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The Teams That Will Define The WNBA’s Second Half
No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show›
Jul 30, 20261:01:17
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The WNBA playoff race is heating up as the second half of the season gets underway. Zena and Sabreena break down Tuesday night’s action, highlighting teams that showcased offensive firepower while exposing defensive concerns that could shape the postseason picture.
The duo then dives into how teams are handling player controversies and the impact those moments can have on public perception. They discuss the latest Kelsey Plum trade rumors before looking ahead at the defining storylines of the second half: How will the Minnesota Lynx adjust with Napheesa Collier back in the lineup? What impact will Brionna Jones have on the Atlanta Dream? And can the Washington Mystics continue their surprising rise?
Plus, we look ahead to the upcoming World Cup break and how it could affect teams with multiple players representing their countries. Who will benefit from the break, and who could lose momentum?
Finally, we wrap up the episode with a second-half edition of Two Takes and a Fake.
REFERENCES:
What I’m hearing on Napheesa Collier, Kelsey Plum and other WNBA trade deadline targets by Annie Costabile
Toronto Tempo shopping future first-round pick ahead of WNBA trade deadline by Annie Costabile
WNBA second-half predictions: Playoffs, lottery odds, trade deadline and suspensions by Sabreena Merchant
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"The Teams That Will Define The WNBA’s Second Half" is an episode of No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show. Runtime 1 hr 1 min. Published July 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
