Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA

The WNBA regular season is coming down to the wire, and the final games could have major implications for the playoff race and postseason seeding.
The Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty on Sept. 18 headlines a loaded final stretch, but there are several other matchups that could shape the playoff picture — including the Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream and the Lynx vs. Indiana Fever.
On today’s show, we break down:
🏀 The most important games remaining in the WNBA regular season
🔥 Why Lynx vs. Liberty could be one of the biggest games of the year
👀 Dream vs. Liberty and its potential impact on playoff seeding
⭐ Lynx vs. Fever and the battle between two talented teams
⚡ Why Mystics vs. Fever could be another must-watch matchup
📋 WNBA offseason priorities for teams already eliminated from playoff contention
🔵 What the Chicago Sky need to do to become legitimate playoff contenders
🔥 How the Portland Fire should approach their second season
🛡️ Portland's biggest needs: size, rebounding, defense and half-court offense
📈 What each team needs to accomplish heading into 2027
The WNBA playoff picture is about to get VERY interesting.

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Team USA is once again on top of the world! 🇺🇸🏀
The U.S. women's basketball team overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat France 97-79 in the FIBA Women's World Cup Final, winning its fifth consecutive World Cup title and 12th overall. Breanna Stewart led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds and was named tournament MVP.
On today's episode of Locked On Women's Basketball, we break down how Team USA flipped the game in the third quarter, outscoring France 30-12, and why its defense continues to separate the Americans from the rest of the world.
We'll also dive into the FIBA Women's World Cup awards, including:
Breanna Stewart winning tournament MVP
The All-Star Five and All-Second Team
Gabby Williams earning Best Defensive Player
Iyana Martin being named Rising Star
The tournament's other major individual honors
Plus, the WNBA has released its 2026 playoff schedule. The first round begins September 27 with a best-of-three format, followed by best-of-five semifinals and a best-of-seven WNBA Finals beginning October 17.
And yes... Game 7 on Halloween night. 🎃🏀
What do you think of the WNBA playoff schedule? And can anyone stop Team USA's dominance on the international stage?
Subscribe to Locked On Women's Basketball for daily coverage, analysis, and discussion of the biggest stories in women's basketball.

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Team USA is headed to the World Cup semifinals — and Spain may be its toughest test yet. 🇺🇸🇪🇸
On today’s show, we break down the semifinal matchups, including what Spain needs to do to slow down the Americans and whether Germany can pull off another massive upset against France.
Then we turn to the WNBA and two of the league’s biggest young surprises:
🏀 Washington Mystics: Sitting at 24–16 and fourth in the East, Washington has emerged as one of the league’s most exciting young teams. Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin are building a foundation that could make the Mystics a legitimate contender sooner than expected.
🏀 Dallas Wings: After going just 10–34 last season, Dallas has made a massive leap to 24–16 and is firmly in the playoff picture. Paige Bueckers has become the centerpiece of the franchise alongside veteran scorer Arike Ogunbowale — but how quickly can the Wings become a true Western Conference contender?
In this episode:
🇺🇸 USA vs Spain semifinal preview
🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇫🇷 France upset potential
Key matchups and keys to victory
Washington Mystics' surprising 2026 season
Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen & Shakira Austin's emergence
Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings' massive turnaround
What the Mystics and Wings could look like in the playoffs and beyond
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Team USA is heading to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinals after a historic 108-56 demolition of Hungary! 🇺🇸🔥
The Americans put together one of their most complete performances of the tournament, forcing turnovers, flying around defensively and moving the ball at an elite level. The 108 points set a World Cup quarterfinal scoring record, while USA’s 31 assists were also a quarterfinal record. With the win, Team USA extends its World Cup winning streak to 34 straight games.
In today’s episode:
🏀 Team USA advances to the semifinals
USA crushes Hungary 108-56
Historic offensive and defensive performance
Kara Lawson praises the team’s defensive activity and ball movement
Who will USA face in the semifinals: Spain or Australia?
🏀 More World Cup quarterfinal action
🇧🇪 Belgium vs. 🇩🇪 Germany
🇦🇺 Australia vs. 🇪🇸 Spain
Our picks, predictions and biggest storylines
Could Germany pull off the upset?
Why Spain vs. Australia is the game to watch

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The WNBA playoff race is heating up, and the Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty are all fighting for the best possible path to the championship.
The Fever have proven they can score with anyone, but can their defense become consistent enough to survive four rounds of playoff basketball? Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston give Indiana plenty of offensive firepower, but the real question is whether they can hold up against the league’s elite.
We also break down what the Atlanta Dream need to do to make a championship run, including Angel Reese’s dominance on the glass, Rhyne Howard’s ability to become a playoff closer, and why Atlanta’s defense could be their biggest advantage.
Plus, the New York Liberty are looking to climb into the top four behind Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. With Satou Sabally out for the season, can the defending champions find enough depth and athleticism to make another run?


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