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WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on The Athletic writer Marcus Thompson to talk Golden State Valkyries and their chances to win a title in just their second year of existence in the WNBA. The Golden State Valkyries who played their first season in the WNBA last season and snuck into the playoffs before being a 1st round exit to the Minnesota Lynx has blown all expectations out of the water in year two of the WNBA getting off to a great start and are among the top teams in the WNBA with Veronica Burton helping lead the way for this team. When asked about this teams title aspirations Marcus Thompson couldn’t shut down that idea because of the Valkyries incredible defensive play: “Their defense is just suffocating and it is hard and they wear down people…And what we found throughout the season is a lot of people just can't handle that.” WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Gt3Fn4GNi20 WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Washington Mystics reporter Jade Lawson to discuss the Mystics clinching a playoff berth as one of the youngest teams in WNBA history, Shakira Austin's massive season, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen, and much more.  0:00 - Coming up! 0:19 - Welcome in Guest Jade Lawson! 3:00 - How have the Washington Mystics found success this season 5:02 - Shakira Austin impact on Mystics this season 8:38 - Importance of Sonia Citron to this Mystics team 11:12 - Prizepicks 12:33 - Emergence of Cotie McMahon this season for Mystics 16:14 - Takeaways from Georgia Amoore play this season 19:10 - Ideal playoff matchup for Washington Mystics 20:40 - Wrapping up! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on The Athletic writer Marcus Thompson to talk Golden State Valkyries and their incredible season, headlined by head coach Natalie Nakase, Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun, and others. Noa and Marcus discuss the Valkyries' title chances, more critical x-factors, and go behind the scenes on key players.  0:00 - Coming up! 0:46 - Welcome in Guest! 5:25 - Inside the atmosphere at Ballhalla for Valkyries game 9:50 - How have Golden State Valkyries been so successful this season 15:26 - Prizepicks 16:48 - Can Golden State Valkyries win a title this season? 24:52 - Toughest potential playoff matchups for Valkyries 28:51 - Wrapping up WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com as we hit the final stretch of the WNBA season. Nekias explains why the Dream could be a dark horse team in this year's playoffs. WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com and Yahoo Sports to discuss the Las Vegas Aces' season thus far. Nekias lists the biggest potential challengers to the Aces’ title defense besides Minnesota and explains why he believes there is still more to come from the New York Liberty. They also discuss dark horse playoff teams and players who have flown under the radar this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com to discuss the Las Vegas Aces' season thus far. Have they met expectations? Where have they impressed and what needs improvement? They break down the team’s inconsistent play on defense, what NaLyssa Smith's recent injury could mean for them and who could step up to fill the void.  Later, Nekias lists the biggest potential challengers to the Aces’ title defense and explains why he believes there is still more to come from the New York Liberty. Lastly, they wrap up with early Defensive Player of the Year picks, dark horse playoff teams, and players who have flown under the radar this season.  00:00 Intro  03:02 Overall thoughts on the Aces’ season 06:07 Defensive problems + Smith injury implications 09:07 Does Brianna Turner deserve more minutes? 10:59 Loss of Kiah Stokes 13:28 PrizePicks 15:27 Biggest threats to Las Vegas 18:17 Can the Liberty turn things around? 21:54 Dark horses 23:39 Players who’ve flown under-the-radar  26:03 DPOY candidates 30:20 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner to discuss DeWanna Bonner and where she may opt to go after agreeing to a buyout with Phoenix. Noa and Stephen also break down which teams seem most formidable among WNBA title contenders and highlight standout players and unsung heroes from around the league. WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner to discuss the blockbuster Kelsey Plum trade and whether Plum is likely to re-sign with Phoenix. WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Phoenix Mercury beat reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner to discuss an underwhelming Mercury season. What went into this underachieving season? How did we get here? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?  Then the two discuss the blockbuster Kelsey Plum trade and whether Plum is likely to re-sign with Phoenix. They also hit on DeWanna Bonner and where she may opt to go after agreeing to a buy-out. Lastly, Noa and Stephen discuss which teams seem most formidable among WNBA title contenders and point out some standout players and unsung heroes from around the league. 00:00 Intro and Stephen’s journey 03:35 What’s gone wrong in Phoenix? 10:51 Thoughts on the Kelsey Plum trade 13:52 PrizePicks 15:52 Will Plum re-sign in Phoenix? 19:50 Where could DeWanna Bonner end up? 22:25 Title favorites 30:27 Standout players 33:40 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on longtime women's sports writer Mitchell Northam from USA Today to break down the latest WNBA action. The two discuss which teams are most likely to win the WNBA title, the Team USA FIBA roster, why the Lynx, Valkyries, and Fever could all be for real this year, and some late reactions to the stunning midseason Kelsey Plum trade.  00:00 Intro 01:57 Olivia Miles’ rise 05:59 Are the Minnesota Lynx title favorites? 08:51 Team USA roster reaction 12:45 PrizePicks 14:31 More on Team USA FIBA selection 18:06 Title candidates 25:50 Reacting to the surprising Kelsey Plum trade 29:41 Thanks for watching! Subscribe! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell to discuss an up-and-down season for the Liberty, who currently have the 6th-best record in the league with a month left to play. Jackie breaks down Breanna Stewart's MVP play, how Chris DeMarco has fallen short in Year 1 as head coach, and much more. 00:00 Intro 02:35 Why the Liberty have underachieved 08:02 What to make of Chris DeMarco 11:48 PrizePicks 13:30 More on coaching question marks 21:42 Betnijah Laney-Hamilton situation 25:02 Can they turn it around? 30:40 Breanna Stewart’s season 33:10 Rebecca Allen’s resurgence 37:27 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minnesota Lynx currently sit at the top of the standings in the WNBA with a 27-7 record. WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Lynx beat reporter Andrew Dukowitz to discuss Olivia Miles' MVP candidacy, Kayla McBride's huge July, Napheesa Collier's reintegration to the lineup, title chances, whether this team qualifies as a super team, and much more.  00:00 Intro 03:33 Defensive issues 07:43 What to make of Napheesa Collier 10:41 PrizePicks 12:03 What’s stopping the Lynx from winning the title? 15:01 Kayla McBride 21:05 Olivia Miles 32:46 Why this year feels different 34:30 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Atlanta Dream beat reporter Wilton Jackson for a deep dive into everything happening in Atlanta. Angel Reese is having a monster Year 3 — but what does it actually mean for the Dream's ceiling this season? Noa and Wilton break down the film, the numbers, and whether Reese is becoming the franchise cornerstone Atlanta has been building toward. Then it's a look at the supporting cast: Rhyne Howard continuing to establish herself as one of the most versatile guards in the league, and Allisha Gray's role in keeping this team dangerous on both ends. With the playoff picture starting to take shape, the guys map out Atlanta's most likely postseason matchups and who they'd want to avoid. If you've been sleeping on the Dream this season, this episode will wake you up fast. 0:00 – Intro 1:20 – Wilton's background covering the Dream 3:14 – How much has the Dream changed in the last two years? 7:38 – Where does Atlanta sit in the playoff picture? 11:04 – The five-game losing streak & what it taught this team 14:36 – PrizePicks 15:58 – Playoff matchup breakdown: who does Atlanta want to face? 22:58 – Rhyne Howard & Allisha Gray: who's the second star? 24:24 – Jordan Canada as the most important player on the team 27:51 – Angel Reese: strengths, limitations & Year 3 leap 31:41 – Outro WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5!WNBA on CLNS⚡️by Jack Archer (Visit jackarcher.com/attack for 15% off!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Toronto Tempo beat reporter Chelsea Leite to discuss the team's inaugural season. Chelsea explains what it’s been like to cover Marina Mabrey as a player and a person during her All-Star campaign. Plus, they discuss why the Tempo were the biggest trade deadline winners, following their trade for Aneesah Morrow and what Morrow brings to the Sun, and much more.  00:00 Intro 00:39 How Toronto has embraced the Tempo 04:45 What this team would’ve looked like without injuries 07:37 Aneesah Morrow trade 14:37 PrizePicks 15:59 Who will remain on the roster long-term? 20:30 Watching Marina Mabrey this season 27:00 Who will be the next player to make the Mabrey leap? 29:14 Thanks for watching WNBA Today on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Golden State Valkyries beat reporter Kenzo Fukada to discuss the Valkyries' hot first half of the season. Noa and Kenzo discuss Gabby Williams' play, Veronica Burton's continued high-level play, Kaitlyn Chen's breakthrough season off the bench, and much more.  0:00 - Welcome in Guest 1:43 - What has been key on to Valkyries success? 3:42 - Kiah Stokes impact on Valkyries this season 5:56 - Looking at Valkyries rotations this season 10:03 - Prizepicks 11:23 - Should Valkyries have traded for Kelsey Plum? 15:00 - Thoughts on Juste Jocyte 19:47 - Kaitlyn Chen's breakthrough season 24:25 - Big season from Janelle Salaun  26:31 - What’s ideal pathway for Valkyries to make a title run? 31:23 - Wrapping up! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell recaps a busy WNBA trade deadline, which includes Kelsey Plum getting traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury and Aneesah Morrow getting traded from the Connecticut Sun to the Toronto Tempo. Who are the deadline's biggest winners and losers, and where do things stand going into the last months of the season? 0:00 – Intro 1:29 – Kelsey Plum trade to the LA Sparks breakdown 7:22 – Monica McCartney: the underrated piece of the deal 10:33 – PrizePicks 11:58 – DiJonai Carrington traded to the Toronto Tempo 15:44 – Other deadline moves & closing thoughts WNBA on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA broadcaster Brendan Glasheen to discuss how much the league has grown since he began calling Connecticut Sun games in 2021, which players and teams have stood out more, and where Kelsey Plum could be headed, among other topics.  00:00 Intro 03:22 Evolution of the W 18:24 PrizePicks 19:49 Standouts from this season 27:00 Kelsey Plum landing spots 33:22 Sun’s struggles this season 38:14 Move to Houston 44:43 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on Dallas Wings reporter Grant Afseth for a conversation on the state of the Dallas Wings, including a deep dive into Paige Bueckers' MVP campaign, Azzi Fudd's rookie season, Jessica Shepard's first All-Star selection, and more. Plus, what the vibe has been on the ground in Dallas. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Have the Wings exceeded expectations? 03:17 Paige Bueckers’s MVP candidacy 06:45 Azzi Fudd’s rookie year 14:38 PrizePicks 16:27 Jessica Shepard’s impact 23:04 Discourse around the team 25:55 Roster depth 30:24 Thanks for watching WNBA Today on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on USA Today senior WNBA reporter and Atlanta Dream beat writer Meghan Hall to discuss the Dream's season so far, with a closer look at Angel Reese's acclimation to the squad, how Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray anchor one of the league's best backcourts, and more. Plus, why the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries have been Meghan's two surprise teams.  0:00 - Welcome in Guest! 3:18 - Takeaways from Dream season 7:26 - Who is the go to player for the Dream? 9:25 - Angel Reese’s performance this season 13:24 - Prizepicks 15:13 - How will Dream use Brionna Jones this season? 18:08 - How can Dream win a title this season? 23:06 - Biggest surprises this season in WNBA 25:54 - Wrapping up! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell shares her top five picks of teams that are likely to win a WNBA title. Noa shares why the Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx have stood out, and why the New York Liberty are a notable omission going into the All-Star break. 00:00 Intro 00:39 Why the Aces are still frontrunners 03:52 The Lynx’s well-oiled machine 07:16 The Liberty miss out on the top 5 07:58 Why the Valkyries will be a hard out 08:26 PrizePicks 10:04 More on Golden State 11:49 Why the Fever are dangerous 13:15 Can we trust the Wings in the playoffs? 16:05 Could the Dream 18:55 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices