The Ringer WNBA Show

After Seerat recorded this week’s episode, DeWanna Bonner requested a trade, so she kicks off the show with her reaction to this breaking news (0:51)! Then she welcomes Ben Pickman of No Offseason: The Athletic Women’s Basketball Show, and they discuss Jonquel Jones's injury and how the Liberty will be affected for the next four to six weeks (16:30. Later, they discuss the current problem around the WNBA referees and how coaches and executives have had an issue with the inconsistency (47:45), and they close out the show with Ben critiquing Seerat’s picks for the WNBA All-Star Game (57:09). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Ben Pickman Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Andrew Haubner, a WNBA and NBA writer, as he dives into Caitlin Clark's stunning return, which stunned the Liberty, and the drama unfolding in Dallas. Zena Keita, co-host at The Athletic, shares insights on the Golden State Valkyries and their burgeoning fanbase. The conversation highlights Angel Reese’s evolution and the promising future of the Chicago Sky. Together, they explore how the Valkyries are redefining community support and excitement for women's basketball in the Bay Area.

Seerat welcomes Meghan L. Hall from USA Today’s For the Win to the show. They kick it off by discussing Courtney Vandersloot’s season-ending injury and how Hailey Van Lith’s rookie season will not be expedited (0:58). Later, they break down what has made the Valkyries so good and how they will be able to build on this season to reach their championship goal within five years (24:41). Last, they discuss Kelsey Plum’s frustrations and confrontation with the referees (40:27). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Meghan L. Hall Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat kicks off this week’s show with Nekias Duncan of the Dunker’s Spot podcast, who comes on to discuss the dominance the Liberty and Lynx are showing early in the season (0:42). Later, they discuss how the Dream have gotten off to a hot start (31:32). Then, physical therapist and WNBA injury expert Lucas Seehafer joins to talk about the increase of injuries in the WNBA and how it is affecting the games (43:55). Host: Seerat SohiGuests: Nekias Duncan and Lucas SeehaferProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat welcomes The Ringer’s own Logan Murdock this week, and they kick off the show discussing free agent Logan landing in WNBA fandom (0:00). Then they discuss Caitlin Clark’s injury and how the Fever can still be successful during this stretch (4:51). Then they play a game, responding to a few tweets and skeets regarding some early-season hot takes (17:30). They close by discussing Napheesa Collier’s hot start in the Lynx's quest to get back to the WNBA Finals (62:02). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Logan Murdock Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat kicks off the show talking about the discourse surrounding the basketball play that occurred between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark and how the game deserves better than the current conversation happening (0:53). Then she welcomes ESPN’s Alexa Philippou to discuss the WNBA’s opening week, including the vibes at the Liberty’s ring ceremony, how the Mercury are a League Pass team, potential issues with the Aces, and more (6:40)! Finally, she speaks with three-time WNBA champion and 11-time All-Star Diana Taurasi, who talks about not wanting a farewell tour, how she is enjoying retirement, the evolution of the WNBA, and some of her best trash-talking moments (52:14). Host: Seerat SohiGuests: Diana Taurasi and Alexa PhilippouProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzVideo: Victoria Valencia/John RichterSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat welcomes Sports Illustrated’s Emma Baccellieri, and they discuss the 12 most interesting characters from the WNBA season, including Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, and more (1:13) Then Seerat welcomes Chicago Sky assistant coach Courtney Paris, who discusses working on Tyler Marsh’s staff, Angel Reese’s evolution entering her second season, and more (57:20). Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Emma Baccellieri and Courtney Paris Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is back and she kicks off the show by discussing how fun it was watching the new-look Indiana Fever, who were victorious in Caitlin Clark’s return to Iowa against the Brazilian national team (1:10). Then, she reads off a few hot takes from social media, including ones regarding who will start the WNBA season off hot, who will win Rookie of the Year, and more (8:50). Host: Seerat SohiProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat welcomes Andrew Haubner of No Cap Space, and they are hyped for the upcoming season. They discuss everything from the rising popularity of the league to the teams with the highest secondary ticket market percentages. They also preview Paige Bueckers’s rookie season and more. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Andrew Haubner Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat breaks down the 2024-25 WNBA draft with Paige Bueckers officially going to the Dallas Wings, the Golden State Valkyries making their first pick in franchise history, and Hailey Van Lith reuniting with her former LSU teammate, Angel Reese, in Chicago (1:03).Then, Annie Costabile with Front Office Sports joins to discuss Unrivaled’s impressive business strategy alongside the WNBA (29:28), what impact Bueckers might have on Dallas and their economy (40:35), and the Seattle Storm’s flourishing franchise with the addition of Dominique Malonga as their no. 2 overall pick (46:45).Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Annie CostabileProducer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices