{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65b3e67e3be20a0016ba7ac6/6751ff067786559917f37556?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wrap Ups on Big Business for Women in Sports, NBA Predictions and All-Star Picks","description":"<p>Liz and Karen wrap up this season of <em>Hoops Off</em> with a look at the big business of women sports.Money Mama Karen gives us a deep dive into projected revenues and of women's sports--poised for generating billions--and the massive viewership growth over last season. Also: a critical look at the WNBA players getting brand deals. They also discuss the first official season of Unrivaled, and look at basketball clubs of this new women's sports league. On the NBA side of things, Liz and Karen make their Christmas Day predictions--including their own personal rivalry, The Los Angeles Lakers vs. The Golden State Warriors--as well as build out their 2025 NBA All-Star starters. Lastly, the holiday book club pick is announced!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MENTIONS</strong></p><p>Sparks hire Lynne Roberts as head coach:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/los-angeles-sparks/lynne-roberts-new-los-angeles-sparks-head-coach-pebley-offense/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/los-angeles-sparks/lynne-roberts-new-los-angeles-sparks-head-coach-pebley-offense/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>WNBA Players Are Getting Brand Deals, But Not Equally by Frankie De La Cretaz:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.complex.com/sports/a/frankie-de-la-cretaz/wnba-salaries-endorsements-brand-deals \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.complex.com/sports/a/frankie-de-la-cretaz/wnba-salaries-endorsements-brand-deals </a></p><p><br></p><p>Unrivaled Basketball Clubs:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.unrivaled.basketball/clubs \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.unrivaled.basketball/clubs </a></p><p><br></p><p>NBA Christmas Day Games:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-christmas-games-schedule-teams-how-to-watch \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-christmas-games-schedule-teams-how-to-watch </a></p><p><br></p><p>NBA 2025 All-Stars:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nba.com/warriors/2025-allstar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nba.com/warriors/2025-allstar</a></p><p><br></p><p>Holiday Book Club Pick: <em>There's Always This Year. On Basketball and Ascension</em> by Hanif Abdurraqib:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695817/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695817/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/</a></p>","author_name":"Liz Lapp and Karen Uyenco"}