On Tuesday night, the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx to become the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup champs. But can the Fever sustain that momentum, especially with Clark still on the sidelines? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena discuss the game and what both teams need to do to keep improving for the rest of the season. They also get into Caitlin Clark’s comments about the disparity between the prize money for winning the Commissioner’s Cup versus what players earn for winning the WNBA Finals. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at what happened with Golden State’s waiving of Julie Vanloo. (Note: this episode was recorded before Vanloo signed with the LA Sparks Thursday afternoon.)
Then, Zena and Sabreena are joined by trailblazing former WNBA player Layshia Clarendon for a wide-ranging conversation around CBA negotiations, league expansion, the Valkyries’ success as a franchise, LGBTQ Pride and representation in the WNBA, and more.
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References:
Red Panda fractured left wrist after fall during halftime act at WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game by Ben Pickman
Minnesota Lynx don’t need to panic after Cup loss. But it may be time for adjustments by Chantel Jennings
Indiana Fever’s resilience on display in Commissioner’s Cup championship by Ben Pickman
Fever beat Lynx without Caitlin Clark to win WNBA Commissioner’s Cup by Ben Pickman and Chantel Jennings
Caitlin Clark to WNBA commissioner on pay: ‘It makes no sense. … Help us out’ by Shannon Ryan
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