{"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/69fd13c32ba0ef2ccaa4db91?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2026 Big Award Predictions + Who We Picked to Win the Title","description":"<p>The 30th season of the WNBA officially tips off today, and Sabreena and Annie open the conversation by breaking down the latest roster changes across the league. They also discuss Napheesa Collier’s candid remarks on WNBA leadership and what they could mean moving forward.</p><p><br></p><p>From there, the duo turns to their season preview, offering predictions for major awards including MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year, along with early championship outlooks. They also explore the idea of voter fatigue in MVP voting and highlight several potential dark horse candidates who could shake up the season.</p><p>Plus, we tell you where to set your screens!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REFERENCES:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258761/2026/05/07/wnba-rookie-of-year-predictions-olivia-miles/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts? Who will win 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year?</a> Voters: Annie Costabile, Sabreena Merchant, Brian Hamilton, Chantel Jennings</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7258984/2026/05/08/preseason-wnba-mvp-aja-wilson-caitlin-clark/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Who's earning the 2026 WNBA MVP award? A'ja Wilson? Paige Bueckers? Caitlin Clark?</a> Voters: Annie Costabile, Sabreena Merchant, Brian Hamilton, Chantel Jennings</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7259880/2026/05/07/las-vegas-aces-aja-wilson-contract-championship-repeat/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Las Vegas Aces' quest to repeat started with retaining A'ja Wilson. Here's how they did it</a> by: Sabreena Merchant</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/no-offseason/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter!</a></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}