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  • Angel Reese's game contains multitudes for Chicago Sky | Women's Basketball Podcast

    Angel Reese's game contains multitudes for Chicago Sky | Women's Basketball Podcast
    Jul 15 2025
    The WNBA is not slowing down heading to the All-Star break. Host Howard Megdal whips you around the league, as we hear from correspondents on the Golden State recent slide, Minnesota's continued excellence and a big win for Los Angeles. Then Hope Perry, who covers the Chicago Sky for The Next, joins the show to discuss the many facets to Angel Reese's breakout 2025, Hailey Van Lith's rookie season and of course, Rachel Banham's birthday.
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    31 mins
  • Who has been the MVP of the Golden State Valkyries so far? | WNBA Podcast

    Who has been the MVP of the Golden State Valkyries so far? | WNBA Podcast
    Jul 14 2025

    The Golden State Valkyries have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 WNBA season. With players like Kayla Thornton, Veronica Burton and Temi Fagbenle leading the team, they have been taking the basketball world by storm. On the first ever episode of Locked on Women's Basketball: Valkyries Report, host Matthew Walter is joined by Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco Chronicle to talk about the expansion franchises recent four game road trip as well as hand out some midseason superlatives for the Valkyries.

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    31 mins
  • NaLyssa Smith is officially a Las Vegas Ace

    NaLyssa Smith is officially a Las Vegas Ace
    Jul 12 2025
    NaLyssa Smith is officially a Las Vegas Aces player. Jackie Young hit 3,000 points, and rookie Aaliyah Nye hit 100 points. A’ja Wilson is out once again with a wrist injury, and Megan Gustafson made her anticipated return after suffering an injury during training camp. The Next’s Kelly Johnson dives deeper into these stories. Photo credit: Chris Poss- The Next Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.
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    24 mins
  • 2025 WNBA Breakout Players | WNBA Podcast

    2025 WNBA Breakout Players | WNBA Podcast
    Jul 12 2025

    Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Emily Adler to talk about the WNBA’s breakout players in 2025, from Angel Reese and Gabby Williams to Naz Hillmon and Jacy Sheldon.

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    32 mins
  • Why have the Indiana Fever been so inconsistent? Is Caitlin Clark off ball the right call?

    Why have the Indiana Fever been so inconsistent? Is Caitlin Clark off ball the right call?
    Jul 11 2025

    The Indiana Fever have been very inconsistent this season, and Caitlin Clark is playing off ball more recently. What is going on? How can the Fever be better? The Next's Fever beat reporter Tony East breaks it down.

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  • Your hot takes on 2025 WNBA All Star are probably wrong | Women's Basketball Podcast

    Your hot takes on 2025 WNBA All Star are probably wrong | Women's Basketball Podcast
    Jul 10 2025
    Host Howard Megdal has everything you need to know about Team Clark and Team Collier for the 2025 WNBA All Star Game. But first: an extended look at why and how the starters fit together, how and why each backup makes sense on each team, with a healthy dose of context. Every extreme statement about who was left off the team and more critically, the leap to assuming bad faith intentions around it shares no shred of commonality with the reality of how this all works.
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    31 mins
  • WHY isn't Bri Jones an All Star? And other Atlanta Dream questions | Women's Basketball Podcast

    WHY isn't Bri Jones an All Star? And other Atlanta Dream questions | Women's Basketball Podcast
    Jul 9 2025
    It's been a gloriously successful season for the Atlanta Dream so far by any measure, but much of the recent chatter surrounds an honor not given to the Dream's own Bri Jones. Host Howard Megdal is joined by The Next's Dream beat reporter, Wilton Jackson II, to discuss all the progress and remaining questions around Karl Smesko's Atlanta Dream. The two marvel at Allisha Gray's efficiency, spotlight Jordin Canada's importance and much more. Plus, hear Megdal on the Golden State Valkyries and Jackie Powell, love from Brooklyn, catching up with Breanna Stewart and Kennedy Burke.
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    29 mins
  • Parity comes to WNBA and league has CBA, not Caitlin Clark questions to answer | WNBA Podcast

    Parity comes to WNBA and league has CBA, not Caitlin Clark questions to answer | WNBA Podcast
    Jul 8 2025
    The WNBA is as competitive as ever, and host Howard Megdal brings you the numbers behind the drama. Then, several larger conversations are debunked. First, the idea that the WNBA wasn't ready from a business side for Caitlin Clark's debut in 2024. Then, what we know and don't about the league's CBA negotiations. Finally, a look at what we'll learn in the week ahead. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you. WayFair Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Door Dash Sign up for DashPass and when any player scores 50+ in a playoff game, DashPass members can grab a free 3PC Crispy Tenders Combo from Wingstop the next day, with a $20+ order and code WINGSTOP50. That’s DashPass: your door to more savings, more flavor, and more ways to win. Terms apply. Valid only at participating Wingstop locations. Fees (including service fee), taxes, and gratuity still apply. Orders must have a minimum subtotal of $20, excluding taxes and fees. Offer valid on 4/15/25-6/22 /25 or while supplies last. Valid for one (1) promotional redemption per customer. DoubleDash promotions apply only to your DoubleDash add-on order, not your primary order. DoubleDash orders are not valid for the purchase of alcohol. No cash value. Non-transferable. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass account. Use promo code WINGSTOP50 to redeem. See full terms and conditions at drd.sh/qnAXuU Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #WNBA #NCAA #WomensBasketball #WomensBasketballCollege
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    25 mins