WNBA Playoff Picture Still Unclear + Most Improved Player Debate
With just weeks left in the regular season, the WNBA playoff picture is anything but settled. On this episode of The Women’s Hoop Show, we break down the Aces’ resurgence, the Dream’s late-game struggles, the Storm’s shocking comeback over the Lynx, and the Liberty’s stumble at the wrong time. We also spotlight spoiler teams shaking up the standings and whether the Indiana Fever can hang onto the 8-spot.
Then it’s awards talk: we debate the frontrunners for Most Improved Player, from Veronica Burton’s breakout with the Valkyries to Alicia Gray’s leap into MVP territory. In Hoop Roots, Sheryl Swoopes reflects on recording the WNBA’s first-ever triple-double, while we make the case for Alyssa Thomas’s MVP candidacy. Finally, we wrap with Sending Flowers presented by Cash App, honoring the players and coaches making the biggest impact right now.
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Napheesa Collier vs. A’ja Wilson: MVP Race Heats Up + Underrated WNBA Storylines
The MVP race is heating up—Napheesa Collier and A’ja Wilson are both putting up historic performances, and the battle for the award may come down to the final weeks of the regular season. ESPN’s Kendra Andrews joins the Women’s Hoop Show to break down her reporting on the Las Vegas Aces’ stunning turnaround and what Phee’s return means for the Minnesota Lynx.
We also spotlight the season’s most underrated storylines, from rookies making an impact across the W, to Nneka Ogwumike's best season, and what’s really going on with the Chicago Sky. Plus, we discuss the looming schedule crunch as the league expands and close things out with Sending Flowers presented by CashApp.
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Canada’s First WNBA Game, Sue Bird’s Statue & Lynx Beat Liberty AGAIN
History was made in Vancouver with the first-ever regular-season WNBA game in Canada as the Storm edged the Dream. We recap the action, then shift to the Lynx who continue to prove they’re Finals contenders after another big win over the Liberty. Plus, Seattle unveiled a groundbreaking Sue Bird statue—the first of its kind in league history. We also talk about what it means, who could be next, and close out with our “Sending Flowers” segment honoring the week’s best.
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Playoff Picture Panic: Who Should Be Worried And Who's Just Fine
Rivalry Week is here, but the real drama is in the standings. Jordan and Sheryl fire up the WNBA Playoff Concern Meter to break down which fan bases can relax and which should be sweating every game. From the Liberty’s tough schedule to the Dream’s hot streak, the Mercury’s push for home court, and the Storm’s slide, we’re sorting contenders from pretenders. Plus, a deep dive into some of the greatest rivalries in WNBA history: from Comets vs. Liberty to Aces vs. Liberty.
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WNBA Record Breakers & How Traded Players Are Performing
We check in on post-trade performances shaking up the WNBA playoff picture. From Aaliyah Edwards’ new role in Connecticut to Jacy Sheldon’s spark in Washington and Brittney Sykes’ explosive start in Seattle, we break down which players are thriving in fresh uniforms. Plus, we celebrate history-makers: Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double streak, Dominique Malonga’s rookie milestone, and A’ja Wilson’s jaw-dropping 32-point, 20-rebound game. We recap key matchups — including the Lynx-Liberty showdown, Sparks-Storm thriller, and the Dream’s rise — and hand out flowers to players and moments that deserve their roses.
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On every episode of The Women’s Hoops Show, host Jordan Robinson is joined by another women’s basketball expert— players, coaches, commentators, and retired legends. Together, Jordan and friends cover the ups and downs of the WNBA season, and dive into what’s happening in college hoops, the new Unrivaled league, and the shifting landscape of the sport. With new episodes year-round, consider this your home for extensive coverage on all of the big moments in women’s basketball.
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