WNBA Preseason: Who’s In, Who’s Out & What Doesn’t Add Up - RANKINGS THE TEAMS PART 1 OF 2

The WNBA Is Taking Over Cannes and SO ARE WE

The WNBA is officially a Cannes conversation now. This episode gets into why women’s sports suddenly became one of the hottest topics at Cannes Lions and more specifically - LIONS Sport -  what brands are seeing in the space, and how the WNBA went from “niche” to impossible to ignore. We also talk: – what it actually feels like being inside Cannes Lions and Cannes Lions SPORT for the first time – why women’s sports fans move differently than traditional audiences – the gap between brands finally noticing vs actually understanding the space – athlete branding, internet culture, and why authenticity matters more than ever – and somehow… French fashion, The People's Princess, berets, King’s Cup, and “professionalism” all become major topics too Learn more about LIONS Sport HERE! https://www.canneslions.com/festival/experiences/lions-sport?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pr_dailyw_podcast_lionssport&utm_campaign=lions%7Ccanli2026%7Cevents-lions-cl26-pr-dailyw-podcast-lionssport%7C%7C&utm_term= See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Azzi Fudd COOKED The Liberty

Azzi Fudd just had the kind of game that changes the conversation completely. The Dallas Wings walked into Brooklyn and beat the New York Liberty behind a ridiculous performance from Azzi, who dropped 24 points — including 17 in one quarter and four straight threes. We get into: * Why Azzi Fudd’s breakout feels VERY real * The Wings suddenly looking way more dangerous than expected * Why Azzi is more than just a shooter * Whether people are overreacting to one Liberty loss * The growing chemistry in Dallas * And the funniest WNBA coaching discussion you’ll hear all week “She allowed herself to reintroduce herself.” 00:00 Top Ramen & WNBA Coaches 00:27 Azzi Fudd Has Arrived 01:23 Wings vs Liberty Breakdown 02:03 Azzi’s 17-Point Quarter 03:00 Are The Liberty In Trouble? 05:25 Dallas Still Has Questions 07:22 The Alanna Smith Conversation 11:44 Why Isn’t Azzi Starting? 13:57 Valkyries vs Fever Got Chippy 18:45 Tip Hayes Replies To Fans 20:43 The WNBA Standings Are Weird 23:56 Are The Mystics Actually Good? 26:14 Mystics Coaching Masterclass 29:00 Top Ramen, Explained 30:25 Portland vs Toronto Chaos 31:35 Portland’s Roster Cuts 37:38 Portland’s Bench Shows Out 41:15 Kiki Rice Looks Ready 45:34 Sparks Beat The Aces 49:42 Kelsey Plum Looks Incredible 50:48 Special Episode Tease See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dallas Has Too Many Guards… And The WNBA Takes Are Already Insane

The WNBA season is barely underway and people are already talking like we’re in August. This episode gets into why the Dallas Wings roster already feels overcrowded, whether the Paige / Arike / Azzi / Odyssey fit actually makes sense long-term, and why the defensive concerns in Dallas feel very real early on. We also talk: – Caitlin Clark immediately shutting down the panic after her slow start – Why the Atlanta Dream deserve way more respect after pushing Vegas shorthanded – Jackie Young’s brutal shooting night – The growing hype around Olivia Miles – Why the Washington Mystics young core looks legit – And all the Week 2 overreactions people are already making across the league The season is two weeks old. Everyone needs to breathe. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

OUR WNBA Week 1 Overreactions + Chennedy Carter IS LOOKING LIKE AN MVP

The WNBA season is one week old and everyone is already completely spiraling. Chennedy Carter looks incredible with the Las Vegas Aces, the expansion teams are way more competitive than expected, and people are already hitting panic buttons over rookies, rotations and literally everything else. We get into: – Chennedy Carter’s huge start in Vegas and why this situation fits her perfectly – The Los Angeles Sparks struggles and the Cameron Brink discourse  – Why the Portland Fire and Golden State Valkyries look way more legit than expected – Olivia Miles already looking like a Rookie of the Year favorite – Whether the Paige / Azzi / Arike fit in Dallas actually works – And all the Week 1 overreactions we’re buying into… and the ones we’re absolutely not It’s been ONE WEEK and this league is already chaos. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Caitlin Clark & Morgan Wallen Backlash + Dallas Stuns The Fever

WNBA opening weekend gave us way more chaos than expected. The Dallas Wings walked into Gainbridge arena as underdogs and stunned the Indiana Fever in a game that completely lived up to the hype. Paige Bueckers looked comfortable immediately, Odyssey Sims completely changed the pace of the game, and Dallas suddenly looks way ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, the conversation around Caitlin Clark got even louder after her appearance with Morgan Wallen sparked backlash online. We get into the reaction, why people are uncomfortable with it, and why the discourse around Caitlin keeps getting messier. We also talk: – Azzi Fudd already getting overanalyzed in Dallas – Why the Los Angeles Sparks situation with Cameron Brink feels concerning – The Washington Mystics young core looking legit immediately – The Las Vegas Aces ring night overreactions – And what it was actually like inside the first-ever Portland Fire game Opening weekend was messy. We have thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.