{"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/6a2232ac17f169d64318af32?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How These Offseason Moves Are Paying Off","description":"<p>Several offseason acquisitions are already making their presence felt around the league. Sabreena and Annie break down why Gabby Williams is thriving in Golden State, how Jessica Shepherd has strengthened Dallas, and what’s next for Angel Reese as she settles into her evolving role in Atlanta. They also explore the importance of players embracing roles that best serve team success, as well as the value of establishing a clear team identity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REFERENCES:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7327437/2026/06/02/commissioners-cup-wnba-no-offseason/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$500,000 is now on the line. Plus: The WNBA lottery is just fine</a> by Annie Costabile and Sabreena Merchant</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7326813/2026/06/03/ny-liberty-wnba-championship-breanna-stewart-sabrina-ionescu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Can the New York Liberty get back to the top? They know it’ll require overtaking the Aces</a> by Annie Costabile</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7334606/2026/06/04/kelsey-mitchell-caitlin-clark-fever-dream-commissioners-cup/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark lead Fever over Dream in Commissioner’s Cup opener</a> by James Boyd</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}