WNBA Today on CLNS

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Indiana Fever beat reporter Tony East for a discussion on the Fever's season, including Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell's co-MVP campaign. Plus, the importance of Aliyah Boston and how the Fever might fare in different playoff matchups. Topics: 00:00 Coming up on WNBA Today! 0:50 Welcoming Tony East 2:30 Potential playoff opponents for the Fever 4:55 Can Fever contend for title? 8:00 Kelsey Mitchell's career year and what makes her special 10:00 Kelsey and Caitlin 11:28 PrizePicks 12:55 Is Caitlin Clark the second-best player in the WNBA? 17:29 Aliyah Boston 20:10 The pursuit of a fourth option 28:36 Underrated players: Sydney Taylor, Kaitlyn Chen & Leonie Fiebich WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on New York Liberty beat reporter Myles Ehrlich for a conversation on the Liberty ahead of the playoffs and whether the team can turn things around for a deep playoff run. A look at Breanna Stewart's big-time season, how Liberty players fared in FIBA play, and the importance of Leonie Fiebich. 00:00 Welcoming Myles to WNBA Today on CLNS 4:44 Breanna Stewart at the World Cup 9:40 Playoff preview and predictions 14:23 PrizePicks 15:58 Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally, and injuries 22:50 Noa's Theory on Leonie Fiebich 24:13 Liberty Playoff Path WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell interviews Chicago Sky breakout rookie Sydney Taylor, who is the third-leading scorer among rookies despite going undrafted. Sydney explains how her time in Poland prepared her for the WNBA and the challenges that come with that transition. She also discusses her experience making the team after going undrafted. Later, Sydney takes us through her two game-winners, coming in the space of a month, against the Aces and Valkyries. She also reveals which Sky teammates have taken her under their wing, goals for the season (including making the WNBA All-Rookie team), and her relationship with Sky Head Coach Tyler Marsh. Lastly, Sydney tells Noa how she hopes to continue to grow entering Year 2. 00:00 Intro 01:28 Experience overseas, transition to the W 03:36 Making the team after training camp deal 05:52 PrizePicks 07:12 Game-winners vs Aces and Valkyries 09:14 Getting more attention in the W vs. overseas 09:52 Playing with and against Hall of Famers 11:05 Potentially making the All-Rookie Team 12:05 What’s gone well and things to improve on 13:50 Relationship with Tyler Marsh 14:48 Self-doubt despite immense success 15:47 Thanks for watching! WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell recaps Team USA's 97-79 win over France in the World Cup gold medal game, led by a 22-point, 10-rebound performance by Breanna Stewart. She praises Stewart's performance, which led her to win another FIBA World Cup MVP. FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/RGcOWUPnT8Q WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell looks into the Washington Mystics' breakthrough season with beat reporter Jenn Hatfield. Noa and Jenn recap how Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriaifen have performed for the Mystics in their sophomore seasons, as well as for Team USA at the World Cup. Plus, they make predictions for how a Mystics' playoff run may ultimately play out. 0:00 Intro 0:43 Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen & Team USA Experience 2:52 Mystics Playoff Outlook & Best Matchups 7:31 Shakira Austin’s Breakout Season 12:54 PrizePicks 14:22 Mystics’ Underrated Supporting Cast 18:38 Sydney Johnson & Coach of the Year Case 22:55 Underrated WNBA Players & Kaitlyn Chen 25:38 Final Thoughts & Outro WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Golden State Valkyries beat reporter Kenzo Fukada for a Valkyries playoff preview, breaking down Golden State’s toughest and easiest potential routes to the finals. After the break, they discuss who could step up as a closer in the playoffs, which player deserves the most credit for this incredible defense and other unsung heroes on the roster. Noa and Kenzo also discuss FIBA play, how Gabby Williams has fared for France, and other Valkyries-related takeaways.  00:00 Intro 02:12 What are the most encouraging and concerning things about Golden State 04:42 Potential playoff matchups 10:23 PrizePicks 11:43 Who will step up as a closer? 15:45 Who deserves the most credit for the Valkyries’ defense? 18:48 Is anyone a DPOY candidate? 20:32 Kayla Thornton’s impact 24:17 Cecilia Zandalasini’s role 27:26 Who will be the odd player out of the playoff rotation? 29:23 One player flying under the radar 31:51 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell recaps Team USA's 97-79 win over France in the World Cup gold medal game, led by a 22-point, 10-rebound performance by Breanna Stewart. Plus, how Spain earned a Bronze medal in a big-time 81-58 win over Germany, led by 20-year-old Iyana Martin. Topics: 00:00 USA beat France in Gold Medal game for 5th consecutive gold 3:30 2nd and 3rd quarter run by USA helps secure win 6:30 Breanna Stewart’s greatness 8:40 France's strong first half vs USA 12:23 PrizePicks 13:45 Spain-Germany Bronze Medal Game and more thoughts WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Tyler DeLuca of No Cap Space to discuss FIBA play so far and preview the playoff games ahead. Who have been the tournament's biggest standouts? Who have been the biggest surprises? Noa and Tyler dive in.  0:00 - Coming up! 1:04 - Welcome in Guest 5:53 - Takeaways from Team USA performance at World Cup 8:40 - What did you expect from this team USA team 11:38 - Who has stood out from Team USA at World Cup? 14:05 - Prizepicks 15:25 - Connection with Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese 19:24 - Biggest standouts & surprises from World Cup? 22:45 - Can France knock off Team USA at World Cup? 29:51 - Who will win Bronze Medal at World Cup? 31:05 - Most underrated players in WNBA this season? Veronica Burton 36:30 - Wrapping up! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell takes a deep dive on the FIBA World Cup with beat reporter Christian Braswell. Noa and Christian discuss how Team USA, France, and Belgium have looked in the early days and what to make of Group Play action. Plus, some Dallas Wings thoughts to close.  0:00 - Coming up! 1:34 - Welcome in! 4:30 - Takeaways from USA at World Cup 7:39 - Biggest threat to USA at World Cup 8:31 - Notable Standouts at World Cup 9:35 How USA has managed lineups 12:36 - Prizepicks 14:06 - Expectations for Wings entering playoffs 17:43 - Ideal 1st round matchup for Dallas Wings 18:31 - Most underrated players in WNBA this season 21:24 - Wrapping up WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Washington Mystics reporter Jade Lawson to discuss the Mystics clinching a playoff berth as one of the youngest teams in WNBA history. With the Mystics being one of the youngest teams in the WNBA the two discuss how the Mystics have clicked this season and found so much success with such a young core. Jade gives a lot of credit to the success found from Shakira Austin as well as Sonia Citron. Jade said this on Shakira Austin’s impact for Washington Mystics this season: “For [Sydney] Johnson to mention ahead of this season that Shakira Austin is a franchise player, speaks volumes to the investment that he and his coaching staff believed in putting it behind Austin.” She also praised the incredible performance this season from the Mystics star Sonia Citron. WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/GLauHbSx9Ww WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on The Athletic writer Marcus Thompson to talk Golden State Valkyries and their chances to win a title in just their second year of existence in the WNBA. The Golden State Valkyries who played their first season in the WNBA last season and snuck into the playoffs before being a 1st round exit to the Minnesota Lynx has blown all expectations out of the water in year two of the WNBA getting off to a great start and are among the top teams in the WNBA with Veronica Burton helping lead the way for this team. When asked about this teams title aspirations Marcus Thompson couldn’t shut down that idea because of the Valkyries incredible defensive play: “Their defense is just suffocating and it is hard and they wear down people…And what we found throughout the season is a lot of people just can't handle that.” WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Gt3Fn4GNi20 WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Washington Mystics reporter Jade Lawson to discuss the Mystics clinching a playoff berth as one of the youngest teams in WNBA history, Shakira Austin's massive season, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, and much more.  0:00 - Coming up! 0:19 - Welcome in Guest Jade Lawson! 3:00 - How have the Washington Mystics found success this season 5:02 - Shakira Austin impact on Mystics this season 8:38 - Importance of Sonia Citron to this Mystics team 11:12 - Prizepicks 12:33 - Emergence of Cotie McMahon this season for Mystics 16:14 - Takeaways from Georgia Amoore play this season 19:10 - Ideal playoff matchup for Washington Mystics 20:40 - Wrapping up! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on The Athletic writer Marcus Thompson to talk Golden State Valkyries and their incredible season, headlined by head coach Natalie Nakase, Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun, and others. Noa and Marcus discuss the Valkyries' title chances, more critical x-factors, and go behind the scenes on key players.  0:00 - Coming up! 0:46 - Welcome in Guest! 5:25 - Inside the atmosphere at Ballhalla for Valkyries game 9:50 - How have Golden State Valkyries been so successful this season 15:26 - Prizepicks 16:48 - Can Golden State Valkyries win a title this season? 24:52 - Toughest potential playoff matchups for Valkyries 28:51 - Wrapping up WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com as we hit the final stretch of the WNBA season. Nekias explains why the Dream could be a dark horse team in this year's playoffs. WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com and Yahoo Sports to discuss the Las Vegas Aces' season thus far. Nekias lists the biggest potential challengers to the Aces’ title defense besides Minnesota and explains why he believes there is still more to come from the New York Liberty. They also discuss dark horse playoff teams and players who have flown under the radar this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com to discuss the Las Vegas Aces' season thus far. Have they met expectations? Where have they impressed and what needs improvement? They break down the team’s inconsistent play on defense, what NaLyssa Smith's recent injury could mean for them and who could step up to fill the void.  Later, Nekias lists the biggest potential challengers to the Aces’ title defense and explains why he believes there is still more to come from the New York Liberty. Lastly, they wrap up with early Defensive Player of the Year picks, dark horse playoff teams, and players who have flown under the radar this season.  00:00 Intro  03:02 Overall thoughts on the Aces’ season 06:07 Defensive problems + Smith injury implications 09:07 Does Brianna Turner deserve more minutes? 10:59 Loss of Kiah Stokes 13:28 PrizePicks 15:27 Biggest threats to Las Vegas 18:17 Can the Liberty turn things around? 21:54 Dark horses 23:39 Players who’ve flown under-the-radar  26:03 DPOY candidates 30:20 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner to discuss DeWanna Bonner and where she may opt to go after agreeing to a buyout with Phoenix. Noa and Stephen also break down which teams seem most formidable among WNBA title contenders and highlight standout players and unsung heroes from around the league. WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner to discuss the blockbuster Kelsey Plum trade and whether Plum is likely to re-sign with Phoenix. WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner to discuss an underwhelming Mercury season. What went into this underachieving season? How did we get here? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?  Then the two discuss the blockbuster Kelsey Plum trade and whether Plum is likely to re-sign with Phoenix. They also hit on DeWanna Bonner and where she may opt to go after agreeing to a buy-out. Lastly, Noa and Stephen discuss which teams seem most formidable among WNBA title contenders and point out some standout players and unsung heroes from around the league. 00:00 Intro and Stephen’s journey 03:35 What’s gone wrong in Phoenix? 10:51 Thoughts on the Kelsey Plum trade 13:52 PrizePicks 15:52 Will Plum re-sign in Phoenix? 19:50 Where could DeWanna Bonner end up? 22:25 Title favorites 30:27 Standout players 33:40 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on longtime women's sports writer Mitchell Northam from USA Today to break down the latest WNBA action. The two discuss which teams are most likely to win the WNBA title, the Team USA FIBA roster, why the Lynx, Valkyries, and Fever could all be for real this year, and some late reactions to the stunning midseason Kelsey Plum trade.  00:00 Intro 01:57 Olivia Miles’ rise 05:59 Are the Minnesota Lynx title favorites? 08:51 Team USA roster reaction 12:45 PrizePicks 14:31 More on Team USA FIBA selection 18:06 Title candidates 25:50 Reacting to the surprising Kelsey Plum trade 29:41 Thanks for watching! Subscribe! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices