Courtside Club with Rachel DeMita

WNBA CBA negotiations hit a major roadblock as players push for a 33% revenue split while Team USA training camp delivers standout scrimmage highlights featuring Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and Kelsey Plum.Welcome back to the Courtside Club and day five of RADMAS! 🎄We’re dropping 12 episodes leading up to Christmas, and 50% of the earnings from every Radmas video will be donated to animal shelters in Texas. So every view, like, comment, and share goes to a great cause. 🐶🐱Today we’re diving deep into the latest WNBA CBA developments, why the players and league remain far apart, what the proposed revenue split, roster expansion, and developmental system could mean, and why delaying the 2026 season would be catastrophic for the league’s momentum.We also break down Team USA’s training camp scrimmage highlights including Paige Bueckers’ confidence, Angel Reese’s physicality, Aaliyah Boston’s expanding offensive game, Chelsea Gray’s ridiculous playmaking, and how the “young & turned squad” stacked up vs. the veterans.Let me know what you guys think in the comments!

In today’s episode of the Courtside Club, Rachel breaks down the wild NBA Cup semifinal between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, where the Spurs snapped OKC’s 16-game win streak with a 111–109 win.We breakdown the game: - Victor Wembanyama’s first game back after a 12-game calf injury absence- Wemby vs Chet Holmgren: who really won the matchup (box score + impact)- Why the Spurs looked like two completely different teams with and without Wemby on the floor- Wemby’s “pure and ethical basketball” quote and why it felt like a shot at OKC 👀- The controversial foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s late-game jumper and the “kicking the legs out” debate- How the Spurs defended SGA differently (giving him space, avoiding foul-baiting, etc.)- Huge nights from Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper and why this young Spurs core looks legit- Why this Spurs vs Thunder matchup already feels like a real Western Conference rivalry- A quick look ahead to the NBA Cup Final vs the New York Knicks and why the Western Conference has been must-watchWelcome to Day 4 of the 12 Days of Radmas on the Courtside Club! 🎄We’re dropping 12 episodes leading up to Christmas, and 50% of the earnings from every Radmiss video will be donated to animal shelters in Texas. So every view, like, comment, and share goes to a great cause. 🐶🐱#Spurs #Thunder #NBA Subscribe to #CourtsideClub now 👏:Spotify 🔗: https://spoti.fi/3QyFchC Apple 🔗: https://apple.co/3QyFqoYINSTAGRAM 📸: http://instagram.com/rademita/TIKTOK 📹: https://www.tiktok.com/@rademitaTWITTER 💬: https://twitter.com/RADeMita

If I had to pick the 2026 Team USA women’s basketball roster TODAY, here’s exactly who I’m taking and who I’m leaving off. Caitlin Clark at point, A’ja Wilson in the middle, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, Aaliyah Boston and more… plus some big names that don’t make my 12-woman squad.Welcome to Day 3 of the 12 Days of Radmas on the Courtside Club! 🎄We’re dropping 12 episodes leading up to Christmas, and 50% of the earnings from every Radmiss video will be donated to animal shelters in Texas. So every view, like, comment, and share goes to a great cause. 🐶🐱In today’s episode, Rachel builds her ideal Team USA roster for the 2026 FIBA World Cup based on what we’ve seen so far from the WNBA and from the recent USA Basketball training camp at Duke.She looks at the 2024 Paris Olympic roster, keeps only the players she feels truly earned it on the floor, then mixes in the next wave of stars from camp and yes, that includes Caitlin Clark this time.Let me know what you guys think in the comments!Subscribe to #CourtsideClub now 👏:Spotify 🔗: https://spoti.fi/3QyFchC Apple 🔗: https://apple.co/3QyFqoYINSTAGRAM 📸: http://instagram.com/rademita/TIKTOK 📹: https://www.tiktok.com/@rademitaTWITTER 💬: https://twitter.com/RADeMita

In today’s Courtside Club episode, Rachel reacts to Caitlin Clark’s return to full 5-on-5 action at Team USA training camp in Durham. We break down the full roster, from Aaliyah Boston to Kelsey Plum to Angel Reese, and dive into the best viral clips from camp, including Caitlin’s step-backs, transition threes, and Paige Bueckers' sidestep highlight that the internet can’t stop talking about.Rachel also dives deep into Caitlin Clark’s comments about the WNBA CBA crisis, why the league is running out of time, what players may need to compromise, and why a lockout would be one of the biggest mistakes in WNBA history. Kelsey Plum’s concerning update on negotiations and what it means for the 2026 season is covered as well.Welcome to Day 2 of Radmas! 🎄We’re dropping 12 straight episodes leading up to Christmas, and 50% of all earnings from the series will be donated to animal shelters in Texas. Every like, comment, and share supports a great cause ❤️#WNBA #CaitlinClark Subscribe to #CourtsideClub now 👏:Spotify 🔗: https://spoti.fi/3QyFchC Apple 🔗: https://apple.co/3QyFqoYINSTAGRAM 📸: http://instagram.com/rademita/TIKTOK 📹: https://www.tiktok.com/@rademitaTWITTER 💬: https://twitter.com/RADeMita

Get up to 10 FREE HelloFresh meals and free shipping on your first box with code RADFM at https://bit.ly/3WFSOMf! Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.The 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft is already causing chaos… ESPN’s protected-player predictions dropped, and fans are panicking over who made the list… and who didn’t. Here’s everything you need to know about the WNBA expansion rules, new CBA salary jumps, and what this means for the league.Welcome to Day 1 of RADMAS! 🎄12 days of new episodes with 50% of earnings from this series will being donated to Texas animal shelters. 🐶🐱❤️In today’s episode, Rachel breaks down the WNBA’s messy expansion draft predictions for 2026, why the CBA delay is holding everything up, and how contract rules impact which players teams actually need to protect. We look at the Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, Golden State Valkyries, and the Indiana Fever, including what Caitlin Clark, Aaliyah Boston, Lexie Hull, Kelsey Mitchell, and others mean for Fever roster strategy.Let me know what you guys think in the comments!#WNBASubscribe to #CourtsideClub now 👏:Spotify 🔗: https://spoti.fi/3QyFchC Apple 🔗: https://apple.co/3QyFqoYINSTAGRAM 📸: http://instagram.com/rademita/TIKTOK 📹: https://www.tiktok.com/@rademitaTWITTER 💬: https://twitter.com/RADeMita

Zero days without WNBA drama… and today it’s all blowing up over the new TIME Magazine Athlete of the Year article featuring A’ja Wilson and the way it drags Caitlin Clark for absolutely no reason. In this video, I react live to the viral screenshots from the article, break down why fans are furious, and explain how the media continues to manufacture narratives that hurt the WNBA instead of helping it grow.A’ja Wilson deserves to be celebrated. She’s a three-time MVP, a Finals champion, an Olympic gold medalist, and arguably the most dominant player in the WNBA. This should have been her moment. Instead, the piece repeatedly brings up Caitlin Clark.. questioning her impact, referencing racial divides, implying she’s responsible for toxic narratives she has spoken out against many times, and even adding bizarre lines like “to be clear, A’ja didn’t cheer her injury.”Why are we doing this? Why does every major WNBA conversation turn into a Caitlin Clark debate? Let me know what you guys think in the comments... #CaitlinClark #AjaWilson #WNBA Subscribe to #CourtsideClub now 👏:Spotify 🔗: https://spoti.fi/3QyFchC Apple 🔗: https://apple.co/3QyFqoYINSTAGRAM 📸: http://instagram.com/rademita/TIKTOK 📹: https://www.tiktok.com/@rademitaTWITTER 💬: https://twitter.com/RADeMita

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are officially heating up and it now looks more realistic than ever that Giannis has played his final game as a Milwaukee Buck. After scrubbing the Bucks from his social media and with reports from Shams that Giannis and his agent are discussing his future “in the coming weeks,” NBA fans are preparing for a franchise-altering move. Doc Rivers insists Giannis hasn’t asked for a trade, but the Bucks’ 10–13 record, their lack of a competitive roster, and Giannis’ recent calf strain have only fueled speculation that a blockbuster deal is imminent.In today’s episode, we break down every major report, including Shams’ update, Doc Rivers’ response, and why the timing of Giannis’ injury could accelerate trade talks. We also look at the Bucks’ collapse in the Eastern Conference and why their playoff window may be closing fast. Then we dive into Bleacher Report’s list of top landing spots — the Lakers, Knicks, Spurs, Hawks, Thunder, Trail Blazers and evaluate the real-world fit for each. Could Giannis team up with Luka and LeBron? Would he join Wembanyama in San Antonio to form a terrifying front court? Could OKC, with the best asset pool in the NBA, shock the league? And how realistic is Miami as a dark-horse destination?Let me know where you guys think Giannis will end up in the comments?Subscribe to #CourtsideClub now 👏:Spotify 🔗: https://spoti.fi/3QyFchC Apple 🔗: https://apple.co/3QyFqoYINSTAGRAM 📸: http://instagram.com/rademita/TIKTOK 📹: https://www.tiktok.com/@rademitaTWITTER 💬: https://twitter.com/RADeMita

The WNBA and WNBPA have officially extended the CBA deadline again.. The first 30-day extension expired on November 30th, only for both sides to push negotiations into January 9th, 2026.. right before the Unrivaled season begins. The back and forth between a 24 hour extension, a 21-day counter, and eventually a 40-day request shows just how disconnected this process has become. The union made it clear they expect substantive movement from the league, while the league’s latest proposal includes massive salary increases, revamped revenue sharing, and a projected $1M base max salary starting in 2026.But with expansion drafts on hold, free agency frozen, and nearly the entire league set to become unrestricted free agents, every delay puts more pressure on the WNBA to finalize a deal. Fans are exhausted, players are frustrated, and the league is running out of time to protect the momentum women’s basketball has built.. especially with the rise of Caitlin Clark and a new wave of stars driving unprecedented growth. Whether revenue sharing and prioritization rules can be resolved before the window closes remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the WNBA cannot afford a lockout in 2026.Let me know your guys' thoughts in the comments!Subscribe to #CourtsideClub now 👏:#WNBA #WNBANewsSpotify 🔗: https://spoti.fi/3QyFchC Apple 🔗: https://apple.co/3QyFqoYINSTAGRAM 📸: http://instagram.com/rademita/TIKTOK 📹: https://www.tiktok.com/@rademitaTWITTER 💬: https://twitter.com/RADeMita