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The over/under on this convo? Endless. Action Network's Maria Marino joins host Gigi Speer to do a deep dive into the New York Liberty's areas of improvement for the rest of the season, surprises from the Kids' Day games, Maria's media journey, advice on working in the women's basketball space, and so many more fun tidbits. Maria's library and vocabulary impresses Gigi, and Gigi takes notes on Maria's betting advice for tonight's New York Liberty/Chicago Sky matchup.Photo by Domenic AllegraFollow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms…

The Dallas Wings have suffered an ungodly number of injuries. What have we learned from the Dallas WNBA campaign so far? The Next's Wings beat reporter, Arie Graham, joins host Howard Megdal to talk about Satou Sabally's absence, what the loss of Veronica Burton did to the backcourt, and much more about the present and future of the Wings. Everything from Jacy Sheldon's breakout to how the team should approach the upcoming offseason is discussed. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Gametime Dow

For all the talk about how the WNBA players actually feel about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, The Next's Rob Knox spoke to players across the league to get the real, rather than manufactured story. He joins host Howard Megdal to share what we learned, along with his in-person experiences at two games in two days. And the last 10 minutes of the show is basically marveling at the way A'ja Wilson is playing, incredible even by her own career standards. You have to hear the numbers to believe them, along with what Wilson told Knox and Dawn Staley, years ago, told Megdal. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die aliv

A'ja Wilson has reached a new milestone. So has Natasha Cloud, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, DeWanna Bonner, and so many more players this season. Host Gigi Speer catches you up on the drama, accolades, and everything in-between from this past weekend. Plus, she REWINDS to July 2014, where the landscape of the W was much different. Why was July 8th, 2014 so important? Join Gigi Speer for today's episode of LOCKED ON: WOMEN'S BASKETBALL. Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms…

Host Jackie Powell is joined by women’s basketball freelance journalist Eden Laase where the two discuss how the confusing WNBA All-Star voting process caused some WNBA All-Star snubs. How does the Team USA roster automatically being All-Stars make this more complicated? The pair dive deep into the four main snubs including Dijonai Carrington, Alanna Smith, Ezi Magbegor and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton along with making suggestions as to who the players who were snubbed could have replaced as All-Stars. And finally, Jackie and Eden ponder what makes an All-Star and how much team success matters. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Photos from Left to right- Betnijah Laney Hamilton and Alanna Smith by John McClellan | The Next and Ezi Magbegor by Joe Timmerman | IndyStarLinks: Richard Cohen at Her Hoop Stats ranks the snubs:https://herhoopstats.substack.com/p/wnba-rankings-2024-all-star-snubsKevin Pelton explains why Ezi Magbegor’s snub was an “egregious omission”https://espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40485154/wnba-all-star-2024-snu

The Las Vegas Aces are 11-6 after winning their last five games and The Next’s Las Vegas Aces beat writer Matthew Walter joins host Natalie Heavren to talk all about the Aces season so far. The pair discuss the impact of Chelsea Gray’s return, the team’s defensive improvement and A’ja Wilson’s dominant first half of the season. Matthew also breaks down what to expect from the Aces headed to represent Team USA, what’s ahead for Las Vegas and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.FanDuelFanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark led the way in All-Star voting, and host Gigi Speer dissects the entire roster, including any surprises. She is joined by women's basketball analysts and Nets Daily reporters Brian Fleurantin and Lucas Kaplan to discuss Tuesday's Minnesota Lynx-New York Liberty game, including Sabrina Ionescu stepping up on defense, the Lynx as the Liberty's kryptonite, Leonie Fiebich's physicality, Napheesa Collier, and the prowess of Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve. Photo credit: @WNBA on InstagramFollow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms…

The Connecticut Sun are 15-4 and The Next’s Connecticut Sun beat writer Noa Dalzell joins host Natalie Heavren to talk all about the Sun’s season so far. The pair discuss the team’s July 1 win over Phoenix, Alyssa Thomas being named to Team USA’s 5x5 Olympic team and who has stepped up for the Sun this season. Dalzell also talks about what’s ahead for the Sun, what she’s excited to see in the next couple of weeks and more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.FanDuelFanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sp

While we may be on a break from college sporting events, the world of college athletics never stops throwing us curve balls or coming down the lane on a fast break. It is "Migration Day" as we move from Power 5 to Power 4 in college conferences - new teams to new leagues and what it all means. We also are seeing the landscape change yet again with what will come of the NCAA and paying college athletes in the future. Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by hall-of-fame journalist Blair Kerkhoff of the Kansas City Star to look back on how we got to this point and what it all means moving forward.eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LO

From the Phoenix Mercury’s lack of depth to the Connecticut Sun’s shooting issues, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Em Adler and Lincoln Shafer to give their biggest concerns for every WNBA team as July approaches.Photo credit: John McClellan / The Next Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.one

On Tuesday the Minnesota Lynx won the team’s first Commissioner’s Cup championship and today The Next’s Lynx beat writer Terry Horstman joined host Natalie Heavren to chat all about Minnesota’s season so far. The pair discussed the team’s Commissioner’s Cup win, Diamond Miller and what’s ahead for Minnesota. Horstman also talked about the keys to the team’s success so far, including the Lynx’s chemistry and the impact of the newcomers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKED

From the lack of respect for black female voices at the national level, to watered-down discussions about the league, NY Post Reporter and Host of New York Got Game Dexter Henry dishes on the problem with media coverage. Host Gigi Speer asks him about analytics, the Commissioner's Cup, and what his New York audience is hungry for.Follow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms…

Aerial Powers has enjoyed a distinguished WNBA career already, including a championship with the 2019 Washington Mystics. But she is so much more than just a basketball player, as she and host Howard Megdal discuss in this wide-ranging interview. Everything from her history with gaming to her work off the court to take in and savor all she's experiencing are present in this discussion. Enjoy! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. PrizePicks Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase

Noelle Quinn, Seattle Storm head coach, has been through the rebuild and has a team that's been dominant of late, 8-3 in its last 11, playing at a net rating close to the top of the WNBA. She joins host Howard Megdal to talk through the resurgence of Skylar Diggins-Smith, the importance of Jewell Loyd, the development of Jordan Horston and much more. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. PrizePicks Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are racking up wins right now. The Next's Fever reporter Talia Goodman is joined by Fever Play-by-Play voice Pat Boylan to discuss what's going well for the team, the connection between Clark and Aliyah Boston, and where the Fever is headed next. Photo credit: Indianapolis StarFollow & Subscribe on All Podcast Platforms…

From the Minnesota Lynx’s scheme versatility to the New York Liberty’s jumbo lineups, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler to give their favorite thing about every WNBA team so far this season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply.BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code lockedonnba for a f

Host Jackie Powell is joined by ESPN’s Katie Barnes where the two discuss why Pride month means so much to the WNBA and its fans. The pair chats about the history of queerness in the W and why how much coverage the relationship of NaLyssa Smith and Dijonai Carrington is getting probably wouldn’t have happened five years ago. Later, while discussing how far we’ve come, Jackie and Katie look ahead to what’s next for more and better queer representation in the WNBA and why allies like Cameron Brink really matter.Thumbnail Photo Credit: Left: Chris Poss | The Next , Right: Wendell Cruz | USA Today SportsLinks:Order Katie’s Book Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates here:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250276636/fairplayKatie Barnes wrote about Jonquel Jones’ coverage doesn’t always match her star powerhttps://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/34109460/jonquel-jones-untold-story-wnba-reigning-mvpKatie Barnes wrote about Layshia Clarendon’s role as one of the most impactful players in the WNBA:https://www.es

With Cameron Brink lost for the season with an ACL tear, Jackie Powell and Howard Megdal caught up with Curt Miller and the Los Angeles Sparks to evaluate all it means on and off the court for the WNBA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. PrizePicks Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code lockedonnba

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller is anxiously awaiting the results of the testing on Cameron Brink following her injury in Tuesday night's game against the Connecticut Sun. But despite this latest in a spate of injuries, he remains sunny about the future outlook in Los Angeles, where his Sparks are already laying the groundwork for future contention. From Brink's early dominance on defense to Rickea Jackson's three-level scoring game, the Sparks are ready to build around the two rookies, star Dearica Hamby, and create a true contender in LA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million

For Aaliyah Moore, every setback is simply something to learn from and come back even better. From injuries to her ankle and knee to a desire to adjust to a changing media landscape, Moore is a standout defender and versatile scorer for Vic Schaefer's Texas Longhorns. And she's already excelling as a podcast host herself. She joins host Howard Megdal to dig deep into the many ways she's built herself already, and what she envisions for the years to come. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s ea