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WNBA Playoff Picture: Lynx Take No. 1 & Taurasi Jersey Retirement
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Diana Taurasi’s No. 3 is officially in the rafters in Phoenix. Plus, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever keep stacking wins as the 2026 WNBA Playoffs approach!
In this episode, we break down Taurasi’s emotional jersey retirement, the Mercury’s concerning loss to Portland, and the growing risks around the Kelsey Plum trade now that she is injured and heading into free agency.
Then, we shift to the hottest teams in the league:
🌡️ Indiana Fever are surging at the perfect time behind the unstoppable duo of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.
🐱 Minnesota Lynx continue to strengthen their grip on the No. 1 seed after a massive win over A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces.
Finally, we look at the complete WNBA playoff picture, strength of schedule, and the biggest questions facing title contenders as the regular season winds down.
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"WNBA Playoff Picture: Lynx Take No. 1 & Taurasi Jersey Retirement" is an episode of The Women’s Hoops Show. Runtime 59 min. Published August 18, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
