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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league. Is he gunning for MVP? Is he the best player in the league right now? From there, the guys open up the Dunker Spot mailbag. They talk through anti-tanking proposals sent in by the Dunkers, explore the Dallas Wings' ability to compete immediately with Paige Bueckers, share their favorite-looking jumpers in the NBA and much more! Finally, the guys preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- Angel Reese is back, y'all! -- with the playoffs rapidly approaching. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:27 Cade Cunningham is awesome 11:21 Anti-tanking rules are coming (plus proposals from the mailbag) 26:33 Appreciating Alanna Smith's defense 29:51 Deni Avdija's right-hand drives 33:25 Can Paige Bueckers and the Wings contend for a title next season? 37:05 Kawhi Leonard or Chelsea Gray shot-making? 39:17 Most aesthetically pleasing jump shots in the NBA 41:46 Why players are more willing to compete in the 3PT contest vs Dunk contest 44:36 Factors impacting the "Face of the League" selection 47:54 Ayo Dosunmu's 6th Man of the Year chances 50:22 What should Kings fans look forward to for the rest of the season? 53:12 The schematic balancing act of implementing new players + Nekias' basketball background 58:37 Who's the most rudderless team in the NBA? 01:00:10 Unrivaled preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league. Is he gunning for MVP? Is he the best player in the league right now? From there, the guys open up the Dunker Spot mailbag. They talk through anti-tanking proposals sent in by the Dunkers, explore the Dallas Wings' ability to compete immediately with Paige Bueckers, share their favorite-looking jumpers in the NBA and much more! Finally, the guys preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- Angel Reese is back, y'all! -- with the playoffs rapidly approaching. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:27 Cade Cunningham is awesome 11:21 Anti-tanking rules are coming (plus proposals from the mailbag) 26:33 Appreciating Alanna Smith's defense 29:51 Deni Avdija's right-hand drives 33:25 Can Paige Bueckers and the Wings contend for a title next season? 37:05 Kawhi Leonard or Chelsea Gray shot-making? 39:17 Most aesthetically pleasing jump shots in the NBA 41:46 Why players are more willing to compete in the 3PT contest vs Dunk contest 44:36 Factors impacting the "Face of the League" selection 47:54 Ayo Dosunmu's 6th Man of the Year chances 50:22 What should Kings fans look forward to for the rest of the season? 53:12 The schematic balancing act of implementing new players + Nekias' basketball background 58:37 Who's the most rudderless team in the NBA? 01:00:10 Unrivaled preview
Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick sit down with Dana Evans of Phantom BC! Dana shares her experience in Unrivaled this offseason and how she adjusts her game for 3v3. How does Unrivaled highlight all its players? Was there FOMO from last season? How does she pick her looks for the Sephora tunnel? Then, Dana breaks down her relationship with Aliyah Boston and what it was like to see Point Gawd, aka Chelsea Gray, win the 1v1. Put some respect on Chelsea Gray! Next, Dana, Juju, and Trysta play a blind ranker game to determine the funniest player in Unrivaled, who is the most savage, and who they are NOT giving the aux to. Is Courtney Williams, Rachel Banham, or Kiki Irafen the funniest player? Is Kelsey Plum, Allisha Gray, or Marina Mabrey the most savage? And who is NOT getting the aux betweeen Dominque Malonga, Paige Bueckers, or Jackie Young? Dana shares what her hidden talent is and how she stands out in the pros with her height. What is Dana's Mt. Rushmore of Jordan sneakers? Lastly, Juju and Trysta share their DraftKings Pick of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send a text0:20 - Agenda0:55 - WNBA CBA Negotiations Updates8:50 - Broke behavior among owners15:00 - South Carolina beats LSU for the 18th STRAIGHT time46:10 - “Flau'jae didn't lose, LSU did” - Reacting to Flau'jae's mom's commentsDemon(s) of the Week:54:37 - Georgia Bulldog58:20 - Columbia59:37 - Monmouth1:00:10 - Oklahoma State1:00:31 - Texas Tech is heating up1:01:23 - Most Impactful Transfers1:05:15 - Coach Yo calls Cotie McMahon a “generational talent” 1:06:32 - Back to Impactful Transfers1:18:16 - Should you draft a point guard as your last piece in the W?1:36:55 - Minnesota is heating up!1:40:20 - Chelsea Gray is incredible and other Unrivaled updates1:43:50 - Kaitlyn Chen + Old Heads, Athletes Unlimited updates1:44:48 - Unrivaled be begging?1:47:18 - Stewie goes to Fener1:50:52 - Potential upsets, Coach Yo takes the high road & closing agendashttps://linktr.ee/pullup3 | Distributed via SteadyHype Studios
Women's sports delivered chaos, clutch moments, and history this week. At the Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim battled through a torn labrum to grab silver in snowboard halfpipe, while 17-year-old Gaon Choi shook off a scary slam and came back flying to win gold. Talk about Gen Z nerves of steel.NCAA softball is officially back. Duke Blue Devils softball stack ranked wins over Texas A&M and LSU for a solid start at the Clearwater Invitational. Head coach Marissa Young continues building a powerhouse in record time.In Unrivaled action, the Point Gawd reminded everyone why she owns the nickname. Chelsea Gray stormed back to take the 1v1 crown, securing the $200K championship win in a trophy-stacking year. Next stop: Unrivaled playoffs at Barclays Center.In NCAA women's basketball, the madness is already here. Vanderbilt beat Texas behind a scoring explosion from Mikayla Blakes. South Carolina took down LSU in Dawn Staley's 500th win. The Top 16 reveal is out, but if this week proved anything, the bracket is far from settled.Tap in for the full breakdown, bold takes, and everything you need to stay ahead of the women's sports conversation.If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Research by Madeline Schallmoser. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
In this episode, I breakdown how this years Allstar weekend saw some high HIGHS along with some low LOWS. I also discuss Jerome Tang getting fired, Ronda Rousey's return, Stephen A for President?, and so much more! 0:00 Allstar Weekend Review 31:10 Jerome Tang fired 41:39 Dolphins cutting everyone! 47:57 Ronda Rousey unretires from MMA 53:51 Chelsea Gray wins Unrivaled 1v1 tourney 55:57 SAS for President? Click here to Subscribe! www.youtube.com/user/jalenhunter7…ub_confirmation=1 Social Media: IG: www.instagram.com/the_unpopular_pod/ Twitter: twitter.com/imsayinthou FB: www.facebook.com/TheUnpopularPodcast1 Podcast Store: teespring.com/stores/the-unpopular-podcast?page=1 Promotion Request: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…wform?usp=sf_link THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!!! #sports #podcast #sportspodcast #Unrivaled #AnthonyEdwards #2026 #ChelseaGray #RondaRousey #Seahawks #Giannis #Eagles #Packers #Chargers #Dolphins #Colts #Commanders #UFC #Giants #Cardinals #Cole #TheFallOff #Falcons #Bills #MVP #StephenASmith #Bears #Panthers #Bengals #LebronJames #Allstar
Send a textWe break down Unrivaled's second season and why its 1v1 tournament hit a nerve: real stakes, pure skill, and a champion in Chelsea Gray who turned skunks into comebacks. Then we ask if the NBA could ever make this work and what it would take to get stars to buy in.• how the three-on-three full court format amplifies skill and pace• why the 1v1 tournament feels like real stakes, not a gimmick• Chelsea Gray's comeback wins and defensive craft• key matchups, skunks, and surprise runs across the bracket• the role of conditioning and shot creation in isolation• why the NBA avoids 1v1: contracts, brands, fatigue, incentives• a blueprint for making an NBA 1v1 viable• how this innovation lifts the WNBA narrative heading into the seasonPlease make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about one the unrivaled league and two my showSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event. From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more.Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts12:45 Rising Stars recap19:51 Shooting Stars recap23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap29:50 Dunk Contest recap38:17 All-Star Game recap59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East?01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event. From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more.Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts12:45 Rising Stars recap19:51 Shooting Stars recap23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap29:50 Dunk Contest recap38:17 All-Star Game recap59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East?01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview
The Las Vegas Aces' 2025 WNBA championship run didn't follow a normal script — and that's exactly what made it historic. On this episode of Hoopsology, we're joined by Krista Blunk, play-by-play voice of the Las Vegas Aces, for a deep breakdown of how a team many had written off early in the season flipped the switch and dominated the WNBA playoffs on their way to another championship. Krista takes us inside: Why the Aces struggled early and why those concerns were valid How injuries and roster turnover tested the team's identity The moment A'ja Wilson stepped in and challenged the entire locker room How the team decided to “scout themselves” and completely reset Becky Hammon's evolution as a coach and her trust in a deeper bench The rise of key role players who became difference-makers Chelsea Gray's leadership and adjustment back into a true point guard role Why the Aces felt overlooked — and how that fueled their confidence We also discuss: The Aces' dominant sweep of the Phoenix Mercury The swagger and belief that carried them through the postseason A'ja Wilson's growth as both a leader and superstar Why she remains one of the most underrated and respected players in basketball The unmatched fan culture surrounding the Aces in Las Vegas Beyond the championship, Krista shares insight into: The future of the WNBA amid CBA negotiations Expansion teams and what they mean for the league The growing ecosystem of women's basketball Becky Hammon's long-term coaching future This conversation is about more than wins and losses — it's about resilience, leadership, culture, and what separates championship teams from the rest.
Unrivaled Season 2 is the rare sequel that's massively better than the original, and the Sixth Pod is diving into it head first, with a team-by-team check-in. We also talk a little college ball, and come up with a new nickname for Chelsea Gray and the Phantoms that you will be guaranteed to want to use.
In NCAA Basketball, LSU hands Texas their first loss of the season, and we're breaking down the two-way dominance of Mikaylah Williams on both ends of the floor. Unrivaled is officially back, and Chelsea Gray is once again proving why she's the Point Gawd. Plus, we take a deep dive into U.S. Figure Skating and get hyped for gold-medal contenders Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito with the 2026 Olympics right around the corner.If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACTWomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Research by Madeline Schallmoser. Music is by the talented Melvin Alexander Black.
The first week of #Unrivaled is under our belt (to ass) and we're talking all about it! The Sephora refs! The rise of Chelsea Gray! The fall of the Lunar Owls! The Hey Mamas on the Breeze!#NewYorkLiberty #LasVegasAces #SeattleStorm #IndianaFever #ConnecticutSun #PhoenixMercury #DallasWings #ChicagoSky #MinnesotaLynx #WashingtonMystics #LosAngelesSparks #AtlantaDream #TorontoTempo #GoldenStateValkyries #paigebueckers #katemartin #unrivaled #chelseagray
Defector tennis writer Giri Nathan joins Sarah to discuss the Australian Open and the start of the 2026 tennis season, which players might push the trio that’s been at the top of the game for the last few years, and the pros and cons of a WTA/ATP merger. Plus, showing up with pride, a footy rumor we’re trying to ignore, and it’s deja vu all over again in Storrs, Connecticut. Follow Giri Nathan on Bluesky here Check out Chelsea Gray’s back-to-back three-pointers here Read The Athletic’s Chris Johnston’s reports on the Olympic hockey test event here, here, and here Check out the head-to-head comparison between Sarah Strong and Maya Moore here Watch Abbey Murphy’s incredible move and assist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com TikTok: @Spain.Sarah Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Four-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray joins Sarah to discuss how the Las Vegas Aces turned their season around and secured dynasty status, why Becky Hammon is the best coach she’s ever had, and how becoming a mom has helped her master the art of letting go. Plus, dishing the dirt on the NWSL, sending coastal elites to the middle of America, and… do you smell cupcakes? Read ESPN’s NWSL GM survey here Read Annie Costabile’s story on the WPBL here Check out highlights from DT’s “The Link” episode with Paige Bueckers here Watch the trailer for “Breathe Through It with Monique Billings” here Pick up an “Underdog My A**” t-shirt here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Las Vegas Aces actually did it. Their 3rd championship in 4 years. Nobody expected the Aces ' season to end like this. At All Star Break the team was 0.500 and hovering around the 8th seed. Then they loss by 53 to the Minnesota Lynx and something shifted. The Aces ended the regular season 15-0. After a tough playoff run, they swept the Mercury in the finals. We are witnessing a dynasty and Yana from The Committee Sports Group joins us to breakdown exactly what we've just witnessed.0:00 - Intros1:04 - Aces' season was a rollercoaster5:12 - Chelsea Gray still got it!11:25 - Thought process behind the NaLyssa Smith trade26:00 - Ups and downs of the Aces defense/playoff matchups36:30 - Who should Vegas protect in the expansion draft?40:20 - Who should Vegas be targeting in free agency?50:23 - Potential Vegas targets in the 2026 WNBA draft54:35 - How long until Chelsea Gray passes the torch?56:34 - Aces plot armor/WNBA guard talk1:01:09 - Coaching observations/Keeping the middy alive1:13:45 - The Aces made all our tweets look bad1:15:58 - Final thoughtshttps://linktr.ee/pullup3 | Distributed via SteadyHype Studios
On this special episode of YM3, we welcome back Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets and WNBA legend Sue Bird! Cam and Sue discuss the Las Vegas Aces defeating the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA championship, A'ja Wilson's dominance and if she gets the respect she deserves, and the other key contributors on the Aces like Jewell Loyd, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray. They also talk about Napheesa Collier's recent comments regarding commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the larger state of the WNBA as a whole, and why this WNBA offseason will get so crazy with the majority of the league becoming free agents. Then, they discuss Cam's offseason move the the Denver Nuggets and have a fascinating discussion about the challenges of adapting to a new team in both the NBA and WNBA, as well as how great Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are. This bonus episode of The Young Man & the Three is presented by Quest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The WNBA has a new dynasty! Rick Kamla is in the holiday spirit, celebrating the Las Vegas Aces' historic Finals sweep over the Mercury for their third championship in four years. Kam breaks down his Top Six most positive takeaways from the past week, including: A'ja Wilson's legendary Game 3 winner, the legacy of the Wilson-Young-Gray Big Three, Coach Becky Hammon's unprecedented success, and the selfless championship runs of Chelsea Gray (now with 4 rings!) and Jewell Loyd (now with 3 rings!). We discuss what makes this Aces turnaround one of the greatest in league history.Follow: @SportsEthos, @RickKamlaSports & @EthosWnbaApple: https://apple.co/42wtwmjSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gps1VVZUqfputToXIjc02Youtube: https://bit.ly/4fchlAQ
Aces or Mercury? This is the question Aarav and Arsh begin by answering this week. Will the Aces sweep in the WNBA Finals, or can the Mercury stage a comeback? They also continue their MLB Postseason predictions before heading to Two Brothers - Two Picks, their weekly segment giving you four fantasy football must-starts for Week 6!Chapters:0:00 - WNBA Finals4:51 - MLB Postseason15:17 - Two Brothers - Two PicksSupport the showCheck out our book!https://a.co/d/ecz5cPHWebsite:https://www.twobrothersandtheirsports.comFor sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact us at:twobrothers.sportspodcast@gmail.com
The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
After a few days of travel and rest, the WNBA Finals are ready to resume with Game 3 in Phoenix. Christy Winters Scott and Richard Cohen look ahead to tonight's matchup and much more in this episode. HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
We have a special guest on today's episode. Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar joins the show to talk about the Indiana Fever and WNBA news. Brittany Carper and Jamie Steyer Johnson also preview Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, as the Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury, and more! HerHoopStats.com: Unlock better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dans cet épisode spécial, on décortique la Finale WNBA 2025 entre les Las Vegas Aces (n°2) et les Phoenix Mercury (n°4), première finale au meilleur des 7 matchs de l'histoire de la ligue (format 2-2-1-1-1). On revient sur les parcours, les ajustements tactiques attendus et les joueuses X-factor avant le Game 1 ce vendredi 3 octobre à Las Vegas.Au programmeContexte & dynamique : les Mercury sortent l'ultra-favorite Minnesota en demies tandis que les Aces survivent à une série piégeuse face à l'Indiana — deux trajectoires différentes pour une finale explosive.Les stars : A'ja Wilson, MVP 2025 (record personnel historique), mène Vegas, épaulée par Chelsea Gray et Jackie Young ; en face, Alyssa Thomas (saison calibre MVP, record de triple-doubles), Kahleah Copper et Natasha Mack portent Phoenix. Match-ups clés : l'avantage taille/impact intérieur de Wilson, la défense switchable des Mercury, et les options d'attaque secondaire des Aces en demi-terrain. Santé des effectifs : pas de blessure listée côté Aces ni Mercury avant le Game 1. Calendrier & diffusion : tous les matchs sur ESPN/ABC (US), Game 1 le 3/10 à la Michelob ULTRA Arena. Rejoignez la communauté des fans de Sports US sur le Discord de TPO : https://discord.gg/VeXQc2PjHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
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On this episode the crew talks about all the recent trade happenings aka does DiJonai Carrington solidify the Lynx as contenders and will Brittney Sykes be the missing piece. We also discuss who we expect to end up in the finals as well as review our preseason award picks & compare them to now!0:28 - Intros2:48 - Fallout from the DiJonai Carrington - Diamond Miller trade28:38 - Brittney Sykes - Alysha Clark trade46:45 - Aaliyah Edwards - Jacy Sheldon trade57:20 - Jay's top 4 title contenders58:00 - What Breanna Stewart's injury means for the Liberty1:04:37 - Comparing the post-deadline Seattle Storm to the Atlanta Dream1:06:47 - Jemay's top 4 title contenders1:07:40 - Are the Fever playing well enough to make a deep run?1:09:12 - Why it's difficult to ignore the Mercury1:11:57 - ...but what about the Aces?1:18:41 - Teams jockeying for playoff positioning1:21:00 - The impact of the Aces lineup changes1:24:33 - The correlation between Chelsea Gray assists and wins for the Aces1:28:00 - Playoff matchups as of today/Who we want our teams to face1:30:48 - The Sparks are good now???1:35:08 - Where do we stand on our preseason award picks? MVP & ROY1:38:34 - DPOY1:41:01 - 6POY1:42:25 - MIP1:45:42 - All-WNBA Teams1:51:13 - COYhttps://linktr.ee/pullup3 | Distributed via SteadyHype Studios
This week on Fantasy WNBA Today, Rick Kamla brings his signature takes to all the latest buzz!He's diving into:Can the Mercury win it all now that they have Bonner?Why Angel Reese is Rick's undisputed favorite player in the league!A controversial take: Paige Bueckers might be better than Caitlin Clark (Rick explains why it's not really, but maybe?!)The WNBA pay issue – why it's unfair for the players.Chelsea Gray's historic climb up the all-time assist list!The Minnesota Lynx's incredible 10-0 home start!And why Kelsey Plum has Indiana's number!Plus, don't miss Rick's classic segments:KAM'S TOP THREE AND BOTTOM THREE FROM THE PAST WEEKKAMMY OF THE WEEKFANTASY MEETS REALITY (Waiver adds, pop players, & injury buzzkills!)And, of course, KAM GOODIES!Tune in for all the hot takes and fantasy insights you need!Follow: @SportsEthos, @RickKamlaSports & @EthosWnbaApple: https://apple.co/42wtwmjSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4idmlFz
Send us a textBasketball greatness comes with championship expectations, and some WNBA stars face more pressure than others to deliver titles this season.• Breaking down honorable mentions including past champions Jonquel Jones, Kaleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, and Nneka Ogumike• Examining why non-champions like Alyssa Thomas and Skylar Diggins-Smith have championship pressure• Explaining why Caitlin Clark ranks high on the pressure list due to fan expectations• Analyzing why Kelsey Plum (No. 5) faces pressure after requesting a trade from championship Aces• Discussing Brittney Griner's need to prove she can lead as first option on the Dream• Exploring Jewel Lloyd's pressure to perform consistently and elevate from third option• Detailing why Napheesa Collier needs championship success to match her MVP-caliber play• Revealing why Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson face the most pressure in their GOAT rivalryPlease like, subscribe, comment, and tell anyone who's anyone about the show! I'm trying to get those ratings up just a little bit.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
Recap of the 2025 NFL Draft. Reviewing the reasons for Shedeur Sanders' fall to the fifth round in the NFL Draft. Interview with Las Vegas Aces' point guard, Chelsea Gray discussing motherhood, the Olympics, and the start of the Las Vegas Aces' training camp. Host of The 3 Knockdown Rule podcast, Steve Kim joins Cofield & Company to review Shedeur Sanders' drop in the NFL Draft, discuss the quality of former athletes who enter the media after retirement, and give his thoughts on what team HBO's Hard Knocks should target for this upcoming NFL season.
Send us a textThe inaugural season of the Unrivaled League has concluded with Rose Basketball Club crowned champions, showcasing the success of this innovative 3-on-3 format created by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.• League formed with $35 million in funding, creating six teams of WNBA-caliber players• Unique selection process where coaches drafted players before knowing which team they'd lead• Rose Basketball Club won the championship with stars like Angel Reese, Chelsea Gray, and Kahleah Copper• Players averaged $220,000 in the Unrivaled League compared to $147,000 in WNBA• 3-on-3 format and 1-on-1 tournament created exciting, high-energy basketball• Championship trophy design praised as innovative and visually striking• Games available on Max streaming platform and YouTube highlights• Potential impact on 2025 WNBA season includes higher player expectations and possible fatigue concerns• Questions remain about how the league will adapt during Olympic years and if expansion is coming• Format differences between 3-on-3 and traditional 5-on-5 may affect how performance translatesPlease like, subscribe, comment, and tell anyone who's anyone about the show. I'm trying to get the ratings up just a little bit!Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!
This week, we cover all the latest in women's basketball: the Natasha Cloud trade, Chelsea Gray going nuclear, and our NCAAW tournament predictions. Plus: a boom boom room update.
Dwyane, D Wright, and Chris sit down with the inaugural Unrivaled champion and Finals MVP, Chelsea Gray, to discuss the importance of the Unrivaled League, adjusting to the 3 on 3 game, and taking her game to the next level. For more conversations like this, be sure to like and subscribe!Follow @wynetwork on Instagram and X for more updates! Special Guest: @cgray209 on Instagram Music Credit: Khari MateenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Hernando Planells shares lessons from Hollywood sets and global coaching. With over two decades of experience spanning professional and collegiate basketball, as well as film and TV, Hernando Planells is a dynamic coach, film and tv sports coordinator, and leadership consultant. As the Technical Director of the NBA Basketball School in Dubai, he combines his passion for basketball with a mission to inspire the next generation of athletes across the UAE.Hernando's coaching career includes:Duke University (Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach): Led the team to an ACC Championship, two Elite Eights, and six NCAA Tournament appearances. Recruited, coached and developed 11 future WNBA players, including Las Vegas Aces and Team USA guard Chelsea Gray, while maintaining a 100% graduation rate.Maine Red Claws (NBA G-League): Worked with the Boston Celtics affiliate alongside current Celtics Assistant GM Austin Ainge, developing players such as 12-year NBA veteran Avery Bradley and Mario West.International Coaching: Served as the Head Coach for the Ryukyu Golden Kings in Japan and the University of the East in the Philippines, as well as the head coach for the New Zealand Junior National Team.William Jessup University (Head Women's Basketball Coach): Guided the team to their first GSAC championship, earning Coach of the Year honors and an NAIA national tournament appearance.University of Illinois and UNLV: Gained valuable experience under former NBA Assistant Coach Bill Bayno.Beyond coaching, Hernando has made significant contributions to film and TV as a part owner and sports coordinator/choreographer for Game Changing Films on major projects like 'Coach Carter,' 'The Longest Yard,' 'Swagger', 'The Crossover,' and the newly released “Running Point' starring Kate Hudson on Netflix. ”bringing authentic basketball action to the screen. He is also the founder of Be Contagious Leadership a consulting company dedicated to empowering teams and organizations through courage, communication, and connection.A proud father, Hernando's son Preston Planells, who is in his first year as the assistant women's basketball coach at New Mexico State, and Gabrielle Planells, is a senior theatre student at Chico State University. Driven by a passion for storytelling, leadership, and basketball, Hernando's goal is to empower athletes both on and off the court.
In anticipation of Unrivaled tipping off its inaugural season, Ben and Sabreena connect with two of the league's stakeholders, Chelsea Gray and Luke Cooper, to talk about how Unrivaled came together. Chelsea shares the process of being recruited by co-founders Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier and why this league is important for WNBA veterans. As the president of basketball operations, Luke explains how Unrivaled developed its rules, put together the rosters, and how this is still "real" basketball.-Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita-Follow Ben on X: @benpickman-Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In anticipation of Unrivaled tipping off its inaugural season, Ben and Sabreena connect with two of the league's stakeholders, Chelsea Gray and Luke Cooper, to talk about how Unrivaled came together. Chelsea shares the process of being recruited by co-founders Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier and why this league is important for WNBA veterans. As the president of basketball operations, Luke explains how Unrivaled developed its rules, put together the rosters, and how this is still "real" basketball. -Follow Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Follow Ben on X: @benpickman -Follow Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friend of the show Nekias Duncan, co-host of The Dunker Spot podcast is back to chat with Khristina about the Liberty & Lynx finals. Who's the best player? Who is the biggest X-factor, and who has stepped it up the most in this series? In addition, they'll discuss the Golden State Valkyries' new head coach and why this hiring decision is so important for the league. Plus, the new changes that are coming to the playing format in 2025. Want more women's basketball scoop? Follow the show on Instagram @ICYMIwithKW and X @ICYMIwithKW and for more on Khristina follow her on Instagram @khristinawilliams Let us know what you think of the show by leaving a rating and a review! CREDITS Executive Producers: Nikki Ettore Jessie Katz Tyler Klang Jonathan Strickland Supervising Producer: Peter Coughter Producer & Editor: Tari Harrison Host: Khristina WilliamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Codename: Aces, host Corey Harrison delves into the Las Vegas Aces' surprising 93-90 loss to the Dallas Wings. Corey discusses the game's highlights, including A'ja Wilson's remarkable 42-point performance, and evaluates the current state of the Aces, touching on their struggles with injuries and inconsistencies. The episode features interviews with Aces' star player A'ja Wilson, head coach Becky Hammon, and Chelsea Gray, providing in-depth analysis and insights on the team's challenges and what they need to address as they head towards the postseason. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:16 Game Day Experience and Personal Anecdotes 01:44 Dallas Wings' Performance and Strategy 05:40 Las Vegas Aces' Season Challenges 09:39 A'ja Wilson's Impact and Post-Game Insights 12:04 Interviews with Key Figures 21:53 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Games
Anyone else have an Olympic Buzz??? Wow so much to discuss, and tonight Mo isn't feeling well, so a friend to the ladies & the Vegas Sports Media circle, Cassandra “The Sportsnista” joins the show to chat with Mel. From the #ParisOlympics winners like #SimoneBiles & the USA Gymnastics for Men & Women, the Women's Rugby Team, Men's Crew Team, #KatieLedecky, #TeamUSA Men's & Women's basketball (well minus the 3v3) to the trending topics like #SnoopDogg pin, Turkey air pistol shooter, #FlavaFlav support and MORE! Cassandra & Mel try and tackle most of the last week in the Olympic News, like the latest “controversy” regarding #ImaneKhelif boxing news. Please ya'll do your research before you start sharing #FakeNews Of course they have to chat about the USAces (lol) #AjaWilson is doing her thing along with the Point Gawd, Chelsea Gray, giving kudos to Tiffany & Megan out there holding there own for their countries as well. And can we just talk about this run the #LightsFC are on?? 10 games without a loss, now that is something to chat about. Cassandra gives her take on the #UFC306 at the SPHERE in Las Vegas, the first live sports event inside, coming in September. The ladies discuss the #Unrivaled league starting in Jan 2025 and how their pay may just be more than the #WNBA supermax salary, crazy right! And some #NFL news with the Hall of Fame game being rained out, preseason starting, #MLB Trade deadline came and went and so much #GirlPower to share! Catch GirlChatSports LIVE on Fuel Sports Network on #Firestick & #Roku devices. We are #LIVE on Facebook LIVE each Wednesday through the GirlChatSports YouTube & Facebook & Twitter pages. Miss the LIVE show? Don't worry, #Subscribe to our YouTube or we can also be found on your favorite podcast app through our LinkTree link https://linktr.ee/girlchatsports. GirlChatSports is always looking for businesses or products to partner up with, send us an email, let's connect! We can't wait to hear from you! #Subscribe #Listen #Follow #Like & #Share Reach out to us on Social Media (Instagram & Twitter) or email GirlChatSports@gmail.com to give us your feedback and any topics you would like to have addressed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlchatsports/support
In this episode of Keep'n It 9450: Codename WBB, hosts Daniel Artest and Lolo discuss WNBA All-Star snubs, the impact of Chelsea Gray's return, playoff pushes, and respond to Shannon Sharpe's comments on social media. They delve deep into the All-Star selections and omissions, the performance and influence of specific players, and the broader implications of respect and recognition in women's basketball. They also address the backlash and support received from the online community regarding their outspoken views. 00:00 Introduction and Show Overview 00:35 All-Star Game Snubs and Selections 02:39 Debate on All-Star Selections 13:07 Impact of Chelsea Gray's Return 19:46 Caitlin Clark's Performance and Adjustments 23:34 Playoff Push and Rookie of the Year Discussion 29:48 Rooting for Angel: A Rising Superstar 31:23 Caitlin Clark's Predictable Game 32:31 Debating Rookie Expectations 33:51 Fashion Critique: Athletes and Style 36:12 Lolo's Twitter Controversy with Shannon Sharpe 39:30 Standing Up for Black Women in Sports 53:20 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts
In this episode of 'Keep'n It 9450: Codename WBB,' hosts DA and Lolo provide a comprehensive overview of recent WNBA game recaps, including matches between Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty and Aces vs. Storm and Sun. They discuss team inconsistencies, standout performances, and defensive strategies. The episode also explores the latest power rankings, the Commissioner's Cup final between the Lynx and Liberty, and an increase in WNBA All-Star voting. Key highlights include a discussion on the importance of statement games for the Liberty, Caitlin Clarke's achievements, and reactions to A'ja Wilson's new Nike logo. Additional content features behind-the-scenes stories, a preview of upcoming Patreon content, and updates on live shows and Patreon goals. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:13 Weekend Recap and New Job 01:29 Sponsorship Shoutouts 02:18 Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty Recap 03:28 Liberty's Performance Analysis 07:43 Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm Recap 08:32 Chelsea Gray's Impact and Jewel Lloyd's Struggles 13:07 Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun Recap 18:55 Connecticut Sun's Offensive Challenges 22:32 Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever Recap 24:27 Angel Reese's Breakout Performance 41:49 Player Performance Critique 42:13 Camilla's Blunt Honesty 43:52 WNBA Popularity Surge 46:14 All-Star Voting Insights 48:08 Week 6 Power Rankings 01:00:38 Commissioner's Cup Preview 01:05:23 A'ja Wilson's New Logo 01:10:41 Podcast Announcements and Stories --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9450hoops/message
Midweek Basketball Chat: Injuries, Comebacks, and Historic Performances In this episode of Keep'n It 9450: Codename WBB', hosts DA and Lolo discuss a variety of topics in women's basketball. Key subjects include the controversial coaching hire of JJ Redick for the Lakers, the unfortunate injury of Sparks rookie Cameron Brink, and the promising return of Chelsea Gray to the Aces. The discussion also touches on the impact of Aaliyah Boston's return to form, and Kayla McBride's historic shooting season. Additionally, they give flowers to notable players like Brittany Griner and discuss potential WNBA playoff standings. The episode wraps up with a shoutout to their supporters on Patreon and some exciting news about upcoming collaborations. 04:21 Injury Report: Cam Brink's Devastating ACL Tear 09:31 Chelsea Gray's Return to the Aces 19:21 Debating the Greatest Point Guard 23:26 Aliyah Boston's Comeback 30:08 Aliyah Boston's Impact on the Indiana Fever 31:24 Caitlin Clark's Role and Team Dynamics 33:55 Patreon Announcement and Support 35:10 Kayla McBride's Historic Season 46:23 Brittney Griner's Return and Performance 50:16 Shoutouts and Community Engagement 53:56 Closing Remarks and Future Plans --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9450hoops/message
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, discuss Chelsea Gray's return to the Aces lineup, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- Pistons fire Monty Williams8:30 -- Transaction news (Pascal Siakam, Gary Payton II)12:30 -- Free agent rumblings (Paul George, Klay Thompson)17:00 -- WNBA News (Player of the Week, Injury updates)26:30 -- Chelsea Gray's return37:30 -- Other musings (Bridget Carleton, NYL/PHX, Stefanie Dolson, Jordan Horston)45:30 -- Mailbag, starting with the role of analytics in the WNBA59:00 -- Which position has the most difficult learning curve in both leagues?1:02:45 -- Will we see a rise in biomechanics? 1:08:00 -- Concern level for Breanna Stewart's 3PT shooting + best Liberty lineup1:14:30 -- Creating our own expansion rosterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The first month of the WNBA season has been full of compelling on-court storylines. The Connecticut Sun look ready to contend for a title. The defending champion Las Vegas Aces have struggled to find their footing with veteran Chelsea Gray injured. But all of that is getting crowded out by one big distraction –– a debate over whether or not the league is being fair to its megastar rookie, Cailtin Clark. Chennedy Carter's hard foul on Clark last week is the match that lit the flame, but the firestorm had been brewing long before that. So today, Elle Duncan, host of ESPN's women's basketball coverage, is here to help understand how we got here, unpack what's really going on in this conversation, and gauge if and when we can get back to actual basketball. Check out ‘The Elle Duncan Show' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss the recently revealed U.S. 3x3 and 5-on-5 rosters for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Plus, they are joined by beat reporter Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to discuss the Aces' recent losses, A'ja Wilson's excellence, Chelsea Gray's injury status and Kate Martin's transition to the team.If you have any questions for Sheryl and Jordan, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review Queens of the Court so more WNBA fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss the recently revealed U.S. 3x3 and 5-on-5 rosters for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Plus, they are joined by beat reporter Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to discuss the Aces' recent losses, A'ja Wilson's excellence, Chelsea Gray's injury status and Kate Martin's transition to the team.If you have any questions for Sheryl and Jordan, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review Queens of the Court so more WNBA fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss the recently revealed U.S. 3x3 and 5-on-5 rosters for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Plus, they are joined by beat reporter Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to discuss the Aces' recent losses, A'ja Wilson's excellence, Chelsea Gray's injury status and Kate Martin's transition to the team.If you have any questions for Sheryl and Jordan, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review Queens of the Court so more WNBA fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss the recently revealed U.S. 3x3 and 5-on-5 rosters for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Plus, they are joined by beat reporter Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to discuss the Aces' recent losses, A'ja Wilson's excellence, Chelsea Gray's injury status and Kate Martin's transition to the team. If you have any questions for Sheryl and Jordan, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review Queens of the Court so more WNBA fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss the recently revealed U.S. 3x3 and 5-on-5 rosters for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Plus, they are joined by beat reporter Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to discuss the Aces' recent losses, A'ja Wilson's excellence, Chelsea Gray's injury status and Kate Martin's transition to the team.If you have any questions for Sheryl and Jordan, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review Queens of the Court so more WNBA fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Queens of the Court' (Subscribe Here): On this episode of Queens of the Court, co-hosts Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson discuss the recently revealed U.S. 3x3 and 5-on-5 rosters for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Plus, they are joined by beat reporter Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal to discuss the Aces' recent losses, A'ja Wilson's excellence, Chelsea Gray's injury status and Kate Martin's transition to the team.If you have any questions for Sheryl and Jordan, you can send them to queensofthecourt@audacy.com. Please also rate and review Queens of the Court so more WNBA fans can find us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss LeBron James's Instagram post targeted at the people who “doubted” him after his move to Los Angeles, how NBA players spin narratives to motivate themselves, and what it's like for athletes in the social media age who deal with constant criticism (1:12). Along the way, the guys react to James Harden's early integration into the Los Angeles Clippers offense, the team's rough start upon his arrival, and whether it's time to hit the panic button (21:55). Next, they break down a handful of potential landing spots for Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, and discuss which one makes the most sense (35:30). Later, Las Vegas Aces point guard Chelsea Gray joins the show to talk about winning back-to-back WNBA championships with the team, A'ja Wilson getting snubbed for MVP, having Hall of Famer Becky Hammon as a head coach, and more (55:32). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck Guest: Chelsea Gray Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game 4 = Instant Classic! The Las Vegas Aces are back-to-back WNBA champions after a hard-fought game in New York. The guys discuss the new roles that Cayla George, Alysha Clark and Sydney Colson took on in Game 4, what the Liberty could have done differently, and of course the incredible season and series of the M'VPeriodt, A'ja Wilson! About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.