Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA

WNBA training camps begin on Sunday and today Washington Mystics beat writer Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren to chat all about the team. The pair discuss who the Mystics drafted last week — Aaliyah Edwards, Kaylynne Truong and Nastja Claessens — key offseason signings and events and what to expect out of training camp. Natalie and Jenn also take a look ahead at the 2024 season.

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Kelsey Mitchell has had a season worthy of praise by any measure for the Indiana Fever — it is why host Howard Megdal voted her a starter for the 2022 WNBA All-Star game. But Mitchell wasn't selected, and here on Locked on Women's Basketball, she opens up about what it meant to her, how she measures her own success, and why this 2022 season is just the beginning of the stardom ahead for Mitchell as she finds another level of play. Plus: inside looks at the rookies who are part of Indiana's bright future.

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The Next Chicago Sky beat reporter James Kay was live on the scene all weekend for the 2022 WNBA All-Star game and ancillary events. There was much to celebrate, from Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird to the rising crop of young stars like Rhyne Howard and Sabrina Ionescu. But there were some notable missteps as well, particularly on the day before and how many people could access signature events. Kay and host Howard Megdal break all of it down, looking at what needs to change and what areas the league succeeded.

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The Next Atlanta Dream beat reporter Gabriella Lewis joins guest host Missy Heidrick to discuss the Atlanta Dream's prospects at midseason. How is Rhyne Howard impacting the team in her rookie season? What has been the impact of Kia Vaughn? What's next for this young team?

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The Las Vegas Aces find themselves in prime position in the WNBA standings, just one game out of the top overall seed. They won again Tuesday night, beating an improving New York Liberty team and topping 100 points once again. But the five starters in Las Vegas, from A'ja Wilson to Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young to Chelsea Gray and Dearica Hamby, are playing huge minutes. Will this come back to haunt Las Vegas in August and September? Howard Megdal caught up with Hammon, Wilson, Plum and Young about it. Enjoy this look inside Las Vegas' process.

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