Expansion, Jersey Retirements, Trades & All Stars

📝 Episode Rundown:

1. Opening Thoughts (00:00 - 03:00)

• KDot and Lolo set the tone for the show, tease tonight’s major topics, and reflect on how much the WNBA continues to evolve in real-time.

2. Are the Valkyries for Real? (03:01 - 12:30)

• Breakdown of Golden State’s playoff positioning (~6th in the standings) and strong defense/rebounding metrics.
• Analysis of team identity, culture under first-year coach, and fan support (18K+ avg. attendance).
• Can they upset a higher seed? Or is it too early to predict postseason noise?

3. Candace Parker Jersey Retirement & Angel’s Moment (12:31 - 21:45)

• Full recap of Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey retirement with the L.A. Sparks.
• Career accolades and legacy discussion.
• Angel Reese’s dominant game (24 PTS, 16 REB) and viral postgame moment with CP3.

4. Aces Trade for NaLyssa Smith (21:46 - 30:15)

• Context behind Las Vegas acquiring NaLyssa Smith from Dallas.
• How Smith fits into Becky Hammon’s system alongside A’ja Wilson.
• What this move says about the Aces’ championship aspirations and front-court depth.

5. All-Star Starters Revealed (30:16 - 38:00)

• Breakdown of the 2025 WNBA All-Star starters (per official WNBA release).
• Reactions to surprise names, fan voting trends, and starter snubs.
• Early thoughts on potential MVP candidates heading into All-Star weekend.

6. Final Thoughts + League Growth (38:01 - 43:00)

• Reflections on league expansion (Cleveland, Philly, Detroit by 2030).
• Valkyries’ impact on franchise valuation and women’s sports ecosystem.

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