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Zena, Ben, and Sabreena take stock of the WNBA semifinals after two games. They discuss Sabrina Ionescu’s knack for the big moment, if the Aces can make a historic comeback, Connecticut’s small lineups, and Minnesota bouncing back.
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The WNBA coaching carousel is spinning as the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky have made changes. Zena is joined by Chantel, Sabreena and Ben to discuss why Curt Miller and Teresa Weatherspoon were let go, what each move says about their past organizations and which job is most appealing. Then, they break down each of the semifinal Game 1s, with reporting from both arenas on what happened and what adjustments are likely to be made ahead of Tuesday's Game 2s.
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Zena, Ben and Chantel sit down to briefly reflect on the first round, discuss the league's response to ongoing hate speech and internet harassment, and finally, they break down the key matchups and X-factors in Minnesota-Connecticut and Las Vegas-New York.
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Ben, Sabreena and Chantel — who were in New York, Connecticut and Minnesota for the first day of the WNBA playoffs — recount their own experiences from Sunday's slate of games, and then look ahead to the biggest storylines and game changers for game 2.
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Ben Pickman and Sabreena Merchant break down every upcoming WNBA playoff series and make their title picks. Can any underdogs make it to the second round? Are the Liberty and Lynx destined for a championship series? Can the Aces three-peat?
Hosts: Ben Pickman
With: Sabreena Merchant
Executive Producer: Taneka Burrell
Producer: Dave DuFour
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Ahead of the final week of the 2024 WNBA regular season, Chantel, Ben and Sabreena discuss A'ja Wilson reaching the 1,000-point mark and if her season is the best in league history. They wonder about Diana Taurasi's potential retirement, weigh in on Cathy Engelbert's recent polarizing comments, and discuss who should be the title favorite with just a few games left to play.
Hosts: Chantel Jennings
With: Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman
Executive Producer: Taneka Burrell
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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A discussion on the impact of Angel Reese's injury, her season and what it means moving forward for her, the Sky, and their Playoff hopes. Then Zena leads Sabreena and Ben through 4 Burning Questions about the rest of the WNBA season.
Does anyone want the 8th seed?
Who looks the scariest heading into the Playoffs?
Who poses the biggest threat to the New York Liberty?
What do the Aces need to do to put themselves in position to get back to the Finals?
Hosts: Zena Keita
With: Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman
Executive Producer: Taneka Burrell
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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It's awards season in the WNBA! Zena, Ben, and Sabreena go through their criteria for each of the six individual trophies (ROY, MIP, DPOY, 6POY, COY, and MVP) before breaking down their short lists of the candidates in play.
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Zena and Sabreena dive into the bottom of the WNBA standings as the lottery race heats up in the final weeks of the season. They get into the organizational motivations for tanking, as well as how that manifests on the court before taking a look ahead at the 2025 draft prospects worth keeping an eye on.
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It's trade deadline day in the W, but Zena and Sabreena get into why that doesn't mean much in this league. Instead, they focus on the lessons learned from Aces/Liberty before diving deep into Dearica Hamby's lawsuit against Las Vegas and the WNBA and what it means for working mothers, the CBA, and more.
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With the Olympics over, Zena and Ben pick up where the WNBA left off, discussing which teams were on top before All-Star Weekend and which teams are poised to make a surge in the second half of the season. They also explore how the Olympics may have impacted teams around the league and share thoughts on teams to watch as they vie for the playoffs.
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Chantel, Ben and Sabreena recap a thrilling gold medal game between Team USA and France. They discuss the scene from Paris, Cheryl Reeve’s lineup decisions and why the U.S. almost fell. Then, they put a bow on their favorite moments from the Paris Games and take a very early look at what might be different at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Ben and Chantel break down Team USA's Olympic journey and analyze the final three teams that could stand in way of Team USA bringing home its eighth-consecutive gold medal.
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Chantel joins from Paris to discuss Team USA's performance through the group stage with Zena and Ben. They talk about Cheryl Reeve's lineup decisions and if the world has caught up to the Americans before previewing the quarterfinal matchup against Nigeria. Then, Ben and Sabreena recap Team USA's bronze in the 3x3 tournament and look ahead to the future of the sport in the U.S.
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Zena Keita and Sabreena Merchant are joined by Chantel Jennings who is in France with Team USA. Chantel describes the scene around Lille, where the basketball is being played and how the athletes are adapting to life at the games. Then they get into the game discussing Team USA's slow start, how Japan was able to succeed by being physical. They also checks in on the other teams in the field including Australia, Belgium and China who all lost their openers.
Hosts: Zena Keita, Sabreena Merchant and Chantel Jennings
Producer: Tim McMaster
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Zena and Sabreena are joined by Chantel Jennings to preview all-things Team USA at the Paris Olympic Games including how the group is preparing for success, the schedule, the storylines, the 3x3 squad, and much more.
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Producer: Chris Flannery
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Zena, Sabreena and Ben recap a busy All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. They discuss everything that went on, from the Orange Carpet to the Friday night festivities, to Saturday's All-Star Game itself. They weigh in on who were the winners of the weekend, their favorite behind the scenes moments and much more.
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Producer: Chris Flannery
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Zena Keita, Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman preview this week's WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix by looking back on the history of the event. What can we take from the 2021 matchup between Team USA and Team WNBA? How competitive will the game be? Who are the MVP favorites? How will the rookies, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, perform? Who will shine in the 3-point shootout and skills competition?
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Producer: Tim McMaster
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Zena, Sabreena and Ben discuss the 2024 All-Star rosters, breaking down everything from Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese playing together, the dynamics caused by the format, and the snubs from the showcase. Then, with the season halfway over, they analyze the Rookie of the Year race, by highlighting both this year’s contenders and the history of the award.
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Zena, Ben and Chantel breakdown the Minnesota Lynx’s Commissioner’s Cup victory and dive into the franchise’s stellar first half. Then, they discuss how Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve hopes to similarly get the most out of USA Basketball at the Paris Olympics.
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