reese regular season matchup decide Rookie of the Year? | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by the IndyStar’s Chloe Peterson to preview the Friday night’s final regular season matchup between the Fever and the Sky. What’s to be expected in this final regular season battle and what’s at stake for each team when it comes to playoff positioning? Then the pair dive into the contentious Rookie of the Year race between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. What are the different qualitative and quantitative methods that help us evaluate who ought to be rookie of the year? What is the case for both Clark and Reese? And how...2024-08-3035 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALas Vegas Aces Investigation: What new emails show & connection to Dearica Hamby suit | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next and the IX Newsletter’s Howard Megdal to discuss his latest reporting out of the investigation into the Las Vegas Aces and their relationship with Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the organization that announced in May that it intended to pay each Aces player $100,000 in addition to their league salary. What did Howard learn from over 900 pages of emails that were provided to him via the freedom of information act? Also, the pair dive into why this investigation matters to begin with and why it protects the future of the WN...2024-08-1637 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAUpdates from Paris: STEW’JA, USA’s path in 3x3 and can the Opals Advance in 5x5? | WNBA PodcastNote: This episode was recorded before USA beat Canada in 3x3 pool round on Friday afternoon.Host Jackie Powell is joined by SB Nation’s Noa Dalzell to break down what has stood out in Olympic women’s basketball. First, they discuss what they took away from Team USA’s 87-74 victory over Belgium on Thursday in 5x5. What is STEW’JA and why is it unique?Next, Noa explains where Team USA stands in 3x3. Can the Americans make it through to the next round? Later, Jackie and Noa preview why Group B in 5x5 (whic...2024-08-0237 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastThe WNBA's Other OlympiansFollowing the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris, John and Kristen go through the complete list of WNBA players representing non-US countries in 5x5 basketball. Before that, they discuss their favorite Olympic games, Angel Reese entering the Unrivaled league, and when you can catch all the 5x5 action. Twitter: ATBPod_ Email: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-07-2830 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastWNBA's Electric All-Star Weekend + Week 10The first half of the 2024 WNBA season is in the books! This week, Kristen and John talk about all the highlights of this year's All-Star Weekend, including Allisha Gray's skills and speed, Arike Ogunbowale's hot shooting, and team W's big win. Other topics: The Marina Mabrey trade reactions and Caitlin Clark's new record. The show is available on all platforms! Email us at: Attackthebaseline@gmail.com   Follow the show @ATBPod_ 2024-07-2342 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAW All-Star Preview: Who wins? Does Brittney Griner Dunk? Pitbull’s setlist and more | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Jesse Morrison who will be covering all of the festivitiies at WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. The pair preview the entire weekend including the Skills Challenge, 3x3 Exhibition and WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest on night one, the game itself on night two including the special halftime performance from Pitbull, and they discuss how the league has grown the WNBA All-Star experience. Also, what do both Jackie and Jesse expect league Comissioner Cathy Engelbert to reveal in her state of the league address pregame on Saturday night?Thumbnail Photo Cre...2024-07-1937 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWho was snubbed by WNBA All-Star voting? | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by women’s basketball freelance journalist Eden Laase where the two discuss how the confusing WNBA All-Star voting process caused some WNBA All-Star snubs. How does the Team USA roster automatically being All-Stars make this more complicated? The pair dive deep into the four main snubs including Dijonai Carrington, Alanna Smith, Ezi Magbegor and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton along with making suggestions as to who the players who were snubbed could have replaced as All-Stars. And finally, Jackie and Eden ponder what makes an All-Star and how much team success matters. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Ph...2024-07-0536 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastThe 2024 WNBA All Star Roster Reactions + Week 7Your 2024 WNBA All Stars are here! John and Kristen review week 7 of the W, discuss the Commissioner's Cup Final, Angel Reese's double double streak, and Odyssey Sims return. Then, the two react to the announcement of the 2024 WNBA All Star Team and see how they match up against the Olympic Team. The show is available on all platforms! Email us at:   Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-07-0348 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAHappy Pride Month! Inside the history of what Pride means to WNBA players | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by ESPN’s Katie Barnes where the two discuss why Pride month means so much to the WNBA and its fans. The pair chats about the history of queerness in the W and why how much coverage the relationship of NaLyssa Smith and Dijonai Carrington is getting probably wouldn’t have happened five years ago. Later, while discussing how far we’ve come, Jackie and Katie look ahead to what’s next for more and better queer representation in the WNBA and why allies like Cameron Brink really matter.Thumbnail Photo Credit: Left: Ch...2024-06-2137 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAAn East Coast Commissioner's Cup showdown: New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by the Hartford Courant’s Emily Adams where the pair discusses the significance of the Commissioner's Cup in 2024. How is the Commissioner’s Cup schedule different this year compared to it in year’s past? And what does the advocacy portion of the Cup look like this season? Later in the show, Emily and Jackie discuss the must-see-matchup on Saturday afternoon when the New York Liberty take on the Connecticut Sun in a matchup that could determine which east coast team competes in the Commissioner's Cup championship game on June 25.Thumbnail Photo Credit...2024-06-0737 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAThe planes are in place: How charter flights became the standard in the WNBA | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by Cassandra Negley of Yahoo Sports where the pair break down how WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was able to get the planes in place. What planes? The charter planes that will allow WNBA players and teams benefits that they didn’t have before. Jackie and Cassandra explain why the addition of charter flights matters in the WNBA, why has the roll out from the league been rocky and then they look ahead to the future. How does the league providing charter flights during the regular season give it an edge the upcoming CBA negotiations wi...2024-05-2437 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAThe Next’s 2024 WNBA preseason awards and predictions | WNBA PodcastThe WNBA season starts tomorrow and The Next’s Em Adler joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about The Next’s 2024 WNBA preseason awards and predictions, from team performance predictions to individual award predictions, matchups to watch and more. The pair also discuss what they’re most excited about this WNBA season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply.BetterHelpThis episode is sponso...2024-05-1333 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAHow Rare Gems in Minnesota helped build pro women's basketball as we now know it | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by Howard Megdal, the founder and editor of The Next, to discuss his new book Rare Gems: How Four Generations of Women Paved the Way For the WNBA. Jackie asks Howard how this project came to be and what exactly does it mean to be a Rare Gem within the landscape of women’s sports history. The pair dives into what the four generations of women that include Peps Neuman, Cheryl Reeve, Carley Knox, Maya Moore and Paige Bueckers all have in common. Lastly, Howard explains to listeners how the Minnesota Lynx were ahead of...2024-05-1135 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAHow has the WNBA’s visibility and perception in popular culture changed? | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by ESPN’s LaChina Robinson to examine how the WNBA’s perceptions and visibility in popular culture has evolved over time following the 2024 WNBA Draft. What does a column from almost ten years ago from Maya Moore teach us about the current moment the WNBA is in? What did the draftees have to say about how the general public views the league? Also, how does women’s basketball history inform us about Caitlin Clark’s impact on the game, which is cumulative of all that have come before her. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Julia Ha...2024-04-1937 minAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastAttack the Baseline - A WNBA PodcastThe 2024 WNBA DraftKristen and John attack their first WNBA draft, breaking down the historic 2024 class. The two open the show with a new segment, check in on league expansion plans, talk about the needs of each team, highlight some interesting players, and discuss Caitlin Clark's appearance on SNL.   The show is available on all platforms! Email us at:   Attackthebaseline@gmail.com 2024-04-1736 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAThe Next's 2024 WNBA Draft Big Board | WNBA PodcastHost Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to dive into The Next’s 2024 WNBA Draft Board.Read here: https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/2024-wnba-draft-board-v2/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/LOCKEDONNissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big ad...2024-04-1327 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2024 WNBA Draft rumors: After Caitlin Clark, who rounds out the rest of the lottery? | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant for an episode predicated on the WNBA rumor mill prior to Monday night’s draft. The duo shares some of the intel they’ve received from multiple talent evaluators across the WNBA as they explain how the rest of the draft lottery could shake out following Caitlin Clark as the consensus No.1 overall pick. Later, they discuss why Angel Reese has been deemed “an enigma” to evaluate along with predicting what the franchise known to shock on draft day will do. Yes, we are talking about the Dallas Wings. 2024-04-1237 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAFrom a slow burn to a rapid fire: Why has WNBA free agency felt different in 2024? | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by Winsidr’s Rachel Galligan to react and dissect what came out of February 1’s WNBA free agency signing day. What did the pair glean about how different WNBA teams have approached getting better before training camp begins in just a couple of months? They also dive into what has felt different about 2024’s free agency period and why it was a slow burn that turned into a rapid fire explosion. And finally, Powell and Galligan preview what lies ahead and what shoes are left to drop. What will Nneka Ogwumike choose? Does DeWanna Bonner...2024-02-0337 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAJasmine Thomas reflects on WNBA career, talks new coaching role with Dallas Wings | WNBA PodcastFor Jasmine Thomas, a pro career that began with selection in the 2011 WNBA Draft unfolded without Thomas bringing any expectations into it. What she did bring — talent and and endless work ethic — turned her into a defining point guard of the league for a generation. She speaks with host Howard Megdal about the moments that stand out most to her about her career, along with the ways her own experiences — positive and negative — prepared her for her new role coaching with the Dallas Wings.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps yo...2024-01-3031 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2024 WNBA Free Agency Predictions | WNBA PodcastWNBA Free Agency is upon us and The Next’s WNBA and college basketball reporter Em Adler joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss what’s happened so far and what’s coming up. The pair outline the free agency landscape, The Next’s free agency predictions and recap what’s happened so far. Natalie also asks Em for their free agency predictions and more.Make sure to check out The Next’s 2024 WNBA free agency predictions.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GrammarlyWhen it comes to writing, Grammarly is...2024-01-2633 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAThe Washington Mystics hold the keys to free agency: Are Cloud and Delle Donne gone? | WNBA podcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by Jenn Hatfield, The Next’s Washington Mystics beat reporter, to unpack an opinion Jackie has: that the Washington Mystics hold the keys to WNBA free agency this winter.Also, what's the latest on Elena Delle Donne and where could the pair see her ending up, especially after the Mystics cored her on Jan. 13? Also, does Natasha Cloud leave the team that drafted her? Jenn doesn’t think so, but Cloud will be on top of many teams’ free agency wish lists.Finally, if both p...2024-01-1937 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAShakira Austin discusses Player Marketing Agreements, fashion and her own story| WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell sits down with Washington Mystics rising star Shakira Austin to discuss her participation in the WNBA’s 2024 player marketing agreement (PMA) cohort. The pair first provide a refresher on what PMAs are and then dive into why Austin’s wanted to participate this year. Also, what are her goals as she dives into the program? And what does she want brands, corporations and her own fans to know about who the 6'5" Center is off the court?Thumbnail Photo Credit: Domenic AllegraJackie has covered Player Mark...2024-01-1238 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAIs WNBA Expansion in jeopardy? The Portland Problem, Part 2 | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is back for Part 2 of her chat with Sean Highkin, longtime NBA Reporter and the author of The Rose Garden Report to parse through what happened to WNBA expansion in Portland. In Part 2, Sean and Jackie discuss Phil Knight’s influence in Portland's basketball scene. Could he be someone who could salvage the WNBA expansion bid in Portland? And with a team coming to the bay area, why would 13 teams in the WNBA rather than 14 not be the best idea.Thumbnail photo Credit D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY SportsLinks: ...2023-11-1226 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAIs WNBA Expansion in jeopardy? The Portland Problem, Part I | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell sits down with Sean Highkin, longtime NBA Reporter and the author of The Rose Garden Report to parse through what happened to WNBA expansion in Portland. In part I of II, Sean and Jackie discuss Portland’s WNBA origin story, why Portland is such an advantageous location for expansion in the first place and how what we all thought was a done deal suddenly wasn’t. Come back on Sunday to hear part II.Thumbnail Photo Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY SportsLinks:Bi...2023-11-1039 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBABuy or Sell? New eras begin with Nate Tibbetts and Teresa Weatherspoon| WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell sits down with Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to discuss what we should make of the two most recent hirings from both the Phoenix Mercury and the Chicago Sky. Maitreyi takes listeners inside why history could be repeating itself following the hiring of Nate Tibbetts, an NBA coach without any women’s basketball experience. The pair also discuss the uncertainty that remains in Chicago amid the great energy that came from new head coach Teresa Weatherspoon. Also, stay tuned for an Around the Horn style game of Buy or Sell.Thumbnail Photo Cred...2023-10-2743 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2023 WNBA Finals: How A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces captured title on sheer will | WNBA PodcastHosts Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell join you live from the WNBA postgame podium to talk about an A'ja Wilson performance for the Las Vegas Aces in a 70-69 Game 4 win that gave Las Vegas back-to-back titles, the first repeat champions since 2001-02. The New York Liberty, however, fell short of their championship aspirations, and then failed to show up for postgame media access as well beyond Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot and Sandy Brondello.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaIbotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery...2023-10-1923 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2023 WNBA Finals: Las Vegas Aces are on the brink of history | WNBA PodcastHost Howard Megdal checks in after speaking to both the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty following Las Vegas' Game 2 win, 104-76, putting the Aces just one win from a repeat WNBA title. What did Becky Hammon have to say about her team's ability to play with a short bench? How does A'ja Wilson and company rise to the moment when it matters most? And what can Sandy Brondello do to unlock the offensive power of Sabrina Ionescu and Courtney Vandersloot? All this and more in a rapid reaction podcast.Support Us By...2023-10-1221 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWNBA Finals preview: Will A’ja Wilson or Breanna Stewart lead their team to victory? | WNBA PodcastThe Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty will battle in the 2023 WNBA Finals starting Sunday afternoon and Matthew Walter and Jackie Powell join host Natalie Heavren to break down the matchup. The trio discuss the strengths of each team, what was learned in the semifinals and make their WNBA Finals predictions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaIbotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce to personal care to pantry goods, so you can make sure you’re beating inflation no matter what you’re purchasing! Go to the...2023-10-0651 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWNBA Expansion is here: Golden State announcement, Portland next, what we learned | WNBA PodcastHost Howard Megdal is joined by SFGate's Alex Simon, who was live at Chase Center Thursday for the WNBA expansion announcement. From Joe Lacob to Cathy Engelbert, there was plenty to say about the long-awaited 13th team in the WNBA, which will play at the Chase Center. But there was also news, broken by Megdal, about the city likeliest to earn the 14th spot in the league. So what does it all mean? Much to discuss.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaIbotta gives you cash back on hundreds...2023-10-0525 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2023 WNBA Finals preview, #WNBA expansion talk with Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic | WNBA PodcastIt's a remarkable intersection of WNBA news, between the 2023 WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces and the imminent announcement of the next WNBA expansion team. Fortunately, Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic is here to break it all down with host Howard Megdal.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaIbotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce to personal care to pantry goods, so you can make sure you’re beating inflation no matter what you’re purchasing! Go to the App...2023-10-0433 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBASeattle Storm AGM Pokey Chatman talks 2023 WNBA Finals, Storm path and WNBA Draft history | WNBA PodcastIt's a chance to sit down with Pokey Chatman, whose scouting and coaching have built a generation of WNBA talent in Chicago, Indiana, and now with the Seattle Storm, where Chatman will be both Assistant General Manager and Assistant Coach. Host Howard Megdal, who has covered Chatman for a decade, gets into it on all this and more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaIbotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce to personal care to pantry goods, so you can make sure you’re be...2023-10-0330 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBANew York Liberty WNBA Finals-bound; Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun deserve respect | WNBA PodcastHost Howard Megdal unwraps a ton of goodies out of his reporting live from Mohegan Sun Arena following the New York Liberty's 87-84 win over the Connecticut Sun, lifting the Liberty into the 2023 WNBA Finals. Everything from Betnijah Laney's latest star turn to Jonquel Jones' seizing the moment, along with proper homage to Alyssa Thomas, Rebecca Allen, Tiffany Hayes and a Connecticut Sun team that accomplished so much all gets discussed.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaIbotta gives you cash back on hundreds of grocery items from produce...2023-10-0224 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAIs expansion coming? Breaking down the report that a team is coming to the Bay Area | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell sits down with SF Gate’s Alex Simon to discuss the latest news regarding WNBA Expansion. What did we learn from the report that the ownership group of the Golden State Warriors is finalizing an agreement to bring a WNBA team to the Bay Area? What also remains to be seen? And what does this mean for the timeline of WNBA expansion and the other possible locations that the W could have its eyes on?Thumbnail Photo Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY SportsLinks:...2023-09-2940 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2023 WNBA semifinals preview: Liberty, Sun, Aces & Wings battle for the WNBA Finals | WNBA PodcastWith the WNBA semifinals starting Sunday afternoon, The Next’s Em Adler joins host Natalie Heavren to break down the matchups between the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun as well as the Las Vegas Aces and Dallas Wings. The pair discuss what each team needs to do to win and their vulnerabilities. Em and Natalie also make their semifinals picks and talk about what they’re most looking forward to. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet fifty percent off your first DoorDash order up to a twenty-dollar value...2023-09-2227 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2023 WNBA Playoff Preview, first round: Washington Mystics vs. New York Liberty | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell sits down with The Next’s Jenn Hatfield to discuss and preview the most intriguing first round WNBA playoff series: No. 7 seed Washington Mystics vs. No. 2 New York Liberty. The pair breaks down why this matchup is expected to be unlike most of the first round matchups, and why the Mystics have been successful against the Liberty during the regular season. Also, they close with keys to winning the series for both teams, who the X-factors are and then series predictions.Thumbnail Photo Credit: Domenic AllegraLi...2023-09-1545 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWNBA veterans Sydney Colson, Theresa Plaisance are here to take over your TV | WNBA PodcastFor Sydney Colson of the Las Vegas Aces, a WNBA title defense is coming. But so, too, is her new, unscripted television program, "The Syd and TP Show", with her best friend, WNBA veteran Theresa Plaisance. The duo light up your screen beginning this Friday, and ahead of the premiere, chat with host Howard Megdal on what it means to have a chance to tell their stories as people, find out what it means to act and improvise in front of the camera, and how it all comes at a time opportunities for women's basketball players are expanding rapidly.2023-09-1333 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2023 WNBA MVP Week: The case for Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson | WNBA PodcastIt's MVP Week here at Locked On Women's Basketball, and we'll be diving deep into the cases of all three primary contenders for the 2023 WNBA MVP award with the beat reporters at The Next who cover them. Today's episode is with Matthew Walter, who covers A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces. Walter and host Howard Megdal delve into both the numbers and reporting around the defending MVP and her quest for another championship.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNBA or enter promo code...2023-09-0725 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWhat happened and what is next for the Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury? | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by Seattle Storm beat reporter Rowan Schaberg and the pair discuss how both the Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs this year and why that’s significant. What does missing the playoffs this season mean for the franchise players Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Jewell Loyd? Do they return to their teams or do they look elsewhere or even retire? Also, what possible changes are ahead for the Mercury and Storm coaching staffs.Thumbnail Photo Credit: Left Domenic Allegra, Right Chris PossLi...2023-09-0148 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAHow do the Aces and the Liberty get from budding to full fledged rivalry? | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by the one and only Michelle Smith to discuss the history of WNBA rivalries and how that informs what we are experiencing and about to experience when it comes to the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. What are the ingredients of great rivalries? Also, why after a promising start did the WNBA have a rivalry drought? How hasWNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert approached fixing that? And how close are the Liberty and Aces from not just being an enjoyable matchup or a budding rivalry, but a historic and full fledged WNBA rivalry?2023-08-1844 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWhat to expect when the Las Vegas Aces visit the New York Liberty in Brooklyn | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Matthew Walter to preview the second regular season battle between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty in Brooklyn. How much has changed for both of the WNBA’s “Super Teams” since they first battled in Las Vegas on June 29? How much does Candace Parker’s injury impact the Aces? How much will Jonquel Jones’ resurgence help the Liberty? Jackie and Matthew also discuss their keys, x-factors and predictions. Will the Aces win their 9th straight or will the Liberty get revenge on their budding rival and give Vegas their...2023-08-0443 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAThe Next’s midseason awards: WNBA MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year and more | WNBA PodcastWith more than half the WNBA season in the books, WNBA and college basketball writer at The Next, Em Adler, joins host Natalie Heavren to chat about the midseason awards including what was expected, what wasn’t and what is there left to prove. The pair discuss everything from individual awards to the season so far and more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelM...2023-07-2829 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBABrittney Griner, Dwayne Wade, WNBA expansion and what we learned from All-Star weekend | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun Times to discuss what she made of 2023’s WNBA All-Star weekend in Las Vegas. What did it look and feel like in Vegas and how did this compare to previous All-Star weekends? The pair discusses the news that came out of the weekend, including that Dwayne Wade has invested in the Chicago Sky along with how players reacted to talk of league expansion. Also, they discuss how All-Star weekends are contingent upon the work and planning the hosting franchise puts into the weekend. How will the Phoenix Me...2023-07-2148 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAIndiana Fever's Amanda Zahui B. on finding WNBA joy, the evolution of the WNBA Draft | WNBA PodcastAmanda Zahui B. is not only a sage veteran presence for the Indiana Fever, she is, as always, a frank and honest truthteller about the WNBA world she inhabits. She joins host Howard Megdal as the two discuss everything from the mechanics of getting traded and then facing your former team to whether she'd still wear the outfit she wore at the 2015 WNBA Draft and, most significantly, how she's found joy elusive in her WNBA experience, and what it means for both her and the league that she's captured it now.Support Us By...2023-07-2026 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAIntroducing our WNBA Injury tracker and why it matters | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Lucas Seehafer to break down a project he’s taken on this WNBA season, tracking the injuries in the league. The pair discuss how his investigation into this issue led to the creation of the tracker, what data is included in the tracker and then why tracking WNBA injuries properly matters in the grand scheme of the WNBA’s mainstream respectability and growth.Thumbnail Photo Credit: Chris PossImportant Links:The Next’s WNBA Injury tracker...2023-07-0745 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBABrittney Griner and why WNBA travel is this way | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by the one and only Ari Chambers. The pair discuss how what happened to Brittney Griner on June 10 in the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport informs us on why the WNBA’s travel situation is the way that it is. How are WNBA teams and the Players Association trying to make traveling on commercial airlines a little bit less stressful for players and what exactly is JSX? What are its benefits and its drawbacks? Jackie and Ari also question, why does it have to be this way.Photo Credit: Do...2023-06-2349 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWhat both Gabby Williams and Marine Johannès tell us about WNBA Prioritization | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by ESPN.com’s Kevin Pelton to discuss a bunch of international sagas that impact WNBA players Gabby Williams and Marine Johannès and their teams the Seattle Storm and New York Liberty. Will both play in the WNBA? Who will play in FIBA’s EuroBasket Championships? Who is impacted by WNBA prioritization and who isn’t? Why has there been such a controversy in the past few weeks surrounding both players? Jackie and Kevin tackle it all in addition to examining what we’ve learned about prioritization and what players like Williams and Johannès...2023-05-2639 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWNBA Preseason Power Rankings Part II: The Lottery| WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Isabel Rodrigues once again for Part II of our preseason WNBA Power Rankings. The pair moves through that final playoff spot at No. 8 by having a discussion on if the Indiana Fever can finally crack the postseason. Do the Fever have enough veteran experience to make it to their first playoffs since Tamika Catchings’ retirement in 2016? And then Jackie and Isabel break down who they believe won’t make the postseason and will be in the 2024 WNBA Draft lottery. A disclaimer: the pair didn’t consider the fact that even if the C...2023-05-1730 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWNBA Preseason Power Rankings Part I: The Middle Tier | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next’s Isabel Rodrigues to complete a preseason WNBA Power Rankings, but there’s a twist. In part one of the Power Rankings, the pair states the obvious three teams at the top and then discusses the very murky middle tier. Who is making the playoffs this year based on just what we know on paper? How big of a leap will the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks make this year? What exactly will the Dallas Wings be under new head coach Latricia Trammell? Can the Connecticut Sun successfully be a top...2023-05-1233 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA2023 WNBA Training Camp Preview: The most competitive and trickiest camps | WNBA PodcastIt’s that time of year again, WNBA training camp officially opens in around less than 48 hours. Host Jackie Powell is joined by Maggie Hendricks of Bally Sports. The pair discuss the most competitive WNBA training camps where there’s too much talent for too few roster spots (Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks), the most tricky to predict camps where there are a lot of young talents who have never played pro (Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky) and the changes to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that go into effect this...2023-04-281h 09Locked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWNBA Free Agency Report Cards Part I: First 6 teams in alphabetical order | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant to dish out our grades for each WNBA team and their corresponding moves during free agency. We won’t be that harsh, but we won’t not be critical. In the first part of our two part special, Jackie and Sabreena go over the off- seasons of the Atlanta Dream, Connecticut Sun, Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings and LA Sparks.Note: This episode was recorded before the report that came out on Friday afternoon that Diamond DeShields will be traded to the Dall...2023-02-1147 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAWNBA Free Agency preview: How will free agency impact the league's pecking order ? | WNBA PodcastHost Jackie Powell is joined by The Next's Em Adler for a WNBA Free Agency preview show but with a twist. The pair examines all of the WNBA franchises' free agency outlook, but they've been split into three groups: Teams who want to retain their status quo, Teams that are trying to move up in the league's pecking order and Teams that are in the process of building/ should be building. Jackie asks Em how can all of these teams use the upcoming free agency period to accomplish their individual goals and who has the most flexibility to do...2023-01-1356 minLocked On Women\'s Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBALocked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBAAtlanta Dream's Maya Caldwell is making the most of her WNBA chances | WNBA PodcastAtlanta Dream's Maya Caldwell is making the most of her WNBA chances, and she shares how it's all felt with our host, Howard Megdal. Everything from the emotions of a sensational debut, with 18 points, to getting cut just days later, and how she stayed ready for her latest opportunity. Learn what it means in real time to be a player clearly good enough to play in the WNBA, but subject to the difficult rules governing the end of the WNBA team's bench. Learn more about your ad choices. 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