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

Minnesota Lynx secure the No. 1 seed despite falling to Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever—can Cheryl Reeve’s choice to rest starters reignite their playoff spark? Portland Fire’s overtime thriller knocks the Golden State Valkyries out of top seed contention, with Bridget Carleton and Carla Leite stepping up in historic fashion.

🌟 Standout performances: Caitlin Clark, Carla Leite, A’ja Wilson, Shakira Aus...

The Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx begin a crucial back-to-back tonight, with major WNBA playoff-seeding implications on the line. Minnesota is fighting to lock up the No. 1 seed, while Indiana is chasing a top-four spot and home-court advantage.

We preview Lynx vs. Fever, including Caitlin Clark's status, Kelsey Mitchell's recent scoring surge, Napheesa Collier and Olivia Miles, Minnesota's elite defense, and the key matchup betw...

Angel Reese is rewriting the WNBA record book — and she might not be done yet. 🔥

Reese delivered a historic weekend, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record 30+ points and 10+ rebounds in 25 minutes or fewer, before extending her single-season record to 31 double-doubles and becoming the first player to reach 500 rebounds in a season.

But Reese wasn't the only player making history.

🏀 Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Cla...

The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty meet again tonight with their season series tied 1-1 — and this one has the feel of a playoff preview. Can Minnesota prove it’s the best team in the league, or will New York show once again that it can beat the Lynx on their home floor?

We break down the biggest storylines heading into Lynx vs. Liberty, including Breanna Stewart vs. Minnesota’s frontcourt, Sabrina Ionescu&rsq...

The WNBA is back from the FIBA break, and the playoff race is heating up! Tonight, the Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics and Las Vegas Aces all have plenty to gain as the fight for playoff positioning continues.

We break down the biggest matchups on the slate, key players, injuries and the storylines to watch as the postseason picture takes shape.

🏀 TONIGHT'S BIGGEST GAMES

Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Can Dallas keep its mom...

The WNBA is back, and with the playoffs approaching, it’s time to make our 2026 award and All-WNBA projections.

A’ja Wilson has been dominant all season — is another MVP already a foregone conclusion? We break down the MVP race and make our picks for every major WNBA award, including Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Player and Coach of the Year.

Then, we reveal our projec...

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 mo...

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 quar...

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 th...

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...

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 ca...

Team USA is BACK on track. 🇺🇸🔥

After a frustrating performance against Italy, the Americans responded in a huge way, dominating Czechia 105-XX and looking much more like the tournament favorite.

Breanna Stewart led the way with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists on 8-of-11 shooting — all in under 17 minutes, while Team USA got major contributions up and down the roster. Six Americans scored in double figures as the offense ...

Team USA is off to a dominant start at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, cruising past China and showing why they’re one of the favorites — but this team is just getting started. 🇺🇸🏀

On today’s show, we break down the USA’s opening game, including the veteran-heavy starting five of Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, Angel Reese’s battle with 7...

Satou Sabally is out for the rest of the WNBA season—can the New York Liberty stay playoff-ready without their Unicorn? Sophia Jones breaks down Sabally’s injury fallout, the Liberty’s playoff seeding battle, and how Chris DeMarco’s positionless system is shaping New York’s strategy.

Key topics:

🏥 Sabally’s season-ending injury

🏀 Liberty’s playoff outlook and roster depth

🏆 August WNBA ...

Skylar Diggins’ 2026 WNBA season is officially over after the Chicago Sky announced she will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from a lingering right knee injury. But this isn’t the last time we’ll see Skylar in a Sky jersey.

We break down what the injury means for Diggins, the Chicago Sky and what comes next for one of the league’s biggest stars.

Plus, we look ahead to the FIBA Women’s...

A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are major losses for Team USA heading into the FIBA Women's World Cup — but USA Basketball has some intriguing replacements in Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Can Team USA overcome the losses of two of its biggest stars?

Plus, the latest WNBA Power Rankings are here. The Minnesota Lynx have been dethroned from the top spot, while the Golden State Valkyries continue their incredible rise.

And we take...

Atlanta Dream silence doubters with a convincing win over the Minnesota Lynx, quickly rebounding from a setback against the Portland Fire. DeWanna Bonner’s debut, Allisha Gray’s perimeter shooting, and Angel Reese’s record-breaking double-double run have the Dream poised for a deep title chase. Can Atlanta keep this fire burning as the playoffs approach? Key topics include: 

🏀 Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Cla...

The Golden State Valkyries just sent a message to the rest of the WNBA. Golden State dominated the New York Liberty 79-60, completed the regular-season sweep and held New York to its lowest scoring total of the season. Are the Valkyries a legitimate playoff threat?

We break down Golden State’s statement win, Cecilia Zandalasini’s 20 points, Gabby Williams’ two-way impact and Veronica Burton’s incredible 13-a...

DeWanna Bonner is headed to Atlanta — and the Dream may have just added the veteran spark they need for a deep playoff run. 🔥

The 39-year-old veteran is joining the Atlanta Dream after reaching a buyout with the Phoenix Mercury. Bonner brings 17 seasons of WNBA experience, three Sixth Woman of the Year awards, elite playoff experience and a résumé that includes top-five marks in career points and rebounds.

Can Bonner become ...