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Welcome to 'Codename: Storm' with Kevin 'Kdot' Lewis. Join us as we dive into the highs, lows, and depth of the Seattle Storm's 2025 season alongside premier women's basketball journalist Brendan Potts. We cover the team's journey, playoffs, key player performances including Nneka Ogwumike, Gabby Williams, Skylar Diggins, and emerging star Domoinique Malonga. We also discuss midseason acquisitions...

In this episode of 'Keeping It 94 50,' DA takes a deep dive into the excitement of the 2025 WNBA playoffs. He starts by analyzing key first-round matchups, including the Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyrie, Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever, Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty, and Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm. DA offers insightful predictions, strategies, and player highlights for each se...

Join the Neighborhood Nice Guy, Kdot, and the illustrious host Aya Abdeen as they recap the Phoenix Mercury's 2025 regular season and discuss their prospects heading into the playoffs. They dive into the team's journey overcoming early injuries, standout performances, especially by Alyssa Thomas, and the impact of key rookies and acquisitions. Get detailed insights on the team's balance, chemistry...

In this episode of Codename: Sky, we delve into the recent controversy surrounding Chicago Sky's star player, Angel Reese. Host DA discusses the impact of Reese's candid public comments on the team's chemistry, the reaction within the locker room, and the implications for the Chicago Sky's future. The episode also examines the team's front office decisions and the potential pathways forward for bo...

In this episode of Codename: Aces, host Daniel Artest makes a compelling case for A'ja Wilson as the 2025 WNBA MVP. DA breaks down the MVP race by analyzing the seasons of top contenders including Alyssa Thomas and Napheesa Collier. Through stats, narratives, and key performances, he argues why Wilson's leadership and on-court production make her the most deserving candidate. Tune in for an in-dep...

What is a WNBA team really worth — and who gets to decide? In this episode of Beyond the9450, Brittany & Chanteé unpack the potential sale of the Connecticut Sun and what it reveals about the economics, politics, and perception of women’s professional sports. From governance, to the unanswered questions around valuation and transparency, to the WNBA’s handling of franchise value, Brittany and...

Welcome back to another episode of Codename: Mercury, hosted by Kdot and Aya Abdeen! In this episode, we dive into the recent performance of the Phoenix Mercury, highlighting Alyssa Thomas' extraordinary season, including her record-breaking seventh triple-double. We recap the past three games, discuss the impact of balanced scoring, and preview the upcoming clash against the Chicago Sky. Don't mi...

Kdot and Aya break down the Phoenix Mercury’s recent surge, analyzing standout performances, evolving team chemistry, and their road toward the playoffs. From Alyssa Thomas’ triple-doubles to Kahleah Copper’s return from injury and clutch performances, they explore how balance, defense, and strategy are shaping the Mercury’s success. This episode also highlights key challenges, areas for improveme...

In this episode of Keep'n It 9450: Codename WBB, hosts Kdot and Lolivia Pope discuss the Las Vegas Aces' recent seven-game winning streak, highlighting key performances from A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray. They delve into Kelsey Mitchell's exceptional 38-point game for the Indiana Fever and touch on the team’s injury woes. The conversation extends to the Minnesota Lynx's resilience wi...

The Phoenix Mercury just wrapped up a four-game stretch that showcased the best and worst of their current form — from dominant, high-energy blowouts to a hard-fought home loss against Atlanta. In this episode, Aya Abdeen breaks down every matchup, the trends driving their success, and the adjustments they’ll need heading into a tough Western Conference stretch. We’ll unpack: Aug 3 @ Chicago (W 83...

DA is back on the mic for his first episode since the 2024 WNBA Finals. On this solo episode of 'Keep'n It 9450,' he dives into the complex and often hostile fan culture surrounding two of the league's all-time greats, Candace Parker and Sheryl Swoopes. From Parker's controversial player rankings to Swoopes's comments on Caitlin Clark, DA explores the fan outrage and asks a powerful question: Do t...

🏀 Weekend Recap: Indiana Fever 88, Dallas Wings 78 (August 1, 2025) The Indiana Fever handed the Dallas Wings an 88–78 defeat in front of a sold-out crowd at the American Airlines Center . Originally hyped as a marquee matchup between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, Clark remained sidelined due to injury—putting extra pressure on Dallas’s rising star Bueckers . Paige Bueckers led the Wings with...

📝 Episode Overview Corey breaks down a signature road performance as the Wings toppled the defending champs, New York Liberty, 92‑82 on Monday. Despite their record struggles, Dallas dominated early, overcame depth disparities, and secured one of the most complete wins of their season. 📊 Key Segments 1. Game Recap & Context Final: Wings 92, Liberty 82 . Dallas improved to 8‑19 , New York dro...

📝 Episode Overview Corey dissects the Wings’ latest setback at home versus the Nevada squad. From the Aces’ surgical shooting to Dallas’ faltering defense and missing star power, this episode digs through box score details, narrative shifts, and takeaways for the Wings’ next steps. 📊 Topics Covered 1. Game Recap & Context Las Vegas cruised to a 106–80 win in Arlington, ending Dallas’ short s...

In this forward-thinking episode, Lolivia Pope is joined by journalist Meghan L. Hall to explore an idea that could shift the WNBA landscape: bringing the 2026 All-Star Game to Atlanta. With the 30-year anniversary of the 1996 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team approaching, Meghan outlines why ATL is more than just a backdrop—it’s a strategic, symbolic, and cultural home run. The duo explores the city’s me...

Aya Abdeen breaks down the Phoenix Mercury’s rollercoaster weekend — from a tough Friday night loss at Barclays Center to a resurgent win on Sunday afternoon in D.C. In this episode: 🗽 What went wrong vs. the New York Liberty and how the Mercury let a first-half lead slip 💪 Alyssa Thomas’s back-to-back dominance, including a near triple-double performance 🧠 Adjustments from Friday to Sunday: ho...

The Aces reminded everybody why they’re still the standard A’ja dropped a casual 37 & 10 and made history again. But the Wings didn’t back down. Paige showed composure beyond her years and nearly led Dallas all the way back. In this episode, Corey breaks down: A’ja’s dominant night Paige stepping into her moment The Wings’ record-setting ball movement Why that fight last night matters for Dall...

🗽 In this episode of Codename: Liberty , KDot is joined by basketball scout and international hoops expert Alford Corriette to break down the New York Liberty’s first half of the WNBA season and forecast what lies ahead in the second. From team chemistry and rotation depth to areas of improvement, KDot and Alford dive into what’s working—and what needs tweaking—for the Liberty to stay in the titl...

🔥 In this episode of Codename: Mercury , host KDot sits down with Aya Abdeen to break down the Phoenix Mercury’s first half of the 2025 WNBA season. From nail-biters to tough road losses, the duo unpacks the highs and lows in the Valley. Aya dives into Phoenix’s identity shift, key performances, and what the stats reveal about this team’s current trajectory. Plus, what’s the real impact of the De...

In this episode of Beyond The9450, Brittany and Chanteé discuss a fan's Twitter post that questions a potential conflict of interest between Phee and Stewie, who are vice presidents of the WNBPA and co-creators of the three on three league, Unrivaled. Brittany & Chanteé explore arguments for and against the existence of a conflict, considering factors such as Phee & Stewie's access to prop...

In this episode of Codename: Mercury , Aya Abdeen breaks down the Phoenix Mercury’s recent three-game stretch, featuring highs like a 30-point blowout over Dallas and a clutch win over the Lynx. She analyzes the career night from Sami Whitcomb, Alyssa Thomas’s triple-double dominance, and the 33-point explosion from Kahleah Copper. Aya also dives deep into the emotional and strategic return of DeW...

🔍 Topics Covered: Liberty’s 13–6 record & statement win vs Aces Concerns from the Seattle loss & midseason offensive lulls Sabrina Ionescu’s leadership + Breanna Stewart’s consistency JJ’s injury impact on rebounding, spacing & post presence All-Star Starter reactions (Stewie, Sab) & team chemistry outlook What’s holding the Liberty back? Rotation, bench depth, or something deeper...

📝 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-y...

This week on The W Rundown , Kevin “KDot” Lewis and Lolivia Pope recap the Aces-Fever clash, analyze Jonquel Jones’ injury, unpack Angel McCoughtry’s comments on HVL, and spotlight surprise rookies including Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Te-Hina Paopao, and Monique Akoa Makani. Plus, surprise teams and coaches one month into the season. Follow & Subscribe: Twitter/X: @kdotlew3h | @lolobyke | @th...

Caitlin Clark is back and wasting no time. We break down her explosive return in the Fever’s win over the Liberty, Angel Reese’s first career triple-double against the Sun, and the biggest debate in the WNBA right now: Who’s the best in the world—A’ja Wilson or Napheesa Collier? Tap in as we unpack the numbers, the narratives, and the league-wide impact of these performances. 🗂️ Topics Covered: Ca...