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WNBA Updates, Record Watch, and FIBA World Cup Preview (Double Drivel)

Sylvia and Madeleine discuss WNBA league news, highlights, standings, records, ESPN’s top-50 list, and a FIBA Women’s World Cup preview. Key updates include A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdrawing from the U.S. FIBA roster for health reasons (Plum also out for the season), NaLyssa Smith out for the year with Kalani Brown signed as injury replacement, and DeWanna Bonner signing with Atlanta. The Wings go 2–0 with wins over the Fire and Sun; the Fever beat the Sun 111–91 behind 34 points each from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, and Indiana honors Connecticut in its final season before a 2027 move to Houston. Valkyries’ defense fuels big wins over the Lynx and Liberty; standings remain tight. Angel Reese sets double-double and rebounding records; other milestones include Clark’s points/assists marks and Mitchell’s 1,000-point season. They critique ESPN’s top 10 and preview the Berlin FIBA tournament and U.S. schedule.

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:08 League News and Roster Moves

03:26 Unrivaled and Project B Updates

04:56 Wings Game Highlights

08:47 Fever Game Highlights

12:45 Other Notable Games

18:26 Standings and Playoff Race

21:21 New Records and Milestones

26:28 ESPN Top 50 Debate

30:29 FIBA World Cup Preview

37:13 Swish List and Wrap Up

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Retirement, Bonner Buyout, Injury Updates, and Wings–Fever Recap

Sylvia and Madeleine host Double Drivel, covering WNBA league news, injuries, game recaps, standings, records, and award predictions. Nneka Ogwumike announces she will retire after the season, ending a decorated career and notable tenure as WNBPA president who led recent CBA talks. Azzi will have knee surgery and miss the rest of the season; Nalissa Smith suffers a non-contact knee injury; Brittney Sykes and Anisa Morrow are out for the season, leaving the Tempo with a short roster and no hardship players yet. The Mercury reach a buyout with DeWanna Bonner on the playoff-eligibility deadline. They recap the Wings beating the Fever 91–85 (Kelsey Mitchell 37; Arike 32; franchise-record 7 blocks by Awak), Dallas’s loss to the Valkyries and win over the Storm (Paige 32, 6/6 from three), and Fever results including wins over Toronto and Chicago and a loss to the Liberty. Standings: Lynx 1st, Valkyries 2nd, Aces 3rd, Dream 4th, Fever 5th, Liberty 6th, Mystics 7th, Wings 8th. Records noted include Mitchell’s 23 straight 20+ point games, Caitlin’s 37 with 8 threes vs Chicago, and Angel Reese’s milestones. They predict awards (MVP debated, Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles, Coach Cheryl Reeve, Most Improved Jessica Shepard) and preview games before the FIBA break.

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:23 Nneka Retirement News

02:54 Injury Roundup

04:56 Bonner Buyout Buzz

10:27 All Star and Mascots

12:00 Wings Beat Fever Recap

15:10 Highlight Reel Rant

17:41 Wings Week Highlights

23:20 Fever Week Highlights

27:44 Liberty Loss Recap

28:46 Sky Blowout Win

31:59 Dijonai Drama

34:03 Other Notable Games

36:45 Social Media Mess

38:17 Standings Update

39:52 Records Roundup

40:49 Awards Predictions

52:54 Upcoming Schedule

53:41 Swish List Wrap

54:51 Final Sign Off

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Fever-Wings Breakdown, Injury Updates, Standings & Honoring Diana Taurasi

Sylvia and Madeleine discuss WNBA league news, including Liberty coach Chris DeMarco confirming Satou Sabally is stepping away after a concussion, and Hall of Fame inductions for Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Chamique Holdsclaw. They break down the Fever’s Friday win over the Wings, noting both Caitlin Clark and Paige scored 29, Ty Harris hit five threes, and Dallas missed key players (Jessica Shepard, Azzi, and A’ja), plus they critique a postgame comment from coach “Jose” about Awak. They recap Indiana’s wins over the Liberty and Dream (OT), highlighting Makayla Timpson’s career-high 20 and Kelsey Mitchell’s scoring streak. They cover a Wings win over Toronto, notable Aces and Lynx results, updated standings and tiebreakers, injury notes (including Cameron Brink’s broken rib), and honor Diana Taurasi’s jersey retirement and career accolades, then close with upcoming games and wish list items.

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:32 League News and Updates

01:25 Fever vs Wings Breakdown

12:37 Rookie Debate and Injuries

16:48 Fever Week Recap

23:54 Wings Week Recap

28:54 Other Key Matchups

31:59 Standings and Tiebreakers

34:01 Injury Notes Around League

35:38 Honoring Diana Taurasi

40:05 Records Set This Week

40:55 Couch Picks and Swish List

44:01 Wrap Up and Goodbye