WNBA's Much-Hyped Season Tips Off

05/14/24 • 18 min

The WNBA begins its 2024 season with the unprecedented draw that is Caitlin Clark. The league recently committed to charter flights for all team travel and more changes could be coming. With a new media rights deal and looming CBA negotiations, the WNBA could be entering a major period of change. The Athletic’s Ben Pickman joins the show to break it all down.

Plus, Great Osobor is receiving a reported $2 million in NIL deals to transfer to Washington and the NBA Draft order is set.

Plus, Great Osobor is receiving a reported $2 million in NIL deals to transfer to Washington and the NBA Draft order is set.

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