The Commissioner’s Cup is underway – and Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are here to help you understand how the in-season tournament works and which teams and players might be set for a big payday come July 1. Next, the crew checks in on some injury updates about Paige Bueckers and Cailtin Clark, before getting into their picks for best “familiar face in a new place” – ie veteran players who’ve moved teams this season. Then, the crew digs into why so many international players are heading to the WNBA, and details how this generational shift might impact gameplay and roster spots both domestically and overseas. Plus, a new game: Something in Common._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________References:Paige Bueckers enters concussion protocol, will miss next 2 Dallas Wings games by Sabreena MerchantFever’s Caitlin Clark taking quad injury rehab ‘day by day,’ could possibly return Tuesday vs. Dream by Ben PickmanWNBA’s familiar faces in new places: Assessing Kelsey Plum, DeWanna Bonner and more by Sabreena Merchant and Ben PickmanWhy are international players flocking to the WNBA? by Ben Pickman_________________Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.comYou can also find us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
