The Women’s Hoops Show

Rivals Week Week Heats Up + Mystics Become Contenders!

Rivals Week is underway, and the WNBA gave us plenty to talk about. Chelsea Gray hit TWO buzzer-beating threes to stun Caitlin Clark and the Fever, DiJonai Carrington’s ejection against Sophie Cunningham sparked controversy, and Kayla McBride set a WNBA record with 10 three-pointers.Jordan Robinson and Bria Hartley also break down the Liberty’s 40-point win over an Aces team resting its stars and then have some fun with the rivalries the WNBA may not officially recognize, like Jose Fernandez vs. accountability after the Wings coach publicly challenged his players during Dallas’ recent slide.Finally, it’s time to give the Washington Mystics their flowers. The young Mystics have gone from rebuilding team to one of the hottest squads in the league. We examine what’s driving their surge, the addition of Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Shakira Austin’s breakout stretch, and whether Washington should now be considered a legitimate dark-horse championship contender.

Kelsey Plum's HUGE Move to Phoenix Mercury + The A'ja Wilson Disrespect

The WNBA Trade Deadline just shook up the league! Kelsey Plum is officially heading to the Phoenix Mercury in a blockbuster move that signals a massive shift for both Phoenix and the Los Angeles Sparks.Welcome back to The Women’s Hoops Show! In this episode, we break down all the biggest moves and storylines from a wild WNBA trade deadline.Here is what we analyze this week:☄️Phoenix Mercury's Masterplan: Why the Mercury pushed all their chips in to land Kelsey Plum⚡LA Sparks Reset: Why Los Angeles is officially entering a full-scale rebuild🇨🇦 Toronto Tempo's Big Move: Why the WNBA's newest expansion team acquiring Aneesah Morrow might quietly be the smartest acquisition of the seasonPlus, we debut a brand-new edition of Hoop Roots! We look back at the biggest midseason trades in WNBA history before doing a deep dive into the Los Angeles Sparks. How did one of the league's flagship franchises become its biggest cautionary tale? We track their championship rise and their recent decline.Finally, we recap the week’s best WNBA highlights:🏆 Olivia Miles' massive Rookie of the Year (ROY) push for the Minnesota Lynx🏀 Sydney Taylor's clutch game-winner against the Las Vegas Aces🌟 Why we need to stop taking A'ja Wilson's historic greatness for granted

Azzi Fudd & Jonquel Jones Make WNBA All-Star History

WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago delivered history, emotion, and record-breaking performances at every turn! In this episode of The Women's Hoops Show, Jordan Robinson and Autumn Johnson break down an unforgettable weekend at Wintrust Arena.We dive deep into Dallas Wings star Azzi Fudd catching fire to become the first rookie ever to win the WNBA 3-Point Contest, and examine how Jonquel Jones’ All-Star MVP trophy caps off one of the most complete and unique résumés in league history. We also unpack Caitlin Clark’s first true WNBA All-Star Game experience, celebrate Dominique Malonga’s historic dunk, and honor Nneka Ogwumike as she takes the crown as the WNBA’s all-time All-Star leading scorer. Plus, we break down why the brand-new Shooting Stars competition was an instant hit for fans and players alike.Beyond the court, Jordan takes you behind the scenes with exclusive stories from hosting the Orange Carpet. Finally, we tackle the growing business and leadership questions in the league, examining what the future holds for WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amidst the league's explosive, record-setting growth.Topics Covered in This Episode🏀 Azzi Fudd wins the 3-Point Contest🏀 Team Washington (Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin, and Jezelle "GG" Banks) win Shooting Stars Challenge🏀 Jonquel Jones' historic MVP performance🏀 Caitlin Clark's All-Star Weekend🏀 Dominique Malonga's historic dunk🏀 Nneka Ogwumike's scoring record🏀 Cathy Engelbert's future as commissioner🏀 StudBudz's live stream best moments🏀 Winners, losers and biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend

WNBA Controversies: Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark + 2026 All-Star Weekend Preview

The WNBA is heading into the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Chicago with incredible basketball matchups…and major off-court controversy. Jordan Robinson and Sheryl Swoopes break down the biggest stories surrounding the league, starting with Sandy Brondello’s one-game suspension following her "protected species" comments regarding Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese. Plus, we discuss the unprecedented involvement of members of Congress regarding Caitlin Clark and player safety, keeping the conversation grounded in nuance and accountability.Then, it’s all about the basketball! We recap an amazing week of hoops that included:💥Nneka Ogwumike making history as the Los Angeles Sparks' all-time leading scorer by passing Lisa Leslie💥Olivia Miles leading the Minnesota Lynx on a massive winning streak 💥New York Liberty's thrilling overtime victory against the Dallas WingsFinally, we preview the highly anticipated 2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Team Coop vs. Team Spoon! We break down the legendary rosters drafted by Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon, debate the biggest All-Star snubs, and predict the winners of the Three-Point Contest and the brand-new individual competitions.🏀 Topics covered:-Sandy Brondello's comments about Angel Reese-Congress gets involved over Caitlin Clark-The WNBA's biggest off-court controversies-Nneka Ogwumike passes Lisa Leslie-Olivia Miles and the Lynx keep rolling-Liberty outlast Wings in overtime-WNBA All-Star roster breakdown-Biggest All-Star snubs-Three-Point Contest predictions-WNBA All-Star individual competitions-What to watch during All-Star Weekend👇 DROP A COMMENT: Who wins the All-Star Game:Team Coop or Team Spoon? And who was the biggest All-Star snub?🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Women’s Hoops Show for weekly WNBA analysis, game breakdowns, and everything else you need to know about the world of women’s hoops.

Chennedy Carter's Aces Exit & The Truth About Caitlin Clark's All-Star Vote

This week on The Women's Hoops Show, former WNBA player Bria Hartley joins to break down one of the biggest stories of the WNBA season as the Las Vegas Aces waive Chennedy Carter just months after she looked like an early Sixth Player of the Year candidate. Was it about production, role acceptance, locker-room fit, or something else?We also dive into the controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark finishing 11th among guards in the WNBA All-Star player vote—even as she became the fastest player in league history to reach 600 career assists. We'll explain how the voting actually works, why the headline has been misunderstood, and whether the criticism of the process is justified.Plus:-The Liberty's shoe-toss controversy and officiating debate-Toronto sets a WNBA regular-season attendance record-The Aces' historic 48-point win—and their 34-point loss to Indiana two days later-Which teams most need the upcoming All-Star breakIf you enjoy in-depth WNBA analysis, subscribe for weekly breakdowns covering the biggest stories, players, and trends from around the league.