https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998790/the-unsettling-rise-of-stalking-in-sports-wnba-showing-postseason-vibes https://gamma.videonest.org/998790_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998790_video_v4.mp4 The Unsettling Rise of Stalking In Sports + WNBA Showing Postseason Vibes Zena and Sabreena take stock of a historic WNBA weekend, including A’ja Wilson, Paige Bueckers, and Kelsey Plum all reaching individual milestones while the Golden State Valkyries set a record for the most wins by an expansion team. They also get into the latest injury news out of Indiana. Then, senior investigative writer Carson Kessler joins Zena and Sabreena to discuss The Athletic’s latest investigative series on stalking in sports. Carson explains how this project came to be and the trio explore a variety of topics including: the frequency of stalkers and why those numbers might be underreported, what stalking looks like in the digital age, and how colleges and leagues can protect their athletes going forward. Finally, Zena and Sabreena debut “Explain the Game”, where they answer a listener question about how something in the WNBA works. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6543019/2025/08/12/athlete-stalking-cases-wnba-tennis-nfl-college-sports/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6559705/2025/08/18/wnba-power-rankings-golden-state-valkyries-record/ 00:00 Intro 00:39 More history being made in the WNBA 01:52 Intense competition and post season vibes 03:15 The challenge ahead for the NY Liberty 03:48 The Fever deal with another injury 04:38 How do the Fever fill in the missing pieces? 05:44 What’s going on with the Sparks on defense? 10:55 Investing stalking in sports 12:41 Why are so many stalking incidents unreported? 14:27 The stalking case of Kiki Rice 17:21 What's the effectiveness of protection orders? 23:15 Gender dynamics in stalking 25:20 What preventive measures are being taken around leagues in sports? 30:23 Listener question - Is Cameron Brink technically a rookie? #wnba #fever #playersafety Thumbnail: Ethan Miller via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998792/how-the-wnba-may-have-influenced-the-nwsl-cba https://gamma.videonest.org/998792_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998792_video_v3_converted.mp4 How the WNBA may have influenced the NWSL CBA How the WNBA may have influenced the NWSL CBA #wnba #nwsl #cba #womensports #negotiations Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998794/jewell-loyds-sacrifice-leads-to-the-best-version-of-the-aces https://gamma.videonest.org/998794_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998794_video_v3.mp4 Jewell Loyd's sacrifice leads to the best version of the Aces Jewell Loyd's sacrifice leads to the best version of the Aces #jewellloyd #aces #wnba Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-16T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998796/will-the-liberty-overcome-their-struggles-for-a-repeat https://gamma.videonest.org/998796_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998796_video_v3.mp4 Will the Liberty overcome their struggles for a repeat? Will the Liberty overcome their struggles for a repeat? #Liberty #wnba #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998797/what-the-wnba-can-learn-from-the-nwsl-cba-here-come-the-aces-and-violet https://gamma.videonest.org/998797_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998797_video_v4.mp4 What the WNBA can learn from the NWSL CBA + Here come the Aces (and Violet!) Zena, Sabreena, and Ben start with a temperature check of the WNBA. They dive into the Las Vegas Aces’ five-game winning streak and what their latest win over New York tells us about each of the rival squads. They also share their thoughts on the hatching of Violet, the new mascot of the Valkyries, and the increasingly complicated potential sale of the Connecticut Sun.  Then, Meg Linehan (women’s sports lead at The Athletic) joins Zena and Sabreena for a conversation about labor across women’s sports. They talk about the NWSL CBA, what the WNBA players association could learn from that document, and how this rapid growth in women’s sports is affecting soccer and basketball.  Finally, Ben comes back with Zena and Sabreena to set their screens as the race for the postseason tightens up.  REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5691624/2024/08/09/nwsl-nwslpa-collective-bargaining-agreement/ 00:47 Liberty-Aces highly competitive battle 03:05 Liberty's challenges without key players 07:16 Breanna Stewart potential return 08:07 Jewell Loyd off the bench is working 09:44 Valkyries’ make history on Wednesday night 10:05 Valkyries unveiled new mascot 16:41 Does the Connecticut Sun have their eyes on Houston? 19:50 CBA negotiations in the NWSL 22:53 The NWSL had the players involved early in the negotiations 25:10 Lessons for the WNBA from the NWSL 27:59 Revenue share and financial transparency 30:23 Public sentiment and its impact 37:20 What can we learn from the NWSL CBA negotiations? 39:21 Injury concerns and player load 43:06 WNBPA taping into other leagues 45:47 Who is the NWSL transcendent player? #wnba #nwsl #aces Thumbnail: David Becker, Ethan Miller via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998800/the-lynx-found-a-crucial-piece-in-dijonai-carrington https://gamma.videonest.org/998800_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998800_video_v3.mp4 The Lynx found a crucial piece in DiJonai Carrington The Lynx found a crucial piece in DiJonai Carrington #lynx #dijonaicarrington #wnba #trade Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998802/alyssa-thomas-season-is-in-conversation-with-lebron-james https://gamma.videonest.org/998802_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998802_video_v3.mp4 Alyssa Thomas' season is in conversation with LeBron James 😳 Alyssa Thomas' season is in conversation with LeBron James 😳 #wnba #alyssathomas #lebronjames #nikolajokic #magicjohnson Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998804/why-napheesa-collier-is-the-easy-choice-for-mvp https://gamma.videonest.org/998804_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998804_video_v3.mp4 Why Napheesa Collier is the easy choice for MVP Why Napheesa Collier is the easy choice for MVP #napheesacollier #lynx #mvpfrontrunner Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998806/does-napheesa-colliers-injury-impact-the-wnba-mvp-race https://gamma.videonest.org/998806_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998806_video_v4.mp4 Does Napheesa Collier's Injury Impact the WNBA MVP Race? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down the start to WNBA Rivals Week – discussing some key injuries around the W that have dampened excitement for some of these matchups. They also touch upon A'ja Wilson's historic night, and how DiJonai Carrington and Brittney Sykes are making an impact on their new teams. Then, the crew turns their attention to who could be the 2025 WNBA MVP. What gets factored into making that decision? How much does win percentage matter? And is Napheesa Collier still the frontrunner despite missing some time with her recent injury? Plus, Ben walks the crew through his reporting on a WNBA tradition: the post-practice half court shot contest. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6543046/2025/08/08/indiana-fever-sydney-colson-aari-mcdonald-injured/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6546038/2025/08/11/aja-wilson-wnba-history-30-points-20-rebounds/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6539678/2025/08/11/wnba-halfcourt-shots-practices-fever-liberty/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6546028/2025/08/11/wnba-power-rankings-minnesota-lynx-trade-deadline/ 00:00 Show Intro 00:42 A’ja Wilson makes WNBA history 01:43 The Fever suffer more injury blows 03:19 The Fever sign Odyssey Sims 4:32 Injuries around the W 08:33 Sabreena’s Scale 12:30 The Storm’s immediate difference with Brittney Sykes 12:53 Dijonai Carrington fitting right in with the Lynx’s 18:54 History of the WNBA’s MVP 21:17 What’s the criteria for WNBA MVP 24:50 Making a case for WNBA MVP 25:12 Napheesa Collier has been consistently excellent 28:03 What's keeping A'ja Wilson back from winning MVP? 31:00 A look other candidates for MVP 34:21 Is Sabrina Ionescu in the MVP conversation? 34:41 How Alyssa Thomas has been impressive on the court 39:16 Kelsey Mitchell deserving of an all WNBA team consideration 39:54 Sabrina Ionescu is having a great season 40:45 Allisha Gray has been a stabilizing force for the Dream 41:42 The Bigs and their influence on the court 45:24 The half-court shot tradition in the W #wnba #mvp #napheesacollier Thumbnail: Ethan Miller, Jordan Johnson via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998807/are-the-storm-contenders-with-brittney-sykes https://gamma.videonest.org/998807_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998807_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are the Storm contenders with Brittney Sykes? Are the Storm contenders with Brittney Sykes? #brittneysykes #seattlestorm #wnba #womensbasketball #mystics Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998810/what-do-green-dildos-and-a-meme-coin-have-to-do-with-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998810_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998810_video_v3.mp4 What do green dildos and a meme coin have to do with the WNBA? What do green dildos and a meme coin have to do with the WNBA? #wnba #memecoin #womenbasketball #sextoy Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998812/green-sex-toys-an-obscure-memecoin-and-a-shadow-over-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998812_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998812_video_v4.mp4 Green Sex Toys, an Obscure Memecoin, and a Shadow over the WNBA Zena and Sabreena recap the Brittney Sykes and Aaliyah Edwards trades made at the WNBA trade deadline, and assess Seattle's potential as a contender, plus Washington's direction after its surprising hot start. Then, Ben joins to discuss his reporting on the wave of bright green sex toys being thrown onto WNBA courts. He takes us into the world of memecoins and crypto disruptions and what this trend has to do with women's basketball. The group adds their reactions about how this has potentially corrupted a positive moment for the league. Finally, Zena and Sabreena set their screens for a big western conference showdown with playoff seeding implications. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6541093/2025/08/07/wnba-sex-toy-incidents-cryptocurrency-group-scheme/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6535929/2025/08/05/seattle-storm-contender-wnba-mailbag/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6537792/2025/08/06/sophie-cunningham-sex-toy-wnba-indiana-fever/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6537102/2025/08/05/washington-mystics-trade-brittney-sykes-seattle-storm/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6539646/2025/08/07/for-the-wnba-this-is-about-more-than-just-green-sex-toys/ 00:00 Intro 00:53 Trade transactions updates 01:47 Brittney Sykes traded for Alysha Clark and Zia Cooke and a 2026 first rounder 04:28 Will Brittney Sykes fit in well with the Storm? 07:03 Mystics trade Aaliyah Edwards to the Sun for Jacy Sheldon 13:36 Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese injury status 20:42 Investigating the sex toys thrown at WNBA games 23:35 A breakdown of meme coins 29:42 Responses around the W on the sex toy incidents 34:07 How are players dealing with the sex toy situation? 45:00 Sparks are attempting a playoff push #wnba #memecoin #seattlestorm Thumbnail: Ron Jenkins, Joe Boatman via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998814/dijonai-carrington-adds-wing-depth-to-the-lynx https://gamma.videonest.org/998814_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998814_video_v3_converted.mp4 DiJonai Carrington adds wing depth to the Lynx DiJonai Carrington adds wing depth to the Lynx #dijonaicarrington #wings #lynx #wnba #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-07T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998816/the-fever-find-balance-with-caitlin-clark-out https://gamma.videonest.org/998816_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998816_video_v3_converted.mp4 The Fever find balance with Caitlin Clark out The Fever find balance with Caitlin Clark out #fever #caitlinclark #wnba #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998817/is-boston-in-line-for-a-wnba-franchise https://gamma.videonest.org/998817_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998817_video_v3_converted.mp4 Is Boston in line for a WNBA franchise? Is Boston in line for a WNBA franchise? #wnba #womenbasketball #boston #expansion Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998820/are-the-connecticut-sun-headed-to-boston https://gamma.videonest.org/998820_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998820_video_v4.mp4 Are the Connecticut Sun Headed to Boston? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena discuss a busy weekend in the W: Phee’s ankle injury, DiJonai’s trade to the Lynx, and the potential sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun. Sabreena and Ben share their insider perspective and reporting around how likely this sale is to go through – and the complications that could derail it. Then, Sabreena’s power rankings are back in action - and so is the Sabreena Scale, with an emphasis on the Indiana Fever and the Los Angeles Sparks. Next up, Ben and Sabreena enter the trade machine: who should be traded where? Who could be traded where? And why don’t more players get traded in the W, in general? Plus, Ben serves up another edition of Something in Common. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6532352/2025/08/02/connecticut-sun-wnba-sale-boston-celtics-minority-owner/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6534200/2025/08/04/wnba-power-rankings-indiana-fever-contenders/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6532627/2025/08/02/napheesa-collier-lynx-ankle-injury-aces/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6533194/2025/08/03/dijonai-carrington-trade-wings-lynx/ 00:00 Intro 01:03 Napheesa Collier exited game with an ankle injury 01:35 The Connecticut Sun sold to group led by Celtics minority owner 04:17 Did Boston skip the line to host a WNBA franchise? 09:29 Sabreena’s Scale 10:35 The Fever have found their balance 13:25 Sparks vs. Storm recap 16:53 The trade between the Lynx and Wings 21:09 The history of the WNBA trade deadline 26:46 How much do the players know before they get traded? 29:45 No Offseason mock trades 36:45 A hypothetical move for Tina Charles 43:16 A potential move for Arike Ogunbowale 48:02 Don’t look for Marina Mabrey to be moved #wnba #tradedeadline #dijonaicarrington Thumbnail: Steven Garcia, Ron Jenkins via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998822/what-does-the-future-hold-for-arike-ogunbowale https://gamma.videonest.org/998822_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998822_video_v3_converted.mp4 What does the future hold for Arike Ogunbowale? What does the future hold for Arike Ogunbowale? #wnba #womensbasketball #arikeogunbowale #dallaswings Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998824/a-key-to-the-valkyries-playoff-hopes https://gamma.videonest.org/998824_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998824_video_v3.mp4 A key to the Valkyries playoff hopes A key to the Valkyries playoff hopes #wnba #playoffhopes #valkyries Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-02T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998826/when-can-we-call-the-aces-a-bad-team https://gamma.videonest.org/998826_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998826_video_v3.mp4 When can we call the Aces a bad team? When can we call the Aces a bad team? #Aces #wnba #ajawilson Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998827/what-makes-a-team-a-bad-wnba-team https://gamma.videonest.org/998827_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998827_video_v4.mp4 What makes a team a “bad” WNBA team? Zena and Ben talk about the wacky week that was in the W, with bright green instruments hitting the court and Sparky the LA mascot hitting the deck hard during halftime. Next, they discuss the first rematch of the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty since their finals run last season. Then, with a few big upsets around the Association this week, they turn their attention to some bigger questions – like why do the outcomes of almost every game feel so consequential? Why does the W feel so inconsistent sometimes? What do we mean when we say a team is a “bad” team? In short, what does the concept of hierarchy look like in the WNBA? After that, Ben and Zena talk through some of the most intriguing players in the W, as the second half of the season gets underway. Plus, what we’re watching this weekend. 00:00 Show Intro 03:08 The Lynx and Liberty meet for the first team this season 05:39 Was there a scheduling miss with the Lynx and Liberty game? 7:53 Should the W create a more balanced schedule? 11:25 What does the concept of hierarchy look like in the W? 16:02 How much does the media feed into the hierarchy of teams?  19:40 What goes into labeling whether a team is good or bad?  22:17 How is team performance assessed in the W? 28:57 Veronica Burton is a bright spot for the Golden State Valkyries 31:28 Jordin Canada is stepping up in a big way for the Dream 34:12 Potential sixth player of the year in Naz Hillmon 36:59 Hasn’t been a favorable season for Arike Ogunbowale 41:41 Monique Akoa Makani is a unique surprise for Phoenix Thumbnail: Joe Boatman, Michael Gonzales via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #lynx #liberty 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998830/the-wnba-has-taken-bubble-wrap-off-the-players https://gamma.videonest.org/998830_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998830_video_v3_converted.mp4 The WNBA has taken bubble wrap off the players The WNBA has taken bubble wrap off the players #wnba #womensbasketball #allstarweekend #courtneywilliams #studbudz Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998832/why-wnba-teams-have-skyrocketed-in-value https://gamma.videonest.org/998832_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998832_video_v3.mp4 Why WNBA teams have skyrocketed in value 📈🔥 Why WNBA teams have skyrocketed in value 📈🔥 #wnba #franchiseprice #skyrocketing #growth Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-07-30T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998834/why-the-ny-liberty-are-the-pretty-clear-favorite-to-win-the-title https://gamma.videonest.org/998834_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998834_video_v3.mp4 Why the NY Liberty are the pretty clear favorite to win the title 👀 Why the NY Liberty are the pretty clear favorite to win the title 👀 #Liberty #sabrinaionescu #breannastewart #emmameesseman #contender #titlefavorite Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998836/does-the-nba-hurt-the-wnbas-profitability https://gamma.videonest.org/998836_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998836_video_v4.mp4 Does the NBA hurt the WNBA’s profitability? The gang is back together to talk about an action-packed weekend in the WNBA – from the Liberty-Sparks buzzer beater to fortunes starting to turn for the Valks and the Lynx.  Then, basketball and business writer for The Athletic Mike Vorkunov joins the pod to talk about the working relationship between the WNBA and the NBA. With a special focus on CBA negotiations and expansion, Zena, Ben and Mike lean into all things money: why hasn’t the WNBA ever been profitable? What role does the NBA play in that question – and what roles do NBA staffers play all throughout the W? Why are NBA owners selling teams at a record rate, while at the same time, investors are clamoring to get into the W? How exactly is revenue defined in the WNBA – and how important is the answer to that question when determining how much the players are owed? REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6517540/2025/07/26/liberty-breanna-stewart-leg-injury-sparks-wnba/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6515867/2025/07/25/valkyries-kayla-thornton-to-miss-season/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5843782/2024/10/15/wnba-success-business-cathy-engelbert/ 00:00 - Show Intro 9:26 Kayla Thornton out for the rest of the season 9:50 Minnesota Lynx suffer rare home loss 13:12 How will the NY Liberty fare without Breanna Stewart? 18:27 What's the working interaction between the NBA and WNBA? 22:45 What does the ownership dynamic between the NBA and WNBA look like? 36:57 What counts as revenue in the WNBA? #wnba #nba #cba Thumbnail: Catalina Fragoso, Joe Buglewicz via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998837/this-player-could-make-the-liberty-unstoppable https://gamma.videonest.org/998837_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998837_video_v3_converted.mp4 This player could make the Liberty unstoppable! This player could make the Liberty unstoppable! #Liberty #wnba #womensbasketball #emmameesseman Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-26T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998841/who-ran-all-star-weekend-women https://gamma.videonest.org/998841_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998841_video_v3_converted.mp4 Who ran All-Star Weekend? Women. Who ran All-Star Weekend? Women. #wnba #allstarweekend #womensbasketball #paigebueckers #angelreese #napheesacollier Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998843/will-the-fever-and-aces-find-an-upswing-can-new-york-get-back-on-top https://gamma.videonest.org/998843_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998843_video_v4.mp4 Will the Fever & Aces Find an Upswing? Can New York Get Back on Top? Zena is back from vacation – and stepping into a world where the WNBA dominates her social feed. She and Ben talk about All-Star Weekend, and how the W – from the StudBudz to the players’ viral warmup shirts – has moved into a new space of cultural prominence. Next, Ben shares reporting updates on the CBA – the new collective bargaining agreement being negotiated in the WNBA – including who exactly is sitting on both sides of the table, how revenue sharing actually works in the W (hint: it’s different than you think), and what the league is willing to say about its profitability. Then, Zena and Ben talk through some of the biggest questions facing the teams of the WNBA as the second half of the season gets underway. Can the Fever and the Aces make a real run for it? With some fresh faces in the mix, will the Liberty be back on top? Are there any lower ranked teams that can make it to the playoffs? Plus, what we’re watching this weekend. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6512337/2025/07/24/wnba-cba-negotiations-revenue-share-salaries/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6510223/2025/07/23/indiana-fever-second-half-caitlin-clark-injury-wnba/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6506954/2025/07/21/emma-meesseman-new-york-liberty-wnba-news/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6505825/2025/07/21/wnba-second-half-season-questions/ 00:00 - Show Intro 01:11 - All-Star Weekend Brings W to New Cultural Heightsl 09:35 - CBA Updates: Who’s doing the negotiating? 14:08 - CBA Updates: Progress? Biggest Sticking Points? 17:22 - How does revenue sharing work in the WNBA? 24:42 - “The league is closer than ever before to making a profit” 29:01 - What will become of the Fever and the Aces in the second half of the season? 34:35 - Will New York make it back to the top of the W? 38:59 - Which lower ranked teams will make the playoffs? 44:05 - Set Your Screens: What to Watch this Weekend #wnba #cba #allstar Thumbnail: Catalina Fragoso, David L. Nemec via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998845/why-arent-players-benefiting-from-wnba-revenue https://gamma.videonest.org/998845_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998845_video_v3.mp4 Why aren't players benefiting from WNBA revenue? Why aren't players benefiting from WNBA revenue? #wnba #cba #womensbasketball #playersalaries Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998846/will-w-players-message-actually-work https://gamma.videonest.org/998846_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998846_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will W players’ message actually work? Will W players’ message actually work? #wnba #wnbaallstar #payuswhatyouoweus #allstarweekend #caitlinclark #paigebueckers Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998847/what-money-are-wnba-players-really-owed https://gamma.videonest.org/998847_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998847_video_v4.mp4 What Money are WNBA Players Really Owed? Ben is joined by James Boyd, a writer for The Athletic based in Indianapolis, to dish on the winners and losers from WNBA All-Star Weekend. They go behind-the-scenes in Indy, from the CBA negotiations on Thursday to the 3-point contest on Friday night to the pre-game activism on Saturday – and the 72-hour StudBudz stream that captured it all. Then, they do a deep dive on what’s behind the “Pay Us What You Owe Us” t-shirts that the All-Stars wore before the game on Saturday: Where do things stand with CBA negotiations? What did players and league representatives say about the meeting that kicked off All-Star Weekend? And where could things evolve with this new contract as the months wear on? Plus, some WNBA games to look forward to as the second half of the season gets underway. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6504402/2025/07/20/wnba-all-star-cba-pay-us-leverage/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6504368/2025/07/20/wnba-all-star-game-winners-losers/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6505653/2025/07/21/sydney-colson-fever-funniest-wnba-player/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6504281/2025/07/19/wnba-all-star-result-napheesa-collier-caitlin-clark/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6499932/2025/07/19/wnba-all-star-fashion-best-looks/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6504249/2025/07/19/wnba-cba-commissioner-confident-player-concerns/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6503307/2025/07/18/liberty-cloud-ionescu-sweep-wnba-all-star-friday/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6503335/2025/07/18/wnba-all-star-3-point-contest-sabrina-ionescu-grades/ 00:00 - Show Intro 00:39 - Reflections on WNBA All-Star Weekend 02:43 - Big Winners: StudBudz + Sabs 05:22 - StudBudz Captured the Weekend Like No One Else Could 12:34 - All-Star Losers: Room for Improvement? 20:10 - The Big Story: Players Wear “Pay Us What You Owe Us” Shirts 23:44 - Behind-the-Scenes on CBA Negotiations 27:48 - The Discourse Around Money in the WNBA 34:36 - Pre-Game Dissonance: The Players’ Shirts vs Cathy’s Words 39:42 - What to Watch in the WNBA - This Week and Beyond #wnba #allstar #cba Thumbnail: Steph Chambers via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998851/phee-vs-caitlin-better-trash-talker-wnba-caitlinclark-allstarweekend-phee https://gamma.videonest.org/998851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998851_video_v3.mp4 Phee vs Caitlin: better trash talker!? #wnba #caitlinclark #allstarweekend #phee Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier discuss who's the better trash talker ahead of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. 2025-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998853/dawn-staley-how-fans-can-help-get-fair-pay-for-w-players-wnba-cba-allstar-dawnstaley-togethxr https://gamma.videonest.org/998853_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998853_video_v3_converted.mp4 Dawn Staley: how fans can help get fair pay for W players! #wnba #cba #allstar #dawnstaley #togethxr At a TOGETHXR x Aflac panel event during All-Star Weekend, Dawn Staley encourages fans to speak up for fair pay for players, among other things, in the ongoing CBA negotiations. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998855/all-stars-arrive-for-the-game-caitlinclark-allstar-wnba-angelreese-mvp https://gamma.videonest.org/998855_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998855_video_v3_converted.mp4 All-Stars arrive for the game! #caitlinclark #allstar #wnba #angelreese #mvp Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998856/what-kelsey-plum-told-paige-before-all-star-game-allstar-wnba-paige-kelseyplum https://gamma.videonest.org/998856_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998856_video_v3_converted.mp4 What Kelsey Plum told Paige before All-Star Game #allstar #wnba #paige #kelseyplum Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998857/wnba-all-star-trivia-from-easy-to-hard https://gamma.videonest.org/998857_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998857_video_v3_converted.mp4 WNBA All-Star trivia from easy to hard 🤔 WNBA All-Star trivia from easy to hard 🤔 #wnba #womensbasketball #trivia #allstarweekend Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998861/sabrina-ionescu-is-sharing-her-prize-allstarweekend-wnba-sabrinaionescu https://gamma.videonest.org/998861_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998861_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sabrina Ionescu is sharing her prize 💰🫶 #allstarweekend #wnba #sabrinaionescu 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998863/natasha-cloud-i-deserve-to-be-here-allstar-wnba-skills https://gamma.videonest.org/998863_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998863_video_v3_converted.mp4 Natasha Cloud: I deserve to be here 💓 #allstar #wnba #skills 2025-07-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998865/big-ellie-arrives-at-all-star-weekend-bigellie-allstar-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998865_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998865_video_v3_converted.mp4 Big Ellie arrives at All-Star Weekend! #bigellie #allstar #wnba 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998866/wnba-all-stars-arrive-for-skills-comp-allstar-wnba-3pointcontest-studbudz https://gamma.videonest.org/998866_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998866_video_v3_converted.mp4 WNBA All-Stars arrive for Skills comp! #allstar #wnba #3pointcontest #studbudz WNBA All-Stars arriving for the 3-point contest and Skills competition at All-Star Weekend! Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998867/the-portland-fire-are-back-and-better-than-before https://gamma.videonest.org/998867_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998867_video_v3_converted.mp4 The Portland Fire are back & better than before! 🔥 The Portland Fire are back & better than before! 🔥 #fire #portland #portlandfire #expansion #wnba #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998871/wnba-all-star-teams-practice-allstarweekend-caitlinclark-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998871_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998871_video_v3_converted.mp4 WNBA All-Star Teams Practice! #allstarweekend #caitlinclark #wnba Ben Pickman is in person at WNBA All-Star Weekend with this dispatch while the teams practice. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998873/the-wnba-fining-players-for-this-is-so-weird https://gamma.videonest.org/998873_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998873_video_v3.mp4 The WNBA fining players for THIS is so weird 😅 The WNBA fining players for THIS is so weird 😅 #wnba #natashacloud #isabelleharrison #fines #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998875/could-staley-coach-philly-expansion-team-aja-weighs-in-ajawilson-allstarweekend-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998875_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998875_video_v3_converted.mp4 Could Staley coach Philly expansion team? A'ja weighs in #ajawilson #allstarweekend #wnba At WNBA All-Star Weekend, A'ja Wilson weighs in on whether Dawn Staley would ever leave South Carolina to coach the new WNBA expansion team in her hometown of Philly. 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998876/everything-you-need-to-know-about-wnba-all-star-weekend https://gamma.videonest.org/998876_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998876_video_v4.mp4 Everything You Need to Know about WNBA All-Star Weekend Ben and Sabreena are joined by The Athletic’s very own Indianapolis-based writer, James Boyd, for a rundown of WNBA All-Star Weekend – complete with recommendations for where to eat, drink, and catch some players off the court. They talk to James about the current mood in Indianapolis, amidst the reality of another sidelining injury for Caitlin Clark -- how disappointing Clark's absence on the court this weekend is for fans, especially those in Indy, and how personally devastating it must be for Clark herself. Then, the crew turns their attention to the festivities: detailing what to watch for at the 3-Point contest and the Skills challenge – including who might win both. Plus, they throw out a few ideas of their own, for ways the WNBA can get creative with this part of the weekend in years to come. Then, they discuss who’s poised to have a breakout performance during the All-Star Game on Saturday night. Ben rounds out the episode with an All-Star Skills Trivia Challenge. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6496986/2025/07/15/caitlin-clark-groin-injury-fever-sun/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6496265/2025/07/15/caitlin-clark-wnba-3-point-contest/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6500426/2025/07/17/caitlin-clark-injury-all-star-game-absence/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6500245/2025/07/17/caitlin-clark-out-wnba-all-star-game/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6500601/2025/07/18/wnba-all-star-game-schedule/ 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Behind-the-Scenes in Indianapolis  06:47 - Caitlin Clark’s Injury + Impact on All-Star Weekend 12:16 - 3-Point Contest Details and Predictions 18:31 - Skills Challenge Details and Predictions 22:07 - Dreaming Up New Events for WNBA All-Star Weekend 26:02 - All-Star Game: Potential Breakout Performances 34:34 - What We’re Looking Forward to at All-Star Weekend 39:26 - All-Star Skills Trivia Challenge #wnba #indianapolis #allstarweekend Thumbnail: Catalina Fragoso, Boston Globe via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998877/whats-the-impact-of-caitlin-clark-pulling-out-of-all-star-weekend https://gamma.videonest.org/998877_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998877_video_v3_converted.mp4 What’s the impact of Caitlin Clark pulling out of All-Star weekend? What’s the impact of Caitlin Clark pulling out of All-Star weekend?#caitlinclark #allstarweekend #injury #wnba #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998881/match-the-wnba-trash-talker-to-the-quote https://gamma.videonest.org/998881_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998881_video_v3_converted.mp4 Match the WNBA trash talker to the quote 😅 Match the WNBA trash talker to the quote 😅#wnba #trashtalkers #beckyhammon #rickeajackson Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998883/future-power-rankings-best-wnba-teams-in-5-years https://gamma.videonest.org/998883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998883_video_v4.mp4 Future Power Rankings: Best WNBA Teams in 5 Years Ben and Sabreena dig into the details behind another big reporting project: Future Power Rankings in the WNBA. How might WNBA teams stack up against each other in five years? Which franchises are poised to be the most successful? Ben and Sabreena share the methodology behind it all – from weighting players and coaches to draft picks and facilities – and give a window into the W’s future. Plus, thoughts on the Portland Fire announcement and some truly strange league rules around players wearing hats on the sidelines. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6498649/2025/07/17/wnba-franchises-brighest-futures-ranked/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6496986/2025/07/15/caitlin-clark-groin-injury-fever-sun/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6494576/2025/07/15/natasha-cloud-wnba-fine-warning-hat-sideline/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6498250/2025/07/17/wnba-franchise-best-worst-run-franchise-anonymous-poll/ 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - The Portland Fire are Back 03:29 - Hat Fines in the WNBA 06:11 - Future Power Rankings: Methodology 12:59 - The Top Five Teams in Five Years 20:27 - The Teams that May Drop Way Down #wnba #expansion #allstarweekend Thumbnail: Michael Gonzales, Boston Globe via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998885/will-caitlin-paige-or-juju-be-the-face-of-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998885_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998885_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will Caitlin, Paige or JuJu be the face of the WNBA? 🤔 Will Caitlin, Paige or JuJu be the face of the WNBA? 🤔 #wnba #caitlinclark #paigebueckers #jujuwatkins Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998886/wnba-player-poll-whos-the-biggest-trash-talker https://gamma.videonest.org/998886_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998886_video_v3_converted.mp4 WNBA Player Poll: Who's The Biggest Trash Talker? In our second episode on The Athletic’s anonymous WNBA player poll project, Zena talks to Ben and Sabreena about the players’ responses to some more business-related matters: Which city should get a WNBA expansion team? If you had to pick one thing to include in the new CBA, what would it be? And: what should the maximum salary be? Then, the crew dishes on who got called out for being the league’s biggest trash talker – plus, a new game: Talkin’ Trash, led by Ben, in which Zena and Sabreena try to guess who said what. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6491305/2025/07/14/wnba-anonymous-player-poll-trash-talker/ 00:00 - Show Intro 00:24 - Player Poll Background 01:25 - Player Poll: What city should get an expansion team? 07:34 - Player Poll: CBA Priorities? 18:33 - Player Poll: Best Trash Talker in the WNBA? 21:03 - Talkin’ Trash: Who Said It? Game Thumbnail: Chris Coduto, Melissa Tamez via Getty Images  #wnba #allstar #cba Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998887/who-wnba-players-think-is-best-in-the-league https://gamma.videonest.org/998887_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998887_video_v3_converted.mp4 Who WNBA players think is best in the league 🤔 Who WNBA players think is best in the league 🤔#wnba #napheesacollier #playerpoll #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998891/aja-wilson-wnbpa-negotiations-have-taken-a-toll https://gamma.videonest.org/998891_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998891_video_v3_converted.mp4 A’ja Wilson: WNBPA negotiations have taken a toll 👀 A’ja Wilson: WNBPA negotiations have taken a toll 👀 #ajawilson #wnba #cba #contracts Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998893/wnba-player-poll-face-of-the-league-in-5-years https://gamma.videonest.org/998893_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998893_video_v4.mp4 WNBA Player Poll: Face of the League in 5 Years Zena talks to Ben and Sabreena about The Athletic’s anonymous WNBA player poll project – drilling down on the players’ answers to two big questions: Who’s the best player in the WNBA? And five years from now, who will be the face of the league? Ben and Sabreena also divulge some answers to a question around which there was no consensus: Who is the WNBA’s most underrated player? Plus, a Phoenix-dominated update on the Sabreena Scale. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6491305/2025/07/14/wnba-anonymous-player-poll-trash-talker/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6492496/2025/07/14/wnba-power-rankings-phoenix-mercury-2/ 00:00 - Show Intro 00:43 - The Sabreena Scale 07:20 - Player Poll: Best Player in the League? 16:34 - Player Poll: Who will be the face of the league in 5 years? 28:06 - Player Poll: Who’s the most underrated player in the WNBA? Thumbnail: Michael Hickey, Jeff Haynes via Getty Images #wnba #allstar #caitlinclark Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998895/whats-the-nbas-role-in-wnba-paychecks https://gamma.videonest.org/998895_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998895_video_v3_converted.mp4 What’s the NBA’s role in WNBA paychecks? What’s the NBA’s role in WNBA paychecks? #wnba #paychecks #cba Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998896/how-much-is-caitlin-clark-actually-worth-to-the-w https://gamma.videonest.org/998896_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998896_video_v3_converted.mp4 How much is Caitlin Clark actually worth to the W? How much is Caitlin Clark actually worth to the W? #caitlinclark #wnba #growing #money Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998897/is-angel-reese-right-about-wnba-officiating https://gamma.videonest.org/998897_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998897_video_v3.mp4 Is Angel Reese right about WNBA officiating? Is Angel Reese right about WNBA officiating? #angelreese #wnba #officiating #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998901/is-caitlin-clark-really-worth-dollar1-billion-to-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998901_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998901_video_v4.mp4 Is Caitlin Clark Really Worth $1 Billion to the WNBA? Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary in the WNBA is $78,066 per year. But what is she really worth to the WNBA - and to the wider world of women’s sports? Zena talks to Ben and Sabreena about their recent reporting regarding that very question – and how that one inquiry – "what is Caitlin really worth?" – ripples out to touch nearly every aspect of the sport, from CBA negotiations to expansion, from NBA ties to Unrivaled, from NIL to media rights, and so much more. Plus, the crew checks in on news from around the WNBA, including Angel Reese’s recent comments about officiating and the newly drafted line-ups for the All-Star teams REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6480352/2025/07/08/angel-reese-wnba-officiating-fouls/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6479355/2025/07/07/phoenix-mercury-dewanna-bonner-sign-all-star/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6460500/2025/06/30/caitlin-clark-fever-wnba-salary/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5786906/2024/09/23/caitlin-clark-wnba-ratings-attendance-rookie/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6475357/2025/07/09/shai-gilgeous-alexander-angel-reese-nba-2k26/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6482134/2025/07/09/cleveland-detroit-wnba-expansion/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6481927/2025/07/08/aja-wilson-la-vegas-aces-wrist-injury/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6481839/2025/07/08/caitlin-clark-napheesa-collier-wnba-all-star-draft/ 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Officiating in the WNBA / Angel Reese’s Comments 05:49 - Other news around the WNBA 07:34 - All-Star Team Line-ups 09:25 - How much is Caitlin Clark really worth? 14:13 - How Caitlin’s value grew so quickly 17:43 - Why Caitlin is likely worth $1B to the WNBA 21:58 - Money in the WNBA: Revenue, Profits, Ownership Splits 25:43 - The Impact of the Bubble season on WNBA revenues 28:36 - Revenue Sharing and the CBA Negotiations 33:21 - The lack of transparency in WNBA financials 38:52 - Money in Unrivaled vs WNBA 43:53 - Why NBA owners want to invest in the WNBA 48:19 - Set Your Screens: What to Watch this Weekend #wnba #allstar #caitlinclark Thumbnail: Michael Hickey via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998903/wnba-all-star-mvp-predictions https://gamma.videonest.org/998903_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998903_video_v3.mp4 WNBA All-Star MVP predictions! WNBA All-Star MVP predictions! #caitlinclark #paigebueckers #allstargame #wnba #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998905/hot-takes-for-the-rest-of-the-wnba-season https://gamma.videonest.org/998905_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998905_video_v3.mp4 Hot takes for the rest of the WNBA season! Hot takes for the rest of the WNBA season! #wnba #hottakes #caitlinclark #paigebueckers #wings #aces #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998906/paige-rookies-light-it-up-in-dallas https://gamma.videonest.org/998906_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998906_video_v3_converted.mp4 Paige + Rookies light it up in Dallas 🔥 Paige + Rookies light it up in Dallas 🔥 #paigebueckers #wnba #rookies #james Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998907/dominique-malonga-shows-her-superstar-potential https://gamma.videonest.org/998907_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998907_video_v3_converted.mp4 Dominique Malonga shows her superstar potential Dominique Malonga shows her superstar potential #wnba #dominiquemalonga #storm #caitlinclark #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998911/mock-all-star-draft-owning-our-worst-early-takes https://gamma.videonest.org/998911_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998911_video_v4.mp4 Mock All-Star Draft! + Owning Our Worst Early Takes The full list of 2025 WNBA All-Stars is set – so it’s time for our first-ever No Offseason Mock All-Star Draft! Ben plays along as Caitlin Clark and Sabreena as Napheesa Collier, as they select their teams player by player. Then, Zena, Ben, and Sabreena admit their worst early takes of the WNBA season – and offer one new take each for good measure. The crew also checks in on how teams are faring in the Sabreena Scale - notably, Seattle moving on up, and Dallas rookies shining next to Paige Bueckers. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6477439/2025/07/07/wnba-power-rankings-paige-bueckers-dallas-wings/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6354568/2025/05/14/wnba-predictions-championship-mvp/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6356664/2025/05/15/all-wnba-preseason-teams-caitlin-clark/ 00:00 - Show Intro 01:59 - The Sabreena Scale: Seattle Moves Up 07:51 - Dallas Rookies Playing Strong 14:32 - All-Star Reserves: Who got snubbed? 20:29 - Drafting the All-Star Teams: Starters 25:59 - Drafting the All-Star Teams: Reserves 40:23 - Our Worst Early Season Takes 47:37 - One Fresh Take 53:13 - Show Wrap #wnba #allstars #napheesacollier Thumbnail: Jordan Johnson, Stacy Revere via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998913/is-a-wnba-lockout-looming https://gamma.videonest.org/998913_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998913_video_v3_converted.mp4 Is a WNBA lockout looming? Is a WNBA lockout looming? #wnba #lockout #caitlinclark #freeagency Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998915/layshia-clarendon-on-what-future-expansion-teams-could-learn-from-the-valkyries https://gamma.videonest.org/998915_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998915_video_v3.mp4 Layshia Clarendon on what future expansion teams could learn from the Valkyries WNBA trailblazer Layshia Clarendon shares their thoughts with Zena and Sabreena on WNBA expansion, and how future teams should be taking notes from the Valkyries. #wnba #valkyries #expansion Thumbnail: Tyler Ross via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998916/what-would-you-name-the-new-wnba-teams https://gamma.videonest.org/998916_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998916_video_v3_converted.mp4 What would you name the new WNBA teams? 🤔 What would you name the new WNBA teams? 🤔 #wnba #basketball #womenssports #cleveland #philadelphia #detroit Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998917/caitlin-clark-commissioners-cup-prize-makes-no-sense https://gamma.videonest.org/998917_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998917_video_v3_converted.mp4 Caitlin Clark: Commissioner’s Cup prize “makes no sense” Caitlin Clark: Commissioner’s Cup prize “makes no sense” #caitlinclark #commissionercup Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998921/can-the-fever-sustain-momentum-layshia-clarendon-interview https://gamma.videonest.org/998921_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998921_video_v4.mp4 Can the Fever Sustain Momentum? + Layshia Clarendon Interview The Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx to become the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup champs. But can they sustain that momentum, especially with Clark still on the sidelines? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena discuss the game and what both teams need to do to keep improving for the rest of the season. They also get into Clark’s comments about the disparity between the prize money for winning the Commissioner’s Cup vs what players earn for winning the WNBA Finals. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at what happened with Golden State’s waiving of Julie Vanloo. Then, Zena and Sabreena are joined by trailblazing former WNBA player Layshia Clarendon for a wide-ranging conversation around CBA negotiations, league expansion, the Valkyries’ success as a franchise, LGBTQ Pride and representation in the WNBA, and more. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6470285/2025/07/02/red-panda-wrist-fracture-wnba-commissioners-cup/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6467941/2025/07/02/minnesota-lynx-commissioners-cup-loss-fever/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6467893/2025/07/02/indiana-fever-commissioners-cup-championship/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6467622/2025/07/01/wnba-commissioners-cup-fever-lynx/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6471877/2025/07/03/caitlin-clark-wnba-commissioner-salary/ 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - What happened to Red Panda? 04:53 - Fever Win Commissioner’s Cup 09:37 - Caitlin Clark comments on prize money 13:24 - Trades + Julie Vanloo waived 23:35 - Layshia on negotiating past CBAs 34:26 - What could happen with CBA negotiations 38:49 - The keys to the Valkyries’ success 42:37 - Expansion teams vs more roster spots 51:30 - LGBTQ representation in the WNBA 56:19 - Set Your Screens #wnba #commissionerscup #pride Thumbnail: David Dow, Matt Krohn via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998923/the-disappointing-side-of-the-wnba-expansion https://gamma.videonest.org/998923_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998923_video_v3_converted.mp4 The disappointing side of the WNBA expansion The disappointing side of the WNBA expansion #wnba #nba #basketball #caitlinclark #expansion #cleveland #detroit #philadelphia Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998925/paige-bueckers-over-caitlin-clark-in-all-star-votes https://gamma.videonest.org/998925_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998925_video_v3_converted.mp4 Paige Bueckers over Caitlin Clark in All-Star votes??? Paige Bueckers over Caitlin Clark in All-Star votes??? #wnba #caitlinclark #paigebueckers #indianafever #dallaswings #womenssports #basketball #allstar Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998926/how-more-expansion-will-impact-the-wnba-all-star-starters https://gamma.videonest.org/998926_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998926_video_v4.mp4 How More Expansion Will Impact the WNBA + All-Star Starters It’s official: starting in 2028, Cleveland will be home to the newest WNBA franchise – followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down how these cities were decided upon, what all this expansion means for players and teams in the WNBA, what impact NBA teams and ownership have on expansion in the W, and so much more.  Plus, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier are set to captain the two teams for WNBA All-Star Weekend, and Ben reveals the remaining eight starters live to Sabreena and Zena. To wrap, the crew attempts to name the newest WNBA expansion teams. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6461854/2025/06/30/wnba-power-rankings-angel-reese-chicago-sky/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6462405/2025/06/30/wnba-expansion-philadelphia-cleveland-detroit/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6461072/2025/06/29/caitlin-clark-napheesa-collier-wnba-all-star-captains/ 00:00 Intro 00:00:14 - All-Star Game Captains and Starters Revealed 00:06:01 - The Sabreena Scale 00:17:10 - WNBA Expansion 00:26:41 - NBA Involvement in WNBA Expansion 00:30:22 - The Ripple Effects of Expansion for Teams and Players 00:40:23 - Possible Schedule Expansion 00:45:20 - Second-Chance Franchises: What’s Different This Time? 00:50:34 - Name That WNBA Expansion Team #wnba #allstar #wnbaexpansion Thumbnail: Cooper Neill, Stacy Revere via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-07-01T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998928/why-dewanna-bonner-didnt-fit-the-fever https://gamma.videonest.org/998928_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998928_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why DeWanna Bonner didn't fit the Fever Why DeWanna Bonner didn't fit the Fever #wnba #indianafever #caitlinclark #basketball #womenssports Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-30T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998931/why-wnba-rookies-are-making-instant-impacts https://gamma.videonest.org/998931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998931_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why WNBA rookies are making instant impacts Why WNBA rookies are making instant impacts #wnba #womensbasketball #shorts Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-28T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998933/why-caitlin-clarks-playstyle-makes-her-more-popular-than-paige-bueckers https://gamma.videonest.org/998933_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998933_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why Caitlin Clark’s playstyle makes her more popular than Paige Bueckers Why Caitlin Clark’s playstyle makes her more popular than Paige Bueckers #caitlinclark #paigebueckers Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998935/paige-bueckers-vs-caitlin-clark-how-do-they-stack-up https://gamma.videonest.org/998935_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998935_video_v4.mp4 Paige Bueckers vs Caitlin Clark: How Do They Stack Up? Assuming Caitlin Clark is back on the court tonight, she and Paige Bueckers will square off for their first matchup in the WNBA. But these two stars have been running alongside each other on parallel (and sometimes overlapping) tracks since their AAU days in the midwest. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena take a look at how the careers of these back-to-back #1 draft picks stack up – the similarities and the differences – and the roles they both play in the culture at large. Plus, they dive into the reasons why so many rookies are so pro-ready from the get-go. The crew also spends some time talking about DeWanna Bonner’s departure from the Indiana Fever – why it happened when it happened, what may have been going on behind the scenes, and where DB may land. 00:00 Intro 00:53 DeWanna Bonner waived by the Fever 7:15 What will it look like for DeWanna Bonner moving forward? 11:44 Where’s the best landing spot for DeWanna Bonner? 18:12 A recap of this week’s competitive games  23:38 Caitlin Clark’s late-game injury update 26:32 The shared history between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers 33:18 Caitlin’s rookie season vs. Paige’s rookie season 36:46 Why are rookies talking less time to adjust in the WNBA 42:05 A look at Paige and Caitlin’s global impact beyond basketball References: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6453482/2025/06/26/caitlin-clark-injury-fever-sparks/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6449382/2025/06/24/indiana-fever-exploring-trade-dewanna-bonner/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6449162/2025/06/25/3x3-womens-basketball-tournament-olympics-wnba/ #wnba #caitlinclark #rookies Thumbnail: Ethan Miller, Sam Hodde via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-27T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998936/caitlin-clark-and-fevers-biggest-concern-so-far https://gamma.videonest.org/998936_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998936_video_v3_converted.mp4 Caitlin Clark & Fever’s biggest concern so far Caitlin Clark & Fever’s biggest concern so far #caitlinclark #fever Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998938/jonquel-jones-injury-could-significantly-impact-the-liberty https://gamma.videonest.org/998938_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998938_video_v3.mp4 Jonquel Jones' injury could significantly impact the Liberty Jonquel Jones' injury could significantly impact the Liberty #jonqueljones #liberty Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998941/why-power-forwards-are-vital-in-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998941_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998941_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why power forwards are vital in the WNBA Why power forwards are vital in the WNBA #AjaWilson #NapheesaCollier #NnekaOgwumike Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998943/why-the-power-forward-dominates-in-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998943_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998943_video_v4.mp4 Why the Power Forward Dominates in the WNBA Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down a big weekend of games in the WNBA – highlighting the Aces big win over the Fever, the Storm’s victory over an injury-laden Liberty, and the Valkyries’ hot streak. They also check in on the Sabreena Scale, which has a new top team this week. Then, the crew digs into our deep dive for the week – the dominance of the power forward position in the WNBA. When did this position rise to such importance? How has it evolved? And will it continue to hold the same value on the court? Plus, a game about sporting siblings.  00:00 Intro 1:57 A’ja Wilson returns back from concussion protocol 7:10 Sabreena’s Scale 16:48 Is Nneka Ogwumike the most disrespected MVP in the league? 19:33 How will Jonquel Jones absence impact the NY Liberty? 21:54 WNBA filed trademark applications for Portland Fire 24:45 When did the dominance of the p. ower forwards start? 27:45 How have power forwards changed the game? 31:55 The importance of the power forward 51:01 The sibling game References: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6444619/2025/06/23/wnba-power-rankings-golden-state-valkyrie-surge/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6440761/2025/06/20/wnba-portland-fire-trademark-logo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@itscwaysworldesq/video/7515177001032961326 #wnba #ajawilson #valkyries Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998945/will-angel-reese-be-an-all-star-starter https://gamma.videonest.org/998945_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998945_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will Angel Reese be an All-Star starter? Will Angel Reese be an All-Star starter? #AngelReese #chicagosky #wnba Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998946/why-bueckers-and-iriafen-are-likely-all-star-snubs-bueckers-iriafen https://gamma.videonest.org/998946_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998946_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why Bueckers & Iriafen are likely All-Star snubs #Bueckers #Iriafen Why Bueckers & Iriafen are likely All-Star snubs #Bueckers #Iriafen #wnba Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-21T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998948/explaining-why-caitlin-clark-may-rub-players-the-wrong-way https://gamma.videonest.org/998948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998948_video_v3_converted.mp4 Explaining why Caitlin Clark may rub players the wrong way Explaining why Caitlin Clark may rub players the wrong way #CaitlinClark #fever #wnba Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998951/why-the-feversun-game-blew-up-early-all-star-predictions https://gamma.videonest.org/998951_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998951_video_v4.mp4 Why the Fever/Sun Game Blew Up + Early All-Star Predictions The scuffle between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun has sparked questions about officiating consistency and transparency. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena share thoughts about how that situation was handled and what challenges persist with WNBA refereeing, as well as why Caitlin Clark finds herself in so many dust-ups. Then, the crew give their All-Star locks, first-time All-Stars, and potential surprises, including how many rookies will make the team, and which 2024 All-Stars have dropped out of consideration. And to wrap -we tell you where to set your screens this weekend. References: Caitlin Clark in scuffle as Fever advance to Commissioner’s Cup final: Takeaways by James Boyd and Sabreena Merchant The latest WNBA controversy makes it clear that officiating has to be better by Shannon Ryan Does the WNBA have an officiating problem? Coaches cite high turnover, inconsistency by Ben Pickman #wnba #allstar #caitlinclark 00:00 Intro 1:11 Fever-Sun Tuesday night scuffle 5:42 Why are there inconsistencies in officiating? 15:55 Does Caitllin Clark rub people the wrong way? 26:22 How All-Star weekend will unfold 28:55 Obvious All-Star picks 33:25 First time All-Star predictions 40:00 Surprise All-star predictions 45:44 Will Angel Reese make the 2025 All-Star team? 51:22 Set your screens Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998953/the-phoenix-mercury-are-quietly-pretty-deep https://gamma.videonest.org/998953_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998953_video_v3.mp4 The Phoenix Mercury are quietly pretty deep The Phoenix Mercury are quietly pretty deep #Mercury #SamiWhitcomb #Phoenixmercury Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998955/will-angel-reeses-new-role-pay-off-for-sky https://gamma.videonest.org/998955_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998955_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will Angel Reese’s new role pay off for Sky? Will Angel Reese’s new role pay off for Sky? #angelreese #chicagosky Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998956/caitlin-clark-and-fever-are-thriving-with-the-small-ball-lineup https://gamma.videonest.org/998956_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998956_video_v3_converted.mp4 Caitlin Clark & Fever are thriving with the small ball lineup Caitlin Clark & Fever are thriving with the small ball lineup. #caitlinclark #fever Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998958/caitlin-clark-returns-angel-reese-shines-the-birth-of-ellie https://gamma.videonest.org/998958_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998958_video_v4.mp4 Caitlin Clark Returns, Angel Reese Shines + The Birth of Ellie It was quite a weekend in the WNBA – and we’re here to break it down. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena dig into the details of Caitlin Clark’s return on Saturday afternoon, when she led the Indiana Fever to victory against a previously undefeated New York Liberty. Then, the crew discusses Angel Reese’s career-first triple-double, the Dallas Wings’ blown opportunity against the Aces, and the Minnesota Lynx’s continued leadership on matters of social importance. Plus, an update on the Sabreena Scale and the impact of recent games on the race for the Commissioner’s Cup. Later on, Ben is joined by Shana Stephenson, Chief Brand Officer for the New York Liberty, who shares the inside story on the origins of Ellie the Elephant, and what makes her such an icon. The crew wraps with Two Takes and a Fake. References: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6427788/2025/06/16/wnba-power-rankings-indiana-fever-small-lineup/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6427586/2025/06/15/angel-reese-triple-double-chicago-sky/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6426137/2025/06/14/minnesota-assassination-lawmakers-horton-hoffman-wnba-lynx/ 00:00 Intro 1:06 Caitlin Clark returns 6:10 What went wrong for the NY Liberty? 12:06 Sabreena’s Scale 14:21 Current Commissioner's Cup update 16:16 Kahleah Copper makes long-awaited return 19:28 Dallas Wings struggles continue  22:24 ​​Angel Reese records her first triple double of her WNBA career 30:32 Shana Stephenson joins the show 47:51 Two takes and a fake #wnba #caitlinclark #angelreese Thumbnail: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese (Mast, Buglewicz via Getty) Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998962/ben-pickman-on-caitlin-clarks-return-the-fevers-big-win-caitlinclark-indianafever-nyliberty https://gamma.videonest.org/998962_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998962_video_v3_converted.mp4 Ben Pickman on Caitlin Clark's Return + the Fever's Big Win #caitlinclark #Indianafever #nyliberty Ben Pickman brings this report from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, moments after Caitlin Clark's momentous return to the court and the Indiana Fever's big win over the previously undefeated New York Liberty Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman 2025-06-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998964/how-the-mystics-improved-without-any-new-signings https://gamma.videonest.org/998964_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998964_video_v3.mp4 How the Mystics improved without any new signings How the Mystics improved without any new signings #Mystics #SoniaCitron #KikiIriafen #ShakiraAustin Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998965/the-valkyries-are-defying-expectations https://gamma.videonest.org/998965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998965_video_v3_converted.mp4 The Valkyries are defying expectations The Valkyries are defying expectations #Valkyries #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998966/grading-new-head-coaches-in-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998966_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998966_video_v4.mp4 Grading New Head Coaches in the WNBA This season in the WNBA, there are seven new head coaches making their debut (not counting Stephanie White, who has held that title before at the Connecticut Sun). Some of those individuals and their respective teams are faring better than others. So, one month into the 2025 season, Zena, Ben, and Sabreena sit down to discuss these coaches – their programs, their backgrounds, their unique styles – and to take stock of who’s meeting expectations, who’s beating expectations, and who’s missing them altogether. Plus, the crew discusses Ariel Atkins’ comments about Angel Reese during the Chicago Sky’s post-game press conference Tuesday night, following their loss to the New York Liberty – as well as Reese’s on-court performance. 00:00 Intro 02:29 Crew discusses Ariel Atkins' comments about Angel Reese 17:26 Beating expectations 25:59 New Head Coaches Making Their Debut 39:21 Who's Missing Expectations #wnba #chicagosky #angelreese Thumbnail: Daniel Bartel, Catalina Fragoso via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998968/why-the-skys-injuries-give-hailey-van-lith-an-opportunity https://gamma.videonest.org/998968_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998968_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why the Sky’s injuries give Hailey Van Lith an opportunity Why the Sky’s injuries give Hailey Van Lith an opportunity #HaileyVanLith #CourtneyVandersloot #Sky Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998972/what-sue-bird-thinks-of-paige-bueckers-future https://gamma.videonest.org/998972_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998972_video_v3.mp4 What Sue Bird thinks of Paige Bueckers' future What Sue Bird thinks of Paige Bueckers' future #PaigeBueckers #SueBird #DallasWings Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998974/sue-bird-on-what-makes-caitlin-clark-an-elite-passer-or-interview https://gamma.videonest.org/998974_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998974_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sue Bird on what makes Caitlin Clark an elite passer | Interview Sue Bird, one of the all-time greats, stops by No Offseason as part of our Pride Month interview series to talk podcasting, WNBA ownership, sports collectibles, and why Caitlin Clark is such a good passer. 00:00 Intro 07:44 WNBA ownership 09:26 Sue Bird on what makes Caitlin Clark an elite passer 10:38 Sue Bird’s Dream Draft #wnba #pridemonth #caitlinclark Thumbnail: Brian Babineau, Steph Chambers via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998975/sue-bird-praises-caitlin-clarks-passing-ability https://gamma.videonest.org/998975_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998975_video_v3_converted.mp4 Sue Bird praises Caitlin Clark's passing ability Sue Bird praises Caitlin Clark's passing #CaitlinClark #SueBird #wnba Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998976/sue-bird-joins-the-pod-money-and-the-ncaa https://gamma.videonest.org/998976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998976_video_v4.mp4 Sue Bird Joins the Pod! + Money and the NCAA Ben brings us behind-the-scenes inside the United Center this past weekend, when the Indiana Fever handed the Chicago Sky another big loss – and veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot went down with a season-ending ACL tear. Then, Zena brings us over to the Bay Area, to detail the Valkyries first blowout win – against a frustrated Aces team. Next up, Chantel breaks down everything you need to know about the landmark House Settlement case, which will allow colleges to officially pay student athletes. And finally, as part of our Pride Month interview series, one of the all-time greats, Sue Bird, stops by to talk podcasting, WNBA ownership, sports collectibles, and why Caitlin Clark is such a good passer. 00:00 Intro 1:09 Chicago Sky's Tough Night, Vandersloot Injury 14:15 Valkyries Big Win at Home 22:27 NCAA House Settlement - How College Athletes Will Get Paid 48:49 Sue Bird Joins the Show #wnba #pridemonth #suebird Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998978/why-overseas-players-are-flocking-to-the-wnba-too-many-head-injuries https://gamma.videonest.org/998978_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998978_video_v4.mp4 Why Overseas Players are Flocking to the WNBA + Too Many Head Injuries The Commissioner’s Cup is underway – and Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are here to help you understand how the in-season tournament works and which teams and players might be set for a big payday come July 1. Next, the crew checks in on some injury updates about Paige Bueckers and Cailtin Clark, before getting into their picks for best “familiar face in a new place” – i.e. veteran players who’ve moved teams this season. Then, the crew digs into why so many international players are heading to the WNBA, and details how this generational shift might impact gameplay and roster spots both domestically and overseas. Plus, a new game: Something in Common. 0:00 Intro 00:58 Commissioner’s Cup 5:15 Injury updates 9:08 Familiar Faces in new places 19:15 Euro players in the W 38:10 Something In Common 45:39 Set Your Screens #wnba #caitlinclark #womensbasketball Thumbnail: Mike Kane, Christian Petersen via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998982/why-candace-parker-decided-to-leave-the-sparks https://gamma.videonest.org/998982_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998982_video_v3.mp4 Why Candace Parker decided to leave the Sparks Why Candace Parker decided to leave the Sparks #CandaceParker #Sparks #WNBA Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998984/candace-parkers-sleeper-finals-contenders https://gamma.videonest.org/998984_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998984_video_v3.mp4 Candace Parker’s sleeper finals contenders Candace Parker’s sleeper finals contenders #CandaceParker #Mercury #Fever Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998985/candace-parker-shares-finals-pick-pride-month-and-new-book-or-interview https://gamma.videonest.org/998985_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998985_video_v4.mp4 Candace Parker Shares Finals Pick, Pride Month & New Book | Interview One of the greatest of all time, Candace Parker, joins the No Offseason crew to discuss her new memoir and dig into topics affecting the WNBA today like cultivating diverse coaching staffs and how the media can break away from “gentle commentating.” And to help us kick off Pride Month, Candace shares her journey to self-acceptance and embracing her sexuality. #wnba #candaceparker #pridemonth Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Dia Dipasupil via Getty Images 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998986/why-candace-parker-sees-a-lynx-vs-liberty-finals-rematch https://gamma.videonest.org/998986_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998986_video_v3_converted.mp4 Why Candace Parker sees a Lynx vs Liberty finals rematch Why Candice Parker sees a Lynx vs Liberty finals rematch #CandaceParker #Lynx #Liberty Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998988/candace-parkers-sleeper-title-pick-her-relationship-with-the-sparks https://gamma.videonest.org/998988_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998988_video_v4.mp4 Candace Parker's sleeper title pick + her relationship with the Sparks With two more guards injured on the Indiana Fever, Zena, Ben, and Sabreena discuss the intricacies of hardship contracts and roster spots – and what the near-future might look like for the Fever. Plus, they get into the latest rendition of the Sabreena Scale. Then, one of the greatest of all time, Candace Parker, joins the crew to discuss her new memoir and dig into topics affecting the WNBA today – like how to cultivate diverse coaching staffs and how the media can break away from “gentle commentating.” And to help us kick off Pride Month, Candace shares her journey to self-acceptance and embracing her sexuality. 0:00 Intro 0:58 WNBA Weekend Recap 5:35 Sabreena's Scale 13:17 How WNBA teams handle mounting injuries 19:51 Candace Parker joins the show #wnba #candaceparker #pridemonth Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Sean M. Haffey via Getty Images 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998992/how-caitlin-clarks-injury-gives-fever-an-opportunity-to-grow https://gamma.videonest.org/998992_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998992_video_v3_converted.mp4 How Caitlin Clark's injury gives Fever an opportunity to grow How Caitlin Clark's injury gives Fever an opportunity to grow #CaitlinClark #Fever #WNBA Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998994/how-caitlin-clark-impacts-wnba-viewership https://gamma.videonest.org/998994_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998994_video_v3_converted.mp4 How Caitlin Clark impacts WNBA viewership How Caitlin Clark impacts WNBA viewership #CaitlinClark #WNBA #indianafever Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998995/will-the-fever-start-to-slip-down-the-standings-without-clark https://gamma.videonest.org/998995_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998995_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will the Fever start to slip down the standings without Clark? Will the Fever start to slip down the standings without Clark? #CaitlinClark #WNBA #Fever Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998996/how-caitlin-clarks-injury-impacts-the-wnba-rookie-rankings https://gamma.videonest.org/998996_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998996_video_v4.mp4 How Caitlin Clark's injury impacts the WNBA + rookie rankings With Caitlin Clark out the Fever are forced to make adjustments. How will the Fever fare over the next couple weeks without Clark? Zena, Ben and Sabreena discuss Clark's overall impact and how it affects things in the W on and off the court. Then- the rookie ladder! Who's climbing up the ladder with just a few weeks into the season? The crew tells us who their rookie of the year is. And to wrap -games to have your eye on this weekend during the Commissioner's Cup. 0:00 Intro 1:05 Caitlin Clark's injury 24:25 Rookie Ladder 46:46 Set Your Screens #wnba #caitlinclark #paigebueckers Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images Sport 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/998998/who-is-the-best-bucket-getter-in-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/998998_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/998998_video_v3_converted.mp4 Who is the best bucket getter in the WNBA? 🤔 Who is the best bucket getter in the WNBA? 🤔 #wnba #Ogunbowale #Bueckers Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999002/what-is-better-for-the-game-relaxed-or-aggressive-officiating https://gamma.videonest.org/999002_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999002_video_v3_converted.mp4 What is better for the game: relaxed or aggressive officiating? What is better for the game: relaxed or aggressive officiating? #WNBA #refs #officiating Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999004/the-different-types-of-techs-in-the-wnba-explained https://gamma.videonest.org/999004_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999004_video_v3_converted.mp4 The different types of techs in the WNBA: explained The different types of techs in the WNBA: explained #tech #foulsexplained #ShakiraAustin #technicalfouls Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999005/buckets-bigs-reffing-and-rosters-our-wnba-mailbag-episode https://gamma.videonest.org/999005_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999005_video_v4.mp4 Buckets, Bigs, Reffing and Rosters: our WNBA Mailbag Episode! You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers! Zena, Ben, and Sabreena get together to chat through your inquiries about the 2025 WNBA season and beyond. What makes someone a bucket? What exactly is a technical foul? Is the era of the “core four” over? And will any of the league’s big stars move teams next year with all that free agency? Tune in to find out. #wnba #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Joe Buglewicz, Ali Gradischer via Getty Images Sport 2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999006/what-do-wnba-players-want-while-the-league-is-booming https://gamma.videonest.org/999006_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999006_video_v3_converted.mp4 What do WNBA players want while the league is booming? What do WNBA players want while the league is booming? #booming #salaryincrease #wbb #newdeal Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-26T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999008/what-diana-taurasi-sees-in-paige-bueckers-from-being-around-her https://gamma.videonest.org/999008_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999008_video_v3_converted.mp4 What Diana Taurasi sees in Paige Bueckers from being around her What Diana Taurasi sees in Paige Bueckers from being around her #dianataurasi #paigebueckers #wnbadraft Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999012/diana-taurasi-on-paige-bueckers-retirement-plans-or-interview https://gamma.videonest.org/999012_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999012_video_v3.mp4 Diana Taurasi on Paige Bueckers + retirement plans | Interview Retired WNBA star Diana Taurasi sits down with Ben Pickman as she shares her thoughts on Paige Bueckers adjusting in the WNBA, upcoming CBA negotiations and her future plans in retirement. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Christian Petersen via Getty Images #wnba #basketball #uconn 2025-05-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999014/diana-taurasi-knows-paige-bueckers-will-be-the-best-player-in-the-w https://gamma.videonest.org/999014_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999014_video_v3_converted.mp4 Diana Taurasi knows Paige Bueckers will be the best player in the W Diana Taurasi knows Paige Bueckers will be the best player in the W #dianataurasi #paihebueckers #futurestar #Uconn #improving #greatness Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999015/how-the-new-cba-will-reshape-the-wnba-diana-taurasi-interview https://gamma.videonest.org/999015_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999015_video_v4.mp4 How the new CBA will reshape the WNBA + Diana Taurasi Interview! It’s the story hovering over this entire WNBA season: the CBA, or collective bargaining agreement, is being renegotiated. Whatever document comes out on the other side is set to remake life in the W for years to come. But how exactly? Ben, Sabreena, and Chantel break down everything you need to know to wrap your mind around it all. Plus, the crew discusses Paige Bueckers’ Minnesota homecoming, Sue Bird’s new role at USA Basketball, and the Liberty’s record-breaking valuation. Then, Diana Taurasi sits down with Ben to talk about fellow UConn alum, Paige Bueckers’ adjustment to the WNBA, her own life in retirement, and what might be next in her basketball future. #wnba #dianataurasi #newyorkliberty Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Christian Petersen, Ellen Schmidt via Getty Images Sport 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999016/what-matters-from-the-first-wnba-week https://gamma.videonest.org/999016_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999016_video_v3_converted.mp4 What matters from the first WNBA week? What matters from the first WNBA week? #wnba #openingweek #angelreese #caitlinclark #results #rivals Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999018/will-the-mystics-young-core-be-enough-to-improve-from-last-years-record https://gamma.videonest.org/999018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999018_video_v3.mp4 Will the Mystics young core be enough to improve from last year's record? Will the Mystics young core be enough to improve from last year's record? #mystics #youngcore #soniacitron #kikiiriafen #faststart #wnba Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999022/how-will-paige-bueckers-and-arike-ogunbowale-mesh https://gamma.videonest.org/999022_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999022_video_v3.mp4 How will Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale mesh? How will Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale mesh? #wings #bueckers #ogunbowale #offense #mesh #duo Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999024/caitlin-clarks-flagrant-foul-sparks-controversy-way-too-early-half-baked-takes https://gamma.videonest.org/999024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999024_video_v4.mp4 Caitlin Clark’s Flagrant Foul Sparks Controversy + Way Too Early Half-Baked Takes The 2025 WNBA season is underway, and off to an intense start. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena talk opening weekend - including Paige Bueckers’ big debut and the Indiana Fever’s dominant win over the Chicago Sky. The crew then gets deep into the explosive aftermath surrounding Caitlin Clark’s flagrant foul against Angel Reese, amidst the landscape of the WNBA’s No Space for Hate campaign. Plus, it’s never too early for some way too early half-baked takes, which the crew dishes out based on this opening weekend of games. To wrap, Zena tests Ben and Sabreena’s knowledge of record-making players and their stats. #wnba #caitlinclark #angelreese Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Sam Hodde, Tyler Kaufman via Getty Images Sport 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999025/why-aja-wilson-can-repeat-as-mvp https://gamma.videonest.org/999025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999025_video_v3.mp4 Why A'ja Wilson can repeat as MVP Why A'ja Wilson can repeat as MVP #ajawilson #mvp #3xwinner #repeat #aces Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999026/why-angel-reese-and-the-sky-could-surprise-the-league https://gamma.videonest.org/999026_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999026_video_v3.mp4 Why Angel Reese & the Sky could surprise the league Why Angel Reese & the Sky could surprise the league #angelreese #sky #surpiseteam #shock #upgrade Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999028/which-team-can-dethrone-the-ny-liberty https://gamma.videonest.org/999028_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999028_video_v3_converted.mp4 Which team can dethrone the NY Liberty? Which team can dethrone the NY Liberty? #wnba #newyorkliberty #indianafever #minnesotalynx #lasvegasaces #caitlinclark Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999032/2025-wnba-predictions-mvp-champion-all-wnba-and-more https://gamma.videonest.org/999032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999032_video_v4.mp4 2025 WNBA Predictions: MVP, Champion, All-WNBA, and more The 2025 WNBA regular season is finally here and in this episode, we’re sharing our predictions for how we think the year will shape out. We tell you who we’re picking for MVP, who we think will be on the All-WNBA teams, who we think will win the title, and which teams are going to surprise people. Also, we share our thoughts on recent developments involving Connecticut Sun ownership, roster cutdowns, and news that impacts upcoming international competitions. #wnbadraft #wnbapredictions #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Justin Casterline/Getty Images & Kamil Krzaczynski/ Imagn Images 2025-05-16T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999034/who-should-surround-caitlin-clark-in-the-fevers-starting-5 https://gamma.videonest.org/999034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999034_video_v3.mp4 Who should surround Caitlin Clark in the Fever’s starting 5 Who should surround Caitlin Clark in the Fever’s starting 5 #fever #caitlinclark #starting5 #newadditions #rebuild Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999035/the-fever-improving-caitlin-clarks-defense-starts-on-offense https://gamma.videonest.org/999035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999035_video_v3.mp4 The Fever improving Caitlin Clark’s defense starts on offense The Fever improving Caitlin Clark’s defense starts on offense #caitlinclark #defense #liability #fever #rebuild Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999036/how-the-fever-built-a-contender-around-caitlin-clark https://gamma.videonest.org/999036_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999036_video_v3_converted.mp4 How the Fever built a contender around Caitlin Clark Championship goals for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever #indiana #fever #caitlinclark #sophomoreyear #championship #newpieces Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999038/how-caitlin-clark-and-the-indiana-fever-could-take-the-crown https://gamma.videonest.org/999038_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999038_video_v4.mp4 How Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever could take the crown It’s our big Indiana Fever preview pod! Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down everything you need to know about the upcoming WNBA season for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, including: Caitlin Clark’s offseason training regimen, new head coach Steph White’s strategic moves and Indiana roots, the depth of the roster, how far this team could go, and more. Plus, the inaugural rendition of the Sabreena Scales - aka Sabreena’s Weekly Power Rankings, and a whopper of a game called “Name That Clark!” 00:00 Intro 0:49 Mailbag episode upcoming! 1:26 Sabrina's power rankings 9:37 Indiana Fever preview 22:23 What does Stephanie White bring to this team? 33:27 How far can Caitlin Clark go with this team? 34:53 Can the Fever take the title from the Liberty? 40:04 Name that Clark! Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Send us a question for our mailbag episode! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Or reach out on on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Thumbnail: Paras Griffin & Emilee Chinn via Getty Images Sport #CaitlinClark #IndianaFever #WNBA #wbb #StephanieWhite #PowerRankings #AliyahBoston 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999042/can-you-actually-manufacture-rivalries-in-sports https://gamma.videonest.org/999042_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999042_video_v3.mp4 Can you actually manufacture rivalries in sports? Can you actually manufacture rivalries in sports? #wnba #rivalryweek #rivals #liberty #aces #rivalry Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999044/paige-bueckers-stylist-brittany-hampton-on-draft-fits-the-met-gala-and-fashion-in-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/999044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999044_video_v3_converted.mp4 Paige Bueckers’ Stylist Brittany Hampton on Draft Fits, the Met Gala and Fashion in the WNBA Zena sits down with stylist and fashion designer, Brittany Hampton, to get the inside story on crafting Paige Bueckers’ looks for the recent WNBA Draft, as well as her takes on the fits from the Met Gala. They take a close look at this moment in the W – why women’s basketball is so closely allied with fashion, and how it all comes out inside the tunnel on game day. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: --Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #TunnelStyle #WNBADraft #MetGala #fashion Thumbnail: Cindy Ord via Getty Images Sport 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999045/why-wnba-tunnel-fits-are-so-important-culturally https://gamma.videonest.org/999045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999045_video_v3.mp4 Why WNBA tunnel fits are so important culturally Why WNBA tunnel fits are so important culturally #tunnelfits #culture #outfits #fashion #WNBA #style Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999046/the-mind-behind-paige-bueckers-draft-day-fit https://gamma.videonest.org/999046_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999046_video_v3.mp4 The mind behind Paige Bueckers draft day fit The mind behind Paige Bueckers draft day fit #paigebueckers #draftday #outfit #tunnelfits #stylist #rhinestones Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999048/wnba-rivalries-sneaker-drops-and-tunnel-style-paige-bueckers-stylist-brittany-hampton-interview https://gamma.videonest.org/999048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999048_video_v4.mp4 WNBA Rivalries, Sneaker Drops, and Tunnel Style + Paige Bueckers’ Stylist Brittany Hampton interview In this episode, we’re stepping off the court and into the culture – to discuss all the ways in which the WNBA, and women’s basketball in general, impact our society at large. We’re talking: what’s the purpose of rivalries? Do they exist in the W? Is Caitlin vs Angel even real? And we’re also talking style, fashion, and brands – downloading on the Met Gala, those iconic A’ja Wilson A’One ads, and the W references popping up all over TV. Then, Zena chats with stylist and fashion designer, Brittany Hampton, who shares the inside story on crafting Paige Bueckers’ looks for the recent WNBA Draft, as well as her takes on the fits from the Met Gala and the unique fire of WNBA Tunnel Style. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 0:40 News around the WNBA 9:42 Rivalries in the WNBA 23:55 How athletes impact our culture 34:10 Interview with Brittany Hampton 59:15 Closing thoughts Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Thumbnail: Steph Chambers & Andy Lyons via Getty Images #WNBA #WNBAdraft #paigebueckers #ajawilson #caitlinclark #angelreese #metgala2025 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999052/the-valkyries-have-major-advantages-for-their-future https://gamma.videonest.org/999052_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999052_video_v3.mp4 The Valkyries have major advantages for their future The Valkyries have major advantages for their future #valkyries #future #rebuild #loophole #wnbadraft Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999054/what-are-the-valkyries-valuing-in-their-roster-blueprint https://gamma.videonest.org/999054_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999054_video_v3_converted.mp4 What are the Valkyries valuing in their roster blueprint? What are the Valkyries valuing in their roster blueprint? #valkyries #blueprint #rebuild #newroster #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999055/examining-the-valkyries-identity-and-expectations-in-year-1 https://gamma.videonest.org/999055_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999055_video_v3.mp4 Examining the Valkyries identity & expectations in year 1 Examining the Valkyries identity & expectations in year 1 #Valkyries #rebuild #lowexpectations #newlook #WNBAexpansion Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999057/whats-in-store-for-the-golden-state-valkyries https://gamma.videonest.org/999057_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999057_video_v4.mp4 What’s in store for the Golden State Valkyries? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena check in on the first few preseason WNBA games, then turn their attention to the league’s first expansion team in over 15 years: the Golden State Valkyries. How did this team come together? What might the Valks’ first season look like? And who exactly is going to make the roster? Next, they dive into the future of expansion in the W – Toronto, Portland, and beyond. Which cities are leading the pack for the league’s next team – or teams? What’s the going rate for a WNBA team? And why do so many ownership groups have ties to the NBA? The crew rounds out the show with another rendition of Two Takes and a Lie. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 0:37 WNBA officially kicked off this past weekend 4:50 Ben’s on-court action with the New York Liberty 7:06 How did the Golden State Valkyries become the 13th WNBA team? 11:29 How does an expansion draft work? 14:10 How does the team look so far? 16:58 What’s the Golden State Valkyries’ strategy for building a team from scratch? 20:54 What does success look like for the Valkyries? 25:54 Who might be the starting 5 for the Valkyries? 27:24 Where do things stand with the Toronto and Portland expansion teams? 29:57 What are the differences in Golden State, Toronto and Portland rolling out their franchises? 33:46 What cities are in the mix for another expansion team? 38:42 Two Takes and a Lie Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Thumbnail: Elsa via Getty Images #WNBA #GoldenStateValkyries #WNBAexpansion #NBA #TorontoTempo 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999059/minnesota-lynx-have-retooled-for-a-comeback https://gamma.videonest.org/999059_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999059_video_v3.mp4 Minnesota Lynx have retooled for a comeback! Minnesota Lynx have retooled for a comeback! #Lynx #retool #titlerun #wnbafinal #heartbreak #comeback Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999062/aja-wilson-healthy-chelsea-gray-aces-back-as-championship-contenders https://gamma.videonest.org/999062_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999062_video_v3.mp4 A'ja Wilson + healthy Chelsea Gray = Aces back as championship contenders A'ja Wilson + healthy Chelsea Gray = Aces back as championship contenders #Aces #Contenders #ChelseaGray #AjaWilson #BounceBack #WNBAoffseason Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999064/is-the-aces-dynasty-over-can-the-lynx-become-champs-more-on-the-wnba-western-conference https://gamma.videonest.org/999064_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999064_video_v4.mp4 Is the Aces dynasty over? Can the Lynx become champs? + more on the WNBA Western Conference Zena, Ben, and Sabreena turn their attention toward the Western Conference of the WNBA, and ask some pressing questions about the upcoming WNBA season. Is the Aces dynasty over? Can Napheesa Collier and the Lynx take the title this year? Will the LA Sparks ever be good again? Then, Sabreena and Ben attempt to blind rank some of Zena’s dynamic duos of the West. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 0:40 News around women's basketball 2:24 Is the Las Vegas Aces' dynasty over? 5:00 How did the Aces' offseason moves shape the team? 8:38 What does A'ja Wilson's season look like? 10:38 Can Napheesa Collier power the Minnesota Lynx to the top? 14:23 What does Minnesota’s training camp look like? 19:40 Will the Los Angeles Sparks ever be good again? 24:41 What impact will Dominique Malonga have on the Seattle Storm? 29:17 What does Seattle’s draft assets look like? 31:19 How do you feel about the Phoenix Mercury? 34:49 Which free agent signing will have the biggest impact? 35:09 Which new regime are you most interested in seeing? 37:29 Blind ranking game Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Thumbnail: Ben Brewer via Getty Images #WNBA #wbb #LasVegasAces #MinnesotaLynx #NapheesaCollier #DominiqueMalonga 2025-05-02T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999065/inside-indiana-fever-training-camp-caitlinclark-indianafever-wnba-wbb https://gamma.videonest.org/999065_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999065_video_v3_converted.mp4 Inside Indiana Fever Training Camp #caitlinclark #IndianaFever #WNBA #wbb Ben Pickman reports from outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse where Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are in the middle of training camp Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999067/will-the-mystics-rebuild-strategy-pay-off https://gamma.videonest.org/999067_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999067_video_v3.mp4 Will the Mystics rebuild strategy pay off? Will the Mystics rebuild strategy pay off? #mystics #rebuild #draftpicks #development #future1sts Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999069/why-caitlin-clark-can-win-mvp https://gamma.videonest.org/999069_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999069_video_v3.mp4 Why Caitlin Clark can win MVP 🔥 Why Caitlin Clark can win MVP 🔥 #CaitlinClark #MVP #NextLevel #Fever Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999072/can-the-liberty-repeat-how-far-can-the-fever-go-more-on-the-wnba-eastern-conference https://gamma.videonest.org/999072_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999072_video_v4.mp4 Can the Liberty repeat? How far can the Fever go? + more on the WNBA Eastern Conference Zena, Ben, and Sabreena get together to answer some burning questions about the teams of the Eastern Conference for the 2025 WNBA season. Can the Liberty repeat as champions? What’s the ceiling for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever? Which teams, outside of NY and Indiana, are closest to winning their next title? They wrap up the episode with “Out of Context” – where Ben recites a quote, out of context, to Zena and Sabreena, and they need to guess who said it. Can they figure it out? Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 1:08 WNBA training camps underway 7:09 Can the New York Liberty repeat as champions? 14:51 What is Caitlin Clark's ceiling in the WNBA? 20:39 Which team will put up the best fight against New York, Indiana, or Connecticut? 22:31 Who’s closest to winning a title next: Chicago, Washington, or Connecticut? 30:46 Which free agent signing will be the most impactful? 32:49 Which new regime are you interested in most? 34:47 Who will be a first-time All-Star in the Eastern Conference? 37:52 "Out of Context" Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Thumbnail: Quinn Harris & Elsa via Getty Images #WNBA #indianafever #newyorkliberty #caitlinclark #sabrinaionescu 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999074/paige-bueckers-will-instantly-change-the-dallas-wings-backcourt https://gamma.videonest.org/999074_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999074_video_v3.mp4 Paige Bueckers will instantly change the Dallas Wings backcourt Paige Bueckers will instantly change the Dallas Wings backcourt #PaigeBueckers #DallasWings #Backcourt #Rotation #NewEra #Guards Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999075/is-this-the-most-talented-draft-class-ever https://gamma.videonest.org/999075_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999075_video_v3.mp4 Is this the most talented draft class EVER? Is this the most talented draft class EVER? #WNBA #wings #talenteddraft #trades #draftnight #rookies Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-26T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999077/is-paige-bueckers-a-generational-talent https://gamma.videonest.org/999077_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999077_video_v3.mp4 Is Paige Bueckers a generational talent? Is Paige Bueckers a generational talent? #dallas #WNBA #bueckers #basketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999079/dallas-wings-preview-paige-bueckers-spotlight https://gamma.videonest.org/999079_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999079_video_v4.mp4 Dallas Wings Preview + Paige Bueckers Spotlight With No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers headed to Dallas – plus a whole host of other roster and coaching changes, the Wings are set to have an interesting season, to say the least. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena sit down to talk about where the franchise has been, where it’s headed, and how Paige Bueckers fits into it all – including a Dallas basketball scene that’s reeling from a Luka-sized hole. Then, Sabreena is joined by Wings GM Curt Miller, to get an inside look at the team’s potentially transformative season. 00:00 Intro 1:33 Dallas Wings background/recent history 19:36 Roster and coaching changes 36:49 Interview with Dallas Wings GM Curt Miller 53:23 Outro Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. Follow us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Thumbnail: Jared C. Tilton and Ethan Miller via Getty Images #WNBA #DallasWings #PaigeBueckers #Arike #DiJonaiCarrington #LukaDoncic 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999082/can-the-minnesota-lynx-young-core-step-up https://gamma.videonest.org/999082_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999082_video_v3.mp4 Can the Minnesota Lynx young core step up? Can the Minnesota Lynx young core step up? #Lynx #YoungCore #WNBADraft #NewEra #WNBA #DiamondMiller Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999084/can-jewell-loyd-blend-into-the-aces-championship-core https://gamma.videonest.org/999084_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999084_video_v3.mp4 Can Jewell Loyd blend into the Aces championship core? Can Jewell Loyd blend into the Aces championship core? #JewellLoyd #LAAces #CoreFour #WNBAChampionship #Contender #core Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-23T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999085/kelsey-plum-signifies-a-new-era-for-the-sparks https://gamma.videonest.org/999085_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999085_video_v3.mp4 Kelsey Plum signifies a new era for the Sparks Kelsey Plum signifies a new era for the Sparks #KelseyPlum #LASparks #Trade #1stRoundPick #SeattleStorm #Rebuild Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999087/the-wnbas-most-intriguing-players-ncaa-transfer-portal-updates https://gamma.videonest.org/999087_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999087_video_v4.mp4 The WNBA’s Most Intriguing Players + NCAA Transfer Portal Updates Chantel stops by to chat with Zena about all the action happening inside the NCAA transfer portal – the biggest names on the move, the schools set to benefit from it all, and the programs that are losing out. Then, Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to go name for name on some of the most intriguing players in the WNBA this year – the athletes who could make a big difference in helping their teams go the distance. The team wraps by playing Two Truths and a Lie – No Offseason style. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 1:52 What exactly is the transfer portal? 7:09 Which student-athletes have already landed at new schools? 17:59 Top 3 most intriguing players for the upcoming WNBA season 34:47 Honorable mentions for intriguing players 38:12 Two Truths and a Lie Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @ChantelJennings Thumbnail: Christian Petersen via Getty Images #NCAA #wbb #WNBA #TransferPortal #MiLaysiaFulwiley #NapheesaCollier #KelseyPlum 2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999089/these-2nd-round-picks-could-make-a-true-impact https://gamma.videonest.org/999089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999089_video_v3.mp4 These 2nd round picks could make a true impact These 2nd round picks could make a true impact #WNBA #WNBADraft #2ndRoundPicks #ImpactPlayers #DeepDraft #2025DraftClass Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999092/the-wnba-is-going-through-a-massive-change https://gamma.videonest.org/999092_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999092_video_v3_converted.mp4 The WNBA is going through a MASSIVE change The WNBA is going through a MASSIVE change #WNBADraft #WNBAChange #Retiring #Rookies #AverageAge #YoungStars Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999094/deep-dive-into-the-2025-mystics-rookie-class https://gamma.videonest.org/999094_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999094_video_v3.mp4 Deep dive into the 2025 Mystics Rookie class! Deep dive into the 2025 Mystics Rookie class! #JamilaWideman #MysticsDraft #MysticsGM #WNBADraft #Rookies Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999095/wnbas-new-era-interview-with-jamila-wideman-mystics-gm https://gamma.videonest.org/999095_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999095_video_v4.mp4 WNBA's New Era + Interview with Jamila Wideman, Mystics GM With the retirement of players like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Candace Parker, and Elena Delle Donne – and the ascension of a new crop of talent in Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and more – a new era is upon us in the WNBA. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena gather to talk about this moment in the W – what it means for gameplay and for the business side of things, and the notable differences in the types of players joining the league. Then, Ben speaks to Washington Mystics GM – and former Stanford and WNBA baller – Jamila Wideman, whose team drafted 3 out of the top 6 picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - WNBA Draft Reflections 6:19 - New Era of the WNBA 21:58 - Interview with Jamila Wideman, Washington Mystics GM #wbb #womensbasketball #wnbadraft #wnba #washingtonmystics #jamilawideman Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Megan Briggs, C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos, Emilee Chinn via Getty Images 2025-04-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999097/angel-reese-and-hailey-van-liths-big-opportunity-in-chicago https://gamma.videonest.org/999097_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999097_video_v3_converted.mp4 Angel Reese & Hailey Van Lith’s big opportunity in Chicago Angel Reese & Hailey Van Lith’s big opportunity in Chicago #AngelReese #HaileyVanLith #ChicagoSky #WNBADraft #Reunion #LSU Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999099/will-the-valkyries-international-player-strategy-pay-off https://gamma.videonest.org/999099_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999099_video_v3_converted.mp4 Will the Valkyries International player strategy pay off? Will the Valkyries International player strategy pay off? #WNBADraft #Valkyrie #JustėJocytė #InternationalPlayers Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-16T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999103/dominique-malonga-sets-up-the-seattle-storm-for-the-future https://gamma.videonest.org/999103_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999103_video_v3.mp4 Dominique Malonga sets up the Seattle Storm for the future 🤝 Dominique Malonga sets up the Seattle Storm for the future 🤝 #WNBADraft #SeattleStorm #DominiqueMalonga #DraftWinners #AddingBigs Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999104/paige-bueckers-goes-1-wnba-draft-winners-and-losers https://gamma.videonest.org/999104_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999104_video_v4.mp4 Paige Bueckers goes #1 + WNBA draft winners and losers Zena talks to Sabreena and Ben – who was in person at the draft in NYC – about the 2025 WNBA Draft: the biggest winners and losers of the night, the most surprising and least surprising moments (like Paige going No. 1 to the Dallas Wings), and the best fits – both on the orange carpet and with their new teams. The crew also discusses Paige Bueckers’ new 3-year deal with Unrivaled and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s response. 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Inside the Draft 11:40 - First Round Picks 14:23 - Paige Bueckers goes first 18:24 - Dominique Malonga goes second 21:12 - Surprising Picks + Justė Jocytė 24:31 - Washington Mystics Picks 28:09 - Hailey Van Lith 32:02 - Connecticut Sun Picks 35:16 - Good fit players 38:36 - Potential bad fits 47:48 - Paige Bueckers signs with Unrivaled #wbb #womensbasketball #basketball #paige #paigebueckers #dominiquemalonga #wnbadraft #draft Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999105/shes-1-the-dallas-wings-pick-paige-bueckers-wnba-wnbadraft-paige-dallaswings-wbb https://gamma.videonest.org/999105_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999105_video_v3.mp4 She's #1: The Dallas Wings Pick Paige Bueckers #wnba #wnbadraft #paige #dallaswings #wbb #1 Pick: the Dallas Wings select Paige Bueckers at the 2025 WNBA Draft Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999107/were-at-the-2025-wnba-draft-wnba-wnbadraft-wbb-paigebueckers https://gamma.videonest.org/999107_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999107_video_v3_converted.mp4 We're at the 2025 WNBA Draft! #wnba #wnbadraft #wbb #PaigeBueckers Ben Pickman is inside The Shed at Hudson Yards ahead of the 2025 WNBA Draft! Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999109/are-the-valkyries-looking-to-win-now https://gamma.videonest.org/999109_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999109_video_v3_converted.mp4 Are the Valkyries looking to win now? Are the Valkyries looking to win now? #GoldenStateValkyries #ExpansionTeam #WNBA #WNBADraft #LongWings Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999113/which-wnba-teams-should-draft-van-lith-and-amoore https://gamma.videonest.org/999113_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999113_video_v3.mp4 Which WNBA teams should draft Van Lith & Amoore? Which WNBA teams should draft Van Lith & Amoore? #VanLith #Amoore #WNBADraft #FirstRoudPicks #SmallGuards Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999114/could-dominique-malonga-be-the-future-of-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/999114_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999114_video_v3_converted.mp4 Could Dominique Malonga be the future of the WNBA? Could Dominique Malonga be the future of the WNBA? #DominiqueMalonga #FrenchInternational #WNBADraft #Prospect #Sleeper Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999115/wnba-pre-draft-predictions-players-to-know https://gamma.videonest.org/999115_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999115_video_v4.mp4 WNBA Pre-Draft Predictions + Players to Know Zena is joined by Ben and Sabreena to talk through all the insider info you need to know ahead of Monday night’s WNBA draft. In addition to some Draft 101 talk, they get into the intricacies of the recruiting process, including the new opportunities for lesser-known players to get seen and the challenging timeline NCAA recruits face. Then, they go beyond the easy picks to bring you deeper insight into who teams might select and why as the draft progresses on Monday night, and shine a light on some standout international stars, like the coming French phenom, Dominique Malonga. The crew wraps with predictions for the “Big Story of the 2025 Draft.” Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 2:28 Breanna Stewart re-signs with New York Liberty 4:14 Zena & Elena Delle Donne played together! 6:43 How does the WNBA Draft work? 8:07 What does the draft process for teams look like? 13:16 Do players know they're being scouted? 15:35 Declaring for draft versus using another year of eligibility 17:28 What are some of the most interesting picks? 27:32 What makes Dominique Malonga so special? 36:16 Did stocks rise/fall with the Women’s College All-Star Game? 40:28 Stories of 2025 WNBA Draft Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Thumbnail: Steph Chambers and Sarah Stier via Getty Images #WNBA #WNBAdraft #PaigeBueckers #DominiqueMalonga #wbb 2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999117/the-next-face-of-womens-college-basketball-is https://gamma.videonest.org/999117_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999117_video_v3.mp4 The next face of women's college basketball is ___ The next face of women's college basketball is ___ #WomensHoops #PassingTheTorch #PaigeBueckers #MiLaysia #Latson #Strong Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999119/the-taniya-latson-south-carolina-transfer-domino-effect https://gamma.videonest.org/999119_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999119_video_v3_converted.mp4 The Ta'Niya Latson-South Carolina transfer domino effect The Ta'Niya Latson-South Carolina transfer domino effect #TaNiyaLatson #SouthCarolina #WomensBasketball #TransferPortal #StarPower Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999123/ncaa-offseason-power-rankings-transfer-portal https://gamma.videonest.org/999123_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999123_video_v4.mp4 NCAA Offseason: Power rankings + transfer portal As the offseason for NCAA women’s basketball gets underway, it’s never too early to speculate on who the big teams and star players will be for the 2025-2026 season. Zena is joined by Chantel to discuss it all – which teams could be on top next year? Which players can fill the void left by Paige Buecker’s exit and JuJu Watkins’ injury? What surprises await in the transfer portal? Plus, a primer on the upcoming decision in the landmark House vs NCAA lawsuit, which could spell big changes for revenue sharing, NIL, and more. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 4:16 House vs NCAA settlement 22:07 Way too early power rankings: risers/fallers 31:39 Who will fill the Paige Bueckers/JuJu Watkins void? 39:27 Other big names in the transfer portal 41:17 5 takeaways from this past season Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Michael Reaves via Getty Images #ncaa #wbb #transferportal #SarahStrong #FlaujaeJohnson #TaNiyaLatson #OliviaMiles 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999124/how-can-dawn-staley-regroup-south-carolina https://gamma.videonest.org/999124_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999124_video_v3.mp4 How can Dawn Staley regroup South Carolina? How can Dawn Staley regroup South Carolina? #SouthCarolina #DawnStaley #MarchMadness #FinalLoss #Regroup Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999125/the-sideline-hug-shared-between-geno-auriemma-and-paige-bueckers https://gamma.videonest.org/999125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999125_video_v3.mp4 The sideline hug shared between Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers The sideline hug shared between Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers #WMarchMadness #PaigeBueckers #UConn #SouthCarolina #NationalChampionship #NCAAChampionship Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999127/uconn-wins-the-2025-ncaa-womens-basketball-championship https://gamma.videonest.org/999127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999127_video_v4.mp4 UConn Wins the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Zena, Ben, Chantel, and Sabreena are together in Tampa to discuss the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game: UConn’s decisive victory over defending champs, South Carolina. They talk about the mood in the arena, the dominance of Bueckers, Strong, and Fudd, the way sarcasm bonds Geno and Paige, and where Dawn Staley might look to shore up South Carolina’s roster. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 0:23 - Championship Game Recap 6:06 - MiLaysia Fulwiley & Dawn Staley 9:35 - Sarah Strong 16:14 - Azzi Fudd 19:47 - Paige Bueckers & Geno Auriemma 30:52 - Future of South Carolina 35:13 - Future of UConn 38:54 - Favorite game of the tournament Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail - Carmen Mandatos, Maddie Meyer via Getty Images Sport #ncaa #wbb #basketball #marchmadness #finalfour #uconn #southcarolina 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999129/azzi-fudd-and-paige-bueckers-cut-the-net-uconn-paigebueckers-azzifudd-ncaachampionship https://gamma.videonest.org/999129_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999129_video_v3_converted.mp4 Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers cut the net! #uconn #paigebueckers #azzifudd #ncaachampionship 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999133/sabreena-on-uconns-big-win-uconn-wbb-ncaachampionship https://gamma.videonest.org/999133_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999133_video_v3.mp4 Sabreena on UConn’s big win #uconn #wbb #ncaachampionship 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999134/uconn-wins-the-2025-ncaa-womens-basketball-championship-finalfour-uconn https://gamma.videonest.org/999134_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999134_video_v3.mp4 UConn wins the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball championship #finalfour #uconn 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999135/uconn-and-south-carolina-warm-ups https://gamma.videonest.org/999135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999135_video_v3.mp4 UConn and South Carolina warm-ups 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999137/on-court-before-the-big-game-finalfour-wbb-uconn-southcarolina-ncaachampionship https://gamma.videonest.org/999137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999137_video_v3.mp4 On court before the big game! #finalfour #wbb #uconn #southcarolina #ncaachampionship 2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999139/uconn-practices-before-the-big-game-finalfour-uconnwbb-paigebueckers-sarahstrong-ncaawbb https://gamma.videonest.org/999139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999139_video_v3.mp4 UConn practices before the Big Game #finalfour #uconnwbb #paigebueckers #sarahstrong #ncaawbb Paige Bueckers and UConn practice before their championship game against South Carolina Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999143/paige-bueckers-leads-an-unstoppable-uconn-crew https://gamma.videonest.org/999143_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999143_video_v3.mp4 Paige Bueckers leads an unstoppable UConn crew! Paige Bueckers leads an unstoppable UConn crew! Zena explains how UConn has been tough to beat while Paige Bueckers has been on another level. #UConn #PaigeBueckers #WFinalFour #UconnUCLA #LastDance Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999144/south-carolinatexas-rapid-reaction https://gamma.videonest.org/999144_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999144_video_v3.mp4 South Carolina/Texas Rapid Reaction #finalfour #southcarolina Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999145/no-offseason-is-live-at-the-final-four https://gamma.videonest.org/999145_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999145_video_v3_converted.mp4 No Offseason is live at the Final Four! Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999147/can-paige-bueckers-lead-uconn-all-the-way https://gamma.videonest.org/999147_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999147_video_v3.mp4 Can Paige Bueckers lead UConn all the way? Can Paige Bueckers lead UConn all the way? #PaigeBueckers #UConn #UCLA #FinalFour #MarchMadness Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999149/the-great-final-four-debate-of-2025 https://gamma.videonest.org/999149_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999149_video_v4.mp4 The Great Final Four Debate of 2025 The 2025 Women’s NCAA Final Four is upon us - and we’re bringing you everything you need to know about the impending match-ups – debate style. Sabreena and Ben face off - arguing for Texas and South Carolina, respectively. Then, Zena and Chantel go toe to toe, debating UConn vs UCLA. Who’s the winner? You decide! Comment wherever you’re listening with your pick, or find us on social media (details below) – before these four teams make their cases on the court tonight. 00:00 Intro 3:47 Rules of the game 6:11 South Carolina vs Texas 21:16 UConn vs UCLA 41:21 Which team is going to win it all? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: © Robert Hanashiro - USA TODAY Sports & Joe Buglewicz via Getty Images #FinalFour #wbb #NCAA #UConn #SouthCarolina #Texas #UCLA 2025-04-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999152/this-south-carolina-womens-team-is-different https://gamma.videonest.org/999152_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999152_video_v3.mp4 This South Carolina women's team is different ⁉️ This South Carolina women's team is different ⁉️ #SouthCarolina #WomensBasketball #MarchMadness #FinalFour #DifferentLookSC Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999154/why-the-ncaa-consolidated-the-four-regional-sites-to-two https://gamma.videonest.org/999154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999154_video_v3.mp4 Why the NCAA consolidated the four regional sites to two 🤔 Why the NCAA consolidated the four regional sites to two 🤔#MarchMadnessFix #SuperRegionals #TwoLocations #FinalFour #EliteEight Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-04-02T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999155/how-good-are-uclas-chances-in-the-final-four https://gamma.videonest.org/999155_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999155_video_v3.mp4 How good are UCLA's chances in the Final Four? 🍀 How good are UCLA's chances in the Final Four? 🍀 Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings #uclabruins #ncaa #finalfour #uconn 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999157/the-2025-womens-final-four-is-set-whats-up-with-ncaa-decision-making https://gamma.videonest.org/999157_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999157_video_v4.mp4 The 2025 Women’s Final Four is set + What’s up with NCAA decision-making Zena is joined by Ben and fellow writer for The Athletic, Grace Raynor, to talk through the games of the Elite Eight. Then, Sabreena and Chantel come into the mix for a deep dive into the NCAA’s decision-making around certain key issues: what’s up with the super-regional sites? Why did they open the transfer portal smack dab in the middle of March Madness? And how does all of this affect players and coaches? They wrap the show with their personal picks for NCAA players whose stock has risen for the WNBA draft as a result of their tournament play. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Ben on X: @benpickman -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Grace on X: @gmraynor Thumbnail - Steph Chambers & Jacob Kupferman via Getty Images #EliteEight #FinalFour #wbb #NCAA #WNBAdraft 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999159/how-long-could-juju-watkins-be-out-for https://gamma.videonest.org/999159_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999159_video_v3.mp4 How long could JuJu Watkins be out for How long could JuJu Watkins be out for? #JuJuWatkins #USC #TornACL #InjuryTimeTable #Rehab Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999162/can-oklahoma-upset-uconn https://gamma.videonest.org/999162_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999162_video_v3.mp4 Can Oklahoma upset UConn? Can Oklahoma upset UConn? #Oklahoma #UConn #MarchMadness #Upset #OU Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999164/can-notre-dame-stop-haley-van-lith-and-tcu https://gamma.videonest.org/999164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999164_video_v3.mp4 Can Notre Dame stop Haley Van Lith & TCU? 🤔 Can Notre Dame stop Haley Van Lith & TCU? 🤔 #HaleyVanLith #TCU #NotreDame #MarchMadness #Rematch Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999165/can-marylands-game-plan-work-against-south-carolina https://gamma.videonest.org/999165_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999165_video_v3.mp4 Can Maryland's game plan work against South Carolina? Can Maryland's game plan work against South Carolina? #MarchMadness #Maryland #SouthCarolina #MatchUp #WBB #Sellers Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999167/the-sweet-16-everything-you-need-to-know https://gamma.videonest.org/999167_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999167_video_v4.mp4 The Sweet 16: Everything you need to know Zena is joined by Sabreena and Ben to get into the match-ups coming up Friday and Saturday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA women’s tournament. First up, Sabreena talks through the games out of Spokane - what are USC’s chances of beating KS State without JuJu Watkins? Can UConn keep up their momentum against Oklahoma? And does the same apply for LSU vs NC State? Will UCLA stay strong against Ole Miss? Then, Ben brings things over to Birmingham – can Texas make up for their lack of 3s against Tennessee? What will happen when two North Carolina powerhouses meet in UNC vs Duke? Will TCU vs Notre Dame be as close as everyone thinks? Can 2024 champions South Carolina keep their streak going with a win against Maryland? Ben and Zena wrap up by talking through their bracket regrets and do-overs. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 0:37 - Spokane with Sabreena 18:15 - All-Things Birmingham 44:17 - Redo the Brackets Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Michael Reaves via Getty Images Sport #Sweet16 #womensbasketball #JuJuWatkins #USC #SouthCarolina #Texas #NotreDame #UCLA 2025-03-28T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999169/paige-bueckers-and-2nd-round-ncaa-standouts https://gamma.videonest.org/999169_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999169_video_v3.mp4 Paige Bueckers & 2nd Round NCAA Standouts 🔥 Paige Bueckers & 2nd Round NCAA Standouts 🔥 #PaigeBueckers #MarchMadness #SecondRound #StandOuts Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999172/can-usc-fill-the-void-of-juju-watkins https://gamma.videonest.org/999172_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999172_video_v3.mp4 Can USC fill the void of JuJu Watkins? Can USC fill the void of JuJu Watkins? #USCWBB #JuJuWatkins #MarchMadness #WBBMarchMadness Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999174/wnba-teams-maneuvering-a-bit-differently-this-season https://gamma.videonest.org/999174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999174_video_v3.mp4 WNBA teams maneuvering a bit differently this season 👀 WNBA teams maneuvering a bit differently this season 👀 #WNBA #Liberty #DraftPicks #FreeAgents #OffseasonMoves #TradingDraftPicks Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999175/who-does-usc-look-to-lead-them-with-juju-watkins-out https://gamma.videonest.org/999175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999175_video_v3.mp4 Who does USC look to lead them with JuJu Watkins out? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999177/juju-watkins-injury-takeaways-from-early-rounds-of-the-ncaa-tournament https://gamma.videonest.org/999177_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999177_video_v4.mp4 JuJu Watkins’ Injury + Takeaways from Early Rounds of the NCAA Tournament USC superstar JuJu Watkins’ sustains a season-ending knee injury in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament. Zena talks to Sabreena Merchant, who was in the building when Watkins went down in last night’s second-round USC / Mississippi State game. She takes us inside the moment, and spins forward what this could mean for USC and the tournament in general. Then, Ben and Chantel join Zena to break down what they saw in the first and second rounds – the best match-ups, the most impactful players, and the teams that got off to some shaky starts. Visit our YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Ben on X: @benpickman Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - The moment JuJu went down 11:05 - How the team banded together without JuJu 16:00 - What’s USC’s tournament trajectory? 21:29 - Takeaways from the weekend 30:38 - Stand out performances 33:58 - Which team looked the shakiest so far? 38:19 - Teams that responded to their issues Thumbnail - Steph Chambers via Getty Images Sport #JuJuWatkins #MarchMadness #womensbasketball #Sweet16 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999179/new-york-liberty-dish-picks-for-natasha-cloud-in-a-big-trade https://gamma.videonest.org/999179_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999179_video_v3.mp4 New York Liberty dish picks for Natasha Cloud in a big trade New York Liberty dish picks for Natasha Cloud in a big trade #NatashaCloud #NewYorkLiberty #Trade #WNBA Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999183/tara-vanderveer-tells-us-her-best-tips-for-march-madness https://gamma.videonest.org/999183_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999183_video_v3.mp4 Tara VanDerveer tells us her best tips for March Madness Tara VanDerveer tells us her best tips for March Madness #MarchMadness #WomensMarchMadness #StanfordBasketball #TaraVanDerveer Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-23T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999184/stop-picking-michigan-to-get-upset https://gamma.videonest.org/999184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999184_video_v3.mp4 Stop picking Michigan to get upset 🤝 Stop picking Michigan to get upset 🤝 #Michigan #MarchMadness #WomensMarchMadness #UpsetAlert #BracketBuster Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999186/oklahoma-state-could-be-our-cinderella-team https://gamma.videonest.org/999186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999186_video_v3.mp4 Oklahoma State could be our Cinderella team 👀 Oklahoma State could be our Cinderella team 👀 #MarchMadness #WomensMarchMadness #OklahomaState #CinderellaStory #WomensBasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999188/mailbag-can-uconn-go-all-the-way-tara-vanderveer-interview https://gamma.videonest.org/999188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999188_video_v4.mp4 Mailbag: Can UConn Go All The Way? + Tara VanDerveer Interview What will be the biggest surprise of the tournament? Can UConn make it back to the championship game? How crazy is it to have Tennessee winning it all? Zena, Chantel, Sabreena, and Ben take your most pressing March Madness questions. Plus, with its inaugural season in the books, the crew checks in on Unrivaled. Then, Chantel talks to legendary coach Tara VanDerveer, for an inside look at the NCAA Tournament - and she takes some listener questions. Zena, Sabreena, and Chantel wrap up with a look-ahead to the first weekend of March Madness. Join our community bracket group - final day is Friday 3/21! Follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpm3jzv, or head on over to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Hub / Women’s Bracket Mayhem and search for “No Offseason Bracket Challenge” / ID #2519. Find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings -Ben on X: @benpickman Thumbnail: Sarah Stier via Getty Images Sport #NCAA #MarchMadness #basketball #Unrivaled #UConn #Texas #LSU #Tennessee #PaigeBueckers 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999190/who-has-the-easier-path-to-the-final-four-ucla-or-sc https://gamma.videonest.org/999190_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999190_video_v3.mp4 Who has the easier path to the Final Four: UCLA or SC? Who has the easier path to the Final Four: UCLA or SC? #MarchMadness #WomensMarchMadness #CollegeBasketball #NorthCarolina #UCLA Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999193/are-the-texas-longhorns-being-slept-on https://gamma.videonest.org/999193_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999193_video_v3.mp4 Are the Texas Longhorns being slept on? Are the Texas Longhorns being slept on? #LonghornsWomensBasketball #WomensMarchMadness Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999194/how-to-own-your-2025-womens-ncaa-bracket-pool https://gamma.videonest.org/999194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999194_video_v4.mp4 How to Own Your 2025 Women's NCAA Bracket Pool Zena is joined by Ben Pickman and resident bracketologist Mark Schindler to give you all the top tips you need to own your bracket pool. Then, they travel down some potential paths to the Final Four for several of the top-seeded teams in the tournament, and give a special call-out to some of the more under-the-radar teams they think can go the distance to the Sweet Sixteen or Elite Eight. Timecodes: 00:00 - Welcome to No Offseason 1:56 - Top Tips for Bracket 24:00 - Roads to the Final Four 49:45 - Favorites 58:28 - End Credits – Join our community bracket group! Follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpm3jzv, or head on over to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Hub / Women’s Bracket Mayhem and search for “No Offseason Bracket Challenge” / ID #2519. Send in your bracket questions for our Friday pod! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Thumbnail: Johnnie Izquierdo and Michael Hickey via Getty Images Sport #wbb #marchmadness #basketball #ncaa 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999196/notre-dames-redemption-time-is-now https://gamma.videonest.org/999196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999196_video_v3.mp4 Notre Dame’s Redemption Time Is Now Notre Dame’s Redemption Time Is Now #ncaawomensbasketball #ncaawbb #notredame #shorts #womensbasketball #basketball #marchmadness Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999198/ncaa-bracket-is-live-everything-you-need-to-know https://gamma.videonest.org/999198_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999198_video_v4.mp4 NCAA Bracket is live: Everything you need to know For this special Selection Sunday episode, Zena is joined by Sabreena and Chantel to break down the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket. First, Zena and Sabreena talk big picture – #1 seeds, which teams fell on which side of the bubble, and potential brackets of death. Then, Chantel joins to share her official – albeit uncertain – picks. And finally, Zena and Sabreena wrap on five potential first round upsets that Sabreena has her eye on. Join our community bracket group! Follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpm3jzv, or head on over to the Yahoo Fantasy Sports Hub / Women’s Bracket Mayhem and search for “No Offseason Bracket Challenge” / ID #2519. Send in your bracket questions for our Friday pod! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings Timecodes: 00:00 - Welcome to No Offseason 02:20 - Selection Sunday 05:30 - Interaction effect and bracket snubs 09:15 - Strength of schedule 17:00 - Bracket of death? 19:25 - The bracket to look out for 23:56 - Chantel joins to break down her bracket 41:02 - 5 upsets to watch out for in the first round 51:23 - Join our bracket Thumbnail: Steph Chambers via Getty Images Sport #wbb #marchmadness #basketball #ncaa 2025-03-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999200/welcome-to-no-offseason-or-the-athletic-womens-basketball-podcast https://gamma.videonest.org/999200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999200_video_v3.mp4 Welcome to 'No Offseason' | The Athletic Women's Basketball Podcast No Offseason is your go-to podcast for everything women’s basketball. Join us every Tuesday and Friday for the latest WNBA headlines and interviews with the most important newsmakers in the game. Hosted by Zena Keita, Chantel Jennings, Sabreena Merchant, and Ben Pickman, we bring you the stories, insights, and passion that drive the sport because the game never stops. #wnba #basketball #wbb 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/999203/welcome-to-no-offseason-or-the-athletic-womens-basketball-podcast https://gamma.videonest.org/999203_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/999203_video_v3.mp4 Welcome to 'No Offseason' | The Athletic Women's Basketball Podcast No Offseason is your go-to podcast for everything women’s basketball. Join us every Tuesday and Friday for the latest WNBA headlines and interviews with the most important newsmakers in the game. Hosted by Zena Keita, Chantel Jennings, Sabreena Merchant, and Ben Pickman, we bring you the stories, insights, and passion that drive the sport because the game never stops. #wnba #basketball #wbb 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058231/what-caitlin-clarks-season-ending-injury-means-for-fever-and-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/1058231_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058231_video_v3_converted.mp4 What Caitlin Clark's season-ending injury means for Fever & WNBA In this bonus episode, Ben Pickman and Sabreena Merchant discuss Caitlin Clark's injury announcement and its implications for her season and the Indiana Fever. They analyze the impact of her absence on the Fever's future and the overall growth of the WNBA. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by the Fever this season and the missed opportunities for the league due to Clark's injury. They also speculate on Clark's recovery and potential return to competitive play. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Image Credit: Christian Petersen / Staff / Getty Images North America via Getty Images #wnba #caitlinclark #indianafever 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058232/chicago-sky-have-an-angel-reese-question https://gamma.videonest.org/1058232_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058232_video_v4.mp4 Chicago Sky Have an Angel Reese question Chicago Sky Have an Angel Reese question #wnba #sky #angelreese #kamillacordoso #trades Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058233/the-minnesota-lynx-have-roster-questions-ahead https://gamma.videonest.org/1058233_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058233_video_v4.mp4 The Minnesota Lynx have roster questions ahead 😬 The Minnesota Lynx have roster questions ahead 😬 #wnba #lynx #dijonaicarrington #roster #salarycap Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058234/injury-impacts-star-power-special-whistles-our-wnba-mailbag https://gamma.videonest.org/1058234_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058234_video_v4.mp4 Injury Impacts, Star Power + Special Whistles: our WNBA mailbag! It's time once again for our mailbag episode! Zena, Ben and Sabreena answer your questions on all the buzzworthy topics of the 2025 WNBA season. Is there transparency in injury reporting? Has advanced analytics changed the way rookies have come into the league? Does the WNBA lack the depth to sustain expansion? And do special whistles exist in the W? Tune in to find out! 00:00 Show Intro 02:37 Hardship contracts and salary cap in the WNBA 9:04 Transparency in injury reporting 24:40 The evolution of player awareness in the WNBA 29:46 Offseason uncertainties and future projections 33:16 A future outlook for the Chicago Sky #wnba #chicagosky #injury Thumbnail: Catalina Fragoso, Barry Gossage via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058235/the-valkyries-nailed-the-blueprint-for-successful-wnba-expansion-teams https://gamma.videonest.org/1058235_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058235_video_v4.mp4 The Valkyries nailed the blueprint for successful WNBA expansion teams 🫡 The Valkyries nailed the blueprint for successful WNBA expansion teams 🫡#wnba #expansion #valkyries #kaylathornton Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058236/what-expansion-teams-can-learn-from-the-golden-state-valkyries https://gamma.videonest.org/1058236_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058236_video_v4.mp4 What Expansion Teams Can Learn from the Golden State Valkyries Ben returns to the show – joining Zena and Sabreena to discuss Rhyne Howard’s post-game comments concerning “MVP” chants breaking out for A’ja Wilson during the Aces-Dream game in Atlanta – plus, the crew digs in on Caitlin Clark’s new signature brand logo with Nike. Then, they do a deep dive on the Golden State Valkyries inaugural season – why they’ve had so much success both on the court and off, what future expansion teams can learn from their blueprint, and whether those news teams are positioned to thrive in the same way. Plus, Set Your Screens. 00:00 Intro 02:11 The Aces have been on roll 02:32 Atlanta Dream home crowds chants “MVP” for A’ja Wilson 09:08 Nike unveils Caitlin Clark new logo 17:09 Analyzing the Valkyries on-court strategy 18:54 How Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin helped shape the Liberty 20:25 The Valkyries investment in international players 23:39 Head coach Natalie Nakase sets the tone for the Valkyries 26:10 Taking a look at the Valkyries identity 28:55 What can future expansion teams learn from the Valkyries? 31:39 The Valkyries establishing their identity and mindset for success 34:07 The impact of the Golden State Warriors connections on e Valkyries  38:29 Will the blueprint of what the Warriors and Valkyries set up be replicated? 44:48 Community and market support for expansion teams 47:00 The importance of off-court culture #wnba #expansion #mvp Thumbnail: Kevin C. Cox, Andreea Cardani via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058237/paige-bueckers-44-point-game-shows-why-shes-rookie-of-the-year https://gamma.videonest.org/1058237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058237_video_v4.mp4 Paige Bueckers' 44-point game shows why she's Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers' 44-point game shows why she's Rookie of the Year #paigebueckers #rookieoftheyear #wings #recordbreaker #44points Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058238/how-the-aces-salvaged-their-season https://gamma.videonest.org/1058238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058238_video_v4.mp4 How the Aces salvaged their season How the Aces salvaged their season #wnba #aces #ajawilson #jackieyoung #playoffs #contenders Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058239/why-paige-bueckers-deserves-to-win-rookie-of-the-year https://gamma.videonest.org/1058239_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058239_video_v4.mp4 Why Paige Bueckers Deserves to Win Rookie of the Year Zena and Sabreena discuss the highlights from this past weekend in the WNBA – from the Aces extending their winning streak to the Storm increasing their playoff probability. And, in light of Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh’s ejection from the Sky-Sun game on Saturday, they debate the difference between the W’s infamous “physicality” and outright fouls. Then, Zena and Sabreena take a deep dive into the Rookie of the Year conversation – celebrating an incredible year for new players in the W – but settling on the only rookie who ultimately deserves the title: Paige Bueckers. How does she stack up against last year’s Rookie of the Year, Caitlin Clark? And what does the future look like for Paige and the Wings? Finally, Zena challenges Sabreena to a game of Two Takes and a Fake. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6573492/2025/08/25/wnba-power-rankings-aces-standings/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6573534/2025/08/25/indiana-fever-caitlin-clark-wnba-playoff-contention/ 00:00 Intro 00:34 - Napheesa Collier returns to the court 00:55 - Saturday’s Physical Sky-Sun Game + Tyler Marsh’s Crashout 04:54 - The Sabreena Scale: Aces on Hot Streak 10:44 - The Playoff Race is On 15:23 - Caitlin Clark Update? 17:56 - Who Will be Rookie of the Year? 19:57 - Paige Bueckers Following in Clark + Reese Footsteps 23:27 - A Strong Year for Rookies in the W 28:26 - Paige Bueckers’ 44-Point Game 32:47 - Paige’s Rookie Year So Far 35:10 - Paige vs Caitlin: Rookie Years 41:28 - Dallas’ Losing Record: How does it impact Paige? 46:10 - Two Takes and a Fake #wnba #rookieoftheyear #caitlinclark Thumbnail: Michael Gonzales, Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058240/how-the-wnba-actually-makes-the-schedule-and-why-no-ones-happy https://gamma.videonest.org/1058240_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058240_video_v4.mp4 How the WNBA actually makes the schedule & why no one’s happy How the WNBA actually makes the schedule & why no one’s happy #wnba #womensbasketball #schedule Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058241/caitlin-clark-sophie-cunningham-and-other-fever-injuries-risk-their-playoff-odds https://gamma.videonest.org/1058241_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058241_video_v4.mp4 Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham & other Fever injuries risk their playoff odds Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham & other Fever injuries risk their playoff odds #wnba #fever #caitlinclark #sophiecunningham Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058242/are-the-lynx-and-liberty-wnba-finals-favorites https://gamma.videonest.org/1058242_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058242_video_v4.mp4 Are the Lynx and Liberty WNBA Finals favorites? 👀 Are the Lynx and Liberty WNBA Finals favorites? 👀 #wnba #womensbasketball #lynx #liberty #rivals #favorites Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058243/will-the-wnba-bring-more-balance-to-their-schedule-paige-bueckers-record-breaking-night https://gamma.videonest.org/1058243_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058243_video_v4.mp4 Will the WNBA Bring More Balance to Their Schedule? + Paige Bueckers' Record-Breaking Night A record-breaking 2025 season continues for the WNBA, and Zena and Sabreena are back to break down two of the biggest moments of the week: Sue Bird’s statue unveiling in Seattle and Paige Bueckers’ rookie-record 44 points against the Sparks, even in a losing effort. They also touch on some more injury news out of Indiana and Dallas and even more drama regarding the attempted sale of the Connecticut Sun.Then, it’s time for a big discussion on the WNBA schedule and why it has been such a hot topic of conversation among players and fans this season. Zena and Sabreena get into what parameters the league has to consider when creating the calendar and how this will change moving forward as the WNBA adds more teams and has to potentially expand its footprint. They talk about how the schedule may factor into health and safety and what the players are saying about the cadence of games before putting on their commissioner’s caps and making some suggestions for the league in 2026 and beyond.Finally, it’s time to set your screens for what Zena and Sabreena are watching this weekend.   REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6566427/2025/08/21/paige-bueckers-breaks-rookie-scoring-record-wings/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6564020/2025/08/20/wnba-sale-connecticut-sun/ https://www.wnba.com/news/the-making-of-the-wnba-schedule 00:00 Intro 00:39 Sue Bird gets a statue 03:04 Paige Bueckers sets WNBA rookie scoring record 07:44 Liberty avoid a season sweep by Lynx 12:38 Returns from injuries  13:46 What does Sophie Cunningham's injury mean for the Fever? 16:43 The latest details with the Connecticut Sun sale 21:14 How is the WNBA schedule created? 27:20 Looking at the last 5 years of the schedule 31:59 Will the WNBA expand their season? 39:08 What are the players saying about the W’s schedule 41:55 If I were Commissioner for a day #wnba #schedule #fever Thumbnail: Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058244/is-social-media-increasing-exposure-to-threats-for-athletes https://gamma.videonest.org/1058244_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058244_video_v4.mp4 Is social media increasing exposure to threats for athletes? Is social media increasing exposure to threats for athletes? #wnba #womensbasketball #socialmedia #stalking Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058245/how-athletes-carry-the-burden-of-stalking-in-sports https://gamma.videonest.org/1058245_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058245_video_v4.mp4 How athletes carry the burden of stalking in sports How athletes carry the burden of stalking in sports #wnba #womensbasketball #caitlinclark #paigebueckers Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1058246/how-social-media-contributes-to-rise-in-stalking-athletes https://gamma.videonest.org/1058246_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1058246_video_v4.mp4 How social media contributes to rise in stalking athletes How social media contributes to rise in stalking athletes #wnba #womensbasketball #stalkingawareness Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1059422/emergency-roster-hardships-allow-teams-to-circumvent-the-salary-cap https://gamma.videonest.org/iv7y3W5ksjI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/iv7y3W5ksjI_video_v3.mp4 Emergency roster hardships allow teams to circumvent the salary cap! Emergency roster hardships allow teams to circumvent the salary cap! #wnba #salarycap #rosterhardship #fever #caitlinclark Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1060075/angel-reeses-comments-wnba-awards-and-cheyenne-parker-tyus-on-motherhood https://gamma.videonest.org/P_ejUeQqJfc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/P_ejUeQqJfc_video_v3_converted.mp4 Angel Reese's Comments, WNBA Awards & Cheyenne Parker-Tyus on Motherhood With the WNBA season nearing a close, Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss Angel Reese’s comments on the future of the Chicago Sky before coming with a group of made-up WNBA awards. Then, Las Vegas Aces forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus joins the show to share her insights on returning to the court two months after giving birth, balancing motherhood with her playing career and her decision to join the Las Vegas Aces. Plus, Set Your Screens. 00:00 Show Intro 01:38 Angel Resse voices frustration with the Chicago Sky’s season 07:16 What are the future options for the Chicago Sky? 10:56 No Offseason mock awards 11:17 Role player award 16:31 Mama of the team award 18:45 Best game moment award 23:16 Bench celebration award 26:40 Best admin account award 33:24 The importance of family support 36:45 Choosing the Las Vegas Aces 41:13 Parker-Tyus suits up but sits out vs. Lynx 42:28 Breaking the stigmas surrounding motherhood in sports  45:31 Advocating for more parental support in the CBA 48:39 Building among player parents 50:39 The Aces show resilience and togetherness #wnba #cba #caitlinclark Thumbnail: Ethan Miller via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1060673/will-caitlin-clark-return-to-2024-form-in-2026 https://gamma.videonest.org/u_kxuemEpLc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/u_kxuemEpLc_video_v3.mp4 Will Caitlin Clark return to 2024 form in 2026? 🤔 Will Caitlin Clark return to 2024 form in 2026? 🤔 #wnba #fever #caitlinclark #injuries Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1074004/without-caitlin-clark-are-fevers-playoffs-doomed https://gamma.videonest.org/wUuzPCOeRLk_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/wUuzPCOeRLk_video_v3.mp4 Without Caitlin Clark are Fever’s Playoffs doomed? Without Caitlin Clark are Fever’s Playoffs doomed? #wnba #caitlinclark #fever #playoffs Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1108854/how-aces-and-liberty-can-win-series-surging-ticket-prices https://gamma.videonest.org/kgSiUNlbRzA_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/kgSiUNlbRzA_video_v3.mp4 How Aces & Liberty Can Win Series + Surging Ticket Prices As the first game of the postseason is in the books - Zena Ben and Sabreena share their takeaways from the Mercury’s road overtime win to the Aces record-setting 17-game winning streak in the 2025 season. Then -the crew provide insights into player performances and strategies that could impact each series in game 2. Plus, we discuss the growing popularity of the WNBA and how it has led to rising ticket prices that are pricing out long-time fans. REFERENCES:  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6628889/2025/09/14/wnba-playoffs-minnesota-lynx-new-york-liberty/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6629443/2025/09/15/wnba-fans-ticket-prices/ 00:00 Show Intro 00:40 Postseason is underway! 03:27 The Liberty survive on the road in overtime 04:39 Natasha Cloud shines in Game 1 06:02 Breanna Stewart leaves game with an apparent leg injury 08:28 Is there hope for the Mercury on the road in Game 2? 14:42 The Lynx dominate the Valkyries in Game 1 17:34 Lynx are 5-0 vs. Valkyries  21:26 Valkyries’ needed strategy for Game 2 23:17 Dream take Game 1 over Fever 26:55 Strategies for a Fever comeback 30:54 Aces roll past the Storm in Game 38:20 Surging ticket prices as the WNBA rises in popularity 41:13 The impact of ticket prices on fans 45:42 Are teams trying to accommodate surging ticket prices? #wnba #playoffs #aces Thumbnail: Aryanna Frank via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1109104/the-key-to-fever-beating-dream https://gamma.videonest.org/pYl8vL_psL4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/pYl8vL_psL4_video_v3.mp4 The key to Fever beating Dream Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #aliyahboston #indianafever 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1109558/what-the-valkyries-need-to-avoid-elimination https://gamma.videonest.org/J7GI_P0EUvI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/J7GI_P0EUvI_video_v3.mp4 What the Valkyries need to avoid elimination Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbaplayoffs #valkyries #lynx 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121184/no-caitlin-clark-no-problem-for-fever https://gamma.videonest.org/1121184_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121184_video_v4.mp4 No Caitlin Clark? No problem for Fever Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbaplayoffs #caitlinclark #indianafever 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121185/lynx-rally-to-stun-mercury-fever-deals-aces-a-bad-hand-unrivaled-season-2 https://gamma.videonest.org/1121185_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121185_video_v4.mp4 Lynx Rally to Stun Mercury, Fever Deals Aces a Bad Hand + Unrivaled Season 2 Zena and Sabreena are joined by Brendan Glasheen, play-by-play announcer for the Connecticut Sun and Unrivaled. Together, they dive into the WNBA semifinals, discussing the performances of the top MVP vote-getters in their respective Game 1s, plus what adjustments the Aces and the Mercury need to make if they’re going to notch a win next time around.  Then, it’s a deep dive into Unrivaled: the impact the league’s first season had on the WNBA’s current season, and some big changes to expect when Unrivaled’s second season rolls around in January.  Finally, Sabreena quizzes Brendan on his memory of the 2025 Sun season.  References: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6613592/2025/09/10/unrivaled-womens-basketball-league-expansion-teams/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6650045/2025/09/21/indiana-fever-las-vegas-aces-wnba-playoffs-game-1/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6650458/2025/09/21/kelsey-mitchell-indiana-fever-wnba-semifinals/ 01:36 A’ja Wilson wins her fourth MVP award 02:35 Aces fall to the Fever 89-73 in Game 1 6:32 What kind of adjustments do the Aces need to make for Game 2? 10:18 Stephanie White’s coaching impact on the Fever 12:11 Can the Fever continue on a run without Caitlin Clark? 16:34 Lynx’s defeat Mercury 82-69 in Game 1 18:52 Satou Sabally is a major factor for Phoenix 20:23 How does DiJonai Carrington’s injury impact the Lynx depth? 25:26 What adjustments does the Mercury need to make in Game 2? 29:12 Unrivaled gearing up for season 2 33:58 Unrivaled player updates 36:28 How Unrivaled helped with player’s growth and development 44:13 Is there a correlation between Unrivaled and WNBA in regards to injuries? 52:48 Connecticut Sun’s rebuilding journey #wnba #wnbaplayoffs #fever Thumbnail: David Becker, Elsa via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-23T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121186/how-the-mercury-can-beat-the-lynx https://gamma.videonest.org/1121186_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121186_video_v4.mp4 How the Mercury can beat the Lynx Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbaplayoffs #lynx #mercury 2025-09-21T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121187/best-of-3-or-5-for-the-wnba-1st-round https://gamma.videonest.org/1121187_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121187_video_v4_converted.mp4 Best of 3 or 5 for the WNBA 1st round? 🤔 Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbaplayoffs #indianafever #seattlestorm 2025-09-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121188/dream-cant-break-the-fever-aces-survive-the-storm-more-wnba-elimination-drama https://gamma.videonest.org/1121188_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121188_video_v4.mp4 Dream Can’t Break the Fever, Aces Survive the Storm + More WNBA Elimination Drama The WNBA playoffs have reached a fever pitch, and Zena and Sabreena are processing their feelings in real time. After a dramatic Thursday of Game 3s, the pair breaks down the clutch performances from Indiana and Las Vegas to advance to the semifinals and salutes the efforts of Atlanta and especially Seattle in defeat. They also preview Game 3 in Phoenix and figure out what lessons the Liberty and Mercury can take from how the Valkyries gave Minnesota everything it could handle. Plus, stick around for some offseason predictions on the eliminated teams.  00:00 Show Intro 01:00 Awards presented in the WNBA 02:17 First ever co-DPOY in the WNBA 04:06 Indiana Fever stuns the Atlanta Dream in Game 3 09:55 The impact of 1-1-1 first round format 14:18 Aces defeated Storm in a thrilling Game 3 20:21 Is it more parity in the WNBA this season? 24:52 Looking ahead to Fever vs. Aces  27:22 Lynx’s eliminate the Valkyries 32:04 Will the Valkyries game plan work for other teams facing the Lynx’s? 35:57 Liberty vs. Mercury win-or-go-home  40:51 Game 3 expectations for Liberty vs. Mercury #wnba #playoffs #aces Thumbnail: Jeff Bottari , Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121189/the-key-to-fevers-comeback-vs-dream https://gamma.videonest.org/1121189_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121189_video_v4.mp4 The key to Fever’s comeback vs Dream Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnbaplayoffs #wnba #indianafever #atlantadream 2025-09-19T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121190/the-downside-of-wnba-booming-popularity https://gamma.videonest.org/1121190_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121190_video_v4.mp4 The downside of WNBA booming popularity Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #womensbasketball #wnbaplayoffs 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121191/wnba-1st-round-playoff-deep-dive-and-angel-reeses-future https://gamma.videonest.org/1121191_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121191_video_v4.mp4 WNBA 1st Round Playoff Deep Dive & Angel Reese’s Future Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss the final few days of the Chicago Sky’s season before turning their attention to 2025 WNBA Playoffs. They break down each of the four first-round series, discussing key matchups and X-factors, before predicting who will advance. Then, they give their title predictions as well. #wnba #angelreese #chicagosky 1:00 What’s going on with the Chicago Sky? 2:59 Angel Reese misses final regular-season game  12:35 Explaining the new WNBA playoff format 15:41 Offensive and defense ratings explained 16:29 #1 Lynx vs. #8 Valkyries 22:19 #2 Aces vs. #7 Strom 28:43 #3 Dream vs. #7 Fever 35:07 #4 Mercury vs. Liberty #5 Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Evan Bernstein / Stringer / Getty Images North America via Getty Images Christian Petersen / Staff / Getty Images North America via Getty Images 2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121192/why-cheyenne-parker-tyus-signed-with-the-aces https://gamma.videonest.org/1121192_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121192_video_v4.mp4 Why Cheyenne Parker-Tyus signed with the Aces Why Cheyenne Parker-Tyus signed with the Aces #wnba #Aces #cheyenneparkertyus Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121193/veronica-burton-talks-valkyries-playoff-berth https://gamma.videonest.org/1121193_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121193_video_v4.mp4 Veronica Burton talks Valkyries’ playoff berth Veronica Burton talks Valkyries’ playoff birth #wnba #valkyries #veronicaburton #playoffs Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121194/veronica-burton-opens-up-on-valkyries-culture-playoff-berth-and-breakout-season https://gamma.videonest.org/1121194_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121194_video_v4.mp4 Veronica Burton opens up on Valkyries culture, playoff berth & breakout season In this engaging conversation, Veronica Burton takes us through the night the Valkyries clinched a playoff spot in their first inaugural season. She discusses the importance of faith, the culture of the Valkyries, and her evolution as a player, emphasizing the balance between opportunity and preparation. The conversation also touches on team dynamics, personal growth, and the support from coaches and teammates that have contributed to her success. #wnba #valkyries #veronicaburton Thumbnail image: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121195/why-aja-wilson-deserves-wnba-mvp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121195_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121195_video_v4.mp4 Why A'Ja Wilson deserves WNBA MVP Why A'Ja Wilson deserves WNBA MVP #wnba #mvp #ajawilson #napheesacollier #aces #lynx Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121196/the-final-wnba-playoff-spot-is-still-up-for-grabs https://gamma.videonest.org/1121196_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121196_video_v4.mp4 The final WNBA playoff spot is still up for grabs The final WNBA playoff spot is still up for grabs #wnba #playoffs #fever #storm #sparks Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121197/the-chicago-sky-cant-improve-as-quickly-as-angel-reese-wants https://gamma.videonest.org/1121197_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121197_video_v4.mp4 The Chicago Sky can't improve as quickly as Angel Reese wants 😬 The Chicago Sky can't improve as quickly as Angel Reese wants 😬 #wnba #sky #angelreese #rebuild Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1121198/wnba-award-predictions-valkyries-veronica-burton-interview https://gamma.videonest.org/1121198_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1121198_video_v4.mp4 WNBA Award Predictions + Valkyries' Veronica Burton interview As the playoff standings are taking shape - Zena, Ben and Sabreena delve into the impressive win streak of the Las Vegas Aces and the evolving dynamics of teams like the New York Liberty and the Golden State Valkyries. Then, their conversation shifts to their award predictions! Will this be a year of repeats? Who will be the MVP? Is it an easy choice for Coach of the Year? The crew continues on exploring the criteria for various awards, including Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved and Sixth Player of the Year. Finally, Zena chats with Veronica Burton, guard for the Golden State Valkyries, reflecting on her team's historic playoff qualification, the balance between opportunity and preparation, and her personal journey in basketball. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Can the New York Liberty flip the switch? 4:20 A’ja Wilson’s dominance continues 6:15 The interesting thing about Jackie Young 7:53 The current uncertainty at the bottom of the playoff standings 11:59 MVP predictions 23:23 Coach of the year predictions 28:22 Defensive player of the year predications 33:30 Most improved player predictions 38:20 Sixth player of the year predictions 39:08 Veronica Burton interview 1:00:30 Award campaign strategies around the WNBA #wnba #valkyries #wnbaplayoffs Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail credit: Christian Petersen / Staff / Getty Images North America via Getty Images 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1123405/whats-new-with-unrivaled-season-2 https://gamma.videonest.org/1123405_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1123405_video_v4.mp4 What’s new with Unrivaled season 2? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #unrivaled #unrivaledbasketball #napheesacollier #sabrinaionescu #angelreese 2025-09-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1124024/inside-the-liberty-and-storm-head-coach-shake-ups-semis-game-3-look-aheads https://gamma.videonest.org/1124024_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124024_video_v4.mp4 Inside the Liberty & Storm Head Coach Shake-Ups + Semis Game 3 Look-aheads Zena, Ben, and Sabreena dive into the semifinal games, breaking down what made the difference for both the Aces and the Mercury in securing their wins. Then, they turn their attention towards Game 3 in each series: Can the Fever regain their momentum? Will the Mercury make the most of their homecourt advantage and edge ahead against the Lynx? Later, the crew goes behind the scenes of recent coaching changes in the WNBA, discussing the inside stories behind Sandy Brondello’s departure from the New York Liberty and Noelle Quinn’s exit from the Seattle Storm. They analyze the implications of these changes, expectations placed on new coaches, and the concerning absence of black female head coaches in the WNBA. Plus: Ben’s new game, “Who Said It?” References: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6657032/2025/09/24/aja-wilson-las-vegas-aces-leaderhip/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6656968/2025/09/24/new-york-liberty-coaching-candidates-sandy-brondello/ 00:00 Intro 03:14 Game 2 Fever vs. Mercury vibes 05:28 How will Kelsey Mitchell perform in Game 3? 08:00 Where did the Fever go wrong in Game 2? 13:02 Sami Whitcomb’s crazy game-tying three-pointer 21:19 NY Liberty GM Jonathan Kolab on Sandy Bronello’s dismissal 25:11 What are the NY Liberty prioritizing in a head coach? 25:57 Is Sandy Bronello dismissal a risk for the Liberty? 29:08 Liberty’s front office hope for players to return 32:23 Who will the Liberty look to as their next head coach? 35:05 A look Noelle Quinn tenure in Seattle 37:55 What contributed to Noelle Qunin dismissal? 38:55 What’s the future direction of the Seattle Storm? 41:45 The growing concern of no black women head coaches in the WNBA 44:42 Some WNBA coaches aren’t getting a lot of room to grow 53:33 Potential head coaching candidates 56:54 Jonas brothers move concert date for Lynx vs. Mercury Game 4 Thumbnail: Katelyn Mulcahy, Sean D. Elliot via Getty Images #wnbaplayoffs #wnba #aces Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1124025/how-does-unrivaled-complement-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/1124025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124025_video_v4.mp4 How does Unrivaled complement the WNBA? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #unrivaled #unrivaledbasketball #womensbasketball #basketball #AngelReese #RoseBC 2025-09-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1124312/can-the-fever-bounce-back-in-a-pivotal-game-3 https://gamma.videonest.org/1124312_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124312_video_v4.mp4 Can the Fever bounce back in a pivotal Game 3? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #fever #wnbaplayoffs #wnba #kelseymitchell #basketball 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1124645/who-said-it-diana-taurasi-or-the-jonas-brothers https://gamma.videonest.org/1124645_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1124645_video_v4.mp4 Who said it: Diana Taurasi or the Jonas Brothers? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #womensbasketball #jonasbrothers #dianataurasi 2025-09-27T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1319597/did-this-no-call-foul-end-the-lynxs-season https://gamma.videonest.org/1319597_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1319597_video_v4.mp4 Did this no-call foul end the Lynx's season? Sabreena Merchant walks through the play that's set off so much controversy in the WNBA: the final 30 seconds of the Game 3 semifinals match-up between the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury, where Alyssa Thomas steals the ball from Napheesa Collier, resulting in an ankle injury for Phee -- and a crash out and suspension for Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve. The crew breaks down whether this was a foul or not, the unprecedented tweet from NBA referees, and what freedom of movement means in the W. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1319598/white-tee-aja-or-red-jacket-stephanie-white https://gamma.videonest.org/1319598_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1319598_video_v4.mp4 White tee A’ja or red jacket Stephanie White? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 sponsored by @betmgm Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbaplayoffs #ajawilson #indianafevernews #womensbasketball 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1319599/the-fever-run-hot-wnba-officiating-under-review-sports-betting-101 https://gamma.videonest.org/1319599_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1319599_video_v4.mp4 The Fever Run Hot, WNBA Officiating Under Review + Sports Betting 101 Zena, Ben, and Sabreena take a dive deep into the highly anticipated Game 5 semifinals match-up between the Aces and Fever. Will A’ja Wilson bring her A-game? What adjustments will the Aces make? And how can the Fever pull off the ultimate upset? Then, the crew share their thoughts on the emotional end to the Lynx’s season – and the Mercury’s ascendance to the Finals. Next, following Cheryl Reeve’s suspension after the Mercury-Lynx Game 3 on Friday night, Zena, Ben, and Sabreena talk about the play in question between Alyssa Thomas and Napheesa Collier – before getting into the intricacies behind freedom of movement in the WNBA and the implications of officiating decisions as teams continue to navigate the playoffs. Finally, The Athletic’s Sports Betting Editor, Hannah Vanbiber joins Zena and Ben to discuss the basics of sports betting – from money lines to point spreads and totals – before entertaining some made-up WNBA prop bets. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6671283/2025/09/28/indiana-fever-wnba-semifinals-las-vegas-aces/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6671975/2025/09/29/indiana-fever-wnba-semifinals-injuries/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6672230/2025/09/28/minnesota-lynx-wnba-playoffs-elimination/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6672537/2025/09/29/minnesota-lynx-wnba-semifinals-loss/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6674695/2025/09/29/lynx-cheryl-reeve-fine-suspension-stephanie-white-becky-hammon-wnba-playoffs/ 00:00 Intro 00:58 USC star JuJu Watkins is officially out for the 2025-26 season 02:39 Fever stay alive to force a Game 5 4:35 Stephanie White continues to make the necessary adjustments 7:12 What will Becky Hammon do with her rotations in Game 5? 13:10 How the Mercury turned Game 4 in their favor 17:18 A look at the Mercury’s successful roster rebuild 24:22 Has the window closed for the Lynx’s for a potential title in the near future? 27:45 WNBA Officiating under review 28:44 Play-by-play analysis of AT / Phee moment 34:00 What does freedom of movement mean in the WNBA? 35:13 Comparing officiating standards across leagues 37:38 Transparency issues in WNBA officiating 44:57 What money lines and over/under mean in betting 47:14 Understanding WNBA Finals futures 50:41 Prop bets explained Thumbnail: David Becker, Ian Maule via Getty Images #wnbaplayoffs #semifinal #caitlinclark Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1319600/noelle-quinn-fired-double-standard https://gamma.videonest.org/1319600_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1319600_video_v4.mp4 Noelle Quinn fired. Double standard? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #womensbasketball #noellequinn #teresaweatherspoon #coaching 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1366702/hand-checking-isnt-supposed-to-be-legal-in-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/1366702_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1366702_video_v4.mp4 Hand-checking isn’t supposed to be legal in the WNBA… Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbaplayoffs #basketball #offensivestrategy #refereedecisions 2025-10-01T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1367182/the-aftermath-of-napheesa-colliers-explosive-statement-aces-mercury-finals-preview https://gamma.videonest.org/1367182_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367182_video_v4.mp4 The Aftermath of Napheesa Collier’s Explosive Statement + Aces-Mercury Finals Preview Zena, Ben, and Sabreena gather to discuss Napheesa Collier’s explosive exit interview statement, examining Phee’s words and the meaning underlying them from nearly every angle — what players really think about WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the power dynamics at play and the NBA’s role behind the scenes, the physicality of the current game and the rise of injuries, the influence of Unrivaled, and the element threaded through all of this: the frustration over ongoing CBA negotiations and the potential of a work stoppage. Then, with Ben and Sabreena reporting on the ground in Vegas, the crew weighs in on the storylines to watch as the Aces-Mercury Finals match-up gets underway Friday night. Plus: who might have the edge to win it all? REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6677183/2025/09/30/napheesa-collier-lynx-cathy-engelbert-wnba-leadership/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6684777/2025/10/02/caitlin-clark-unrivaled-not-joining/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6677805/2025/09/30/wnba-cba-negotiations-stalling/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6681274/2025/10/02/wnba-cba-work-stoppage-union-labor/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6679057/2025/10/01/las-vegas-aces-wnba-finals-return/ 00:00 Intro 01:14 Dallas Wings move on from head coach Chris Koclanes 01:49 Unrivaled to make a tour stop in Philadelphia 01:59 USA Network to carry some 2026 WNBA Finals games 02:33 Moments from Fever vs. Aces Game 5 03:24 Napheesa Collier’s bold statements on leadership in the WNBA 08:16 Why do players view the WNBA’s leadership as the worst? 15:10 Who will be more important to the WNBA in the next 15 years? 18:52 Cathy Engelbert was hired as the first-ever Commissioner of the WNBA on 5/15/19 25:03 Officiating inconsistencies being a major concern for player safety 27:36 How can officiating improve in the WNBA? 30:41 Where’s all the WNBA’s revenue going? 37:36 The current state of the CBA negotiations 42:23 Potential work stoppage scenarios 46:06 What are the vibes surrounding Game 1? 59:08 Finals predictions Thumbnail: Elsa, David Dow via Getty Images #wnbaplayoffs #finals #cba Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1367183/nate-tibbetts-mercury-ten-newcomers-one-defensive-identity https://gamma.videonest.org/1367183_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1367183_video_v4.mp4 Nate Tibbetts’ Mercury: Ten newcomers, one defensive identity. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnbaplayoffs #wnba #mercury #phoenix #AlyssaThomas #NateTibbetts 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1377354/dewanna-bonner-on-winning-with-at https://gamma.videonest.org/WqgLkSXGW7A_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/WqgLkSXGW7A_video_v4.mp4 DeWanna Bonner on winning with AT ❤️ DeWanna Bonner started the season with the Indiana Fever. She now has the chance to win a championship with her partner, Alyssa Thomas, as a member of the Phoenix Mercury. DB spoke to Ben Pickman about the transition and their opportunity together... 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1377355/aja-wilson-on-the-importance-of-speaking-up https://gamma.videonest.org/hBempLlnqe8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/hBempLlnqe8_video_v4.mp4 A’ja Wilson on the importance of speaking up In the wake of Napheesa Collier's comments on the lack of leadership at the top of the WNBA, A'ja Wilson discusses the importance of players using their voices to grow the game. 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1377369/kah-copper-vs-jackie-young-game-1-preview-wnbafinals-mercury-aces https://gamma.videonest.org/vz_ZLVBsDyI_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vz_ZLVBsDyI_video_v4.mp4 Kah Copper vs Jackie Young? Game 1 preview! #wnbafinals #mercury #aces Ben Pickman and Sabreena Merchant on what to watch for in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. How will Kah Copper and Jackie Young stack up? Will Satou Sabally be the X Factor of the series? 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1377378/phees-statement-rips-wnba-leaders https://gamma.videonest.org/jH9SlHmCftg_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jH9SlHmCftg_video_v4.mp4 Phee's statement rips WNBA leaders Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbaplayoffs #womensbasketball #napheesacollier #CathyEngelbert 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1377404/a-lot-of-inaccuracy-out-there-wnba-commish-cathy-englebert-speaks-for-1st-time-since-collier-stmt https://gamma.videonest.org/1YYgoy6ks8Y_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1YYgoy6ks8Y_video_v4.mp4 “A lot of inaccuracy out there”: WNBA Commish Cathy Englebert speaks for 1st time since Collier stmt 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1377510/behind-the-win-las-vegas-aces-take-game-1-of-the-2025-wnba-finals https://gamma.videonest.org/vNK6YAbcttE_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/vNK6YAbcttE_video_v4.mp4 Behind the win: Las Vegas Aces take game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1377644/behind-the-scenes-before-taping-game-1-recap-pod https://gamma.videonest.org/ulHmflLJp9Q_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/ulHmflLJp9Q_video_v4.mp4 Behind the Scenes before taping Game 1 recap pod! 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1377723/aces-bench-delivers-in-game-1-cathys-comments https://gamma.videonest.org/66dD_twcMK8_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/66dD_twcMK8_video_v4.mp4 Aces’ Bench Delivers in Game 1 + Cathy’s Comments Following an absolutely electric Game 1 of the WNBA finals - Ben and Sabreena are live from Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, breaking down moments from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s response to player criticism, officiating and player-league dynamics. Is Engelbert's latest response enough to quiet the criticism? How will the league move forward after her controversial remarks? Then they turn their attention to the Aces clutch bench performance and how the Mercury allowed a golden opportunity to slip away in the closing moments of Game 1. Plus -they look ahead to each team's strategy in Game 2. References: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6688187/2025/10/03/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-addresses-player-criticism-cba-officiating-job-security/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6687699/2025/10/03/wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-pressure/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6688341/2025/10/03/wnba-finals-las-vegas-aces-comeback-game-1/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6688459/2025/10/04/las-vegas-aces-dana-evans-zone-defense/ 00:00 Intro 00:51 WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed the media before Game 1 03:04 Cathy Englebert and Napheesa Collier are scheduled to meet next week 05:01 Cathy Engelbert stated she and the league "have to do better” 08:00 No current updates with CBA negotiations  08:49 Finals Game 1 reactions 10:46 The Mercury showed a lack of discipline in Game 1 12:25 Aces' bench proved to be the decisive factor in win 15:41 Will we see more from Mercury’s bench? 17:22 Mercury struggles with defensive assignments 19:21 Evaluating Alyssa Thomas playoff performance 20:54 What adjustments do the Mercury need to make in Game 2? #wnba #finals #cba Thumbnail: David Becker, Ian Maule via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1377753/how-the-mercury-collapsed-in-game-1 https://gamma.videonest.org/NxLjHopPhao_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NxLjHopPhao_video_v4.mp4 How the Mercury collapsed in Game 1 Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnbaplayoffs #wnbafinals #PhoenixMercury #lasvegasaces #womensbasketball 2025-10-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1378192/will-the-mercury-flip-the-script-in-game-2 https://gamma.videonest.org/1378192_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378192_video_v4.mp4 Will the Mercury flip the script in Game 2? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnbafinals #wnba #womensbasketball #lasvegasaces #PhoenixMercury 2025-10-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1378546/is-the-wnba-finals-already-over https://gamma.videonest.org/1378546_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378546_video_v4.mp4 Is the WNBA Finals already over? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbafinals #lasvegasaces #ajawilson #jackieyoung #womensbasketball 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1378547/jewel-loyds-special-kicks-honor-her-dyslexia https://gamma.videonest.org/1378547_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378547_video_v4.mp4 Jewel Loyd’s Special Kicks Honor Her Dyslexia Las Vegas Aces star Jewel Loyd used her Nike A’One PE to spread awareness about dyslexia- a learning disorder which both she and her teammate A’ja Wilson live with. 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1378548/aces-flex-their-championship-swagger-in-dominant-2-0-series-lead https://gamma.videonest.org/1378548_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1378548_video_v4.mp4 Aces Flex Their Championship Swagger in Dominant 2-0 Series Lead Another history-making night in the W - Jackie Young sets a new WNBA Finals record with 21 points in a single quarter. The Athletic’s senior columnist Marcus Thompson II joins Ben and Sabreena to analyze the Aces' victory over the Mercury in Game 2. Together, they cover the defensive strategies employed by the Aces and the challenges faced by the Mercury.  Plus - they share their insights into what the Mercury need to do to turn the series around in Game 3. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6692155/2025/10/05/aces-mercury-wnba-finals-game-2/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6692556/2025/10/05/las-vegas-aces-phoenix-mercury-wnba-finals-game-2/ 00:00 Intro 00:47 Aces get the Game 2 victory, 91-78 02:04 Mercury can’t afford to have off nights 05:05 The Aces have confidence in their ability to win 05:41 A look at Jackie Young leading up to Game 2 09:25 A’ja Wilson’s dominant postseason performance continues on in Game 2 13:11 What the Mercury need to do to bounce back  17:48  Alyssa has to be a better facilitator  23:43 What’s the roadmap for a Mercury victory? #wnba #finals #ajawilson Thumbnail: David Becker, Ian Maule via Getty Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1401616/prop-bets-explained https://gamma.videonest.org/1401616_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401616_video_v4.mp4 Prop Bets, explained. ponsored by @betmgm Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnbafinals #womensbasketball #propbets #sportsbetting #betmgm #wnba 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1401997/will-home-court-make-the-difference-for-phoenix-in-game-3 https://gamma.videonest.org/1401997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401997_video_v4.mp4 Will home court make the difference for Phoenix in Game 3? Sabreena Merchant before Game 3 with 3 things to keep an eye on as Phoenix and Vegas face off in Gane 3 of the WNBA Finals. 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1401998/tunnel-fits-for-game-3 https://gamma.videonest.org/1401998_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401998_video_v4_converted.mp4 Tunnel Fits for Game 3! A’ja Wilson, DeWanna Bonner, Chelsea Gray and more arrive for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Phoenix. 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1401999/mercury-must-win-expect-a-response https://gamma.videonest.org/1401999_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1401999_video_v4.mp4 Mercury must-win. Expect a response. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbafinals #AlyssaThomas #PhoenixMercury #lasvegasaces #game3 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1402181/post-game-thoughts-aja-for-the-w-wnbafinals-ajawilson-lasvegasaces-phoenixmercury https://gamma.videonest.org/1402181_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402181_video_v4.mp4 Post-Game Thoughts: A’ja for the W #wnbafinals #ajawilson #lasvegasaces #phoenixmercury Ben Pickman shares his thoughts after Game 3 — in which A’ja Wilson secured the win for the Las Vegas Aces, despite the Mercury’s best efforts to claw their way back. 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1402587/can-the-mercury-reverse-sweep-the-aces https://gamma.videonest.org/1402587_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402587_video_v4.mp4 Can the Mercury reverse sweep the Aces? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbafinals #womensbasketball #lasvegasaces #PhoenixMercury #finals 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1402588/aja-wilson-calls-game https://gamma.videonest.org/1402588_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402588_video_v4.mp4 A'ja Wilson calls: "GAME!" Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbafinals #ajawilson #lasvegasaces #goat #points #win 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1402589/aja-wilson-lifts-the-aces-to-the-brink-of-a-ring https://gamma.videonest.org/1402589_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1402589_video_v4.mp4 A’ja Wilson Lifts the Aces to the Brink of a Ring The Aces are now one win away from their third WNBA championship in four years! Zena, Ben and Sabreena share their takeaways on A’ja Wilson’s pivotal performance and the impact of the Aces supporting cast that  impeded on a Mercury comeback.  Why have the Mercury struggled so hard to find their rhythm in the Finals? Are the Aces’ just too dominant to overcome? And how will the WNBA Finals end? Then -the crew discuss their thoughts about the latest chatter surrounding the WNBA CBA negotiations. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6702177/2025/10/08/aja-wilson-wnba-finals-las-vegas-aces-shot/ 00:00 Intro 00:41 Aces take down the Mercury in Game 3 02:37 Highlights from Finals Game 3 09:30 What was so difficult for the Mercury to establish themselves in this game? 12:31 The impact of the Aces supporting cast 15:36 A’ja Wilson continues to create pivotal moments 21:25 Referee decisions and game controversies  23:21 Can the Mercury find a spark off the  bench? 25:19 The latest chatter surrounding WNBA CBA negotiations  32:34 Is Cathy Engelbert’s position at risk? 33:37 Will it be a wrap for the Finals in Game 4? #wnba #wnbafinals #aces Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1403153/aces-cement-dynasty-with-championship-sweep https://gamma.videonest.org/cU75nUm3a-g_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/cU75nUm3a-g_video_v4.mp4 Aces Cement Dynasty with Championship Sweep The Aces completed a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the first-ever best-of-seven WNBA Finals - Ben, Sabreena and senior writer Marcus Thompson II were on the scene at the Mortgage Matchup Center, where the Aces’ were crowned as the 2025 WNBA champions. Together, they discuss A’ja Wilson's outstanding performance, the Aces' dominance over the Phoenix Mercury, and the future of the Phoenix Mercury.  Then - they turn their attention to the WNBA championship ceremony where there were noticeable boos from the crowd whenever WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert took the mic. What does it all mean? Has Cathy also lost favor with the fans? And ​​what will her next steps be during the postseason? Lastly - the crew wrap things up with their favorite moments from Game 4. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6708098/2025/10/10/mercury-nate-tibbetts-ejection-wnba-finals/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6708093/2025/10/10/las-vegas-aces-wnba-championship-sweep-phoenix-mercury/ 00:00 Intro 1:16 Aces won their third championship in four years 3:20 How the Aces handled everything so well 4:46 Aces had too many answers for the Mercury 6:26 A look at the evolution of the WNBA 9:58 How did the Aces get to this point? 14:21 Nate Tibbetts gets ejection late in the 3rd quarter 17:51 Cathy Engelbert receives a crowd of boos 22:40 What’s needed for the Mercury to get over the hump? #wnba #wnbafinals #cba Thumbnail: Adam Hagy via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1403237/aja-wilson-finals-mvp-vibes-wnbafinals-ajawilson https://gamma.videonest.org/1403237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403237_video_v4.mp4 A’ja Wilson Finals MVP vibes 😎🎉😂#wnbafinals #ajawilson A’ja Wilson sits next to Ben Pickman after the Aces win the 2025 WNBA championship 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1403238/finals-fans-weigh-in-on-the https://gamma.videonest.org/1403238_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403238_video_v4_converted.mp4 Finals Fans Weigh in on the 🐐! 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1403395/the-las-vegas-aces-are-the-2025-wnba-champions https://gamma.videonest.org/NGkZwEd2kic_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/NGkZwEd2kic_video_v4.mp4 The Las Vegas Aces are the 2025 WNBA champions Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #champions #wnbafinals #wnba2025 #lasvegasaces #ajawilson #womensbasketball #womensports 2025-10-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1403620/adam-silver-on-wnba-conflict-ahead-of-cba https://gamma.videonest.org/1403620_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1403620_video_v4.mp4 Adam Silver on WNBA conflict ahead of CBA Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #womensbasketball #commissioner #nba #adamsilver #cathyengelbert 2025-10-12T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1404137/wnba-playoffs-proved-talent-isnt-limited-to-the-top-seed https://gamma.videonest.org/1404137_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1404137_video_v4.mp4 WNBA playoffs proved talent isn't limited to the top seed. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnbafinals #wnba #playoffs #womensbasketball #lasvegasaces #ajawilson 2025-10-13T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1406462/angel-reese-sabrina-ionescu-and-the-under-18-takeover https://gamma.videonest.org/1406462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406462_video_v4.mp4 Angel Reese, Sabrina Ionescu & the under-18 takeover. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #AngelReese #SabrinaIonescu #NBA2K #SneakerCulture #genz 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1406463/the-wnbas-popularity-explosion-on-court-talent-and-off-court-influence https://gamma.videonest.org/1406463_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1406463_video_v4.mp4 The WNBA's Popularity Explosion: On-Court Talent and Off-Court Influence After one more look back on the WNBA Finals — and Finals MVP A’ja Wilson taking a seat next to Ben Pickman at her victory press conference — Zena, Sabreena, and Ben take a bigger-picture look at the 2025 WNBA season. They get into some of the trends that defined this year, from the demographics of the fans and the explosion of the WNBA into popular culture to some on-court trends. Finally, Ben absolutely stumps Zena and Sabreena with one final game testing their ability to remember the most anomalous stat lines of the year.  References: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6575335/2025/08/26/phoenix-mercury-roster-wnba/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6702391/2025/10/10/wnba-fans-young-boys/ 00:00 Intro 04:38 A’ja Wilson remains consistently excellence  07:38 Looking at how much has changed for A’ja over the past 5 years 10:32 Without question the Aces want A’ja, Chelsea and Jackie back 11:56 The influx of a new generation of WNBA fans 16:23 The WNBA's core fanbase has undergone a demographic shift 20:46 A new age of WNBA player’s shoe deals 23:57 How player brand deals help shape the W’s commercial success 28:11 What’s drawing international stars to the WNBA? 38:53 The WNBA is seeing increased parity 42:04 Are floaters making a comeback in the WNBA? #wnba #signature #kicks Thumbnail: Adam Hagy, Erica Denhoff via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1408924/wnba-revenue-fueled-by-stars https://gamma.videonest.org/1408924_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1408924_video_v4.mp4 WNBA Revenue Fueled by Stars Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #NWSL #WomensSports #SportsBusiness #NIL #WomenAthletes 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1409271/international-stars-must-prove-it-in-the-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/1409271_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409271_video_v4.mp4 International stars must prove it in the WNBA. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #basketball #internationalbasketball #goldenstatevalkyries #wnbaexpansion 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1409593/will-angel-leave-chicago-what-moves-will-the-fever-make-the-free-agency-bonanza-begins https://gamma.videonest.org/1409593_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1409593_video_v4.mp4 Will Angel Leave Chicago? What moves will the Fever make? The Free Agency Bonanza Begins! Zena, Sabreena, and Ben kick things off with an unintentional announcement — the Portland Fire’s head coach was announced via a deleted, unexplained post. They dive into the resulting awkwardness and debate whether the announcement was meant for another time. Then, the conversation shifts to the NBA’s announcement of three new referees advancing into its ranks — a move that raises questions about officiating standards in the WNBA. From there, free agency explained. The crew breaks down team strategies and shifting rosters, asking the big questions: Will Angel Reese stay in Chicago? How will the Fever build around Caitlin Clark? And is the Arike Ogunbowale era in Dallas nearing its end? Finally, they wrap things up with some head-scratching social media moments that leave the crew — and listeners — wondering what exactly is going on. REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6723196/2025/10/16/wnba-ratings-viewers-2025-espn/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6720985/2025/10/16/2025-wnba-free-agency-moves/ 00:00 Intro 00:40 WNBA season is most viewed ever on ESPN networks 06:12 The Portland Fire social media blunder 11:12 The NBA announced three new referees to join their ranks 18:08 What is free agency? 19:47 Understanding WNBA free agency dynamics 22:38 The impact of the CBA on player movement 25:02 Will Angel Reese remain with the Sky? 27:27 What factors will attract free agents to Dallas? 31:47 Where will Arike Ogunbowale end up? 35:33 How will the Fever continue to build? 40:47 Which players are likely to be on the move for the Liberty? 45:22 What makes Phoenix an attractive place to play? 46:35 What will the Lynx’s look like next season? #wnba #freeagency #cba Thumbnail: Barry Gossage via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1411060/how-will-the-fever-build-around-caitlin-clark https://gamma.videonest.org/1411060_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1411060_video_v4.mp4 How will the Fever build around Caitlin Clark? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #IndianaFever #CaitlinClark #WNBA #WNBAFreeAgency #FreeAgents 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1417018/who-will-co-star-next-to-paige-bueckers https://gamma.videonest.org/1417018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417018_video_v4.mp4 Who will co-star next to Paige Bueckers? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #DallasWings #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #WNBANews #FreeAgency #Basketball 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1417577/aws-outage-show-returning-later-this-week https://gamma.videonest.org/1417577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417577_video_v4.mp4 AWS Outage - Show Returning Later this Week We got hit by the AWS outage yesterday! We're hard at work getting the episode up -- come back soon! Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1417578/free-agency-is-a-three-tier-chess-match https://gamma.videonest.org/1417578_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1417578_video_v4.mp4 Free agency is a three-tier chess match. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBAFreeAgency #CorePlayer #Supermax #WNBANews #AjaWilson #SkylarDigginsSmith 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1421968/where-the-shift-began-inside-the-2019-wnba-draft-class https://gamma.videonest.org/1421968_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1421968_video_v4.mp4 Where the Shift Began: Inside the 2019 WNBA Draft Class The 2019 class became a bridge between eras, combining the tail end of the old guard with a new wave of dynamic, skilled players ready to lead franchises. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben kick things off with updates on current coaching vacancies, diving into how some teams are using search firms to fill front office roles — moves that often set the stage for the next head coach hire. Then, it's time to revisit the 2019 WNBA Draft — a class that helped shape the league as we know it today. Jackie Young was No. 1; Napheesa Collier was No. 6; and the second round was full of names who've made themselves well-known and respected in the league. Who went too high? Who got overlooked? Which players have surprised us the most? And how did this class become a true turning point for the W? With the benefit of hindsight, the crew re-drafts the 2019 class to figure out who really should’ve gone where. References: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6717913/2025/10/17/portland-fire-wnba-head-coach-hired/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6724884/2025/10/17/wnba-coaching-carousel-new-york-liberty/ll 00:00 Intro 01:04 Alex Sarama officially announced as Portland Fire HC 04:30 What’s the current situation with WNBA head coaching vacancies? 10:07 What’s the reason teams rely on search firms to hire coaches? 13:44 In what ways did the 2019 WNBA draft class impact the league? #wnba #cba #wnbadraft Thumbnail: Jeff Bottari via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1422269/this-draft-class-reshaped-the-entire-wnba https://gamma.videonest.org/1422269_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1422269_video_v4.mp4 This draft class reshaped the entire WNBA. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WNBA2019Draft #2019DraftClass #WNBADraft #basketball 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1423031/can-anyone-catch-uconn https://gamma.videonest.org/1423031_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1423031_video_v4.mp4 Can Anyone Catch UConn? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena talk through the latest developments in WNBA coaching news and CBA negotiations, including Sandy Brondello’s likely hire as the first ever coach of the Toronto Tempo and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s comments regarding salaries and revenue-sharing in the W. Then, they turn their attention to some burning questions for the upcoming NCAA women’s basketball season: can anyone catch reigning champs UConn? How will USC fare without superstar JuJu Watkins? Who are the freshmen and transfers to keep an eye on? And, when all is said and done, who might move on from college ball to become the No. 1 draft pick in 2026? REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6741057/2025/10/22/toronto-tempo-sandy-brondello-head-coach/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6740265/2025/10/22/wnba-cba-adam-silver/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6740675/2025/10/23/wnba-cba-players-union-deal-negotiations/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6744419/2025/10/23/dallas-wings-jose-fernandez-coach-hire/ We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com Thumbnail: Thumbnail: Alika Jenner, Joe Buglewicz via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1423032/inside-wnba-teams-hiring-playbook https://gamma.videonest.org/1423032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1423032_video_v4.mp4 Inside WNBA Teams’ Hiring Playbook Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WNBACoachingCarousel #WNBAOffseason #FrontOffice #Hiring 2025-10-23T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1423825/5-star-recruit-carries-the-torch-from-caitlin-clark https://gamma.videonest.org/jqyDJsPBlo0_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/jqyDJsPBlo0_video_v4.mp4 5-Star Recruit Carries the Torch from Caitlin Clark. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 #AddisonDeal #IowaHawkeyes #CaitlinClark #WBB #CollegeBasketball Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-25T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1424091/will-sandy-brondello-make-her-mark-in-toronto https://gamma.videonest.org/1424091_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1424091_video_v5.mp4 Will Sandy Brondello make her mark in Toronto? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #NoOffseason #WNBA #TorontoTempo #SandyBrondello 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1425033/the-wnba-needs-to-split-the-revenue https://gamma.videonest.org/1425033_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425033_video_v5.mp4 The WNBA needs to split the revenue. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 #womenssports #revenueshare #WNBA #CollectiveBargaining #CBANegotiations Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1425034/will-the-wnba-and-players-union-reach-an-agreement-in-time https://gamma.videonest.org/1425034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425034_video_v4.mp4 Will the WNBA and Players’ Union Reach an Agreement In Time? It’s gut-check time for the WNBA and its players, as less than a week remains until the current collective bargaining agreement expires. After catching up on the latest coaching hires in Dallas and Seattle, Zena, Sabreena, and Ben set the stage for the CBA deadline, explaining why the players opted out, what issues are at play, and how tensions have risen. Then, Sabreena and Ben speak with Erin D. Drake, senior advisor and legal counsel for the players’ union, the WNBPA, for a peek behind the curtains on negotiations – discussing where things currently stand, and what pathways exist if a deal is not reached by Friday.  We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:32 How might Jose Fernandez’s coaching style fit with Paige Bueckers? 04:27 Why did Dallas choose Jose Fernandez as their head coach? 09:48 Seattle Storm hires Sonia Raman as head coach 13:26 The coaching career of Sonia Raman 15:04 What’s going on with Dominique Malonga’s contract dispute with Fenerbahçe? 17:43 Why did the players decide to opt out of the current CBA? 19:46 An overview of the key issues in the CBA negotiations 23:43 WNBA proposals vs. players’ goals  26:53 What might occur if no CBA deal is made? 34:24 How the WNBPA and WNBA negotiations reached this point 36:26 Why has there been so little urgency to reach a deal? 37:55 What’s the main hurdle preventing a new deal? 40:18 Why the revenue sharing model makes sense 42:04 The WNBA’s stance on reaching a new agreement 47:41 How engaged have the players been during negotiations? 51:47 Is there a possibility of extending the CBA negotiations? 53:04 Benefits and drawbacks of extending the CBA 55:22 How prepared are WNBA players for a potential work stoppage?  REFERENCES:  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6746614/2025/10/24/wnba-players-letter-union-zohran-mamdani/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6747951/2025/10/24/sonia-raman-coach-seattle-storm-wnba/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6748534/2025/10/27/wnba-offseason-mailbag-cba-free-agency/ #wnba #cba #ncaawbb __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-28T10:01:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1425035/how-good-can-usc-be-without-juju-watkins https://gamma.videonest.org/1425035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425035_video_v5.mp4 How good can USC be without JuJu Watkins? No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #USCWBB #B1GWBB #WomensCollegeBasketball #CollegeHoops #JuJuWatkins 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1425769/whats-holding-up-the-wnbas-new-cba https://gamma.videonest.org/1425769_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1425769_video_v5.mp4 What’s holding up the WNBA’s new CBA? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 #WNBA #WNBPA #PayThePlayers #RevenueSharing #WomenInSports Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-29T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1435989/what-extending-the-wnba-cba-talks-could-mean https://gamma.videonest.org/lq4xlvJQ-ho_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/lq4xlvJQ-ho_video_v4.mp4 What extending the WNBA CBA talks could mean. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBPA #CBANegotiations #WNBA #womensbasketball 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1436614/azzi-fudd-flaujae-johnson-lauren-betts-whos-the-face-of-womens-college-basketball https://gamma.videonest.org/znYvA1tr9A4_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/znYvA1tr9A4_video_v4.mp4 Azzi Fudd. Flau’jae Johnson. Lauren Betts. Who’s the Face of Women’s College Basketball? It’s CBA deadline day! Or at least it was. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben discuss the news that the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension of the CBA and what it means going forward. They also touch on some Unrivaled news and a Paige Bueckers movie project before moving onto college basketball, as the 2025-26 season tips off Monday. In the absence of Bueckers and JuJu Watkins, the trio discusses who is poised to be the face of college basketball and what qualifies a player for that moniker.  No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:43 Women’s Basketball Round-up 26:23 Face of NCAA women’s hoops 57:11 Interview w/ Flau'jae Johnson #wnba #cba #ncaawbb Thumbnail: Thumbnail: Jacob Kupferman via Getty Images REFERENCES: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6758591/2025/10/28/wnba-cba-negotiation-deadline-extension-offered-players/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6758355/2025/10/29/wnba-cba-labor-union-deadline/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6754159/2025/10/28/lsu-kim-mulkey-program-builder/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6747017/2025/10/28/womens-college-basketball-all-america-sarah-strong-lauren-betts/ We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1436716/wnba-cba-negotiations-add-30-day-extension https://gamma.videonest.org/DP7hqdgvBTc_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/DP7hqdgvBTc_video_v4.mp4 WNBA CBA negotiations add 30-day extension. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 #WNBPA #WNBA #CBANegotiations #CBAExtension #PlayersRights #CollectiveBargaining Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-10-31T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1438139/can-flaujae-johnson-lead-lsu-to-the-top https://gamma.videonest.org/1438139_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438139_video_v5.mp4 Can Flau’jae Johnson lead LSU to the top? No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #LSUTigers #FlaujaeJohnson #KimMulkey #wcbb #secbasketball 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1438528/predicting-this-season-in-womens-college-hoops https://gamma.videonest.org/1438528_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438528_video_v4.mp4 Predicting this Season in Women's College Hoops The women’s college basketball season is officially underway! Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dive into their way-too-early predictions: Which teams are poised to dominate ?Who will be the freshman to rise above the rest? And which team will surprise everyone this season? Get ready for unexpected takes, surprising picks and thought-provoking predictions! Plus — Ben rolls out a new game called “She Traveled” No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:38 Weekend Round-Up 07:27 NCAAW early predictions 42:56 She Traveled #wnba #ncaawbb #ucla Thumbnail:  Sarah Stier, Joe Buglewicz via Getty Images Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6770979/2025/11/02/new-york-marathon-benson-kipruto-photo-finish/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6762971/2025/11/01/eliud-kipchoge-kenenisa-bekele-new-york-marathon/ Watch Zena + Sabreena talk WNBA CBA negotiations on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTGg8TuiAAA&t=615s Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-11-04T11:00:42.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1438729/is-ucla-poised-to-win-it-all-this-year https://gamma.videonest.org/1438729_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1438729_video_v5.mp4 Is UCLA poised to win it all this year? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #UCLA #GoBruins #UCLAWBB #WBB #NCAAW 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1442945/can-jazzy-davidson-shine-at-usc https://gamma.videonest.org/1442945_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1442945_video_v5.mp4 Can Jazzy Davidson shine at USC? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WomensCollegeBasketball #NCAAW #USC #USCWBB #JazzyDavidson 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1446833/unrivaled-rosters-project-bs-big-bucks-college-hoops-hot-takes https://gamma.videonest.org/1446833_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1446833_video_v5.mp4 Unrivaled Rosters, Project B’s Big Bucks + College Hoops Hot Takes Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dive into the latest Unrivaled news — from roster reshuffles and reveals (featuring 2025 No. 1 draft pick, Paige Bueckers and 2025 No. 2 draft pick Dom Malonga teaming up on the Breeze), to nearly 30 players signing multi-year deals in the ascendant league. Then they break down the buzz around Project B, exploring Seattle Storm star – and WNBPA President – Nneka Ogwumike’s involvement, what the league brings to the table, and the major investment group backing it. After that, the crew debuts a brand-new segment: This or That – Women’s College Hoops Edition! Who can end South Carolina’s dominant run at the top of the SEC, which team has the best young core, and which mid-major is ready to make noise this season? Finally, we wrap things up with recaps of and reactions to the introductory press conferences from the new head coaches around the WNBA. We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com We want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: https://forms.gle/bNmxU13S84cnsfjBA No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:05 Inside Unrivaled’s roster shake-ups for the upcoming season 05:05 Unrivaled signs close to 30 players to multi-year deals 08:09 Understanding Unrivaled’s player pool 10:45 New women’s pro league — Project B  11:46 What is Project B? 21:12 Who’s most likely to break South Carolina's run? 29:25 Which college team has the better young core? 36:29 Which mid-major program will make its mark this season? #wnba #ncaawbb #southcarolina Thumbnail: Michael Gonzales, David Becker via Getty Images Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6699988/2025/10/08/project-b-global-basketball-wnba-nba-threat/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6781350/2025/11/05/nneka-ogwumike-wnba-project-b/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6782054/2025/11/05/unrivaled-rosters-2026-season/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1446933/which-team-can-end-south-carolinas-sec-reign https://gamma.videonest.org/1446933_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1446933_video_v5.mp4 Which team can end South Carolina’s SEC reign? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #SECWBB #NCAAW #SouthCarolinaWBB #TexasWBB #VanderbiltWBB 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1448044/whos-the-next-mid-major-cinderella https://gamma.videonest.org/1448044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448044_video_v5.mp4 Who’s the next mid-major Cinderella? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WBB #NCAAW #WomensHoops #CollegeBasketball #MarchMadnessWBB 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1448495/how-golf-helps-caitlin-clark-on-the-court https://gamma.videonest.org/1448495_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448495_video_v5_converted.mp4 How Golf Helps Caitlin Clark on the Court Zena and Ben kick things off by diving into college women’s hoops — breaking down the standout performances from Week One, the nail-biting finishes, and just how deep some of these teams really are. From there, they shift gears to golf, exploring how WNBA players like Caitlin Clark are getting into the sport. The Athletic’s golf writer, Gabby Herzig, joins the conversation to discuss the growing appeal of golf among athletes and the shared mental challenges between the two sports. Plus, Set Your Screens is back — we’ve got your guide to the must-watch games of the week. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 01:05 USC edges NC State in a down-to-the-wire finish 04:32 Can Maryland maintain their level of competitiveness? 08:55 Texas demonstrates remarkable depth to start the season 11:08 Taking a look at the freshmen making waves  16:19 Gabby Herzig joins the show 19:39 Does Caitlin Clark’s participation in the Annik Pro-Am have an impact? 21:52 What’s driving competitive athletes to take up golf? 24:11 Is there a link between shooting skills in golf and basketball? 28:48 The LPGA has yet to find its breakout star 31:28 Could online golf play a role in promoting women’s golf? 36:36 How have the working conditions in the LPGA evolved over the years? 40:57 Set your screens #wnba #lpga #caitlinclark Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6786313/2025/11/07/womens-college-basketball-opening-week/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6793523/2025/11/10/womens-college-basketball-power-rankings-usc-notre-dame/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6721102/2025/10/16/caitlin-clark-lpga-pro-am-the-annika/ by The Athletic Staff https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6721102/2025/10/16/caitlin-clark-lpga-pro-am-the-annika/ We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com We want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: https://forms.gle/bNmxU13S84cnsfjBA __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Mike Ehrmann via Getty Images Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1448689/why-hoopers-are-obsessed-with-golf-now https://gamma.videonest.org/1448689_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1448689_video_v5.mp4 Why hoopers are obsessed with golf now. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #CaitlinClark #WNBA #LPGA #WomensBasketball #WomenInSports #golf 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1450044/overreacting-to-the-ncaa-season https://gamma.videonest.org/1450044_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1450044_video_v4.mp4 Overreacting to the NCAA Season What a week in women’s college hoops! Zena and Sabreena open up with the week’s wildest stat lines — Hannah Hidalgo swiping 16 steals, Audi Crooks pouring in 43, and Grace College exploding for 172 points. They unpack all these record-breaking performances and just how impressive they were to watch. Then they pivot to JuJu Watkins’ investment in Boston Legacy FC and what might be behind the move. From there, it’s on to WNBA All-Star talk and why so few teams are willing to host it. Later, Zena and Sabreena are joined by The Athletic’s Ira Gorwara to dig into our biggest overreactions in women’s college hoops. From hyping a mid-major to claiming a Top 10 team can’t fall, our takes can either make us look brilliant… or just leave us with classic overreactions. We’re serving up hot-take heat that’ll leave you wondering! Plus, we tell you exactly where to set your screens. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:07 Grace College drops 172 points in a single game 03:50 Hannah Hidalgo sets NCAA record with 16 steals 05:11 Audi Crooks goes off for 43 points 06:16 JuJu Watkins becomes investor in Boston Legacy FC 09:40 Why are so few teams willing to host All-Star Weekend? 11:53 Why teams aren’t eager to host All-Star Weekend 14:59 When sorority style meets Alabama football 18:43 Sabreena: Tessa Johnson will be key for South Carolina 23:22 Ira: watch out for San Diego State 30:19 Zena: Maryland stays put, Oklahoma drops out of the AP Top 10 40:52 Set Your Screens Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6802400/2025/11/12/grace-college-college-basketball-scoring-record/ by Alex Valdes https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6803164/2025/11/13/hannah-hidalgo-16-steals-record/ by Alex Valdes https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6777899/2025/11/05/alabama-football-sorority-fashion/ by Ira Gorawara We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com We want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: https://forms.gle/bNmxU13S84cnsfjBA Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Michael Hickey via Getty Images Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-11-14T11:00:35.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1458089/why-wnba-teams-avoid-hosting-all-star https://gamma.videonest.org/1458089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458089_video_v5.mp4 Why WNBA teams avoid hosting All-Star. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbaallstar #sportsbusiness #growthegame 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1458527/south-carolinas-most-important-player-is https://gamma.videonest.org/1458527_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1458527_video_v5.mp4 South Carolina’s most important player is ___ __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #SCWBB #WomensCollegeHoops #NCAAW #Gamecocks #TessaJohnson 2025-11-15T00:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1461045/who-can-keep-up-with-uconn-south-carolina-and-tcu https://gamma.videonest.org/1461045_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461045_video_v4.mp4 Who Can Keep Up With UConn, South Carolina, and TCU? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are back and diving into all the latest around the association! They discuss Sarah Strong and UConn’s impressive depth, Marta Suárez’s huge impact in TCU’s win over NC State, and South Carolina already settling into its identity. They also spotlight other storylines—including Duke’s concerning offensive issues and the rise of mid-majors like Richmond. Then it’s on to the big question: What makes for a great women’s sports city? They dig into the factors that make certain cities hotspots for women’s sports and highlight emerging markets that could crack a top-10 list. And to close things out, they debut a brand-new segment: “A Penny for Your Thoughts.” 00:00 Intro 01:28 Notre Dame falls to Michigan 93-54 02:24 How significant was Notre Dame's loss to Michigan?  06:34 UConn defeats Ohio 68-100 07:34 The impact of Sarah Strong  09:21 What prospects lie ahead for UConn? 15:09 What can we expect from South Carolina 19:19 Could this serve as a learning experience for USC? 20:55 Richmond defeats Columbia 77-67 24:18 What stands out about TCU? 29:20 West Virginia surprises Duke with an upset win 57-49 29:46 A skirmish erupts during the WVU–Duke game 35:13 What makes for a top women's sports city? 45:28 How do women’s sports stack up in LA? 52:40 Does legacy carry more weight 56:06 Which other cities deserve a spot in the Top 10 women’s sports cities? #ncaawbb #wnba #uconnwbb No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6813418/2025/11/17/womens-college-basketball-power-rankings-tcu/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6809915/2025/11/15/west-virginia-duke-womens-basketball-upset-ejections/ by Denny Alfonso https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6812600/2025/11/16/uconn-undefeated-ohio-state-victory/ By Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6811195/2025/11/15/south-carolina-usc-score-result/ by Sabreena Merchant The Athletic's: https://form.fillout.com/t/hcFngXUzWRus Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Thumbnail: Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-11-18T11:01:21.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1461134/uconns-new-chapter-no-paige-no-problem https://gamma.videonest.org/1461134_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461134_video_v4.mp4 UConn's new chapter: No Paige, No Problem. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #UConnWBB #UConn #HuskyNation #PaigeBueckers #WomensCollegeBasketball #NCAAW #WNBA 2025-11-18T17:00:57.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1461883/whats-the-secret-behind-the-best-womens-sports-cities https://gamma.videonest.org/1461883_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1461883_video_v4.mp4 What's the secret behind the best women's sports cities? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WomensSports #WNBA #WomensBasketball #SportsCity 2025-11-19T17:01:34.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1462732/will-project-b-steal-the-wnbas-biggest-stars https://gamma.videonest.org/1462732_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462732_video_v4.mp4 Will Project B Steal the WNBA's Biggest Stars? Big money, big moves, big debates. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena unpack the WNBA’s proposed salary increase—potentially exceeding $1.1 million—and what it means for the ongoing CBA negotiations, from revenue sharing to prioritization rules and the core system. They also dive into Project B, the emerging global women’s league aiming to offer the highest average salaries in the sport. Then the crew breaks down the 2024 vs. 2025 WNBA rookie classes and debates who would win in a game to 21. And finally, they wrap up with where you should be setting your screens this weekend. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:52 WNBA proposes raising maximum player salary above $1.1 million 03:19 What do WNBA players want regarding revenue sharing? 06:08 Is the WNBA’s current salary proposal good enough? 10:11 What is the core system in the WNBA? 15:23 Will the WNBA maintain its prioritization rule? 23:31 Explaining Project B basketball league 27:26 Could Project B attract more big-name talent? 28:58 Project B’s business model remains uncertain 35:23 What we know about the investment in Project B 52:39 Set Your Screens 52:47 USC vs. Notre Dame | Fri. 6PM ET ESPN 52:59 Michigan vs. UConn | Fri. 8PM ET FOX Sports  53:17 Kentucky vs. Louisville | Sat. 2PM ET CW Sports Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6818721/2025/11/18/wnba-cba-negotiation-update-player-salary/ by Ben Pickman We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com We want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: https://forms.gle/bNmxU13S84cnsfjBA Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Adam Hagy, Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-11-21T11:01:44.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1462997/is-dollar11-million-really-enough-for-wnba-stars https://gamma.videonest.org/1462997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1462997_video_v4.mp4 Is $1.1 Million Really Enough for WNBA Stars? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wbaCBA #paytheplayers #wnba #basketball #wnba 2025-11-21T17:00:07.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1464256/is-project-b-too-tempting-for-wnba-players-to-decline https://gamma.videonest.org/1464256_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464256_video_v4.mp4 Is Project B too tempting for WNBA players to decline? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #ProjectB #WNBAOffSeason #WNBAPlayers #WNBA #WomensBasketball 2025-11-24T17:01:26.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1464671/how-will-the-wings-use-the-no-1-pick https://gamma.videonest.org/1464671_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464671_video_v5_360.mp4 How Will The Wings Use the No. 1 Pick? Dallas snagged the top pick—now the real decisions begin. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena kick things off with the New York Liberty’s set to hire Chris DeMarco as their next head coach, unpacking what it means and the ripple effect it could have on coaching diversity across the league.  Then they break down one of the season’s best showdowns: UConn vs. Michigan. From there, it’s all WNBA Draft talk—how the lottery works, the top prospects to watch, and the delicate balance between filling immediate needs and betting on long-term upside. And to close it out, a Thanksgiving twist: pairing our favorite holiday dishes with the players whose games match them best. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:46 Chris DeMarco is set to be named head coach of the New York Liberty 04:45 What’s needed to ensure Chris DeMarco is the right fit for the Liberty? 08:43 The interesting thing about Chris DeMarco joining the Liberty 12:01 Why might Black women be underrepresented in head coaching jobs? 21:30 The Ben’s Balance 22:12 UConn edges Michigan 72-69 28:57 How do the WNBA lottery odds work? 30:34 An overview of the remaining WNBA draft order 32:17 Sabreena’s Top 5 WNBA draft picks 35:44 How can teams best navigate the draft? 42:59 Which pick could land Lauren Betts? 48:45 Which pick could land Azzi Fudd 52:45 Where might Flau’jae Johnson be selected in the draft? 55:09 Could Olivia Miles go first overall? 01:00:00 Which player could make a surprise jump on draft night? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6827020/2025/11/21/new-york-liberty-warriors-chris-demarco-wnba/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6827978/2025/11/21/uconn-michigan-womens-basketball/ by Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6831951/2025/11/23/wnba-draft-lottery-dallas-wings-win-no-1-pick/ by Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6832126/2025/11/24/wnba-mock-draft-2026-dallas-wings/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6832318/2025/11/24/womens-college-b%E2%80%A6ankings-michigan/ by Ben Pickman Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Thumbnail: Borja B. Hojas, Joe Buglewicz via Getty Images Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-11-25T11:01:44.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1464836/whats-the-wings-game-plan-for-the-no-1-pick https://gamma.videonest.org/1464836_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1464836_video_v4.mp4 What’s the Wings’ game plan for the No. 1 pick? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #Basketball #FreeAgency #WNBADraft #DallasWings #WNBABasketball 2025-11-25T17:00:45.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1471577/should-wnba-teams-draft-for-best-talent-over-fit https://gamma.videonest.org/1471577_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1471577_video_v4.mp4 Should WNBA teams draft for best talent over fit? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBADraft #WNBALottery #BestPlayerAvailable #AwaFam #WNBA 2025-11-26T17:01:19.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1476793/is-texas-coming-for-the-no-1-spot https://gamma.videonest.org/1476793_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1476793_video_v4.mp4 Is Texas Coming for the No. 1 Spot? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down the latest WNBA-CBA updates, including the January 9th deadline and its impact on the offseason. They then dive into Team USA Women’s Basketball, looking ahead to the upcoming training camp and the exciting mix of new talent with the veteran stars. Next, the crew shifts to women’s college hoops, spotlighting the Texas Longhorns' big wins over UCLA and South Carolina, LSU’s scoring streak, and Audi Crooks’ record-breaking performance. They wrap up with thoughts on Elle Duncan’s game-changing move from ESPN to Netflix. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:49 The latest developments in the WNBA CBA negotiations 02:24 The CBA negotiations have once again been extended 05:07 Team USA Women’s Basketball unveils training camp roster 14:44 Sabreena’s Scale 15:45 Texas defeats UCLA & South Carolina in Women’s Players Era tourney 20:39 How was Texas able to minimize UCLA? 23:43 Are there any concerns about Lauren Betts’ recent injury? 28:06 Texas defeats South Carolina, 66-64 32:58 What has South Carolina relied on? 38:09 What is the outlook for South Carolina? 40:16 LSU makes history with eight consecutive 100+ point games 42:58 LSU will face a tough test in conference play 50:22 Audi Crooks breaks own Iowa State record with 47 54:51 Iowa takes on Iowa State on December 10th Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6851244/2025/12/01/wnba-players-union-cba-negotiations-extension/ by Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6851223/2025/12/01/womens-college-b by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6847424/2025/11/29/kim-mulkey-lsu-100-point-streak/ by Jordy Fee-Platt https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6850831/2025/11/30/iowa-state-audi-crooks-record-points/ by Jordy Fee-Platt https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6836974/2025/11/25/elle-duncan-espn-netflix/ by Andrew Marchand We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Josh Tu/Players Era, Michael Hickey via Getty Images Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-12-02T11:01:36.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1476915/is-texas-depth-uconns-new-threat https://gamma.videonest.org/1476915_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1476915_video_v4.mp4 Is Texas' depth Uconn's new threat? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCAAW #basketballtalk 2025-12-02T17:00:43.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1478051/how-will-the-wnba-franchise-tag-shake-up-the-expansion-draft https://gamma.videonest.org/1478051_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1478051_video_v4.mp4 How will the WNBA franchise tag shake up the expansion draft? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBAExpansion #WNBAFreeAgency #WNBAOffseason #WNBACollectiveBargaining #WNBANews 2025-12-04T17:01:06.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1478381/whos-safe-whos-going-wnba-expansion-mock-draft https://gamma.videonest.org/1478381_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1478381_video_v4.mp4 Who’s Safe, Who’s Going? WNBA Expansion Mock Draft Additional details have emerged in the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben unpack the latest proposals on the table—from revenue sharing and draft combine rules to housing stipends and player welfare—that could shape the league’s future. Next, we dive into our expansion mock draft, exploring how teams balance protecting young talent versus veterans, the challenges facing franchises like Minnesota and Las Vegas, and the impact of new coaching staffs and core designations on roster decisions. We close things out with our Spotify Wrapped list—you won’t want to miss it! No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:14 The sequence of events in the CBA process 01:59 Several new items were proposed for inclusion in the CBA 03:47 The broad issues involved in the CBA 07:30 How the salary structure was proposed and the issues surrounding it 10:13 WNBA’s proposal regarding housing 11:10 WNBA’s training-camp proposal 12:36 WNBA’s proposal to establish a draft combine 19:09 Initiatives proposed for team staffing and player care 26:52 Explaining the framework to the N/O expansion mock draft 29:41 The WNBAPA seeks to remove the core destination Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6857443/2025/12/03/wnba-cba-proposal-draft-combine-salary/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6838510/2025/12/03/wnba-expansion-draft-portland-toronto-expert-picks/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-12-05T11:00:35.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1479439/inside-the-wnba-players-fight-for-a-fair-share https://gamma.videonest.org/1479439_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1479439_video_v4.mp4 Inside the WNBA players' fight for a fair share. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnba2025 #wnbafreeagency #womensbasketball 2025-12-05T17:00:50.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1484330/is-an-early-wnba-training-camp-on-the-horizon https://gamma.videonest.org/1484330_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1484330_video_v4.mp4 Is an early WNBA training camp on the horizon? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WNBANews #WNBATalkm#WNBATwitter #wnbadebate 2025-12-08T17:00:55.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1487089/which-conference-really-runs-womens-hoops https://gamma.videonest.org/1487089_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487089_video_v4.mp4 Which Conference Really Runs Women's Hoops? Zena, Sabreena, and Ben recap the weekend in the Association, discussing matchups like USC vs. Washington and UCLA vs. Oregon, and breaking down the ACC/SEC Challenge. They then dive into the ACC’s competitive landscape, Big 12 standouts, Big Ten competition, and SEC dominance, highlighting key players such as Audi Crooks and Olivia Miles, as well as programs like Maryland, Iowa, and Michigan—while offering predictions for this year’s tournament season. They cap it all off with their fun game: She Traveled! No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:53 UCLA defeats Oregon, 80–59 01:14 What’s interesting about UCLA? 03:55 Who is UCLA’s most important player? 06:22 USC defeats Washington, 59-50 07:08 A look at USC 10:56 A look at Washington 13:16 Examining Gerda Raulusaityte coming off the bench 14:26 The ACC/SEC Challenge was a blowout 15:40 What should we make of the ACC/SEC Challenge? 16:26 Louisville keeps impressing 21:45 Ole Miss adjusted effectively vs. Notre Dame 29:20 How many ACC teams will make the tournament this season? 34:03 Examining the competitiveness in the ACC 35:45 Is Audi Crooks the best player in the Big 12? 37:09 Could Taliah Scott be the best player in the Big 12? 37:27 Is Olivia Miles considered the top player in the Big 12? 39:05 Comparing Olivia Miles and Audi Crooks 44:42 Which team do you believe in most: Maryland, Michigan, or Iowa? 50:32 Why isn’t Nebraska included among the teams to watch in the Big Ten? 52:27 Could the SEC snag three of the four Final Four spots? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6872046/2025/12/08/womens-college-basketball-power-rankings-duke-nc-state-acc/ by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Sam Hodde / Contributor / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Justin Casterline / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2025-12-09T11:00:34.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1487509/is-michigan-the-team-to-beat-in-the-big-10 https://gamma.videonest.org/1487509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487509_video_v4.mp4 Is Michigan the team to beat in the Big 10? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius Flemming Thumbnail: Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WCBB #MichiganWBB #BigTenBasketball #NCAAWBasketball #collegehoops 2025-12-09T18:30:44.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1487858/how-many-acc-teams-will-make-march-madness https://gamma.videonest.org/1487858_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1487858_video_v4.mp4 How many ACC teams will make March Madness? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #ACCWBB #CollegeHoops #WomensBasketball #MarchMadnessBound #ACCPlaymakers 2025-12-10T17:00:05.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1489304/sonia-raman-gets-candid-on-coaching-dominique-malonga-nba-transition-and-more https://gamma.videonest.org/1489304_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489304_video_v4.mp4 Sonia Raman gets candid on coaching Dominique Malonga, NBA transition & more Zena, Ben, and Sabreena react to A’ja Wilson being named Time’s 2025 Athlete of the Year and the impact that recognition has on her and the WNBA. Then they get into the New York Liberty introducing their new head coach, Chris DeMarco, and what his plan and coaching style could bring to the team. After that, Sonia Raman stops by to share her unconventional journey into basketball—from her early influences as a fan, to her coaching experience at MIT and with the Memphis Grizzlies, to her transition into the WNBA. She also reflects on the opportunity to coach generational talent Dominique Malonga. Finally, we wrap things up with a hypothetical WNBA player comeback. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:29 A’ja Wilson Named Time’s 2025 Athlete of the Year 04:25 Why A’ja Wilson is in a league of her own 13:04 The New York Liberty welcome Chris DeMarco as their new head coach 13:47 What the New York Liberty are counting on with DeMarco as head coach 24:53 Sonia Raman’s journey into basketball 28:01 Raman’s transition from MIT coach to NBA assistant with the Memphis Grizzlies 31:07 Raman looks back on her early days with the Grizzlies 34:13 Raman reflects on learning the WNBA before becoming a head coach 35:18 The evolving energy and environment of WNBA games 36:13 Raman on what she learned from Sandy Brondello 37:52 Raman described the Seattle Storm as the “perfect fit” for her 38:38 Raman on guiding Dominique Malonga’s development 41:16 Raman on the decline of women coaches in the NBA 43:05 Raman on ways to strengthen the pipeline for black women head coaches  44:19 Raman on the things she’s looking forward to in Seattle Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6879236/2025/12/10/aja-wilson-time-athlete-of-year-wnba/ by Devon Henderson __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnba2025 #womeninsports #basketball Thumbnail: Steph Chambers / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Steph Chambers / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2025-12-12T11:01:51.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1489438/why-sonia-roman-saw-the-seattle-storm-as-the-perfect-fit https://gamma.videonest.org/1489438_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1489438_video_v4.mp4 Why Sonia Roman saw the Seattle Storm as the perfect fit. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #seattlestorm #basketball #wnbafreeagency #womenssports 2025-12-12T17:01:42.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1490607/how-sonia-raman-plans-to-unlock-dominique-malongas-talent https://gamma.videonest.org/1490607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1490607_video_v4.mp4 How Sonia Raman plans to unlock Dominique Malonga's talent. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #SeattleStorm #WNBA #WNBATwitter #WNBACoaches #womensbasketball 2025-12-15T17:30:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1492029/what-if-college-basketball-had-a-player-loan-system https://gamma.videonest.org/1492029_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492029_video_v4.mp4 What If College Basketball Had a Player Loan System? Zena, Sabreena, and Ben dig into the latest in the WNBA’s CBA talks, focusing on revenue sharing, before shifting to Team USA training camp and Caitlin Clark’s return to the court. From there, they explore the idea of player loans in NCAA basketball—how it might work, who could benefit, what it could mean for draft stock and teams looking to get over the hump. We wrap up with a fun look at sports catchphrases and nicknames that have caught our attention and shaped branding and marketing across the sports world. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:46 New developments emerging from the WNBA CBA negotiations 01:15 What players are seeking in revenue sharing 03:16 The importance of transparency between the WNBA and WNBPA  09:29 The WNBA’s proposal on roster and developmental spots 11:15 Training camp begins for Team USA 15:23 Caitlin Clark is back on the court 17:05 Angel Reese confirms she will be back with Chicago 18:26 The youth movement at Team USA training camp Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6885337/2025/12/12/caitlin-clark-team-usa-training-camp-debut/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6885487/2025/12/12/angel-reese-chicago-sky-return/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6885586/2025/12/12/wnba-caitlin-clark-cba-negotiations/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6889889/2025/12/15/wnba-union-labor-cba-revenue-share/ by Ben Pickman Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2025-12-16T11:00:38.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1492260/how-will-caitlyn-clark-handle-fiba-level-physicality https://gamma.videonest.org/1492260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492260_video_v4.mp4 How will Caitlyn Clark handle FIBA level physicality? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #CaitlinClark #FIBABasketball #WomensBasketball 2025-12-16T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1492733/inside-the-fight-to-increase-wnba-salaries https://gamma.videonest.org/1492733_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1492733_video_v4.mp4 Inside the Fight to Increase WNBA Salaries __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WNBATalk #WNBAPlayers #WNBAOffseason #WNBASalaries 2025-12-17T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1493870/jose-fernandez-on-coaching-paige-bueckersand-why-the-wnba-was-the-right-next-step https://gamma.videonest.org/1493870_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1493870_video_v4.mp4 Jose Fernandez on Coaching Paige Bueckers—and Why the WNBA Was the Right Next Step The WNBPA has authorized its executive committee to call for a strike “when necessary” amid ongoing CBA negotiations. Sabreena and Ben break down what the authorization means, the league’s response, and how perceptions of fairness in negotiations can differ from each side. Then, new Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez sits down with the duo to talk about the evolution of college basketball, his vision for the Wings, and the thrill of coaching elite talent like Paige Bueckers. Later, Zena joins the conversation to discuss what we’ve learned about Coach Fernandez and the expectations surrounding the Wings this season. Finally, we close with Set Your Screens. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 17:27 Jose Fernandez joins the show! 45:59 What We Learned + Set Your Screens Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6900593/2025/12/18/wnba-players-association-strike-authorization/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6899487/2025/12/18/wnba-cba-breanna-stewart-adam-silver/ by Denny Alfonso Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2025-12-19T11:00:06.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1494008/inside-jose-fernandezs-plan-to-coach-paige-buecker-UTEGzZuQKf https://gamma.videonest.org/1494008_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1494008_video_v4.mp4 Inside Jose Fernandez’s Plan to Coach Paige Bueckers __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #DallasWings #NoOffseason #WNBAFreeAgency #WNBAExpansion 2025-12-19T17:01:13.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1495746/why-jose-fernandez-made-the-jump-to-the-wnba-AhkoiNKolz https://gamma.videonest.org/1495746_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1495746_video_v4.mp4 Why Jose Fernandez made the jump to the WNBA __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #DallasWings #NoOffseason #WNBAFreeAgency #WNBAExpansion 2025-12-22T17:01:38.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1496510/whats-next-in-the-cba-negotiations-wnba-and-college-hoops-mailbag https://gamma.videonest.org/1496510_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496510_video_v4.mp4 What’s Next in the CBA negotiations? —WNBA & College Hoops Mailbag! We’re diving into the mailbag to tackle your biggest questions about women’s basketball. What lies ahead for the CBA negotiations? How can fans show their support for WNBA players? What’s the connection between NCAAW programs and WNBA coaches? And which college teams that haven’t been to the NCAA Tournament in a while are poised for a turnaround? Tune in for all this, plus insights and takes you won’t want to miss! No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:39 Mailbag Questions: CBA + WNBA 26:12 Mailbag Questions: NCAAW 51:51 Favorite WNBA Games Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6720985/2025/10/16/2025-wnba-free-agency-moves/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6889889/2025/12/15/wnba-union-labor-cba-revenue-share/ by Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6838510/2025/12/03/wnba-expansion-draft-portland-toronto-expert-picks/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: © Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / USA TODAY Sport via Imagn Images 2025-12-23T11:00:48.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1496649/how-will-wnba-rookie-salaries-increase-4XkZjd5QNA https://gamma.videonest.org/1496649_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1496649_video_v4.mp4 How Will WNBA Rookie Salaries Increase? Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #CollegeBasketball #NILEra #WNBA #womensbasketball #CollegeHoops 2025-12-23T17:01:13.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1497035/nil-has-transformed-college-coaching-9RaMhMjNi9 https://gamma.videonest.org/1497035_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1497035_video_v4.mp4 NIL Has Transformed College Coaching Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #BasketballRecruiting #WomensHoops 2025-12-24T17:15:05.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1498034/why-wnba-and-college-refs-are-judged-differently-judPRd_oFE https://gamma.videonest.org/1498034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1498034_video_v4.mp4 Why WNBA and College Refs are Judged Differently Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #BasketballRecruiting #WomensHoops 2025-12-26T17:15:02.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1499758/how-aja-wilson-won-2025-our-best-moments-of-the-ye-cK1MMngv4S https://gamma.videonest.org/1499758_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499758_video_v4.mp4 How A’ja Wilson Won 2025 | Our Best Moments of the Year Zena, Sabreena, and Ben wrap up the year with a celebration of women’s basketball—breaking down the top duo of 2025, standout performances, teams that showed up big, and their favorite reporting moments— before turning their attention to things to look forward to in 2026. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:47 Best Game of the Year 01:23 Sabreena’s pick: 2025 Finals Game 1: Aces vs. Mercury 02:41 Zena’s pick: 2025 Semifinals Game 5: Fever vs. Aces 04:04 Worst Game of the Year: Duke vs. UNC in the Sweet 16 04:52 Ben’s pick: Alabama vs. Maryland in the Sweet 16 06:11 Kansas State 80, Kentucky 79 (OT), NCAA 2nd Round 07:11 Belgium defeats Spain 67–65 to win FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 07:33 Lynx steamroll Aces 111–58 07:52 Lunar Owls top Mist 84–80 in Unrivaled debut 08:54 Best Individual Performance 09:13 Zena pick: Sarah Ashlee Barker drops 45 points in loss to Maryland 09:59 Ben’s pick: Cheryl Reeve after Game 3 of the semifinals 13:01 Zena’s pick: JuJu leads USC to hand UCLA its first loss of the season 13:49 Sabreena’s pick: JuJu powers USC to Big 10 title  15:10 Paige Bueckers sets WNBA rookie record with 44-point game 15:19 Audi Crooks multiple 40-point games 15:26 Mikayla Blakes nets NCAA-record 55 points in Vanderbilt win 15:55 Caitlin Clark shines in return from injury against the Liberty 16:50 A’ja Wilson dropping 38 points vs. Storm in crucial Game 3 17:48 Sarah Strong’s domination in the national title game 19:29 Favorite reporting moment 19:40 Zena’s pick: Candace Parker’s compliment to Zena 20:37 Sabreena’s pick: Outside the WNBPA and league meeting All-Star weekend 23:46 Ben’s Pick: A’ja’s postgame sit-down after Finals Game 4 28:343 Quotes of the Year 29:12 Zena’s pick: Napheesa Colliers comments on WNBA leadership 30:25 Sabreena’s pick: JuJu saying “I don’t wear hats” 31:01 Ben’s pick Ryan Ruocco’s one-liner after NCAAW title game 33:49 Duo of the Year 34:16 Ben’s pick: Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman aka The Studbudz 34:28 Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd make an electric dynamic duo  35:00 Sabreena’s pick: Paige and Li Yueru 39:44 Looking Ahead to 2026 Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6912482/2025/12/23/2025-winners-losers-womens-basketball/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Stephen Gosling / Contributor / National Basketball Association via Getty Images 2025-12-30T11:01:10.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1499931/when-cheryl-reeve-had-no-filter-ig0Bti-X2X https://gamma.videonest.org/1499931_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1499931_video_v4.mp4 When Cheryl Reeve had no filter. Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WomensBasketball #CherylReeve #Officiating #LynxBasketball 2025-12-30T21:15:03.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1500213/aces-vs-fever-game-5-was-must-see-basketball-ABRVDHreWl https://gamma.videonest.org/1500213_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500213_video_v4.mp4 Aces vs. Fever Game 5 Was Must-See Basketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #lasvegasaces #indianafevernews #indianafeverhighlights #caitlinclark #aceswnba #basketball 2025-12-31T17:30:12.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1500411/inside-paige-bueckers-bond-with-geno-auriemma-aI0qooaOIY https://gamma.videonest.org/1500411_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1500411_video_v4.mp4 Inside Paige Bueckers' bond with Geno Auriemma. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #PaigeBueckers #GenoAuriemma #UConnWBB #womensbasketball #NCAAW #CollegeBasketball 2026-01-01T17:00:08.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1502671/will-unrivaled-reach-new-heights-in-year-2-rb7Dvh0YdY https://gamma.videonest.org/1502671_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502671_video_v4.mp4 Will Unrivaled Reach New Heights In Year 2? Zena, Sabreena, and Ben kick off 2026 by recapping two wild weeks of conference play. From undefeated teams falling to surprise wins across the board, the crew breaks down their biggest takeaways from the action. Then they turn their attention to Year 2 of Unrivaled, exploring how the league has grown from its inaugural year. With new faces, bigger teams, and an added night of competition, they dig into who’s ready to shine, who’s poised to win , and how success is being defined in Year 2. Plus, we finish strong with our Unrivaled Award Predictions! No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:26 Four schools remain undefeated in the NCAAW 01:51 TCU falls to Utah in overtime 02:58 Vanderbilt hands LSU its first loss of the season 07:55 Baylor hands Iowa State its first loss of the season 14:11 Napheesa Collier is out for the Unrivaled season 15:49 Phee facing 4–6 month recovery after ankle surgery 18:35 What will the Lunar Owls look like without Phee? 22:47 Inside Year 2 of Unrivaled 26:29 Where can Unrivaled get stronger? 26:28 Will on-court basketball steal the spotlight in Unrivaled this season? 30:08 What can Unrivaled do to boost fan interest? 35:58 Unrivaled sees Project B as no cause for concern for their league 37:47 As Unrivaled takes places, what’s the impact on the CBA talks? 48:25 The Unrivaled season now features a 50,000 Free Throw Challenge  49:08 Unrivaled’s MVP predictions 50:09 Unrivaled’s DPOY predictions 50:39 Unrivaled’s FT challenge predictions 52:38 Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 challenge predictions 53:47 Who will claim the crown in Unrivaled?  Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6932746/2026/01/01/napheesa-collier-ankle-injury-lynx-unrivaled/ by Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6937609/2026/01/05/unrivaled-basketball-league-players-rosters-coaches/ by Ben Pickman Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-01-06T11:01:11.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1502719/what-makes-unrivaled-basketball-a-must-watch-9uok66zDXI https://gamma.videonest.org/1502719_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1502719_video_v4.mp4 What makes Unrivaled basketball a must-watch? No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #Unrivaled #WomensBasketball #PlayerEra #unrivaledbasketball 2026-01-06T17:00:29.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1503211/how-unrivaled-could-change-wnba-cba-talks-XmBq3ex2E- https://gamma.videonest.org/1503211_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1503211_video_v4.mp4 How Unrivaled Could Change WNBA CBA Talks No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #unrivaledbasketball #WNBA #WNBPA #lexiehull 2026-01-07T17:00:58.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1504013/our-power-four-contenders-and-pretenders-b9tXKvgQ33 https://gamma.videonest.org/1504013_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504013_video_v4.mp4 Our Power Four Contenders and Pretenders Zena, Sabreena, and Ben begin with a check-in on the CBA negotiations, explaining what a work stoppage and a status quo period really mean for players and the league. Then they turn to the Power Four conferences, breaking down whether the Big 12 has multiple teams capable of making a deep tournament run, what it will take to turn the ACC around, which SEC programs are on the rise, and who’s emerging as the contender for No. 2 in the Big Ten. The crew highlights the drama and challenges teams face as the season unfolds. Plus, we reflect on our early days in journalism, sharing personal anecdotes to inspire the next generation of reporters. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 03:02 What happens during a WNBA work stoppage? 06:41 A look at the Big 12 07:30 How many Big 12 teams can host in the tournament and reach the Sweet 16? 14:49 A look at the ACC 16:28 What must happen for the ACC to reclaim its dominance? 17:09 The depth of talent in the ACC has decreased 17:47 Assessing Stanford’s role in the ACC 18:43 Why Louisville is a team to watch 20:31 What’s preventing the ACC from being a landing spot for players? 24:23 Could NC State be this year’s sleeper team? 28:27 Can Virginia keep rising? 32:11 A look at the SEC 32:30 Are Vanderbilt and Kentucky legitimate national contenders? 35:44 What conclusions can we draw from Kentucky?  41:58 A look at the Big 10 42:51 Who’s vying for No. 2 in the Big Ten? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6954343/2026/01/08/wnba-player-union-deadlock-cba-future/ by Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6952952/2026/01/08/lsu-womens-basketball-two-losses-sec/ by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-01-09T11:00:21.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1504125/are-vanderbilt-and-kentucky-built-for-a-deep-tourn-AFfclmMpp3 https://gamma.videonest.org/1504125_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504125_video_v4.mp4 Are Vanderbilt and Kentucky built for a deep tournament run? No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #secbasketball #WomensCollegeBasketball #WCBB #CollegeHoops #MarchMadness 2026-01-09T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1504721/what-a-wnba-work-stoppage-actually-means-nsW8Bp7dwB https://gamma.videonest.org/1504721_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1504721_video_v4.mp4 What a WNBA work stoppage actually means. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #Basketball #WomensSports #CollectiveBargaining #WomensBasketball 2026-01-10T17:01:18.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1511583/how-international-players-are-quietly-reshaping-ba-Nbf_8F8S2Q https://gamma.videonest.org/1511583_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511583_video_v4.mp4 How International Players Are Quietly Reshaping Basketball Zena and Sabreena open their conversation with the latest updates on the CBA negotiations, discussing what comes next as talks hit their deadline with no agreement. From there, they shift to a recap of the association, covering Texas’ first loss of the season, Ohio State’s rise as a contender, Notre Dame’s unusual campaign, and the need for UNC and Duke to find consistency. Next, the duo explore the evolving landscape of women’s college basketball, focusing on the growing impact of international players in the NIL era and implications for the WNBA. They discuss how the influx of international talent brings excitement and challenges for college programs, introduces diverse playing styles, and highlights different pathways to the professional level—where international players often have more flexibility than American players facing strict draft eligibility rules. They also examine the need for clearer NCAA regulations around international participation. Finally, we wrap things up with one of our recruiting games: “Something in Common”. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:48 WNBA CBA negotiations continue without an agreement 02:58 The next steps once a deal is finalized 05:07 What is the players’ position on the salary structure? 05:43 What the league is proposing as a salary structure 08:02 Texas suffers first loss of the season, falling to LSU 70-65 11:24 Is Mikaylah Williams the best player on LSU? 13:47 Ohio State defeats Maryland 89-76 18:00 Ohio State remains among the teams to beat 20:07 UCLA’s defense remains excellent 21:31 Notre Dame has had a peculiar season 25:45 How international players have been a part of the WCBB landscape 30:32 The NCAA’s rules for international play remain complex 34:55 The positives of international play in college basketball 41:40 Do WNBA rules restrict the professional opportunities of American-born players? 43:30 A look at the impact of Nastja Claessens at Kansas State 45:31 What Blanca Quinonez brings to UConn Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6959018/2026/01/09/wnba-labor-union-deadline-expire/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6964515/2026/01/12/wnba-union-free-agency-moratorium-cba/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6962069/2026/01/11/lsu-texas-first-loss-of-season/ by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Joe Buglewicz / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Elsa / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-01-13T11:00:58.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1511623/this-is-changing-college-basketball-as-we-know-it-tNh7sfF5D0 https://gamma.videonest.org/1511623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1511623_video_v4.mp4 This is changing college basketball as we know it __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #womenssports #womensbasketball #wcbb 2026-01-13T17:00:48.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1513926/are-the-increase-in-international-players-good-for-suJKGQThcO https://gamma.videonest.org/1513926_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1513926_video_v4.mp4 Are the increase in international players good for college basketball? No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #NCAAW #NIL #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #InternationalPlayers 2026-01-14T17:01:03.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1515457/is-unrivaleds-hype-wearing-off-in-season-2-Nzzl8lQkkJ https://gamma.videonest.org/1515457_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1515457_video_v4.mp4 Is Unrivaled’s Hype Wearing Off in Season 2? WNBA players continue to make waves into Hollywood! Zena, Sabreena, and Ben discuss the crossover of women’s basketball stars into the entertainment world, looking at the history of WNBA players making media appearances and the cultural significance of these transitions. Next, Zena and Sabreena dig into Unrivaled’s Season 2 TV viewership decline, unpacking everything from sophomore-season challenges and launch timing to competition with the NFL playoffs. They discuss how media rights and cross-promotion affect visibility—especially after last year’s NBA-on-TNT boost—plus how roster turnover impacts team-building. To close, they highlight the player pairings that have stood out most so far. They also dive into roster turnover and what it means for team cohesion, along with the player pairings that have caught their attention so far. Finally, we close things out with a major news update about one of our hosts. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:59 Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson voice characters in an upcoming animated film 06:51 Courtney Vandersloot made a guest appearance on Chicago Med 07:22 Skylar Diggins attended the 2026 Golden Globe 08:15 Players and the league agreed to a moratorium on free agency 11:23 Unrivaled Week 1 Preview 11:30 Project B announces its first tour stop 14:53 How will Project B fill its roster? 16:14 What effect will Project B have on Unrivaled? 19:30 Potential Impacts of Project B on the WNBA 21:34 What to make of Unrivaled’s Season 2 debut TV viewership drop? 28:43 How does roster turnover impact interest in Unrivaled?  32:29 Which teams have impressed so far this season? 37:23 Which Unrivaled player pairings look good? 48:10 Special News Announcement Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6964515/2026/01/12/wnba-union-free-agency-moratorium-cba/ by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-01-16T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1526564/nfl-wild-card-crushes-unrivaled-debut-window-n-bI9wcDjt https://gamma.videonest.org/1526564_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1526564_video_v4.mp4 NFL wild card crushes Unrivaled debut window. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #TVRatings #NFLPlayoffs #Unrivaled #WomensBasketball 2026-01-16T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1527093/why-the-mist-bc-are-much-improved-in-unrivaled-sea-Y40qMhHCfL https://gamma.videonest.org/1527093_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1527093_video_v4.mp4 Why the Mist BC are much improved in Unrivaled Season 2 __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #AllishaGray #MistBC #WomensBasketball #unrivaled #unrivaledbasketball 2026-01-17T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1531671/is-womens-college-basketball-entering-a-new-era-of-kzfxDUFXhW https://gamma.videonest.org/1531671_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531671_video_v4.mp4 Is Women’s College Basketball Entering A New Era of Parity? Zena and Sabreena start their discussion by evaluating Rebecca Lobo and Sue Bird’s view that the league’s offer to players is favorable. They then break down the weekend’s biggest upsets—from Kansas State’s surprising win over Texas Tech to the coaching decisions and team chemistry that made the difference. The duo also dives into the Coretta Scott King Classic, unpacking must-see matchups like Ohio State vs. TCU and Vanderbilt vs. Michigan, where strengths were tested and flaws exposed. They step back to assess UConn’s continued dominance, Notre Dame’s challenges, and the bigger question looming over the season: is women’s college basketball finally leveling out? Plus, Chantel Jennings returns as she takes the hot seat for a game of Two Truths and a Lie. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:52 WNBA star and UConn legend Rebecca Lobo weighs in on ongoing CBA negotiations 03:38 Is public sentiment waning on what players deserve? 15:51 Texas Tech suffers its first loss of the season 17:40 What did the win against Texas Tech tell us about Kansas State? 21:48 Recapping the 2nd annual Coretta Scott King Classic 23:16 Ohio State pulled out a 71–69 win over TCU 25:15 Michigan takes Vanderbilt down to the wire 28:05 Aubrey Galvan has been a shining presence for Vanderbilt 31:34 Another dominant game for UConn 31:43 Sarah Strong reaches 1,000-point milestone in her career 33:38 The changes at Notre Dame are evident on the court 34:49 Is there a team that can challenge UConn? 36:59 Are we witnessing a shift toward parity in women’s college hoops? 47:57 Have a minute? Fill out our survey at theathletic.com/survey26 Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6979561/2026/01/17/kansas-state-texas-tech-first-loss/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6984543/2026/01/20/womens-college-basketball-power-rankings-south-carolina-texas/ by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-01-21T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1531801/is-uconn-untouchable-until-march-madness-MLqVh-4yup https://gamma.videonest.org/1531801_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1531801_video_v4.mp4 Is UConn untouchable until March Madness? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! 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Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #CollegeBasketball #WomensCollegeBasketball #UConn #MarchMadness 2026-01-21T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1532311/is-texas-tech-getting-exposed-4n-IZ2Go6l https://gamma.videonest.org/1532311_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532311_video_v4.mp4 Is Texas Tech getting exposed? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! 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Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #CollegeBasketball #NCAATournament #RedRaiders #MarchMadness 2026-01-22T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1532771/countdown-to-march-madness-who-will-claim-the-top-eCfyHVC2Rg https://gamma.videonest.org/1532771_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532771_video_v4.mp4 Countdown to March Madness: Who Will Claim the Top Seed? The 2026 WNBA schedule has officially dropped! Zena and Sabreena dive into the release, exploring it amid ongoing CBA negotiations, the FIBA World Cup’s impact on the season, the league’s 30th season celebration, and the creative ways teams unveiled their schedules. Next, bracketologist Eden Laase joins the conversation to break down early NCAA tournament seeding predictions. She highlights potential host teams, surprise teams that could get in, the significance of NET rankings, and the contenders for the top seed. Finally, we close out with Set Your Screens, your guide to catching all the action in women’s college basketball. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:36 Why did the WNBA decide to release the schedule now? 03:05 Why doesn’t the season include more games? 03:36 A quick look at the 44-game schedule 05:35 Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo make Opening Weekend debuts 06:31 Paige and Caitlin face off on opening night  9:17 WNBA 30th season celebration night to feature Sparks vs. Liberty 11:02 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup returns for Year 6 20:31 WCBB Bracket Watch 21:26 Who will claim the top No. 1 seed? 24:11 The importance of NET Rankings 26:08 How does the committee determine the overall top seed? 27:58 What is the case for Vanderbilt to be a No. 1 seed? 29:19 Which teams are in the running to host? 32:42 How does Tennessee position itself to host in the tournament? 33:07 Assessing Princeton’s hosting potential 34:06 Does Texas Tech have a chance to host in the tournament? 34:56 Where does Iowa State stand in the bracket watch? 36:29 Which teams might sneak their way into the tournament? 40:44 How can Oklahoma break into the hosting conversation? 42:51 Inside NYU women’s basketball remarkable winning streak 47:02 Set Your Screens 47:16 Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina| Sunday 3PM ET on ESPN 47:58 Richmond vs. George Mason | Sunday 2PM ET on ESPN 48:10 Ohio State vs.Iowa | Sunday 2PM ET on Peacock Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6989820/2026/01/21/wnba-2026-schedule-cba/ by Sabreena Merchant  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6986856/2026/01/21/nyu-womens-basketball-diii-winning-streak/ by Eden Laase Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-01-23T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1532965/the-strategy-behind-the-wnba-schedule-release-yelmXl615I https://gamma.videonest.org/1532965_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1532965_video_v4.mp4 The Strategy Behind the WNBA Schedule Release __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #CollectiveBargaining #WomensBasketball #sportsbusiness 2026-01-23T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1545462/whos-in-the-ncaa-tournament-hosting-conversation-5JytKPQxoF https://gamma.videonest.org/1545462_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1545462_video_v4.mp4 Who’s in the NCAA tournament hosting conversation? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! 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Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #NCAAW #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #MarchMadness 2026-01-24T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1546703/can-womens-basketball-apply-a-winning-formula-from-HPLqiM99dz https://gamma.videonest.org/1546703_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546703_video_v4.mp4 Can Women’s Basketball Apply a Winning Formula From Other Sports? What a weekend in women’s college hoops! Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick things off with an association-wide roundup, breaking down Vanderbilt’s first loss of the season to SEC rival South Carolina, Iowa’s dominant victory over Ohio State, and the teams making impressive pushes at this stage of the season. We then take a moment to acknowledge the tragic events in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Turning back to the court, the conversation shifts to Indiana football’s historic win under Coach Curt Cignetti. They examine how investment, coaching, transfer portal strategy, and culture came together to form a championship formula—and discuss how women’s college basketball programs can adopt a similar blueprint, highlighting teams already on that path. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:06 South Carolina dominated Vanderbilt with a 103-74 victory 02:22 Dawn Staley tweaks her strategy against Vanderbilt 04:17 Assessing Vanderbilt’s strategy 05:52 How can Vanderbilt bounce back after losing to South Carolina? 07:04 Iowa cruised past Ohio State 91–70 10:16 What stands out about Iowa? 12:29 Georgia showed up strong with wins over Ole Miss and Kentucky 13:02 Key factors behind Louisville’s success 13:53 Michigan defeats USC 73-67 despite second-half struggles 21:04 Inside Indiana football’s historic championship  23:55 How can Indiana football’s championship strategy translate to WCCB? 29:23 Did Wisconsin miss a chance to build on their success? 33:28 How building a WCCB program differs from building a CFB program 35:36 Why Oregon is positioned to grow its support 38:21 What are the biggest challenges WCBB faces in building a winning team? 43:59 What’s the first step in building a winning program? 47:47 Opening Up the Mailbag Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993115/2026/01/22/oklahoma-south-carolina-overtime-upset/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6998381/2026/01/26/womens-college-b%E2%80%A6e-winning-streak/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6997834/2026/01/25/south-carolina-vanderbilt-first-loss-of-season/ by Chantel Jennings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6997890/2026/01/26/minnesota-ice-federal-agents-protestors-nba-game/ by Jon Krawczynski Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-01-27T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1546997/what-sparked-dawn-staleys-game-changing-pivot-LYA-lRGwAH https://gamma.videonest.org/1546997_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1546997_video_v4.mp4 What sparked Dawn Staley’s game-changing pivot? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! 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Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WomensBasketball #NCAAW #CollegeBasketball #HoopsTalk 2026-01-27T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1547482/what-builds-a-winning-womens-basketball-program-RX_0zXe5lI https://gamma.videonest.org/1547482_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1547482_video_v4.mp4 What builds a winning women’s basketball program? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #CollegeBasketball #WomensCollegeBasketball #WomensHoops 2026-01-28T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1573455/is-uconns-dominance-good-for-womens-college-basket-11AFhc5qIj https://gamma.videonest.org/1573455_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573455_video_v4.mp4 Is UConn’s dominance good for women’s college basketball? Big moves in women’s basketball! Caitlin Clark joins NBC Sports for Basketball Night in America — Zena, Chantel and Sabreena break down all elite basketball IQ and competitive insight she’ll bring to the broadcast. Then, Unrivaled hits Philadelphia, making a statement for the league. Next, we take a deep dive into one program that changed women’s basketball forever — UConn. We explore decades of dominance, from the legendary era of Rebecca Lobo, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart, to Paige Bueckers. We break down how this sustained success has left its mark on women’s college basketball — and question whether it’s been entirely good for the sport. Plus, we wonder: could this year’s team run the table and win back-to-back championships? Then, Chantel quizzes Zena and Sabreena on quotes from Geno Auriemma, challenging them to guess which player each quote is about. Finally, we close with the must-watch games to set your screens to this weekend. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:33 Caitlin Clark joins NBC Sports as special contributor 07:29 Unrivaled comes to Philadelphia 10:07 Which other cities are a perfect fit for Unrivaled? 12:57 An Era of Dominance 13:57 A look at the origins of UConn’s dominance 16:54 How UConn’s rivals contribute to interest in UConn 22:24 Assessing the impact of UConn’s dominance on WCBB 26:51 Respecting the legacy UConn has built 34:35 Understanding UConn’s dominance in the women’s college game 36:59 Will a UConn repeat bring more attention to the sport? 41:13 Who will beat UConn this year? 45:10 Guess the Player 53:36 Set Your Screens Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7002228/2026/01/27/caitlin-clark-nbc-sports-nba-wnba/ by Devon Henderson and Andrew Marchand We want to hear from you! We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers! Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-01-30T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1573591/the-rivalries-that-elevated-uconns-dynasty-WrX3NXp2V8 https://gamma.videonest.org/1573591_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1573591_video_v4.mp4 The Rivalries That Elevated UConn’s Dynasty __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #CollegeBasketball #WomensCollegeBasketball #NCAAW #uconn #uconnwbb 2026-01-30T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1574085/what-really-makes-uconns-dominance-so-compelling-LcCbSNcLcW https://gamma.videonest.org/1574085_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1574085_video_v4.mp4 What really makes UConn’s dominance so compelling? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #CollegeBasketball #WomensCollegeBasketball #NCAAW #uconn #uconnwbb 2026-01-31T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1576848/the-press-defense-teams-want-to-avoid-in-march-mad-0Stk8UXBba https://gamma.videonest.org/1576848_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1576848_video_v4.mp4 The Press Defense Teams Want To Avoid in March Madness Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena take a look around women’s college basketball, kicking off their conversations with UCLA’s impressive run in the Big Ten, UConn’s resilience against Tennessee, and the excitement of a thrilling rivalry game between Michigan and Michigan State. Then, we dive into some of our favorite moments from the college season—like which on-court duo runs the best pick-and-roll, whose team defense you absolutely don’t want to face, and which player you’d trust with the final shot. These are the moments that make us stop and ask: which would we rather have? Finally, we wrap things up by answering a question from one of their listeners. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 21:50 This or That 52:37 Why is That? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7014913/2026/02/02/womens-college-basketball-rankings-iowa-loss/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7014340/2026/02/01/uconns-undefeated-womens-basketball-tennessee/ by Chantel Jennings Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-02-03T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1576971/how-ucla-s-experience-prepares-them-for-march-bl-S5NFjar https://gamma.videonest.org/1576971_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1576971_video_v4.mp4 How UCLA's experience prepares them for March __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #UCLAWomensBasketball #WomensCollegeBasketball #BigTenBasketball #FinalFourContender #TeamBasketball #CollegeHoops 2026-02-03T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1582800/the-best-pick-and-roll-in-college-basketballl-Aqhx5MMtPQ https://gamma.videonest.org/1582800_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1582800_video_v4.mp4 The best pick and roll in college basketballl __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #OliviaMiles #WomensCollegeBasketball #PointGuardPlay #PickAndRoll #TCUBasketball #CollegeHoops 2026-02-04T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1587567/whats-holding-up-wnba-cba-talks-JUx9h8kqHL https://gamma.videonest.org/1587567_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1587567_video_v4.mp4 What’s holding up WNBA CBA talks? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WomensBasketball #WNBANews #CollectiveBargaining #WNBALabor #WNBA 2026-02-06T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1587568/bubble-watch-will-iowa-states-resume-be-enough-for-KaF5HpptVb https://gamma.videonest.org/1587568_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1587568_video_v4.mp4 Bubble Watch: Will Iowa State’s Resume Be Enough for March? Sabreena and Chantel kick things off with the latest on CBA talks following this week’s meeting between the league and the players’ union. With little coming out of the meeting, they discuss what it means for WNBA free agency, the expansion draft, and the league’s hopes of starting the season on time. From there, bracketologist Eden Laase joins the duo to break down the concept of “bubble teams”— those fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. They explore why signature wins matter, how conference schedules shape resumes, and which teams to keep an eye on as the season winds down. Eden provides insights into the challenges faced by mid-major teams and the fluctuating nature of rankings as the tournament approaches. Lastly, we wrap things up with a matching exercise where we pair women's basketball players with an olympic sport. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:34 The WNBA and players' union held talks earlier this week 01:04 The current status of the CBA negotiations 02:14 An overview of the proposals on the table 08:56 Why is there a lack of urgency in the CBA negotiations? 11:44 What’s the timeline for the expansion draft? 12:29 Could the college draft scheduled for April be moved? 13:44 How will the free agent & college draft schedule impact the WNBA? 21:28 Why developing a revenue-sharing model is critical 22:15 What can be done to speed up the CBA talks? 25:01 Will the players reach a point of a work stoppage? 28:01 What it means to be on the bubble in college hoops 28:59 How bubble teams are seated in the NCAA tournament 29:50 What is causing so many Big 12 teams to be on the bubble? 32:06 What do mid-major teams need to do to make the tournament? 33:45 What’s keeping Richmond from making the tournament? 35:18 Understanding quad wins & NET ranking 36:59 Teams on the outside who can earn their way in 39:35 Which conference is poised to make another conference sweat? 44:32 Which ACC team could play their way into the tournament? 48:40 Which college players could be good at curling? 51:03 Which college players have what it takes for the biathlon? 54:00 What other Olympic sport could JuJu Watkins excel in? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7022940/2026/02/05/wnba-collective-bargaining-agreement-deal-urgency/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7019400/2026/02/04/womens-college-basketball-bubble-watch-iowa-state/ by Eden Laase Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-02-06T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1593798/the-one-reason-keeping-big-12-teams-on-the-bubble-_O2G_T1qwX https://gamma.videonest.org/1593798_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1593798_video_v4.mp4 The one reason keeping Big 12 teams on the bubble. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #Big12WBB #NCAAWBB #marchmadness #WomensCollegeBasketball #bracketology 2026-02-07T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1597025/can-this-be-the-year-ucla-finally-knocks-off-uconn-3zyC0ktpvL https://gamma.videonest.org/1597025_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597025_video_v4.mp4 Can this be the year UCLA finally knocks off UConn? No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #UCLAWomensBasketball #GiannaKneepkens #UConnBasketball #FinalFour #WomensCollegeBasketball #CollegeHoops #marchmadness 2026-02-10T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1597026/why-the-moment-is-now-for-ucla-InVAIPoIMK https://gamma.videonest.org/1597026_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597026_video_v4.mp4 Why the Moment Is Now for UCLA Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick off their discussion with the unveiling of Unviraled’s 1-on-1 tournament bracket. They highlight what fans can look forward to and share their predictions on who might come out on top. Next, the crew dives deep into UCLA’s surge in the Big Ten, breaking down roster changes, the impact of transfers, and why this season feels so urgent. They also explore how NIL has shaped the team, how the players have stayed together, and how UCLA is viewed nationally, ending with a look at their potential WNBA draft prospects. The conversation wraps up with a fun game of Start, Bench, Cut No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:45 Laces clinched the first playoff spot in Unrivaled 01:17 Unrivaled unveils its 1-on-1 tournament bracket 07:09 Sabreena’s Scale 07:53 Duke escapes with a 59–58 win over Louisville 08:54 What to make of Duke’s rise 11:57 Can Duke be trusted late? 17:00 Texas defeats LSU 77–64  17:29 What to make of Texas’ future? 22:43 The making of this UCLA team 24:29 Can UCLA avoid a letdown? 28:23 Is UCLA a better matchup for UConn this season? 31:53 How UCLA can continue its success 38:36 UCLA survives tight battle with Michigan, 69–66 39:48 What to make about UCLA’s recent win over Michigan 44:01 Does UCLA have enough depth? 46:40 What will be UCLA’s difference maker in the tournament? 53:22 Might UCLA’s seniors go in the first round of the draft? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7026098/2026/02/05/dukes-season-turnaround-is-official-after-taking-down-no-6-louisville/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7032177/2026/02/09/womens-college-basketball-power-rankings-tennessee-texas/ by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-02-10T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1597717/is-duke-balanced-enough-for-a-tournament-run-V9Q3Yqh8Bw https://gamma.videonest.org/1597717_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1597717_video_v4.mp4 Is Duke balanced enough for a tournament run? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WomensCollegeBasketball #DukeWBB #MarchMadness #CollegeHoops #KaraLawson 2026-02-11T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1598885/whos-going-no-1-our-wnba-mock-draft-prediction-BkONjGTvaw https://gamma.videonest.org/1598885_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1598885_video_v4.mp4 Who’s Going No. 1? Our WNBA Mock Draft Prediction Zena and Sabreena discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlighting recent updates and the potential for a player strike. They then shift to Angel Reese’s return to the Rose Basketball Club and the exciting on-court action in the Unrivaled one-on-one tournament. From there, they dive into the upcoming WNBA Draft, exploring the rise of international prospects, the potential impact of an expansion draft, and the chance for a historic UCLA presence in this year’s class. They weigh the pros and cons of drafting overseas talent, examine the class’s overall depth, and assess top prospects, breaking down what makes them stand out — and where they still need growth. Plus, we tell you where to set your screens this weekend. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:36 Updates on the CBA negotiations 04:25 Breanna Stewart’s recent remarks on CBA negotiations 06:22 What is the likelihood of the players initiating a strike? 08:22 Angel Reese returns to Unrivaled 13:02 ​​Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament began Wednesday night 20:43 How will teams handle the draft with free agency still up in the air? 23:23 Who will go first in this year’s WNBA draft? 25:08 Something Dallas might consider with the No. 1 pick 28:24 What factors will attract international players to the WNBA? 30:22 Age eligibility for international players entering the WNBA 32:48 What distinguishes players from France? 34:50 Sabreena’s Top 5 picks explained 38:38 Will the change in the first round affect GMs’ strategies? 44:13 Where will Rori Harmon end up in the draft? 45:58 How historic would it be for UCLA to have multiple players selected in the draft? 48:50 Zena’s underrated draft prospects 56:04 South Carolina vs. LSU | Saturday 8:30PM ET on ESPN 56:15 Michigan State vs. Michigan | Sunday 4PM ET on FOX SPORTS Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037012/2026/02/11/angel-reese-unrivaled-rose-sky/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7039088/2026/02/12/wnba-mock-draft-2026-ucla-lauren-betts/ by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: SOPA Images / Contributor / LightRocket via Getty Images Icon Sportswire / Contributor / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 2026-02-13T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1599108/how-dallas-should-build-around-paige-bueckers-eAW3wobPgE https://gamma.videonest.org/1599108_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599108_video_v4.mp4 How Dallas should build around Paige Bueckers __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WNBADraft #PaigeBueckers #WomensBasketball #BasketballAnalysis #dallaswings #AwaFam 2026-02-13T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1599792/why-are-international-players-choosing-the-wnba-S3ZW7u2f2d https://gamma.videonest.org/1599792_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1599792_video_v4.mp4 Why are international players choosing the WNBA? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #InternationalBasketball #FrenchBasketball #womensbasketball 2026-02-14T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1606224/is-south-carolina-destined-to-return-to-the-title-J06ou0kYwJ https://gamma.videonest.org/1606224_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606224_video_v4.mp4 Is South Carolina Destined to Return to the Title Game? There was no shortage of women’s hoops news this weekend! Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick things off with the news of Breanna Stewart signing with a EuroLeague Women team and what it means as she plans to join after Unrivaled. Then they break down Adam Silver’s latest comments on the WNBA CBA negotiations. From there, the crew shares their thoughts on Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament final and the league’s plan to add a postseason tour stop. Next, we take a look at the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee’s Top 16 reveal and what it signals about the selection process and evaluation criteria. Afterwards, it’s all about the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball. The trio breaks down how the Gamecocks have navigated challenges this season, highlighting the team’s flexibility as a defining strength. They discuss a frontcourt that has exceeded expectations despite key absences, the pivotal contributions of Raven Johnson, Joyce Edwards, and Madina Okot, the impact of new additions, and Dawn Staley’s masterful in-game adjustments. They also examine South Carolina’s reimagining following last season’s title loss — and whether a return to the championship game is within reach. To close things out, we wrap up with a fun, Dawn Staley–inspired game. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:48 Breanna Stewart has signed with Opet 05:22 Chelsea Gray wins Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament 05:55 Unrivaled adds Brooklyn as a postseason tour stop 08:19 Adam Silver speaks on WNBA CBA talks during NBA All-Star Weekend 11:14 Breaking down the delays caused by the CBA negotiations 14:25 What does the WCCB committee Top 16 say? 16:45 How the SEC tournament could affect the standings 17:36 How will the Big Ten shake out in the standings? 20:58 What makes South Carolina so impressive? 23:19 How has South Carolina’s identity shaped their success? 24:19 What’s different about South Carolina this year? 27:18 How Raven Johnson boosts South Carolina 35:13 How do SC’s bigs measure up against the competition? 36:02 ​​A look at the shift in SC’s frontcourt 38:19 Is SC’s frontcourt the best in WCCB? 41:46 What impact have SC’s newcomers made? 44:12 South Carolina has remained consistent 47:01 Will this year’s SC team be a stiffer challenge? 47:46 Can SC and UCLA take down UConn this year? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7047115/2026/02/14/adam-silver-wnbpa-cba-all-star-weekend-2026/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7043511/2026/02/13/unrivaled-schedules-postseason-games-in-new-york/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7051296/2026/02/16/breanna-stewart-euro-league-wnba-unrivaled/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7051730/2026/02/17/womens-college-basketball-power-rankings-south-carolina-sec/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/28/travel/driving-my-life-my-mercedes-cl500.html by Dawn Staley __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! 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Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-02-18T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1606607/texas-or-vanderbilt-who-grabs-the-last-no-1-spot-2aNCnTw3eF https://gamma.videonest.org/1606607_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1606607_video_v4.mp4 Texas or Vanderbilt: Who grabs the last No.1 spot? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WomensBasketball #MarchMadness #NCAAWBB #UConn #SouthCarolina #FinalFour #Texas #vanderbilt 2026-02-18T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1650963/could-south-carolina-and-ucla-challenge-uconn-JcM-JGnhZk https://gamma.videonest.org/1650963_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1650963_video_v4.mp4 Could South Carolina and UCLA challenge UConn? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! 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Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #MarchMadness #WomensBasketball #UConnWBB #FinalFour #CollegeBasketball #NCAAWBB 2026-02-19T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1651448/how-angel-reese-built-a-brand-bigger-than-basketba-uKrFaucZe4 https://gamma.videonest.org/1651448_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651448_video_v4.mp4 How Angel Reese Built a Brand Bigger Than Basketball Zena and Sabreena begin their conversation by discussing the complexities of the ongoing CBA negotiations, including revenue sharing, player salaries, and the potential for a strike, as both sides work to meet their demands. Next, Zena is joined by NBA writer Shakeia Talyor to discuss the remarkable business journey of basketball star Angel Reese. They explore how Angel has leveraged her talent and social media presence to build a brand that transcends the court. We close by examining which Unrivaled Coach has the strongest chance of transitioning into a WNBA head coaching role. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:36 CBA negotiations continue to linger 01:11 Tracing the course of the CBA negotiations 05:37 An overview of the proposals presented in the CBA negotiations 06:43 Players and the league remain divided over revenue sharing 09:55 What are the main hurdles in the CBA negotiations? 12:06 The common ground between the league and the players 18:03 What makes Angel Reese's story unique? 22:26 A closer look at Angel Reese’s rise in basketball 24:53 The team behind Angel Reese 28:27 Inside the business of Angel Reese 33:05 Inside Angel Reese’s savvy approach to marketability 36:00 How Angel Reese manages basketball and her growing brand 40:47 Angel Reese is back at Unrivaled 44:43 Kara on BlueSky: “Which Unrivaled coach will be the first to or has the b lest chance to jump to the WNBA?” Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7054080/2026/02/17/wnba-players-union-cba-negotiations-update-revenue-share-housing/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033139/2026/02/13/wnba-angel-reese-wnba-player-business-partnerships/ by Shakeia Taylor __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! 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Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-02-20T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1651618/angel-reese-a-rise-years-in-the-making-SgY4GPvUEd https://gamma.videonest.org/1651618_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1651618_video_v4.mp4 Angel Reese: A Rise Years in the Making __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #AngelReese #CaitlinClark #WomensCollegeBasketball #AAUBasketball #LSUWBB #TeamUSAHoops 2026-02-20T17:00:01.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1652219/the-biggest-roadblock-in-cba-talks-_nVbi1Q4AV https://gamma.videonest.org/1652219_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1652219_video_v4.mp4 The biggest roadblock in CBA talks __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WNBPA #WNBACBA #WNBAPlayers #WNBAContract #WomensBasketball 2026-02-21T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1653922/who-will-claim-the-final-no-1-seed-Tjw4W2d5wv https://gamma.videonest.org/1653922_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1653922_video_v4.mp4 Who Will Claim the Final No. 1 Seed? The WNBA has reached its revenue-sharing target for the first time. Chantel and Sabreena break down what that milestone means and explore its potential impact on the ongoing CBA negotiations. They then turn to college basketball, taking a look around the country and analyzing the performances of the TCU, Minnesota, and Kentucky as they approach the NCAA tournament. Next, they break down the race for the final No. 1 seed, explaining how the selection committee evaluates teams. They discuss strengths and weaknesses of Texas, Vanderbilt, and other SEC and Big Ten contenders, emphasizing the importance of head-to-head matchups and the implications of the SEC tournament. To close the show, we take an early look ahead and discuss where Paige Bueckers might rank in 2026. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:34 WNBA reaches revenue-sharing goal 06:38 WNBA submits counterproposal in CBA talks 08:59 Why is housing a major sticking point for players? 10:08 Sabreena’s Scale 11:02 What's clicking for TCU? 16:13 What’s working for Minnesota? 19:53 The interesting thing about Michigan State 20:23 Could Minnesota host the tournament? 21:24 Does Kentucky need a strong finish to avoid dropping in the seedings? 26:01 Breaking down the key factors for a No. 1 seed 26:38 WAB: Wins Against the Bubble 26:54 Breaking down wins against the bubble 28:19 A look at the last top seed spot 30:52 Recency may matter for the election committee 33:11 Why an SEC team could get the final No. 1 seed 34:05How can LSU enter the No. 1 seed conversation? 35:34 The importance of the fourth No. 1 seed 37:25 The SEC championship could secure No. 1 seed 40:56 listener question Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7062643/2026/02/21/wnba-housing-cba-counterproposal/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7066988/2026/02/23/wnba-march-deadline-cba-term-sheet-schedule/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7065074/2026/02/23/womens-college-basketball-rankings-duke-louisville/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7064004/2026/02/22/iowa-michigan-womens-basketball-win/ by Chantel Jennings __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-02-24T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1654127/why-the-final-no-1-seed-matters-most-SKYyXTiBoG https://gamma.videonest.org/1654127_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1654127_video_v4.mp4 Why the Final No.1 Seed Matters Most __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #MarchMadness #CollegeBasketball #NCAABasketball #SelectionCommittee #Bracketology #FinalFour 2026-02-24T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1657107/has-vanderbilt-done-enough-to-outrank-texas-8ms-lyKByr https://gamma.videonest.org/1657107_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1657107_video_v4.mp4 Has Vanderbilt done enough to outrank Texas? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WomensCollegeBasketball #MarchMadnessWBB #Bracketology #SECWBB #NCAAWBB #SelectionCommittee 2026-02-25T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1658535/wnba-legend-alana-beard-goes-inside-project-b-bK4XAYv2TZ https://gamma.videonest.org/1658535_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658535_video_v4.mp4 WNBA Legend Alana Beard Goes Inside Project B The WNBA is trying to create a sense of urgency with the March 10th deadline. Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena break down what’s at stake and discuss the implications if the league and the players’ union are — or aren’t — able to reach a handshake agreement in time. Next, Chantel and Sabreena welcome Project B’s Chief Basketball Officer and WNBA Hall of Famer Alana Beard to discuss the league’s launch and its mission to fill a gap in women’s basketball. Beard also reflects on her overseas playing career, her transition into the business side of the sport, and the unforgettable message she received from the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. The crew wraps up by making their Unrivaled postseason predictions. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:45 Drop-dead date announced to teams and WNBAPA 01:21 How the offseason shapes up under handshake deal 02:46 Why the March 10 deadline? 08:07 Deadline’s impact on college basketball 09:06 How the draft and free agency timeline works 11:47 The unknown of free agency 12:49 What happens if the deadline passes? 13:18 WNBA first week schedule preview 16:02 Inside Alana Beard’s time in basketball 21:25 Inside Beard’s path to Project B 23:32 Project B puts players first 27:52 Project B’s international league structure explained 29:55 The gaps Project B aims to fill 32:06 How Project B aims to expand its audience 33:54 Inside Project B’s player scheduling strategy 40:31 Beard on transitioning to the business side of basketball 48:06 Congratulations Ben Pickman! 48:47 Unrivaled postseason tips off Friday night Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7071517/2026/02/26/wnba-cba-agreement-spring-free-agency-expansion-draft-camp/ by Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-02-27T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1658716/project-b-is-breaking-the-basketball-blueprint-RtkQ7T7ZaG https://gamma.videonest.org/1658716_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1658716_video_v4.mp4 Project B is breaking the basketball blueprint __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #womenssports #ProjectBBasketball #BasketballCulture #SportsBusiness #HoopsTalk #BasketballMedia 2026-02-27T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1660825/the-kobe-bryant-moment-alana-beard-will-carry-fore-rA3s0tJeXa https://gamma.videonest.org/1660825_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1660825_video_v4.mp4 The Kobe Bryant moment Alana Beard will carry forever __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #KobeBryant #WomensBasketball #ProjectB #BasketballCulture #MambaMentality #BasketballStory #ProjectBBasketball 2026-02-28T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1666711/the-biggest-conference-tournament-matchups-to-watc-ReLh8czJ-W https://gamma.videonest.org/1666711_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1666711_video_v4.mp4 The Biggest Conference Tournament Matchups To Watch For Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena look ahead around the association, beginning their conversation with Rutgers parting ways with head coach Coquese Washington and highlighting the growing pressure to win in women’s college basketball. From there, they dive into the Sabreena Scale, focusing on some of the tight matchups from the weekend. Next, the crew break down predictions and insights for women’s college basketball conference tournaments, including the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, and key mid-major conferences. They discuss team performances, potential upsets, and standout players, offering a comprehensive look at what the tournaments mean heading into the NCAA Tournament. To close things out, we play one of our recurring favorites: Something in Common. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:29 Rutgers and head coach Coquese Washington part ways 01:13 Why was Coquese Washington’s dismissal considered unexpected? 01:57 What makes the Rutgers job a good opportunity? 04:11 Sabreena’s Scale 04:20 South Carolina narrowly defeats Kentucky, 60–56 04:39 Medina Okot is stepping up in a big way from the 3-point line 06:32 North Carolina defeats Duke 74–69 07:01 Notre Dame edges out Louisville, 65–62 13:41 The NCAA Selection Committee unveils its second Top 16 14:49 Big 10 matchups that might change the standings 16:38 Can anyone upset UCLA? 20:10 Which teams stand to gain the most in the SEC Tournament? 21:07 What to make of Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament? 22;41 How can LSU continue to rise at this point? 25:10 A look at the ACC 25:54 Which teams are expected to shine in the ACC Tournament? 28:50 A look at the Big 12 conference  29:25 What can we anticipate from the Big 12 tournament? 31:21 A look at the mid-major conferences 32:14 Why is the Summit League worth watching? 32:59 What’s worth watching in the A-10? 34:15 What stands out about the Ivy conference? 36:28 LMU Lions win the WCC for the first time ever Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7080234/2026/03/02/womens-college-b…vanderbilt-texas/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7079131/2026/03/01/ncaa-womens-basketball-top-16-rankings/ by Chantel Jennings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7080059/2026/03/01/uconn-unbeaten-regular-season-womens-basketball/ by Chantel Jennings Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-03-03T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1667664/why-ucla-reigns-supreme-in-the-big-10-aIEv3spa0Q https://gamma.videonest.org/1667664_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1667664_video_v4.mp4 Why UCLA reigns supreme in the Big 10. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #UCLAWBB #BigTenWBB #NCAAWomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #MarchMadness #WomensBasketball 2026-03-03T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1670151/why-can-t-lsu-beat-south-carolina-WK3auLsWsx https://gamma.videonest.org/1670151_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1670151_video_v4.mp4 Why can't LSU beat South Carolina? __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #LSU #LSUWBB #SouthCarolinaWBB #SECWBB #WomensCollegeBasketball #MarchMadness 2026-03-04T17:30:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1674260/should-sarah-strong-actually-win-player-of-the-yea-erwjXlLR2V https://gamma.videonest.org/1674260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1674260_video_v4.mp4 Should Sarah Strong Actually Win Player Of The Year? The WNBPA issued a statement emphasizing unity among players as negotiations continue with the league on a new CBA. Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena discuss the implications of the statement and where the players’ union and the league stand ahead of the drop-dead deadline. They also recap the Unrivaled championship, highlighting standout performances and the league’s continued growth. From there, they share their predictions for the major national awards in college basketball, including Coach of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Player of the Year. They begin by breaking down Shea Ralph’s impressive coaching success at Vanderbilt and why it makes her a strong Coach of the Year candidate. From there, they spotlight some of the most impactful freshmen across the sport before wrapping up with a debate over their Player of the Year selections, weighing each candidate’s stats and influence on their team’s success. Finally, we wrap things up with a question from the mailbag. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ TIMECODES 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - WNBPA emphasizes player unity in statement 01:2 - Why did the players issue a statement? 04:51 - Are there strategic differences with the players in the CBA talks? 06:22 - Veterans speak out on CBA negotiations 08:37 - Team USA to play World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico 11:14 - Where do things stand between the players' union and the league? 11:53 - Mist BC wins Unrivaled championship over Phantom BC 18:40 - Look out for an exclusive interview with Napheesa Collier! 19:28 - No Offseason’s COY pick: Shea Ralph  21:21 - Why Shea Ralph should earned Coach of the Year 23:02 - Freshman of the Year 23:41 - Zena’s FOY:  Aaliyah Chavez 25:20 - Sabreena’s FOY: Jazzy Davidson 29:04 - Chantel’s FOY: Jazzy Davidson 32:52 - Player of the Year 33:18 - Chantel and Zena’s POY: Sarah Strong 38:11 - Sabreena’s POY: Mikayla Blakes 45:55 - How would UConn women do in a stronger conference, such as the SEC or Big Ten? Related links and articles: WNBA player union emphasizes unity as fissures exposed in CBA negotiations by Sabreena Merchant Breanna Stewart outduels Kelsey Plum as Mist claim Unrivaled championship by Sabreena Merchant  UConn's Sarah Strong: The Athletic's women's basketball Player of the Year by Chantel  Jennings Vanderbilt’s Shea Ralph earns The Athletic’s women’s basketball Coach of the Year  by Chantel  Jennings The Athletic’s women’s college basketball All-America team by Sabreena Merchant, Chantel Jennings, Zena Keita and Eden LaaseCheck out The Athletic Show  on March 8th for an exclusive interview with Napheesa Collier   __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: John Fisher / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-03-06T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1696237/shea-ralph-orchestrated-the-ultimate-sec-rebuild-a-13lRD4tz62 https://gamma.videonest.org/1696237_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1696237_video_v4.mp4 Shea Ralph orchestrated the ultimate SEC rebuild at Vanderbilt ⚓️🔥 #wbb #shorts Five years ago, Shea Ralph left her spot as the heir apparent at UConn to take a massive bet on herself and rebuild Vanderbilt women's basketball. Today, the Commodores are competing at the top of the SEC and eyeing a top seed in the NCAA Tournament. Is she the undeniable National Coach of the Year? Tune in to the No Offseason podcast for more WBB coverage! #Vanderbilt #SheaRalph #WBB #NCAAW #WomensBasketball #SEC #uconn 2026-03-07T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1699175/sarah-strong-is-having-a-historic-season-for-uconn-3vetEJW8-m https://gamma.videonest.org/1699175_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1699175_video_v4.mp4 Sarah Strong is having a HISTORIC season for UConn 🤯 #uconn #wbb Sarah Strong makes it look entirely too easy. From her elite passing to holding the best defensive rating in women's college basketball since at least 2009, the UConn star is putting together a truly unbelievable season. Subscribe to No Offseason for weekly women's hoops analysis! #UConn #SarahStrong #WBB #NCAAW #WomensBasketball #GenoAuriemma #BigEast 2026-03-08T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1703140/is-ucla-a-lock-for-the-top-overall-seed-nqi_otdAt1 https://gamma.videonest.org/1703140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1703140_video_v4.mp4 Is UCLA a Lock for the Top Overall Seed? USA Women’s Basketball tips off Wednesday in Puerto Rico. Zena, Chantel and Sabreena dive into how Team USA is preparing for the World Cup, plus the return of Caitlin Clark to game action. They also break down the latest in the CBA talks as the drop-deadline approaches. From there, they share their conference tournament takeaways from around the association—debating whether UCLA has done enough for the overall No. 1 seed, if West Virginia improved its seeding, and which mid-majors caught their attention this weekend, plus more. We wrap things up with Two Takes and A Fake No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ TIMECODES: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Check out Zena’s exclusive interview with Napheesa Collier 03:32 - Team USA prepares for the 2026 Olympics 05:44 - Team USA makes roster changes due to injuries 06:23 - What should we make of the missing bigger names on Team USA? 11:11 - How does Caitlin Clark feel about returning to game action? 14:19 - Where do player-league negotiations stand ahead of the drop-dead date? 15:50 - Will an agreement be reached on March 10th? 16:36 - What’s the impact on the schedule if no agreement is reached? 18:26 - Texas crowned SEC champions 21:54 - UCLA crushes Iowa by 51 points 24:59 - UCLA’s case for the overall #1 seed 26:47 - Who should get the overall #1 seed? 29:40 - West Virginia crowned Big 12 champions 30:10 - How the Big 12 championship helped West Virginia’s positioning 33:45 - Which teams can make an interesting run? 36:07 - Which mid-major teams stood out this weekend? 41:59 - Shea Ralph gets first career ejection 44:57 - Which team has the potential to surprise in the tournament? 46:06 - Two Takes and a Fake Related links and articles: Caitlin Clark preparing for Team USA debut, feels ‘even better’ than start of last season by Chantel Jennings Women’s conference tournament takeaways: Texas takes down South Carolina by Chantel Jennings,  Cameron Teague Robinson, Sabreena Merchant and Grace Raynor Women’s basketball power rankings: If LSU can’t beat South Carolina, is it a tournament threat? by Sabreena Merchant Check out Zena’s exclusive interview with WNBA star Napheesa Collier here! Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #caitlinclark #womensbasketball #teamusa #ncaawbb Thumbnail: Ronald Martinez / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Melina Pizano / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-03-10T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1707662/is-ucla-better-than-undefeated-uconn-6l9V90BSkE https://gamma.videonest.org/1707662_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1707662_video_v4.mp4 Is UCLA better than UNDEFEATED UConn? 👀 UConn is undefeated, but UCLA has the toughest schedule in the country and 18 Quad-1 wins. 🤯 Who is your TRUE #1 overall seed heading into the tournament? Drop your pick in the comments! 👇 Catch the full debate on the latest episode of No Offseason! 🎧 #NCAAW #MarchMadness #UConnHuskies #UCLABruins #WomensBasketball #NoOffseason 2026-03-11T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1708370/paige-caitlin-angel-playing-together-w8u2c23Gum https://gamma.videonest.org/1708370_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1708370_video_v4.mp4 Paige, Caitlin & Angel playing TOGETHER?! 🔥 Caitlin Clark is bulked up and ready, but we can't stop thinking about the "young intern class" of Caitlin, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers finally sharing the floor for Team USA. 🇺🇸🔥 Who are you most excited to watch play together? Let us know below! 👇 Listen to the full Team USA breakdown on the No Offseason podcast! 🎙️ #CaitlinClark #TeamUSA #AngelReese #PaigeBueckers #WNBA #NoOffseason 2026-03-11T22:45:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1710209/wnba-vet-layshia-clarendon-joins-no-offseason-big-OY9PRZES6Z https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bB_dO2qg1Cc/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1710209_video_v4.mp4 WNBA Vet Layshia Clarendon Joins No Offseason! 🚨 (Big Show Updates) 🚨 BIG NEWS: Layshia Clarendon is joining No Offseason, and we are expanding to 3 DAYS A WEEK! The world of women's hoops just keeps getting bigger, so we are too. Host Zena Keita, along with Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings, are thrilled to welcome 11-year WNBA veteran Layshia Clarendon as our newest co-host! Starting next week, get ready for the next level of No Offseason. We are bringing you the smartest, deepest women's basketball talk three times a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Whether it's the WNBA, NCAAW, or global hoops, we've got you covered. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #WNBA #WomensBasketball #NoOffseason #ncaaw #marchmadness 2026-03-12T16:15:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1711398/11-year-wnba-vet-joins-the-squad-psR54C8tay https://gamma.videonest.org/1711398_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1711398_video_v4.mp4 11-Year WNBA Vet Joins the Squad 🤯 The world of women’s hoops is getting bigger, and so are we! 🚨 We are beyond hyped to welcome 11-year WNBA vet Layshia Clarendon as our newest co-host! PLUS: No Offseason is officially moving to THREE days a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays). Drop a 👏 in the comments to welcome Layshia to the squad, and let us know what you want us to cover this season! 👇 #WNBA #WomensBasketball #NoOffseason #LayshiaClarendon #TheAthletic 2026-03-12T22:15:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1713610/who-makes-the-cut-on-selection-sunday--Xbn57ZmgL https://gamma.videonest.org/1713610_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1713610_video_v4.mp4 Who Makes the Cut on Selection Sunday? The WNBA CBA negotiations are still ongoing, with no deal reached yet. Zena and Chantel break down the latest developments in the talks before diving into the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament and the dynamics of the current Team USA roster.  Then, our resident bracketologist Eden Laase joins to dig into the biggest bracket storylines — from the battle between UConn and UCLA for the overall No. 1 seed to the bubble drama surrounding Colorado and Clemson. They unpack how conference tournament results are shaking up the field, what it means for teams fighting to get in, and why programs like USC and Tennessee could slip a bit lower than expected in the seeding. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ TIMECODES: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - No Offseason levels up Mar. 15th! 00:48 - Welcome Layshia Clarendon! 01:54 - Catch us live on YouTube this Sunday at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET  02:31 - CBA negotiations continue with no deal reached 03:04 - Current status of CBA negotiations 03:59 - Revenue-sharing issues remain unresolved in talks 05:13 - The league’s position regarding housing 07:36 - The league’s response regarding expenses 09:37 - What are the odds of a lockout? 11:24 - Where things stand in the negotiation? 12:39 - Team USA crushes Senegal with a 110-46 victory 17:38 - Who deserves the overall No. 1 seed? 19:19 - How will conferences factor into the committee's decision?  22:14 - Who’s made into the tournament, who’s been left out? 25:42 - The impact of Michigan State and Maryland losses 27:29 - Which teams can still play their way into the tournament? 28:48 - Why is Richmond on the bubble? 31:40 - Which teams could be surprises? 36:30 - We’ll be live on YouTube following Selection Sunday Related links and articles: Overnight WNBA, players’ union talks fail to result in collective bargaining agreement: Reports by Sabreena Merchant WNBA proposes higher salary cap in latest CBA offer, but still no deal by Chantel Jennings Caitlin Clark shines with double-double in dominant Team USA victory by Sabreena Merchant Women’s NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Will Clemson, Iowa State, Virginia make the field? By Eden Laase Catch us live this Sunday at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET on YouTube  for our bracket reactions! Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #bracketology #womensbasketball #ncaabasketball #tournament Thumbnail: Luke Hales / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-03-13T11:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1714948/whos-still-in-the-march-madness-hunt-0dXWwOCswN https://gamma.videonest.org/1714948_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1714948_video_v4.mp4 Who’s still in the March Madness hunt? 🤔 It's officially Bubble Watch season! 🫧 Can the Ivy League become a two-bid league this year? We're breaking down how teams like Princeton, Columbia, and Richmond are trying to sneak into the NCAA Tournament field before the buzzer. Which bubble team are you rooting for to make the cut? Let us know below! 👇 #MarchMadness #BubbleWatch #NCAAW #IvyLeague #collegebasketball 2026-03-13T16:26:13.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1718217/uconn-vs-ucla-who-deserves-the-top-seed-izmm18PJqP https://gamma.videonest.org/1718217_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1718217_video_v4.mp4 UConn vs UCLA: Who deserves the top seed? The debate for the #1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament comes down to two heavyweights: Connecticut and UCLA. Does the committee value UConn’s undefeated defending-champ status, or UCLA’s insane resume with 18 Quad-1 wins? 🤯 Who do YOU think deserves the true number one spot? Drop your pick in the comments! 👇 #NCAAW #MarchMadness #UConnHuskies #UCLABruins #WomensBasketball 2026-03-14T17:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1722970/live-selection-sunday-reactions-march-madness-brac-QQnYi1KyCU https://gamma.videonest.org/1722970_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1722970_video_v4.mp4 LIVE: Selection Sunday Reactions & March Madness Bracket Breakdown 🏀 Join the No Offseason crew -- Zena Keita, Sabreena Merchant, Chantel Jennings, and our newest co-host, former WNBA star, Layshia Clarendon -- as they react LIVE to the seedings, snubs, and surprises revealed in the Women's NCAA Tournament bracket, and break down their March Madness picks in real time. 🗣️ Drop your biggest bracket questions and hot takes in the live chat! SUBSCRIBE to our channel for new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday! 📲 FOLLOW US: Instagram: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on Instagram: @layshiac -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Producer: Andrea B. Scott Presented by Sam's Club #SelectionSunday #MarchMadness #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #ncaaw Thumbnail: Joe Buglewicz / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-03-16T03:13:56.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1735163/why-this-cba-will-change-lives-YgeZlY_QXo https://gamma.videonest.org/1735163_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1735163_video_v4.mp4 Why this CBA will change lives __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WNBACBA #WNBPA #WomensBasketball #WNBANews 2026-03-19T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1736210/wnba-and-players-union-reach-historic-deal-MclzEWV67C https://gamma.videonest.org/1736210_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1736210_video_v4.mp4 WNBA and Players' Union Reach 'Historic Deal’ From negotiations to victory — the WNBA and its players reach a historic CBA deal. Zena and Layshia, joined by Sabreena, break down key changes in revenue sharing, salary caps, and player benefits, as well as the timeline for the upcoming season. Next, Zena and Layshia explore the evolution of CBA negotiations, the influence of star power, and the players’ fight for dignity, representation, and equality. Finally, we wrap up with a new segment, ‘And One More Thing,’ highlighting a story or idea worth your attention. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:53 An overview of the CBA agreement 03:05 How salaries will look under the new CBA 06:32 Details on housing and parental leave are still unknown 08:34 Training camp is set to begin as scheduled on April 19 10:40 A look back at differences in past CBAs 25:49 How life-changing will this new deal be for the players? 32:17 What happens next once the CBA deal is signed? 34:29 A look at the free agency frenzy 40:13 How can players’ demands be balanced? 42:40 The importance of strength in numbers Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7126514/2026/03/18/whats-next-wnba-cba-deal/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7113991/2026/03/18/wnba-players-new-labor-deal/ by Mike Vorkunov, Sabreena Merchant and The Athletic Staff Check out https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/womens-college-basketball/bracket/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #wnba #wnbacba #wnbacontract #wbb #womenssports #womensbasketball 2026-03-19T19:30:47.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1739199/the-pressure-on-team-usa-to-be-perfect-sponsored-b-uZhD0UvJJX https://gamma.videonest.org/1739199_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739199_video_v5.mp4 The pressure on Team USA to be perfect. Sponsored by @samsclub __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-03-20T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1739200/your-march-madness-preview-sleepers-surges-showdow-y66S3aZ4NB https://gamma.videonest.org/1739200_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1739200_video_v5_360.mp4 Your March Madness Preview: Sleepers, Surges & Showdowns As more news emerges about the WNBA CBA deal, Chantel and Sabreena break down the biggest wins for both sides. Then with March Madness in full swing, they preview the weekend’s biggest matchups, diving into the storylines, potential upsets, and chaos that define the tournament. They break down teams like TCU and West Virginia, examine why South Dakota State could shake up brackets, and debate whether the Big East is deeper than expected—and how that could impact the field. Finally, they wrap things up with ‘Something In Common.’ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:51 What we learned from the new CBA deal 02:40 What’s the biggest win for both sides in the CBA agreement? 05:13 How revenue sharing pays off for everyone 06:26 Why the family benefits are a huge step forward  07:00Why the core designation is a win for the players 10:38 What happens next in the WNBA offseason? 15:19 A tough year for mid-majors 24:19 Examining second-round matchup possibilities Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7131466/2026/03/19/wnba-cba-labor-agreement-history/ by Chantel Jennings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7130255/2026/03/19/wnba-free-agents-offseason-cba/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7124595/2026/03/17/womens-ncaa-tournament-power-rankings/ by Eden Laase Check out https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/womens-college-basketball/bracket/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Sam Hodde / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-03-20T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1740608/why-the-cba-deal-is-a-win-for-both-sides-h1z0Zsv-fm https://gamma.videonest.org/1740608_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1740608_video_v5_360.mp4 Why the CBA deal is a win for both sides __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WNBACBA #WNBAPlayers #RevenueSharing #WomensBasketball 2026-03-21T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1745048/inside-the-wnbas-cba-pay-structure-uDZPF_sAeL https://gamma.videonest.org/1745048_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1745048_video_v5_360.mp4 Inside the WNBA’s CBA pay structure __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WNBA #WNBACBA #WNBAPlayers #RevenueSharing #WomensBasketball 2026-03-22T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1749785/who-will-be-the-breakout-star-of-march-madness-eeQzHaZ_hI https://gamma.videonest.org/1749785_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1749785_video_v5_360.mp4 Who Will be the Breakout Star of March Madness? The WNBA players have unanimously approved the 2026 CBA agreement, and Zena, Chantel, and Sabreena kick off the episode by walking through the first steps of the CBA becoming official—and what happens next. They then break down the defining moments from the weekend in the women’s tournament. Next, they dive into who could emerge as the next star of March Madness, exploring how personality, leadership, and team success shape the tournament’s rising faces. They highlight the legacy of established players like Flau'jae Johnson, the rise of stars such as Madison Booker, and the importance of clutch performances. Finally, the crew dips into the mailbag to discuss the surprising lack of upsets in the women’s tournament. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:38 WNBA players vote to approve new CBA 01:12 What comes next following approval of the CBA? 02:33 Early rounds bring the heat in women’s tournament 08:52 Defining moments and standout performances of the weekend 11:39 Top seeds showing vulnerability 14:42 Can a blowout impact a team’s progress? 16:15 Teams we’re rethinking 20:52 March Madness Star 22:39 What it takes to be a star in March 26:28 What role does personality play in becoming a star? 33:56 Players to watch during the tournament 46:00 Which players can maintain their March momentum? 50:31 Mailbag Question Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7141131/2026/03/23/wnba-players-vote-labor-deal-approved/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7137168/2026/03/21/iowa-fdu-womens-march-madness-results-takeaways/ by Scott Dochternan https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7137395/2026/03/21/fdu-coach-neutral-ncaa-sites-iowa/ by Scott Dochternan https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7135803/2026/03/21/tennessees-loss-ncaa-tournament-edge/ by Chantel Jennings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7136847/2026/03/21/womens-ncaa-tournament-takeaways-clemson-usc/ by Chantel Jennings, Grace Raynor, Cameron Teague Robinson, Sabreena Merchant and Scott Dochterman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7139035/2026/03/22/minnesota-ole-miss-amaya-battle-ncaa-tournament/  by Chantel Jennings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7139016/2026/03/22/maryland-brenda-frese-oluchi-okananwa/ by Devon Henderson https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7138589/2026/03/22/womens-march-madness-second-round-takeaways-zoe-brooks-nc-state/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7130159/2026/03/20/womens-basketball-march-madness-stars/ by Eden Laase Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Ian Maule / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-03-24T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1751665/why-madison-booker-is-in-a-class-of-her-own-oH4Hn0ste_ https://gamma.videonest.org/1751665_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1751665_video_v5_360.mp4 Why Madison Booker is in a class of her own. __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #MadisonBooker #TexasWBB #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #MarchMadness #WNBA #WNBAProspect #WNBADraft #HoopsTalk #BasketballHighlights 2026-03-24T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1758164/can-tammi-reiss-revive-florida-women-s-basketball-L7QKU_vHfc https://gamma.videonest.org/1758164_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758164_video_v5_360.mp4 Can Tammi Reiss revive Florida women's basketball? Sponsored by @samsclub Sponsored by @samsclub Florida has hired Tammi Reiss away from Rhode Island after she led the Rams to an Atlantic 10 title and an NCAA tournament appearance. 🏀 In this clip, Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings break down why Reiss could be the right coach to help Florida take a step forward in the SEC. Reiss brings a strong track record as both a player and a coach, but her biggest challenge may be keeping Florida’s young talent in place. With players like Liv McGill already on the roster, the conversation centers on whether Reiss can retain key pieces and build a contender in the toughest conference in women’s college basketball. What do you think of Florida’s hire? Can Tammi Reiss turn the Gators into an SEC contender? #WomensBasketball #FloridaGators #TammiReiss #SEC #CollegeBasketball #NCAAW 2026-03-26T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1758171/who-will-survive-the-sweet-16-nxEkTHE0Js https://gamma.videonest.org/1758171_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758171_video_v5_360.mp4 Who Will Survive the Sweet 16? Chantel and Sabreena dive into the implications of the newly ratified WNBA CBA, exploring its impact on player contracts and how teams may approach free agency moving forward. Then the duo take an in-depth look at the Sweet 16, analyzing the matchups and standout player performances while examining how crowd dynamics influence outcomes. They also explore the representation of different conferences in the tournament, highlighting trends, surprises, and potential upsets, giving fans a comprehensive view of what makes this stage of March Madness so exciting. Lastly, they wrap things up with “And One More Thing,” discussing the hiring of Tammi Reiss at Florida and how she might go about restoring the program. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:33 Catch us live on YouTube this Saturday after the Sweet 16 01:16 Latest updates from the ratified CBA 03:49 The WNBA season may run as late as November 21 04:58 Inside the 2026 rookie contracts 06:31 How teams might approach free agents 07:54 Explaining the rules around supermax contracts 10:46 Which free agents might be moving? 14:09 Sweet 16 Preview 15:14 (4) Oklahoma vs. (1) South Carolina – Sweet 16 15:29 (10) Virginia vs. (3) TCU – Sweet 16 15:49 (5) Kentucky vs. (1) Texas – Sweet 16 15:58 (4) Minnesota vs. (1) UCLA – Sweet 16 18:23 What will the scene be like in Sacramento for the tournament? 25:09 Should we view the ACC differently? 25:47 (4) North Carolina vs. (1) UConn – Sweet 16 26:12 Can North Carolina challenge UConn? 28:29 Could there be any potential upsets in the Sweet 16? 29:11 (6) Notre Dame vs. (2) Vanderbilt – Sweet 16 29:56 (3) Duke vs. (2) LSU – Sweet 16 31:17 And One More Thing 32:18 How can Tammi Reiss turn things around at Florida? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7138313/2026/03/22/caitlin-clark-paige-bueckers-rookie-salary-cba/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7141131/2026/03/23/wnba-players-vote-labor-deal-approved/ by Sabreena Merchant  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7145136/2026/03/24/wnba-term-sheet-cba-details/ by Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7142805/2026/03/24/womens-sweet-16-matchups-predictions/ by Sabreena Merchant, Chantel Jennings, Grace Raynor, and Cameron Teague Robinson  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7148091/2026/03/26/virginia-womens-…s-ohanian-reddit/ by Chantel Jennings Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Johnnie Izquierdo / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-03-26T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1758174/why-womens-college-hoops-sees-fewer-upsets-750OC5WPaV https://gamma.videonest.org/1758174_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1758174_video_v5_360.mp4 Why women’s college hoops sees fewer upsets __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #WomensBasketball #MarchMadness #NCAAW #CollegeBasketball #WomensHoops 2026-03-25T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1767032/why-player-coach-connections-fuel-march-madness-su-MIEOO6MFLa https://gamma.videonest.org/1767032_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1767032_video_v5_360.mp4 Why Player-Coach Connections Fuel March Madness Success Zena and Layshia begin by discussing the uncertain future of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert before turning to the upcoming expansion draft, where they analyze potential player selections and the strategic decisions facing new teams. They then explore the vital role of coaching, particularly under high-pressure circumstances, emphasizing the importance of trust and communication between coaches and players. Drawing on memorable game moments, they highlight the impact of player-coach interactions and the balance between intensity and care, showing how trust is crucial in challenging situations. We close things out with Layshia’s Lens, featuring a buzzer-beater moment. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:51 Adam Silver remained non-committal regarding Cathy Engelbert’s future 01:27 What is Adam Silver actually saying about Cathy Engelbert's future? 05:32 Expansion draft set for April 3 06:02 Inside the expansion draft 07:39 Potential picks in the expansion draft 10:56 Could Arike Ogunbowale be a part of the expansion draft? 13:59 WNBA dates to know 15:33 Coaching Impact 17:48 Reading Brenda Frese and Oluchi Okananwa’s sideline reactions 23:02 A look at coaching styles in women’s basketball 30:13 Which coaching styles excel in March? 35:32 Is trust a key factor in player-coach connections? 41:09 What goes into game-planning clutch moments? 45:23 Layshia’s Lens 48:07 Join us LIVE on YouTube following the Sweet 16! Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7147522/2026/03/25/adam-silver-wnba-cathy-engelbert-future/?source=emp_shared_article by Mike  Vorkunov https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7147626/2026/03/25/wnba-sets-expansion-draft-toronto-portland/ by Curt Anderson https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7147141/2026/03/26/wnba-expansion-draft-players-toronto-portland/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7142264/2026/03/24/brenda-frese-oluchi-okananwa/  by Elise Devlin Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: G Fiume / Contributor / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Luke Hales / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-03-27T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1768102/could-arike-ogunbowale-be-the-biggest-name-in-the-bUH37_siPe https://gamma.videonest.org/1768102_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1768102_video_v5_360.mp4 Could Arike Ogunbowale be the biggest name in the expansion draft? Could Arike Ogunbowale be left unprotected, and what would that mean for Dallas? Hosts Zena Keita and Layshia Clarendon discuss Arike Ogunbowale’s future, the possibility of expansion-related roster decisions, and why her reputation deserves more context. They break down how Dallas’ instability, coaching changes, and lack of consistent talent around her have shaped the way people talk about Arike’s game. The conversation also looks at her fit alongside Paige and why environment, leadership, and veteran culture matter when judging a star player. What do you think? Has Arike Ogunbowale been judged too harshly in Dallas? #ArikeOgunbowale #DallasWings #WNBA #WomensBasketball #PaigeBueckers No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-03-27T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1771625/will-wnba-free-agency-be-more-challenging-than-eve-qO2P-NKbrD https://gamma.videonest.org/1771625_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1771625_video_v5_360.mp4 Will WNBA free agency be more challenging than ever? How much could rookie contracts shape the next era of WNBA free agency? In this clip, Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings break down why veteran-heavy teams could feel a real cap crunch, while younger teams with players on rookie deals may have far more roster flexibility. They explain how cost-controlled talent can open the door for more creativity in free agency and why that matters for contenders across the league. The conversation also highlights Paige Bueckers’ value on a rookie contract and why teams like Dallas or Indiana could have a major advantage as front offices try to build around emerging stars. What do you think: will rookie deals become the biggest advantage in WNBA roster building? #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #DallasWings #IndianaFever #WomensBasketball #FreeAgency No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-03-28T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1775342/live-sweet-16-reactions-caPLqNsEpZ https://gamma.videonest.org/1775342_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1775342_video_v5_360.mp4 LIVE: Sweet 16 Reactions 🏀 Join the No Offseason crew as they go LIVE reacting to the Sweet 16 outcomes! 🗣️ Drop your questions and Sweet 16 reactions in the live chat! SUBSCRIBE to our channel for new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday! 📲 FOLLOW US: Instagram: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on Instagram: @layshiac -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Producer: Andrea B. Scott Presented by Sam's Club #Sweet16 #MarchMadness #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #ncaaw 2026-03-29T15:52:39.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1782023/why-this-repeat-of-the-final-four-will-be-differen-B--8U1kfTx https://gamma.videonest.org/1782023_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1782023_video_v5_360.mp4 Why this Repeat of the Final Four Will Be Different Zena and Chantel break down the Elite Eight games of the NCAA women’s tournament, taking a look at key moments and the players that made all the difference – from Blanca Quiñonez to Lauren Betts, and from Madison Booker to Madina Okot. Then, they turn their attention to the games of the Final Four, previewing what could happen on Friday in Phoenix. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Texas dominates Michigan 77-41 03:28 - Texas made it tough for Michigan 13:19 - Could this be the best basketball we’ve seen from Texas? 14:55 - UCLA takes down Duke, 70-58 17:46 - Where UCLA swung momentum and turned things around 20:00 - Angela Dugalić set the tone for UCLA 21:54 - How will UCLA match up with Texas? 28:57 - UConn cruises past Notre Dame, 70-52 29:32 - Did Notre Dame expose any weaknesses in UConn? 39:28 - South Carolina defeated TCU, 78 to 52 40:30 - What was TCU missing against South Carolina? 43:36 - Breaking down SC vs. UConn Related links and articles: UConn advances to 25th Final Four with win over Notre Dame by Cameron Teague Robinson Leave the nets … for now. UConn, as always, plans for bigger Final Four celebrations by Chantel Jennings How Angela Dugalić set the tone for UCLA’s Final Four run by Sabreena Merchant UCLA headed back to Final Four after comeback against Duke by Grace Rayoner Lauren Betts and UCLA return to Final Four with unfinished business by Jerry Brewer Texas decimates Michigan for return trip to Final Four by Cameron Teague Robinson Texas is 2 wins from Vic Schaefer’s first title and him saying it’s his best team by Chantel Jennings Final Four field is set: South Carolina joins fellow No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA and Texas by Grace Rayoner First look at the Final Four: Who has the edge? South Carolina or UConn? Texas or UCLA? by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS #womenscollegebasketball #marchmadness #elite8 #finalfour 2026-03-31T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1791260/the-houston-comets-are-back-here-s-what-it-means-6-ZD5HZmIY https://gamma.videonest.org/1791260_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1791260_video_v5_360.mp4 The Houston Comets are Back. Here's What it Means Zena and Layshia open their conversation with the return of A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier to USA Basketball, discussing how Team USA is shifting its focus toward developing younger talent and moving away from a more exclusionary approach. They then dive into the transition of the Connecticut Sun to the Houston Comets, highlighting the excitement surrounding the Comets’ return and the challenges facing the Sun’s fanbase. The duo also explores the role of NBA ownership in providing resources and stability, along with the cultural differences between Connecticut and Houston. We wrap things with a story on how WNBA players connected with a key figure in negotiations. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:29 A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier rejoin USA Basketball camp in Phoenix 02:41  Inside USA Basketball’s talent development strategy 05:19 How important is JuJu Watkins’ invitation to USA training camp? 07:43 How the World Cup team differs from the Olympic team 11:50 Why veteran leadership is vital for Team USA 22:29 Is the move from Connecticut to Houston a good move for the WNBA? 28:23 What might Sun fans think about the franchise relocation? 33:46 Does it matter that the WNBA is returning to Houston? 37:36 Inside the ownership of the NBA and WNBA 43:59 How Connecticut and Houston differ culturally  Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7161819/2026/03/31/aja-wilson-napheesa-collier-usa-national-team-training-camp/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7152749/2026/03/27/rockets-owners-connecticut-sun-relocate-houston-comets/ by Mike Vorkunov https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7157789/2026/03/30/houston-comets-wnba-connecticut-sun-relocation-moving/ by Mike Vorkunov Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Todd Warshaw / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-04-02T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1791533/the-game-changing-advice-in-the-wnba-cba-talks-spo-zgSSXxKQQ9 https://gamma.videonest.org/1791533_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1791533_video_v5_360.mp4 The game-changing advice in the WNBA CBA talks. Sponsored by @samsclub Sponsored by @samsclub How did WNBA players make the case for a massive salary increase? In this clip, Zena Keita explains how the union brought in Harvard economist and Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin to help break down the numbers behind the league’s labor talks. What do you think of the strategy? Did bringing in an outside economist change the conversation? #WNBA #ClaudiaGoldin #WNBPA #SportsEconomics #WomensBasketball #WNBATalks __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-02T16:30:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1792228/how-each-team-can-win-in-the-final-four-wnba-expan-Cjc0TKKKl6 https://gamma.videonest.org/1792228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792228_video_v5_360.mp4 How Each Team Can Win in the Final Four + WNBA Expansion Draft Strategy It's a big day in women's hoops! WNBA Expansion Draft meets Final Four showdown. Chantel and Sabreena kick off their discussion by exploring potential strategies for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo in the expansion draft—who might be protected, and which players could come as surprises? Then the duo get us ready for the Final Four by breaking down the South Carolina–UConn rematch and the potential pressure for UCLA and Texas as they chase a championship. They discuss what this moment means for players and coaches, the influence of new faces, and the expectations surrounding these games. The conversation also highlights the quest for redemption for teams that fell short in previous tournaments and the excitement of these matchups, even amid predictions of chalk outcomes. Finally, they share their predictions for the national title game. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:41 Expansion Draft explained 01:42 What strategy will Fire and Tempo use in the expansion draft? 03:21 Both first time GM’s  07:10 How will the Tempo approach their first pick? 08:51 How will the Fire approach their first pick? 10:25 Could Arike Ogunbowale be a better fit elsewhere? 12:10 Join us live on YouTube Saturday morning 13:23 Final Four Preview 14:11 Who’s under pressure, and who’s playing with urgency? 17:09 Is the pressure on the UConn vs. SC matchup 22:14 The different looks of South Carolina and UConn 26:01 Breaking down the Final Four clash between UCLA and Texas 27:26 Are these the best teams so far for Texas and UCLA? 29:26 Is there urgency or pressure for UCLA and Texas? 33:59 New faces who can make a first impression in the Final Four matchups 36:32 A closer look at how the Final Four will deliver exciting matchups 38:13 Predictions 38:28 UCLA will win if? 39:24 Texas will win if? 40:15 UConn will win if? 40:40 South Carolina will win if? 44:15 National title game predictions  #finalfour #wnbaexpansion #uconn #wbb #wnba #southcarolina #texas #uclabruins Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7160006/2026/03/31/final-four-breakdown-uconn-south-carolina-texas-ucla/ by Sabreena Merchant  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7160090/2026/03/31/how-dawn-staley-reinvented-south-carolina-without-losing-its-edge/ by Jerry Brewer https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7159962/2026/03/31/texas-vic-schaefer-final-four-ucla/ by Chantel Jennings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163147/2026/04/01/womens-final-four-parity-ucla-uconn-texas-south-carolina/ by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Elsa / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-04-03T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1792613/is-uconn-or-south-carolina-facing-more-pressure-1e_uLgffM2 https://gamma.videonest.org/1792613_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1792613_video_v5_360.mp4 Is UConn or South Carolina Facing More Pressure? South Carolina vs. UConn is more than a title game matchup. It’s a clash between two powerhouse programs carrying very different kinds of pressure. UConn enters as the undefeated favorite, while South Carolina has the rare chance to play from the underdog spot and flip last year’s result. Who do you think is under more pressure in this matchup: UConn or South Carolina? #WomensBasketball #SouthCarolina #UConn #DawnStaley #GenoAuriemma #NCAAW #collegebasketball No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-03T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1793002/studbudz-at-the-final-four-studbudz-finalfour-ucon-Fw9todu9tD https://gamma.videonest.org/1793002_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793002_video_v5_360.mp4 StudBudz at the Final Four! #studbudz #finalfour #uconn #wbb #southcarolina 2026-04-04T00:50:53.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1793003/paige-dt-in-the-house-uconn-finalfour-marchmadness-JVNvAJkkgi https://gamma.videonest.org/1793003_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793003_video_v5_360.mp4 Paige & DT in the house! #uconn #finalfour #marchmadness #paigebueckers 2026-04-03T23:43:59.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1793006/uconn-vs-south-carolina-preview-marchmadness-ncaaw-ylQfpvNDkC https://gamma.videonest.org/1793006_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793006_video_v5_360.mp4 UConn vs South Carolina preview! #marchmadness #ncaaw #finalfour #womenscollegebasketball #uconn 2026-04-03T22:15:41.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1793007/the-calm-before-the-uconn-sc-storm-marchmadness-nc-ZhhoTNn4N- https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7xeTaGpmoKU/maxresdefault.jpg https://gamma.videonest.org/1793007_video_v5_360.mp4 The Calm Before the UConn-SC Storm! #marchmadness #ncaaw #womenscollegebasketball #finalfour 2026-04-03T22:13:51.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1793484/dawn-staley-and-her-fans-at-scs-final-practice-mar-Rl1v1o_tkI https://gamma.videonest.org/1793484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793484_video_v5_360.mp4 Dawn Staley and her fans at SC’s final practice! #marchmadness #finalfour #southcarolinawbb 2026-04-04T21:40:33.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1793485/ucla-final-practice-before-championship-game-uclab-Ci0nbsq1Ph https://gamma.videonest.org/1793485_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793485_video_v5_360.mp4 UCLA final practice before championship game! #uclabruins #marchmadness #finalfour #wbb 2026-04-04T21:36:23.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1793486/dawn-staley-and-sc-practice-ahead-of-title-game-nc-8Ro4Tci1x8 https://gamma.videonest.org/1793486_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793486_video_v5_360.mp4 Dawn Staley and SC practice ahead of title game 🏀 #ncaaw #finalfour #southcarolinawbb 2026-04-04T21:33:07.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1793487/what-happened-between-geno-and-dawn-title-game-pre-oSzVvRHHpi https://gamma.videonest.org/1793487_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793487_video_v5_360.mp4 What Happened between Geno and Dawn? + Title Game Preview What exactly happened between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at the end of UConn-South Carolina game? The No Offseason crew is here to dive into the behind-the-scenes of that moment, plus all the moments from last night's Final Four. Then, a look-ahead to the title game, where UCLA and South Carolina will meet for all the glory on Sunday afternoon. Plus, thoughts on the WNBA Expansion Draft. 🗣️ Drop your questions and takes in the live chat! SUBSCRIBE to our channel for new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday! 📲 FOLLOW US: Instagram: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on Instagram: @layshiac -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Producer: Andrea B. Scott #NCAAW #MarchMadness #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #wnba #expansiondraft 2026-04-04T18:05:58.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1793488/why-the-sun-s-move-to-houston-makes-sense-XlrFc9DtT4 https://gamma.videonest.org/1793488_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1793488_video_v5_360.mp4 Why the Sun's move to Houston makes sense. Layshia Clarendon and Zena Keita break down why moving the Connecticut Sun to Houston could be the right move for the WNBA 👀🏀 Do you think moving the Sun to Houston would be good for the league? #WNBA #ConnecticutSun #HoustonComets #WomensBasketball __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-04T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794291/mvp-lauren-betts-cuts-the-net-ucla-nationalchampio-g7otYjtnXe https://gamma.videonest.org/1794291_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794291_video_v5_360.mp4 MVP Lauren Betts cuts the net! 🏀 #ucla #nationalchampions #wbb 2026-04-05T23:42:54.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794292/ucla-in-formation-ucla-uclawbb-finalfour-7lkAduoWwl https://gamma.videonest.org/1794292_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794292_video_v5_360.mp4 UCLA in formation ! 🎉 #ucla #uclawbb #finalfour 2026-04-05T23:38:14.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794294/live-ucla-wins-the-national-championship-RPp9iluqUB https://gamma.videonest.org/1794294_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794294_video_v5_360.mp4 LIVE: UCLA WINS the National Championship! Join the No Offseason crew as they break down UCLA's first-ever NCAA women's basketball championship WIN! LIVE from the arena! 🗣️ Drop your national title game reactions in the live chat! SUBSCRIBE to our channel for new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday! 📲 FOLLOW US: Instagram: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on Instagram: @layshiac -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Producer: Andrea B. Scott #southcarolinawbb #uclabruins #finalfour #MarchMadness #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #ncaaw 2026-04-05T23:33:20.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794295/the-moment-ucla-won-ucla-finalfour-ncaaw-wbb-VXSqu0YxmJ https://gamma.videonest.org/1794295_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794295_video_v5_360.mp4 The moment UCLA WON! 🏀#ucla #finalfour #ncaaw #wbb 2026-04-05T22:04:15.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794296/lauren-betts-on-playing-with-her-sister-ucla-xLXksvpFx- https://gamma.videonest.org/1794296_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794296_video_v5_360.mp4 Lauren Betts on playing with her sister 🫶 #ucla 2026-04-05T22:02:18.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794297/trophy-time-ucla-champions-finalfour-marchmadness-68vdcuCbe6 https://gamma.videonest.org/1794297_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794297_video_v5_360.mp4 Trophy time! #ucla #champions #finalfour #marchmadness 2026-04-05T21:57:30.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794298/ucla-are-national-champions-ucla-uclabruins-finalf-N5tBYb6s2M https://gamma.videonest.org/1794298_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794298_video_v5_360.mp4 UCLA are national champions!! #ucla #uclabruins #finalfour 2026-04-05T21:49:43.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794299/ucla-huddle-up-uclabruins-finalfour-yuUuO581hB https://gamma.videonest.org/1794299_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794299_video_v5_360.mp4 UCLA huddle up! 🐻 #uclabruins #finalfour 2026-04-05T19:44:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794300/chelsea-gray-in-the-house-southcarolinawbb-uclabru-REr05R6_JM https://gamma.videonest.org/1794300_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794300_video_v5_360.mp4 Chelsea Gray in the house! #southcarolinawbb #uclabruins #finalfour #ncaaw #chelseagray 2026-04-05T19:02:42.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794301/ucla-enters-the-court-uclabruins-finalfour-ncaaw-QYHLMwXQv- https://gamma.videonest.org/1794301_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794301_video_v5_360.mp4 UCLA enters the court! #uclabruins #finalfour #ncaaw 2026-04-05T19:01:49.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794302/gamecocks-warm-up-before-the-big-game-southcarolin-jAYLJ3JXj_ https://gamma.videonest.org/1794302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794302_video_v5_360.mp4 Gamecocks Warm up before the big game! #southcarolinawbb #finalfour #ncaaw 2026-04-05T18:52:58.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1794303/outside-the-title-game-southcarolinawbb-uclabruins-uHag1xkLZx https://gamma.videonest.org/1794303_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1794303_video_v5_360.mp4 Outside the title game! #southcarolinawbb #uclabruins #finalfour #ncaaw 2026-04-05T18:50:18.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1800202/theres-no-clear-no-1-pick-in-the-wnba-draft-tUHmmsjXjl https://gamma.videonest.org/1800202_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800202_original_360.mp4 There’s no clear No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft From Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts to Awa Fam and Olivia Miles, this clip looks at which players may have raised their stock the most during March Madness 🏀📈, and why Olivia Miles could be one of the most intriguing prospects in the class 👀✨ #WNBA #WNBADraft #MarchMadness #NCAAW #WomensHoops No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-09T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1800204/wnba-draft-watch-should-betts-or-miles-go-no-1-ove-mXWB5MNIV4 https://gamma.videonest.org/1800204_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1800204_video_v5_360.mp4 WNBA Draft Watch: Should Betts or Miles go No. 1 overall? Huge WNBA trade news! Zena and Layshia kick things off with the blockbuster trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, breaking down how she’ll fit with the team. From there, the duo dives into the Washington Mystics’ recent changes, including the departure of GM Jamila Wideman over strategic differences, with head coach Sydney Johnson stepping in to take on GM responsibilities as well. With the WNBA Draft coming up next week, Zena and Layshia break down which players boosted their stock during the tournament and which ones left lingering questions. They also highlight the lack of a clear favorite for the number one pick, putting players like Lauren Betts, Olivia Miles, and Azzi Fudd in the mix for number one. They wrap it all up with a fun round of “Match That Player.” No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:49 Chicago Sky trade Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream 02:20 How will the Atlanta Dream handle the post position? 06:01 Washington Mystics part ways with GM Jamila Wideman 10:51 Is one year enough to evaluate a GM in the WNBA? 11:57 What’s the impact of having the same person serve as both head coach and GM? 14:01 Evaluating Player Stocks 15:26 Which player boosted their draft stock the most during the tournament? 20:34 Who will the Dallas Wings select with the #1 pick? 22:31 Did Azzi Fudd’s stock slip? 29:33 Has Ashlon Jackson’s stock fallen? 33:24 Which position suits Cotie McMahon best? 36:07 Inside Martha Suarez ‘s game 38:00 Who’s going #1 in the draft? 44:55 Match That Player Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7175987/2026/04/06/angel-reese-trade-atlanta-dream-chicago-sky/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7176754/2026/04/06/angel-reeses-chicago-sky-trade-stars/ by Shakeia Taylor Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-09T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1801156/where-will-audi-crooks-kymora-johnson-and-other-to-A9IERD8JCU https://gamma.videonest.org/1801156_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801156_video_v5_360.mp4 Where Will Audi Crooks, Kymora Johnson, and Other Top Players End Up? Chantel and Sabreena break down the massive impact of the college basketball transfer portal, where more than 1,200 Division I players have entered their names. But where will Audi Crooks go? Can South Carolina Gamecocks land Kymora Johnson? And how will the UCLA Bruins approach the portal? The duo also discuss how coaches are adapting to this new reality and examine which programs are feeling the greatest impact. We close out with predictions for who will go No. 1 in the WNBA Draft. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:38 Join us live on YouTube as we break down the WNBA Draft 01:46 How the transfer portal works 08:54 The portal’s opening follows a new timeline this season 13:00 Inside the world of NIL 15:19 The reason the transfer portal has been full year after year 19:07 Texas was hit hard by the transfer portal 22:37 Will TCU find success in the transfer portal? 23:51 An inside look at coaching challenges in the new era 25:19 The impact of player exodus on college teams 28:01 Breaking down the top names in the transfer portal 28:49 An inside look at Audi Crooks’ game 30:00 Where will Liv McGill go? 30:31 Could Kymora Johnson land at South Carolina? 35:27 How will UCLA approach the transfer portal? 37:23 Under-the-radar players to watch 43:38 WNBA Draft Predictions Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7172076/2026/04/04/virginia-amaka-agugua-hamilton-coach-out/ by Grace Raynor https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7179354/2026/04/07/virginia-aaron-roussell-richmond-coach/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7177165/2026/04/07/kim-caldwell-tennessee-womens-basketball-transfer-portal/ by Rebecca Tauber https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7179737/2026/04/08/womens-college-basketball-players-transfer-portal/ by Chantel Jennings Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-10T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1801581/where-will-the-portals-top-players-land-i1KMm5KOYT https://gamma.videonest.org/1801581_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1801581_video_v5_360.mp4 Where will the portal’s top players land? 🏀 Chantal Jennings of The Athletic's No Offseason breaks down a few of the transfer portal names that could have the biggest impact on women's college basketball. From Audi Crooks at Iowa State to Liv McGill at Florida and Kymora Johnson at Virginia, this clip looks at why these players stand out and how the right fit could shape what comes next. Jennings explains why Crooks is such a unique offensive player, why McGill could bring instant offense, and why Johnson is one of the most intriguing names to watch. 👀 Which portal move are you watching most closely? #WomensBasketball #TransferPortal #CollegeBasketball #AudiCrooks #LivMcGill #KymoraJohnson No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-10T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1802801/did-march-madness-change-azzi-fudds-draft-stock-yAGE-Uw3YX https://gamma.videonest.org/1802801_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1802801_original_360.mp4 Did March Madness change Azzi Fudd’s draft stock? 🏀 Azzi Fudd’s draft stock is one of the more interesting questions coming out of the tournament. Zena Keita and Layshia Clarendon break down what Azzi brings as a scorer, why her value may come down to team fit, and how front office vision could shape where she lands in the WNBA Draft 👀🔥 #WNBA #AzziFudd #wnbadraft #UConn #WomensBasketball No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-11T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1804484/wnba-draft-winners-losers-cbRw_eD0KY https://gamma.videonest.org/1804484_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1804484_original_360.mp4 WNBA Draft Winners & Losers After months of speculation, the final picks for the 2026 WNBA Draft are in -- and the No Offseason crew is breaking it all down. Join Zena, Sabreena, and Chantel as they dig into the draft's biggest winners and losers: did Dallas make the right choice with Azzi Fudd? What’s the strategy behind the Mystics’ six picks? And was Golden State’s trade of Flau’jae Johnson to Seattle a smart move? The crew also talks team fit, including who’s primed to get minutes right away. 🗣️ Drop your reactions in the live chat! SUBSCRIBE to our channel for new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday! Sign up for The Athletic's No Offseason Newsletter! - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Articles referenced: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7193189/2026/04/13/wnba-draft-no-1-pick-azzi-fudd-dallas-wings/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7194771/2026/04/13/wnba-draft-2026-grades-first-round-azzi-fudd/ 📲 FOLLOW US: Instagram: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on Instagram: @layshiac -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Producer: Andrea B. Scott #WNBAdraft #womensbasketball #WNBA #azzifudd #flaujae 2026-04-14T03:36:18.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1807362/how-free-agency-moves-will-change-the-game-in-2026--AMnvM-i4S https://gamma.videonest.org/1807362_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807362_original_360.mp4 How Free Agency Moves Will Change the Game in 2026 How Free Agency Moves are Set to Change the Game in 2026 + Flau’jae, Raven and More Draft Thoughts DESCRIPTION: Zena and Layshia break down the 2026 WNBA Draft, drilling into the story behind Golden State trading Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm, and detailing why Seattle is actually a better fit for Flau’jae, plus the reality behind trades as business. Then, they turn their attention to the wild past week of free agency signings and movement – highlighting how these new rosters might come together on the court, with a special focus on the New York Liberty, the Dallas Wings, the Minnesota Lynx, the Chicago Sky, and the Seattle Storm. They wrap up by talking about the story behind the story of Raven Johnson and the Indiana Fever – the made-up beef with Caitlin Clark from back in the NCAA day, the racism lurking beneath the surface, and the real story of how excited Raven is to be joining the squad. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:30 Layshia’s WNBA Draft Reactions 05:03 Behind the Story: The Flau’jae Johnson Trade  14:06 Why The Trade Makes Sense for Flau’jae and Seattle 18:37 Trades are a normal part of the business of the WNBA 21:13 How Free Agency Moves Translate to the Court 22:29 New York Liberty: How Will Satou Sabally Impact the Team? 25:39 New York Liberty: Super Team in the Making? 28:38 Dallas Wings: Big Pick-ups in Free Agency 31:21 Dallas Wings: Arike Ogunbowale in this New Era + Paige’s Support 34:03 Dallas Wings: Awak Kuier is Back 35:06 Minnesota Lynx: How Olivia Miles Fits in with the Lynx 40:05 Chicago Sky: How will they retool around new players? 47:33 Seattle Storm: How will they build around all their Big talent? 56:01 One More Thing: Raven Johnson and the Indiana Fever Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7194999/2026/04/14/raven-johnson-caitlin-clark-fever-wnba-draft/ by James Boyd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-16T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1807745/how-it-feels-to-get-traded-in-the-wnba-vt8-MLF3fq https://gamma.videonest.org/1807745_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1807745_original_360.mp4 How it feels to get traded in the WNBA 🏀 Laysha Clarendon breaks down the reality of WNBA player movement, why getting traded can feel personal, and why Seattle may be the right fit for Flau’jae. #WNBA #NoOffseason #LayshaClarendon #Flaujae #SeattleStorm #WNBATrades #womensbasketball Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-16T16:30:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1808346/winners-losers-of-the-wnba-offseason-IxL27jBuhu https://gamma.videonest.org/1808346_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1808346_original_360.mp4 Winners & Losers of the WNBA Offseason Sabreena and Chantel take you inside Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles’ introductory press conferences in Dallas and Minnesota, and in particular - an awkward moment where Azzi was asked about her status with Paige. Then, they dive into the latest entries and commitments from the NCAA transfer portal. Next, it’s onto Winners & Losers of the WNBA Offseason, through the lens of how money is changing the landscape of women’s hoops. They break down A’ja Wilson’s historic contract, the smart free agency moves of Dallas and Indiana, why the Lynx are both winners and losers, and why international talent is flocking to the W more and more. Plus, Sabreena and Chantel’s favorite training camp contracts. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 00:46 - Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles Intro Press Conferences 04:58 - Azzi Fudd asked about relationship status with Paige Bueckers 07:13 - The Latest from the NCAA Transfer Portal 11:15 - Offseason Winners & Losers in the WNBA 11:29 - The Impact of the New WNBA Salary Cap on Free Agency 14:23 - The Details Behind A’ja Wilson’s Historic 3yr/$5M Contract 18:01 - How does more money impact the competitive balance of the league? 20:15 - How Rookie Contracts Create More Financial Freedom for the Fever and Wings 25:51 - Why the Minnesota Lynx are Winners and Losers 28:27 - Why International Talent is Flocking to the WNBA 33:32 - Teams are Holding Out for the 2027 Draft Class 35:25 - The Toronto Tempo: Shakira Austin, Nice Weather, and a Canadian Star 37:41 - Our Favorite Training Camp Contracts Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7200805/2026/04/16/wnba-offseason-winners-losers-aja-wilson-paige-bueckers/ by Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7129650/2026/04/15/aja-wilson-wnba-contract-history-aces/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7196630/2026/04/15/wnba-draft-2027-class-prospects-watkins-hidalgo/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ #wnba #wbb #ajawilson #azzifudd #dallaswings #lynx Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Christian Petersen / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Kevin C. Cox / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-04-17T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1809034/is-aja-wilsons-contract-genius-or-a-mistake-nhh-Y8-Y6M https://gamma.videonest.org/1809034_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809034_original_360.mp4 Is Aja Wilson’s contract genius or a mistake? A’ja Wilson’s new contract is built differently. Sabrina Merchant explains how her deal is tied to the WNBA salary cap, why that matters, and how it could pay off in a big way for the Aces star. #WNBA #AjaWilson #LasVegasAces #NoOffseason No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-17T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1809735/why-the-wings-free-agent-moves-have-been-perfect-by2vp5A9Uf https://gamma.videonest.org/1809735_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1809735_original_360.mp4 Why the Wings free agent moves have been perfect 🏀 Layshia Clarendon explains why Dallas made smart veteran moves around Paige Bueckers, from adding Alanna Smith and Jess Shepard to keeping Arike Ogunbowale in place. They also explain why the Paige and Arike pairing could be one of the most interesting dynamics in the W this season. 👀🔥 #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #ArikeOgunbowale #DallasWings No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-18T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1811623/way-too-early-2027-wnba-draft-predictions-ffdWRc9qL9 https://gamma.videonest.org/1811623_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1811623_original_360.mp4 Way Too Early 2027 WNBA Draft Predictions Zena, Sabreena and Chantel are back to talk through all the latest transfer portal updates - including Audi Crooks’ commitment to Oklahoma State, Kymora Johnson’s decision to stay at UVA, and Justice Carlton’s move to another city in Texas. Then, the crew breaks down their way too early predictions for the 2027 WNBA Draft Class – where players like Juju Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo, Madison Booker, Audi Crooks and more may land in the pecking order come next April. Plus, our favorite training camp cliches. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:05 - Annie Costabile Joins The Athletic’s Women’s Basketball Team! 01:43 - Audi Crooks Commits to Oklahoma State 08:48 - Justice Carlton Leaves Texas for University of Houston 09:49 - Kymora Johnson Decides to Stay at UVA 11:57 2027 WNBA Draft Predictions 17:22 - Why Juju Watkins Tops our 2027 WNBA Draft Class 19:40 - Madison Booker Comes in at No. 2 24:50 - Why Hannah Hidalgo Comes in at No. 3 30:08 - What are Audi Crooks’ Draft Prospects? 33:43 - Other Top Prospects We Have Our Eyes On 38:13 - Our Favorite Training Camp Cliches  Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7196630/2026/04/15/wnba-draft-2027-class-prospects-watkins-hidalgo/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Andy Lyons / Staff / Getty Images Getty Images Sport Harry How / Staff / Getty Images Getty Images Sport 2026-04-21T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1812716/why-juju-watkins-is-already-the-favorite-to-go-no-z0qdOcnRKw https://gamma.videonest.org/1812716_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1812716_original_360.mp4 Why Juju Watkins is already the favorite to go No.1 in 2027 🏀 JuJu Watkins looks like the future No. 1 pick. In this No Offseason clip, host Sabreena Merchant explains why Watkins already feels WNBA ready. 🔥👀 #WomensBasketball #WNBA #JuJuWatkins #USC #WNBADraft No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-21T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1814018/is-it-fair-to-ask-about-azzi-and-paiges-relationsh-ug6vZYSIEv https://gamma.videonest.org/1814018_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1814018_original_360.mp4 Is it Fair to Ask About Azzi and Paige’s Relationship Status? Zena and Layshia break down the moment that got everyone talking: was it fair to ask Azzi Fudd about her personal relationship with Paige Bueckers? They unpack the context behind the question, the reactions it sparked, and the broader conversation around how female athletes are covered. We also examine the extent of Paige’s influence on the Wings’ decision to select Azzi. Then, we pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to be in WNBA training camp—navigating the jump from college to the pros. The conversation captures the mix of anxiety and excitement that defines the experience, along with the vital role of communication and teamwork and making lasting impressions. Lastly, the duo wraps things up, questioning why veteran Natasha Cloud has yet to be signed. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:13 Revisiting the awkward moment from Azzi’s presser 03:29 Media scrutiny vs. personal privacy in women’s basketball 09:12 Was the question asked to Azzi about relationship with Paige appropriate? 10:56 The impact of relationships on team dynamics 19:32 How much pull did Paige have in getting Azzi to the Wings? 24:43 The intersection of love and professionalism in sports 33:19 Peeling back the curtain of WNBA training camp 42:27 The emotional rollercoaster of training camp 48:27 The role of coaches in building confidence 51:24 Navigating the competitive landscape of professional sports 54:22 Transitioning from college to the WNBA 01:02:20 What to make of Natasha Cloud not being signed Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7213560/2026/04/21/paige-bueckers-azzi-fudd-2026-dallas-wings-uconn/?source=user_shared_article by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-23T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1828353/cori-close-on-uclas-title-and-the-road-ahead-zNWmeXV1Qf https://gamma.videonest.org/1828353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828353_original_360.mp4 Cori Close on UCLA’s Title and the Road Ahead Chantel Jennings chats with UCLA head coach Cori Close about the whirlwind following UCLA Women’s Basketball’s national title win, the lessons learned from past experiences, and what it takes to build a championship culture. Coach Close also shares the influence of John Wooden and discusses the evolving landscape of college sports—particularly the transfer portal and NIL era. She outlines her strategic approach to recruiting and emphasizes the importance of institutional support for sustained success. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 03:17 UCLA dominate WNBA draft with record six selections 06:07 The unique cohesion of UCLA 09:44 Learning from past experiences 13:06 The influence of John Wooden 24:03 UCLA’s strategic planning for future success 29:13 Navigating the transfer portal 33:40 The role of NIL in modern recruiting Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7174739/2026/04/05/ucla-national-championship-seniors/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7194771/2026/04/13/wnba-draft-2026-grades-first-round-azzi-fudd/ by Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings  Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Christian Petersen / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-04-24T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1828354/did-paige-influence-the-wings-to-draft-azzi-ER4KK16Ivk https://gamma.videonest.org/1828354_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828354_original_360.mp4 Did Paige influence the Wings to draft Azzi? 🏀 Did Paige’s pull help bring Azzi Fudd to Dallas? Zena Keita and Laysha Clarendon break down the idea that star players can influence who joins them, and why that kind of pull is just part of the pro game. #WNBA #PaigeBueckers #AzziFudd #DallasWings #WomensBasketball __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-23T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1828532/can-ucla-reload-for-another-title-ZCC0gPulAV https://gamma.videonest.org/1828532_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1828532_original_360.mp4 Can UCLA reload for another title? 🏀 UCLA is already thinking reload, not rebuild. Cori Close explains why she’s hopeful about the Bruins’ path forward, the players coming back, and the “sacrificial work” it takes to stay in championship contention. #UCLA #UCLAWBB #WomensBasketball #NCAAW #CollegeBasketball No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-24T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1834154/inside-training-camp-how-ready-is-caitlin-clark-4c2W855Tjk https://gamma.videonest.org/1834154_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834154_original_360.mp4 Inside Training Camp: How Ready Is Caitlin Clark? In this episode, we welcome our new women’s basketball writer and co-host, Annie Costabile! Chantel and Annie kick things off with a look inside the Fever training camp, joined by Colts beat writer James Boyd, who has been inside the camp. James shares insight on Caitlin Clark’s return and highlights key players who could step up to ease her ball-handling load—allowing her to thrive off the ball. Next, Chantel and Annie turn their attention to New York, where head coach Chris DeMarco is working to establish a new identity for the Liberty heading into the season. From there, they break down the Chicago Sky in their post-Angel era, exploring whether their latest retooling efforts will pay off—and what might be different this time around. Finally, we wrap things up with a “get to know Annie” segment. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 03:46 Liberty and Fever preseason insights 06:33 What will the Fever’s game plan look like this season? 10:01 Caitlin Clark’s season outlook 13:09 Aliyah Boston secures a historic deal with the Fever 13:31 What are the Fever’s expectations? 14:46 Fever are playing it safe with Aliyah Boston 17:12 What to expect from the Liberty under new head coach Chris DeMarco 19:48 Liberty’s continuity and the impact of new additions 21:27 How will Satou Sabally elevate the Liberty? 23:00 Liberty enter training camp with deep roster depth 25:11 Inside Natasha Cloud remaining unsigned 33:40 A look at the current state of the Chicago Sky 38:03 Exploring the Sky’s identity 39:54 Playoff aspirations and realistic expectations for the Sky Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7194999/2026/04/14/raven-johnson-caitlin-clark-fever-wnba-draft/ by James Boyd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7220472/2026/04/23/caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-raven-johnson/ by James Boyd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7230270/2026/04/25/fever-vs-liberty-preseason-takeaways/ by Annie Costabile https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7206334/2026/04/17/aliyah-boston-indiana-fever-contract-extension/ by James Boyd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7232946/2026/04/26/natasha-cloud-free-agency-unsigned-wnba-preseason-liberty/ by Annie Costabile Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-28T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1834509/how-will-the-fever-balance-caitlin-clarks-workload-JCNnr3mN9A https://gamma.videonest.org/1834509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1834509_original_360.mp4 How will the Fever balance Caitlin Clark’s workload? 🏀 Caitlin Clark is back healthy, and the Fever added more help around her. Chantel Jennings and James Boyd discuss how Indiana can use Ty Harris and Raven Johnson to take some ball handling pressure off Clark while keeping her at the center of the offense. #WNBA #IndianaFever #CaitlinClark #TyHarris #RavenJohnson #WomensBasketball __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-28T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1836835/can-portland-and-toronto-surprise-the-league-in-ye-ikEhkzM_X_ https://gamma.videonest.org/1836835_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1836835_video_v5_360.mp4 Can Portland and Toronto Surprise the League in Year One? Layshia and Annie talk through WNBA teams that are in build mode. From finding the right mix of rookies and vets to handling expansion challenges, they look at how Portland, Toronto, Washington, Connecticut, and Seattle are figuring out who they are in the 2026 season. Plus, they get into coaching, team strategies, what success looks like, and why some teams have the potential to surprise sooner than expected. Plus — our take on the NCAA’s push to expand the tournament. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 02:07 Teams in rebuilding phase 07:15 Defining success in the WNBA 09:53 Can Portland & Toronto make expansion magic? 12:24 Examining the rookie-veteran mix 15:13 Portland & Toronto offseason challenges  21:16 Veteran influence and team strategy 23:32 Will Connecticut’s game plan translate well on the court? 28:15 Evaluating Diamond Miller 32:18 Is Seattle built to stay ahead this year? 39:05 How will rebuilding teams find long term success? 42:30 NCAA considering tournament expansion Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7238671/2026/04/28/ncaa-basketball-tournament-76-teams-expansion/?source=user_shared_article by Ralph D. Russo Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: © Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images / USA TODAY - Sport via Imagn Images © Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / USA TODAY - Sport via Imagn Images Steph Chambers / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-04-30T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1840947/are-portland-and-toronto-poised-for-inaugural-seas-PGsOFPTzNx https://gamma.videonest.org/1840947_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1840947_video_v5_360.mp4 Are Portland and Toronto poised for inaugural season success? Toronto might have the expansion edge 👀🏀 Layshia Clarendon and Annie Costabile explain why Toronto could be better positioned than Portland to capture some of that Golden State expansion magic, from a tougher roster to a fan base that has been waiting for this moment. #WNBA #TorontoTempo #PortlandFire #WNBAExpansion #WomensBasketball No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-04-30T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1841930/the-wnba-teams-with-the-most-to-prove-in-2026-EtSdbnDWa4 https://gamma.videonest.org/1841930_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1841930_video_v5_360.mp4 The WNBA teams with the most to prove in 2026 Sabreena and Annie take a closer look at the league’s middle tier—teams with something to prove. They evaluate the future outlook of the Minnesota Lynx, explore whether the Golden State Valkyries can find success again in year two, and consider what lies ahead for the Los Angeles Sparks. We also dive into the pressure facing the Chicago Sky amid roster changes, and the challenges confronting Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury. Finally, we’ll tell you where to set your screens! No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 02:32 Dream take down Sky, 87–78 08:27 Tempo vs. Storm preseason matchup featured 61 fouls 09:26 What should be expected from middle-of-the-pack teams? 11:58 Will Minnesota consider tanking? 14:47 Minnesota’s future outlook  17:12 How will Golden State build on their success? 19:44 Who will be tasked with creating offense for Golden State? 26:40 Examining the LA Sparks 29:23 What is the expectation for Cameron Brink? 31:46 Who will lead LA’s offense? 34:27 What’s the expectation for LA? 38:27 Chicago’s pressure to win 41:20 Exploring the identity of Chicago 45:41 Who will Chicago rely on to score? 52:01 Can Phoenix win a championship with Aylssa Thomas? 58:13 A’ja Wilson joins the host committee for the 2026 met gala Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7239181/2026/04/29/angel-reese-chicago-sky-atlanta-dream-preseason/ by Annie Costabile https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7242329/2026/04/29/angel-reese-atlanta-dream-chicago-sky/ by Annie Costabile Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Christian Petersen / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-05-01T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1842550/can-the-valkyries-build-on-their-breakout-2025-sea-ZfkOyZRaty https://gamma.videonest.org/1842550_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1842550_original_360.mp4 Can the Valkyries build on their breakout 2025 season? 🏀 What comes next for Golden State? #WNBA #GoldenStateValkyries #GabbyWilliams #VeronicaBurton #WomensBasketball No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-01T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1849228/these-4-teams-could-knock-off-the-aces-F9YHIBRWJY https://gamma.videonest.org/1849228_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1849228_video_v5_360.mp4 These 4 Teams Could Knock Off the Aces As we get closer to the start of the WNBA season, our big questions continue. This time, Zena, Layshia, and Sabreena take a look at the league’s top contenders. The crew discusses whether the Aces will get off to a strong start and what the early dynamics of the Liberty might look like with Satou Sabally in the mix. We also explore what factors could push the Dream and Wings into true contender conversations. Then we shift to the Fever and examine what their identity could look like with Caitlin Clark back in the lineup. Lastly, we dive into the mailbag, breaking down what it means when teams exercise a player’s option. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 03:02 Valkyries waive Martha Suarez  03:58 Did the Valkyries make a surprise cut? 09:30 Storm waive Tania Mair 10:13 What to make of Taina Mair’s release by the Storm? 14:11 Sky sign Natasha Cloud waive Hailey Van Lith 15:53 What do the Sky’s recent moves mean for their identity? 18:45 What defines the Sky’s style of play? 21:52 Sabreena Scale 23:36 Will the Aces get off to a fast start? 29:47 What does Chennedy Carter’s return mean for the Aces? 36:41 How does Satou Sabally raise the ceiling for the Liberty? 40:34  What will Satou Sabally bring to the Liberty? 44:57 What to expect from the dream this season 47:04 Are the Dream true contenders right now? 51:48 Do the Wings have enough to change their trajectory? 52:42 Will the Fever evolve beyond underdogs? 01:02:16 Mailbag question Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7244923/2026/04/30/caitlin-clark-injury-indiana-fever-dallas-wings/ by James Boyd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7242329/2026/04/29/angel-reese-atlanta-dream-chicago-sky/ by Annie Costabile https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7251709/2026/05/04/wnba-preseason-power-rankings-aces/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7252869/2026/05/04/natasha-cloud-chicago-sky-hailey-van-lith/ by Annie Costabile  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7253615/2026/05/04/liberty-sabrina-ionescu-injury-sidelined/ by Annie Costabile Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Ethan Miller / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Leonardo Fernandez / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-05-05T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1854840/why-did-the-sky-waive-hailey-van-lith-lQKEDdag3x https://gamma.videonest.org/1854840_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1854840_video_v5_360.mp4 Why did the Sky waive Hailey Van Lith? The Chicago Sky made a point guard change, waiving Hailey Van Lith and bringing in Natasha Cloud. Zena Keita, Layshia Clarendon and Sabreena Merchant break down why Chicago’s move signals a win-now approach, and how Cloud gives the Sky a more proven organizer on both ends of the floor. #WNBA #ChicagoSky #HaileyVanLith #NatashaCloud No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-05T16:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1862592/who-will-grab-the-spotlight-this-w-season-s3O3zCaTK- https://gamma.videonest.org/1862592_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1862592_video_v5_360.mp4 Who Will Grab the Spotlight this W Season? In this engaging conversation, Zena and Layshia share their thoughts on the WNBA General Manager Survey that dropped this week. From there, the duo previews the upcoming WNBA season with bold superlative predictions—from best fit for reality TV and the league’s comedian to top platonic duos, best tunnel fits, and more. They also break down which teams have the strongest backup point guards, who boasts the best depth, and which true bigs are poised to dominate the paint. Plus, the crew reflects on legendary WNBA center Tina Charles, who has announced her retirement. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): 00:00 Intro 00:39 WNBA GM survey favors Aces 10:59 Best Fit To Be On Reality TV 11:14 Layshia’s pick: Dijonai Carrington 13:39 Zena’s pick: A’ja Wilson 14:37 League Comedian  15:01 Zena’s pick: Courtney Williams 15:44 Layshia’s pick: Erica Wheeler 19:49 Best Platonic Duo 20:32 Layshia pick: Brittney Griner and Saniya Rivers 24:14 Zena’s pick: Georgia Amoore and Rori Harmon 24:22 Zena’s pick: Flau'jae Johnson and Natisha Hiedeman 25:44 Best Tunnel Fit 26:28 Zena’s pick: Rickea Jackson 00:29:25:18 Layshia's pick: Courtney Williams 32:02 Best Quote 32:30 Layshia’s pick: Kelsey Plum 33:53 Zena’s pick: Kelsey Plum 35:09  Best Backup Point Guard 36:12 Layshia’s pick: Ty Harris  38:08 Zena’s pick: Erica Wheeler 40:08 Best True Big 41:06 Zena’s pick: Shakira Austin 42:19 Layshia’s pick: Brionna Jones 45:26 Best Team Depth 45:47 Layshia’s pick: Sky and Liberty 49:15 Zena’s pick: Liberty 52:19 Most Impactful Rookie 53:15 Zena’s pick: Flau’jae Johnson 54:50 Layshia’s picks: Flau'jae Johnson 56:33 Tina Charles announces retirement Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7244923/2026/04/30/caitlin-clark-injury-indiana-fever-dallas-wings/ by James Boyd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7242329/2026/04/29/angel-reese-atlanta-dream-chicago-sky/ by Annie Costabile https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7251709/2026/05/04/wnba-preseason-power-rankings-aces/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7252869/2026/05/04/natasha-cloud-chicago-sky-hailey-van-lith/ by Annie Costabile https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7253615/2026/05/04/liberty-sabrina-ionescu-injury-sidelined/ by Annie Costabile Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / USA TODAY Sport via Imagn Images © Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images / USA TODAY Sport via Imagn Images 2026-05-07T10:00:00.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1863407/this-wnba-star-s-press-conferences-are-must-watch-HBSRGp8WDK https://gamma.videonest.org/1863407_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1863407_video_v5_360.mp4 This WNBA star's press conferences are must watch Kelsey Plum quotes just hit different. Zena Keita and Layshia Clarendon break down why Plum’s postgame interviews, halftime soundbites, and pressers are always must-watch, especially after her unforgettable 2023 “hurt, sued, arrested” quote 😭🔥 Who is the WNBA player you’re most excited to hear from this season? #WNBA #KelseyPlum #WomensBasketball No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-07T16:00:35.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1864976/which-dark-horses-are-entering-the-mvp-race-1GLjIIP-Qc https://gamma.videonest.org/1864976_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1864976_video_v5_360.mp4 Which dark horses are entering the MVP race? Which dark horses are entering the MVP race? #wnba #mvp #caitlinclark #paigebueckers Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-07T23:30:27.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1866353/can-anyone-take-the-crown-from-aja-JSjBzcylsc https://gamma.videonest.org/1866353_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.orghttps:.videonest.co/1866353_video_v5_360.mp4 Can Anyone Take the Crown from A’ja? The 30th season of the WNBA officially tips off today, and Sabreena and Annie open the conversation by breaking down the latest roster changes across the league. They also discuss Napheesa Collier’s candid remarks on WNBA leadership and what they could mean moving forward. From there, the duo turns to their season preview, offering predictions for major awards including MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year, along with early championship outlooks. They also explore the idea of voter fatigue in MVP voting and highlight several potential dark horse candidates who could shake up the season. Plus, we tell you where to set your screens! No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ 00:00 Intro 01:14 WNBA season tips off today 02:11 Golden State Valkyries waive Kate Martin 03:27 Iliana Rupert to miss the 2026 season 06:30 Phoenix Mercury add Marta Suarez 09:55 Connecticut Sun add Hailey Van Lith 12:46 Napheesa Collier hits reverse on leadership remark 19:09 Rookie of the Year 19:14 Annie’s pick: Olivia Miles 20:41 Sabreena’s pick: Olivia Miles 24:21 Most Value Player 24:29 Annie’s pick: Breanna Stewart 26:36 Sabreena’s pick: A’ja Wilson 31:07 Who could play their way into the MVP race? 32:45 Coach of the Year 33:44 Sabreena’s pick: Becky Hammon 34:50 Annie’s pick: Stephanie White 39:01 2026 WNBA champions 39:19 Sabreena’s pick: Las Vegas Aces 39:49 Annie’s pick: Las Vegas Aces 48:37 Fever open season vs. Wings 49:33 Aces open season vs. Mercury Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258761/2026/05/07/wnba-rookie-of-year-predictions-olivia-miles/ Voters: Annie Costabile, Sabreena Merchant, Brian Hamilton, Chantel Jennings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258984/2026/05/08/preseason-wnba-mvp-aja-wilson-caitlin-clark/ Voters: Annie Costabile, Sabreena Merchant, Brian Hamilton, Chantel Jennings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7259880/2026/05/07/las-vegas-aces-aja-wilson-contract-championship-repeat/ by: Sabreena Merchant  Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Sam Hodde / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images David Berding / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-05-08T10:00:36.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1888295/how-liberty-valkyries-and-wings-stunned-on-opening-jY2xmJa_Hb https://gamma.videonest.org/1888295_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888295_original_360.mp4 How Liberty, Valkyries, and Wings Stunned on Opening Weekend Zena, Annie, and Sabreena break down their biggest surprises from opening weekend action in the WNBA. They spotlight surprising early-season results, including strong performances from rookies and impactful new additions to teams like the Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries. The trio then discusses which teams already appear ahead of schedule in their development, along with early concerns around Caitlin Clark’s back issue and defensive inconsistencies from the Los Angeles Sparks. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ 00:00 Intro 01:17 Wings edges Fever, 107–104 07:54 Aces presented with their championship rings 08:55 Mercury rolls past Aces, 99–66 10:33 First ring night loss in nearly 10 years 13:13 Liberty dominates Sun, 106–75 13:31 Mystics holds off Tempo, 68–65 13:57 Sabreena Scale 15:37 Concerns mounting for Los Angeles 17:47 Liberty survive OT battle with Mystics, 98–93 18:44 Early statement made by the Valkyries 21:27 Impressive start for the Mystics young core 22:58 Sonia Citron off to an impressive start 24:49 Valkyries light up offense in opening weekend 29:30 Biggest surprise from new faces in new places 30:10 Lynx rookies adjusting very well early 32:19 Why a 14-player roster feels right the WNBA 34:03 Rookies that made the mark in opening weekend 38:03 Teams that seem to be ahead of schedule 40:33 Will the Wings surprise us this season? 41:08 Liberty remain ahead of schedule despite injuries 42:05 Teams we still need to make sense of 44:39 What to make of the Sparks defensive efforts? 46:19 What’s the thinking behind the Tempo’s offense? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7265025/2026/05/08/toronto-tempo-wnba-expansion-first-game/ by Sarah Jean Maher https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7266665/2026/05/09/mercury-aces-alyssa-thomas-aja-wilson/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7266388/2026/05/09/dallas-wings-indiana-fever-wnba-season-opener/ by Annie Costabile and Brian Hamilton https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7266723/2026/05/09/paige-bueckers-dallas-wings-indiana-fever-season-opener-wnba/ by Annie Costabile https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7266767/2026/05/09/fever-wings-wnba-opener-caitlin-clark-paige-bueckers/ by Brian Hamilton https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7266929/2026/05/09/las-vegas-aces-wnba-loss-phoenix-mercury-opener/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7269600/2026/05/11/wnba-power-rankings-las-vegas-aces-loss/ by Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / USA TODAY Sport via Imagn Images Noah Graham / Contributor / National Basketball Association via Getty Images 2026-05-12T10:00:39.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1888722/what-s-the-sparks-biggest-red-flag-IkB_qOjiLk https://gamma.videonest.org/1888722_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1888722_original_360.mp4 What's the Sparks biggest red flag? The Sparks can score, but can they defend enough to make real noise? The No Offseason crew breaks down why L.A.’s defense is still the biggest concern, from one-on-one breakdowns to limited rim protection beyond Cam Brink. #WNBA #LASparks #Sparks #CameronBrink #ArielAtkins #KelseyPlum #NnekaOgwumike #DearicaHamby No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-12T16:00:38.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1896138/is-the-wnba-ready-for-real-criticism-3gB_ge0bCS https://gamma.videonest.org/1896138_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896138_original_360.mp4 Is the WNBA Ready for Real Criticism? Zena, Annie, and Layshia Clarendon dive into the evolving landscape of WNBA media coverage and how the league’s rapid growth is changing the conversation around players and teams. What was once cautious coverage has shifted toward deeper analysis and tougher criticism — a sign that the league is entering a new era of mainstream attention. The trio discusses why constructive criticism and accountability are necessary for a growing league, how responsible reporting shapes the WNBA ecosystem, and why fans need to understand the context and impact of modern sports media coverage. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ 00:00 Intro 01:39 Fire notch their first win over the Liberty, 98–96 04:45 What to make of what the Portland Fire are building 12:54 Azzi Fudd sidelined with injury for Wings home opener 13:04 Wings drop home opener to the Dream, 77–72 13:43 Azzi Fudd’s injury status 16:56 Early takeaways from the Wings 19:49 Cori Close signs 4-year extension  27:57 How should Dawn Staley’s tweet be perceived? 32:26 Media responsibility and player critique 43:47 Navigating the WNBA reporting landscape 46:09 The importance of reporting the truth of the story 49:33 Why the absence of critical coverage matters 54:13 Explaining nuanced criticism and why it matters 01:01:37 The importance of accountability in coverage 01:06:59 Growing pains in the WNBA 01:09:00 Breaking the code in sports 01:16:16 How criticism helps the league grow 01:20:33 Understanding intent in sports journalism 01:34:10 Send your questions to: nooffseason@theathletic.com Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7274993/2026/05/13/portland-fire-first-win-new-york-liberty/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7274567/2026/05/12/azzi-fudd-out-knee-injury-wings-home-opener/ by Brian Hamilton https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7274725/2026/05/12/cori-close-ucla-contract-extension-2030-season/ by Matt Moret Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Stacy Revere / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Michelle Farsi / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-05-14T10:00:13.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1896787/is-the-wnba-being-covered-fairly-rzJIv4VuOF https://gamma.videonest.org/1896787_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1896787_original_360.mp4 Is the WNBA being covered fairly? The responsibility of covering the WNBA goes beyond highlights and box scores. #WNBA #Basketball #WomensBasketball #sportsmedia No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-14T21:45:12.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1897135/the-behind-the-scenes-challenges-players-don-t-tal-4ABNd4MxNn https://gamma.videonest.org/1897135_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897135_original_360.mp4 The Behind The Scenes Challenges Players Don't Talk About Layshia, Annie and Sabreena unpack the complex realities of health in the WNBA — from the physical toll of a demanding season to the mental challenges players face behind the scenes. The trio discusses the impact injuries can have on careers, including ongoing concerns surrounding Caitlin Clark’s back issues and Satou Sabally’s battle to stay healthy. They also dive into why investing in player wellness, recovery, and long-term development is critical for the future of the league — especially for younger stars' development. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ 00:00 Intro 01:40 Sparks lose home opener to Fever, 87–78 03:43 Aces dominate Sun, 98–69 06:07 WNBA &  NBA Board of Governors approve sale of the Sun 12:06 Tempo earn first franchise win, 86–73 over Storm 16:14 What’s going on with injuries in New York? 17:48 Satou Sabally return remains TBD 25:40 WNBA commit to player health 32:29 The mental game of recovery 38:16 Why WNBA health investment matters 41:27 What keeps some players on the court vs. others? 43:49 Enduring pain in sports 50:27 Will officiating changes reduce injuries? 55:44 Tempo vs. Sparks | Fri. 10PM ET on WNBA League Pass 55:20 Aces vs. Dream | Sun. 1:30PM ET on Peacock 56:22 Storm vs. Fever | Sun. 6PM ET on Peacock Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7278260/2026/05/14/caitlin-clark-fever-sparks-result-score/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7277561/2026/05/13/wnba-sun-sale-connecticut-houston-relocation/ by Annie Costabile Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Michelle Farsi / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Ali Gradischer / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / USA TODAY Sport via Imagn Images 2026-05-15T10:00:28.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1897399/will-satous-health-make-or-break-a-title-run-dhdIeeMLxN https://gamma.videonest.org/1897399_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1897399_original_360.mp4 Will Satou’s health make or break a title run? 🏀 Satou Sabally’s availability is already a major question for the New York Liberty. Sabreena Merchant and Layshia Clarendon break down why Sabally’s injury history could put pressure on New York’s championship plans, and how her absence impacts stars like Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. #WNBA #NewYorkLiberty #SatouSabally #BreannaStewart #JonquelJones #SabrinaIonescu No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-15T16:00:16.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1902518/can-the-wnba-fix-its-officiating-problem-pLlN1briqD https://gamma.videonest.org/1902518_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1902518_original_360.mp4 Can the WNBA Fix Its Officiating Problem? The early-season conversation around officiating in the WNBA has quickly escalated into bigger questions surrounding injury concerns, player protection, and the league’s effort to balance physical play, freedom of movement, and consistency from game to game. Zena, Annie and Sabreena break down how the league is responding, including the implementation of an officiating task force aimed at improving consistency and the overall flow of the game. We also explore how officiating impacts players, coaches, and fans as the WNBA continues to evolve. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ 00:00 Intro 01:14 Send your questions to: nooffseason@theathletic.com  01:31 Sabreena Scale 02:22 Breaking down what’s going on with the Dallas Wings 04:08 Was the timing right for Jose Fernandez’s remark? 07:35 How the Chicago Sky are defining themselves 10:34 Inside Rickea Jackson’s injury 12:10 Breaking Down what’s working for the Sky 14:50 Portland Fire's emerging identity 18:17 Officiating task force and its impact 23:02 Why the league formed a task force 24:54 How are players adjusting to the whistle? 29:32 The task force’s take on freedom of movement 34:35 Will the WNBA implement a last  two-minute report? 37:30 How will freedom of movement calls impact the game? 45:14 Defining a well-officiated game Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7283539/2026/05/15/fever-aliyah-boston-lower-leg-injury-mystics/ by James Boyd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7283793/2026/05/16/caitlin-clark-indiana-fever-wnba-defense/ by James Boyd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7286756/2026/05/17/aliyah-boston-fever-injury-games-played-streak/ by James Boyd https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7287336/2026/05/17/rickea-jackson-knee-injury-sky-lynx/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7287693/2026/05/18/wnba-power-rankings-dallas-wings-roles/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7289566/2026/05/18/wnba-task-force-officiating/ by Annie Costabile Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Michael Chisholm / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Michael Hickey / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-05-19T10:00:06.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1903572/how-the-wnba-is-working-to-improve-officiating-T9ssNWnZbJ https://gamma.videonest.org/1903572_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1903572_original_360.mp4 How the WNBA is working to improve officiating WNBA officiating could look a little different this season. How much movement should officials allow on screens? #WNBA #Basketball #WomensBasketball #WNBAOfficiating No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-19T16:00:25.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1907140/the-2026-rookies-actually-built-for-the-w-gLv9I4RaUF https://gamma.videonest.org/1907140_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1907140_original_360.mp4 The 2026 rookies actually built for the W What does it really mean to be “league ready”? Is it strictly about talent and production, or does it go deeper than that? Zena and Layshia break down the concept of being “league ready” in the WNBA and what teams are truly looking for in young players entering the next level. They also dive into the performances of Olivia Miles, Flau'jae Johnson, and other standout prospects from the 2026 rookie class, highlighting their skills, potential, and overall readiness for the league. From basketball IQ and consistency to mental toughness and professionalism, this conversation explores what separates talented players from those prepared to thrive in the WNBA. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ 00:00 Intro 01:43 Rickea Jackson out for season with torn ACL 02:31 The impact of injuries on young players 05:04 Defining league readiness 10:05 Key attributes of league ready players 14:04 The mental side of being league ready 14:50 How consistent does a rookie have to be? 21:35 What builds professional habits? 24:12 Assessing Olivia Miles’ readiness for the league 31:17 Assessing Flau’jae Johnson readiness for the league 35:51 How has Azzi adapted to her role in Dallas? 40:18 Assessing Azzi Fudd readiness for the league 42:15 International rookies turning heads early 48:58 Under-the-radar league-ready players 53:27 Will Cotie McMahon change some minds? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291433/2026/05/19/chicago-sky-rickea-jackson-acl-injury/ by Annie Costabile Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Stacy Revere / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Steph Chambers / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-05-21T10:15:02.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1908293/the-wnba-rookie-already-running-offenses-like-a-pr-YLtHsNGAg2 https://gamma.videonest.org/1908293_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1908293_original_360.mp4 The WNBA rookie already running offenses like a pro Olivia’s pick-and-roll game is already turning heads, from creating advantages to knowing when to score, when to pass and how to deliver the ball exactly where it needs to go. #WNBA #OliviaMiles #WNBARookie #Basketball #WomensBasketball #WNBAHoops #PickAndRoll No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-21T16:00:17.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1909332/why-global-talent-is-more-important-than-ever-to-t-j0uETYOnPR https://gamma.videonest.org/1909332_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1909332_original_360.mp4 Why global talent is more important than ever to the WNBA As the WNBA continues to expand and evolve, more international players are setting their sights on the league. Sabreena and Annie dive into the impact of global talent on the WNBA and explore how franchises are adapting their scouting strategies to find the next generation of international stars. The duo also takes a look at the international players already making noise across the WNBA and the impact they’re having on the league today. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): 00:00 Intro 00:32 Caitlin Clark late scratch from Fever lineup vs. Fire 01:10 Details surrounding Caitlin’s back injury remain unclear 07:26 What to make of Caitlin’s back injury? 13:25 The different draft paths for international and college players 20:28 WNBA’s growing appeal to international players 25:10 Explaining the letter of clearance rule  28:19 Explaining the prioritization 36:25 NIL and its influence on international players  38:49 The complexities of player rights 40:55 Spotlighting emerging international players 41:25 Jovana Nogic making her mark in the WNBA 43:12 Laura Juškaitė providing an offensive spark 44:11 Justė Jocytė has been one to watch 44:41 Frieda Buhner may be a good piece for Portland going forward 46:01 Nyadiew Puoch is a proven defender 51:22 Set Your Screens Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7295840/2026/05/20/caitlin-clark-injury-indiana-fever-portland-fire-wnba/ by James Boyd Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Steph Chambers / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-05-22T10:00:28.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1910042/why-international-stars-choose-college-over-the-wn-PR8CtTB-zp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910042_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1910042_original_360.mp4 Why international stars choose college over the WNBA Sabreena Merchant and Annie Costabile break down why some international players are getting drafted, then choosing college first before playing in the WNBA. What do you think of the new college-to-WNBA path? #WNBA #NIL #NCAAW #WomensBasketball #CollegeBasketball No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-22T16:15:26.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1913851/how-developmental-player-contracts-work-in-the-wnb-VMvtJAqA6Z https://gamma.videonest.org/1913851_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913851_original_360.mp4 How developmental player contracts work in the WNBA WNBA developmental player contracts can change a roster fast. Sabreena Merchant explains how players signed to developmental contracts can be elevated to standard contracts during the season, and why that creates tough roster decisions. #PortlandFire #ChicagoSky #WomensBasketball #Basketball #WNBA No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-26T16:15:08.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1913852/womens-basketball-mailbag-answering-your-questions-6H-GXfSZ3Y https://gamma.videonest.org/1913852_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1913852_original_360.mp4 Women’s Basketball Mailbag: Answering Your Questions From the business behind the WNBA to the culture shaping the future of the game, Zena, Annie, and Sabreena break down the developmental player system, the challenges of dual ownership structures, and what truly defines effective coaching—from team execution to player buy-in and locker room dynamics. The conversation also dives into the WNBA’s continued growth, the impact of NBA resources on the league, and how players are adapting to new rules and expectations. Plus, they explore the influence of college basketball on player loyalty and fan engagement, as well as the evolving role athletes play in social justice and activism. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ 00:00 Intro 01:34 Megan: Roles of developmental players 05:09 Jessica: Choosing developmental players 10:21 Dawn:  How are developmental roster spots impacting mid-level veterans? 20:47 Abbie: Understanding dual ownership in the NBA and WNBA 26:34 Michael: Why the NBA’s connection to the WNBA matters 33:26 Tony: How physically rules come into play in the WNBA 34:35 Mary: Which position is impacted the most by officiating? 38:16 @neilcarver8409 Understanding freedom of movement 46:20 Beth: Transfer portal impact on college fan bases 50:23 Mary: Navigating today’s college landscape as black athletes Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail Image Credits: Christian Petersen / Staff / Getty Images North America via GettyImages, Ishika Samant / Staff / Getty Images North America via GettyImages 2026-05-26T10:00:11.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1915509/why-wnba-team-building-is-changing-_rJ2KBiSJZ https://gamma.videonest.org/1915509_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915509_original_360.mp4 Why WNBA Team Building is Changing The recent roster changes by Portland Fire have sparked a larger conversation about whether the WNBA is increasingly prioritizing international talent in team-building decisions. Zena and Layshia break down the Fire’s controversial roster moves while examining the broader issues of race, identity, and representation across the league. The duo also explores the impact of racial dynamics in roster construction, the growing influence of the international style of play, and the ongoing need for equal opportunities in coaching, scouting, and player development throughout women’s basketball. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ 00:00 Intro 01:28 Awa Fam makes WNBA debut 13:13 Why the Fire’s roster sparked conversation 22:59 Inside Alex Sarama’s basketball background 27:33 Vanja Černivec’s path in basketball 30:38 The basketball context behind the Fire’s moves 36:07 Examining roster decisions | fit, bias & evaluation 47:21 Why so many International 57:26 International vs. U.S. styles of play 01:10:21 The importance of ecosystem in women’s basketball Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7309596/2026/05/26/ogwumike-sparks-liberty-wnba-debuts-no-offseason/ by Annie Costabile and Sabreena Merchant Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-28T10:00:27.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1915757/why-more-global-stars-are-coming-to-the-wnba-CdSKQKb5Je https://gamma.videonest.org/1915757_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1915757_original_360.mp4 Why more global stars are coming to the WNBA Layshia Clarendon breaks down why the league has long been considered the best in the world, but has not fully had to contend with the true breadth of global talent because many international players could make more money staying overseas. #WomensBasketball #InternationalBasketball #Basketball #WNBA No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-28T16:15:32.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1916302/why-it-s-already-panic-mode-for-these-wnba-teams-6ZflxqTzO0 https://gamma.videonest.org/1916302_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916302_original_360.mp4 Why It's Already Panic Mode For These WNBA Teams The Phoenix Mercury’s early struggles are raising questions about their consistency, while the New York Liberty are having trouble living up to expectations. Sabreena and Annie break down the teams that are already creeping close to the panic button this early in the season, as offseason decisions begin to show their impact across the league. Injuries are also taking a toll on multiple teams, shifting momentum and exposing early weaknesses. And for a few others, the panic meter is already starting to rise. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ 00:00 Intro 01:16 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup tips off June 1st 01:40 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup explained 08:08 Minnesota Lynx sign o Teaira Mccowan 14:00 Should we hit the panic button on the Liberty? 16:30 The concern surrounding Satou Sabally 22:20 Is it time to panic for the Mercury? 29:41 Mercury’s offseason decisions and their impact 33:55 The questions surrounding Satou Sabally 41:19 How will the Sparks manage without Kelsey Plum? 42:25  How worried should the Chicago Sky be right now? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7314349/2026/05/28/satou-sabally-new-york-liberty-phoenix-mercury/ by Annie Costabile Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-29T10:00:21.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1916551/how-the-mercury-s-risky-offseason-moves-backfired-HNCVfzloIM https://gamma.videonest.org/1916551_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1916551_original_360.mp4 How the Mercury's risky offseason moves backfired Did Phoenix fumble Satou’s value? Sabreena Merchant breaks down why the Mercury’s decision not to core Satou Sabally is looking risky after letting a former first-team All-WNBA player and All-Star leave without getting anything back. #WNBA #PhoenixMercury #SatouSabally #ArielAtkins #RickeaJackson No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-05-29T16:05:20.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1919978/hot-takes-are-the-connecticut-sun-tanking-g4rmlbKIX0 https://gamma.videonest.org/1919978_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1919978_original_360.mp4 Hot Takes: Are the Connecticut Sun Tanking? Expansion teams making the playoffs? Tanking in the WNBA? Coaches on the hot seat? Zena, Annie, and Sabreena are diving into their hottest early-season WNBA takes. The crew is dishing out half-baked predictions and bold declarations. Will these takes come true? Only time will tell. Until then, we're embracing the uncertainty and delivering our most unapologetic WNBA hot takes. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ 00:00 Intro 01:47 Minnesota Lynx trending up early in the season 06:06 Why the Dallas Wings are on the rise 10:38 Defensive lapses hurting the Indiana Fever 15:02 Sabreena’s hot take: expansion teams in playoffs 16:30 Fire off to a promising start 19:04 Tempo guard group shows promise 21:12 Where could expansion teams land in the playoffs? 23:29 Zena’s hot take: expansion teams are a draw 23:29 Zena’s hot take: expansion team to produce first-time All-Star 28:15 Annie’s hot take: Caitlin can't be bigger than the Fever to win a chip 45:26 Hot take: coaches could be on the hot seat 56:12 Mailbag question 58:29 Are the Sun just focused on the future? Related links and articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7323074/2026/06/01/wnba-power-rankings-minnesota-lynx-injuries/ by Sabreena Merchant https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7325437/2026/06/01/caitlin-clark-stephanie-white-fever/ by James Boyd Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS Thumbnail: Ali Gradischer / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Chris Coduto / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 2026-06-02T10:00:39.000Z yes No Offseason no https://no-offseason.videonest.co/videos/1920499/what-s-driving-the-early-success-of-portland-and-t-tR78CVzGd- https://gamma.videonest.org/1920499_thumbnail_resized_v2.webp https://gamma.videonest.org/1920499_original_360.mp4 What's Driving the Early Success of Portland and Toronto? The No Offseason crew breaks down why Portland’s early-season energy feels familiar after Golden State’s expansion success, and why players can thrive when a new team sees a real role for them. #WNBA #PortlandFire #TorontoTempo #GoldenStateValkyries #WomensBasketball #Basketball No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/ Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/ Rundown (times are approximate): Related links and articles: __ Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason] -TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason] Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS 2026-06-02T16:15:33.000Z yes No Offseason no