{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a0d4eb737caf8ca3e31e/685a5b0073e8be408f1b158c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why the Power Forward Dominates in the WNBA","description":"<p>Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down a big weekend of games in the WNBA – highlighting the Aces big win over the Fever, the Storm’s victory over an injury-laden Liberty, and the Valkyries’ hot streak. They also check in on the Sabreena Scale, which has a new top team this week. Then, the crew digs into our deep dive for the week – the dominance of the power forward position in the WNBA. When did this position rise to such importance? How has it evolved? And will it continue to hold the same value on the court? Plus, a game about sporting siblings.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>_________________</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@No-Offseason\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit our YouTube page!</a></p><p>_________________</p><p><br></p><p>References:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6444619/2025/06/23/wnba-power-rankings-golden-state-valkyrie-surge/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WNBA power rankings: What’s behind the Golden State Valkyries’ surge?</a> by Sabreena Merchant</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6440761/2025/06/20/wnba-portland-fire-trademark-logo/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WNBA files trademarks for the name ‘Portland Fire’ and stylized ‘P’ logo</a> by Sabreena Merchant</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@itscwaysworldesq/video/7515177001032961326\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NaLyssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington on the Power Forward in the WNBA</a> via TikTok @itscwaysworldesq</p><p><br></p><p>_________________</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.com</p><p><br></p><p>You can also find us on social media:</p><p><br></p><p>-Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@tanooffseason</a></p><p><br></p><p>-TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@no_offseason</a></p><p><br></p><p>-Zena on BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/zenakeita.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@zenakeita</a></p><p><br></p><p>-Ben on BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/benpickman.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@benpickman</a></p><p><br></p><p>-Sabreena on BlueSky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/sabreenajm.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sabreenajm</a></p><p><br></p><p>Visit the <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}