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

With the signing of the much anticipated House Settlement, the world of college athletics has changed - yet again. We have a new world of pay for play, revenue sharing, roster limits and how NIL is going to be run across the board starting this summer. What does it mean? Who gets the biggest pieces of the pie? Who determines what really is NIL market value? Analyst and host Missy Heidrick breaks i...

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer to re-draft the 2021 WNBA Draft, which is regarded as the worst draft class in league history. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you.  Way...

Howard Megdal, founder and editor of The Next and The IX, joins host Natalie Heavren to discuss his latest book, “Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar.” The pair chat about why he wrote it, how six-on-six has influenced the modern era of basketball in Iowa, and go behind the scenes of recording an audiobook and writing a book. Support Us By Supporting O...

Today on Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite and Tony East catch up on Caitlin Clark updates, including her status ahead of the Fever's game against the New York Liberty on Saturday. Thumbnail: Hannah Kevorkian | The Next Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. G...

Guess who showed up at the New York Liberty game Tuesday night? Yes, Coco Gauff. Our The Next reporter Jackie Powell discussed this with Sabrina Ionescu. Then CBS Sports' Isabel Gonzalez chats with host Howard Megdal about what this crossover tells us about the women's sports moment, along with a discussion on everything from Paige Bueckers' impact to Dawn Staley's new book. Enjoy! Hosted by Simpl...

It's another jam-packed day in women's basketball. First, Kelsey Plum went off on WNBA officiating postgame. Our Sparks beat reporter, Cameron Ruby, was there and joins host Howard Megdal to dig into whether or not she's got a legitimate beef. Then Richmond head coach Aaron Roussell talks to Megdal about how he built the Spiders, what modern analytics has done to transform his team's offense, and...

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Emily Adler to rank every WNBA team’s young cores.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at  www.openphone.com/lockedonnba Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Your well-being is worth it. Visit  BetterHelp.com/lockedonnba  today...

Host Jackie Powell is joined by Marisa Ingemi of the San Francisco Chronicle to walk through why the Golden State Valkyries are going to struggle in June with so many of their players overseas competing in EuroBasket. Then Jackie and Marisa discuss a conversation they both had with Liberty guard Marine Johannès about why she decided not to go over and play with the French National team for this Eu...

In today's episode, Chelsea Leite sits with Minnesota-based writer for The Next, Lucas Seehafer to break down the Minnesota Lynx's chances of winning the WNBA championship this season. They talk Minnesota's strengths and weaknesses, and how they can beat the dominant New York Liberty. Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download...

What is going on in Seattle? A big win, powered by Seattle's bench, is quickly overtaken by Li Yueru's trade demand. Our Bella Munson and Jackie Powell fill you in. Then Howard Megdal gets to speak with Jacy Sheldon, Connecticut Sun guard, about her busy year in hoops, from an offseason trade to patrolling the sidelines for her alma mater, Ohio State. A busy day in women's hoops, as always! Hosted...

The great Jordan Robinson, host of The Women's Hoop Show, She's Got Next and much more — seriously, go subscribe — joins host Howard Megdal as the two bat around a lot of the early-season WNBA storylines. How good are the Atlanta Dream, and how sustainable is it? Does this model of A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces work if A'ja is asked to do this much? And just who will the eighth playoff team b...

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about early WNBA season performances from second-year players like Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, Angel Reese, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! WayFair Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Monarch Money Take control of...

Two weeks into the WNBA season, The Next’s Washington Mystics beat reporter Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team’s season so far. The pair chats about the Mystics win over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night as well as what lies ahead for Washington. Hatfield also discusses the impacts of veteran guard Brittney Sykes as well as rookie guard Sonia Citron and rookie f...

It's another season to remember already for the Minnesota Lynx, who are off to a 5-0 start. Lucas Seehafer of The Next joins host Howard Megdal to discuss the particulars of how Napheesa Collier has somehow gotten better, the team's depth promises even more offensive firepower this season, while the two begin reflecting on Wednesday night' big game in Baltimore, Caitlin Clark or not, and what we c...

On Wednesday's edition of Locked On Women's Basketball, Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell discuss the week's biggest topics, starting with separating the signal from the noise on Caitlin Clark's injury and what it means — and doesn't — for the WNBA. Hear from The Next's correspondents around the league, along with a deeper dive into the Eastern Conference Player of the Week, Natasha Cloud, from Powe...

Between the Oregon alums in the WNBA like Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally, the Oregon Ducks returning to the NCAA Tournament and the forthcoming WNBA team in Portland, Oregon is quickly becoming the center of the women's basketball universe. Kelly Graves, who knows a little something about how that happened, joins host Howard Megdal to talk about his Ducks, the landscape out west, and how he pla...

Today, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-hosts Lincoln Shafer and Emily Adler to talk about early WNBA season rookie performances, including Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, and Kiki Iriafen. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! CarGurus Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. SKIMS Shop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them...

Host Jackie Powell is joined by Cassandra Negley of Yahoo Sports to dive into the current discourse about WNBA rivalries. The pair discusses what makes healthy rivalries and how hate speech against any player or team shouldn’t be a part of rivalries shaping the league. They consider if the Fever vs. Sky is a legitimate WNBA rivalry? And then they go down memory lane and reminisce as to how the Lib...

In today's Locked on Women's Basketball, Chelsea Leite has brought together Lucas Seehafer, PHD, PT, and Hannah Kevorkian, PT, to discuss injuries, prevention, and research in the WNBA. They talk about what causes common basketball injuries, what they do in surgeries, and how these can be prevented. Academic studies mentioned in the episode: The Effect of Sex Hormones on Joint Ligament Properties:...

It's been a loud few days in Chicago Sky world. But host Howard Megdal reiterates that it is a time to embrace the gray area and pay attention to what matters, not what is loudest. He is joined on today's podcast by Elizabeth Williams of the Sky, who speaks about what the last few days have been like, how she navigates her leadership role in the WNBPA with her on-court work, and what the WNBA play...

It is easy to get caught up in the hype of the current WNBA and lose sight of those who brought us to this A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier moment of today. So we are joined by historians Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford, whose newly revised book, Shattering the Glass, helps us put that in context. Next, host Howard Megdal is joined by Lisa Leslie, whose game itself helped move the...

The WNBA regular season is off and running – games started to count for real on May 16th for a season we do not want to miss. But one of the big things that we need to understand and watch this summer is what’s happening in the board rooms and at the negotiation table – that’s the WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Analyst and host Missy Heidrick is joined by The Next's Jacob Mox to talk...

Hosts Emily Adler and Lincoln Shafer discuss the opening games of the 2025 WNBA season. They recap the Phoenix Mercury offense, Caitlin Clark and DeWanna Bonner's historic performances, Angel Reese's growth, and the dire situation in the Dallas Wings' frontcourt room. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join. Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA t...

The WNBA season starts today, and The Next’s Emily Adler joins host Natalie Heavren to break down the results of The Next’s 2025 WNBA preseason awards and predictions. The pair chats about Adler’s preseason survey as well as their own award and season predictions. Adler also talks about the preseason so far and what excites her about the upcoming season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Priz...

At Los Angeles Sparks Media Day, host Howard Megdal talks one-on-one with Julie Allemand and Sarah Ashlee Barker, two critical pieces of the team's new-look offense under head coach Lynne Roberts. The discussion ranges from expectations and efficiency on the court to the way playing in Los Angeles offers an opportunity to embrace the WNBA's expanded reach off of it. Support Us By Supporting Our Sp...