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Double Drivel Mini Ep: WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap, Orange Carpet, and Trade Deadline Buzz

Sylvia and Madeleine recap WNBA All-Star Weekend, covering Azzi’s three-point contest win over Bridget Carleton (30–19) and her rookie milestones and leaderboard placement; the Shooting Stars format and Washington’s win led by Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin, and high school standout Gigi Banks; and the All-Star Game where Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129–122, Dominique Malonga recorded her first WNBA dunk, and Jonquel Jones earned MVP (22 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists) with notable scoring from Kelsey Mitchell, Marina Mabrey, and Gabby Williams. They discuss fan reactions to low defense, a “Says Who” quote game featuring Paige, Kelsey Plum, A’ja Wilson, and Barack Obama at the Obama Presidential Center, plus favorite orange carpet looks. They preview August 2 trade-deadline rumors and upcoming “couch picks” games for the Fever, Wings, and Liberty–Aces, ending with excitement for the season’s stretch run.

00:00 Welcome to Double Drivel

00:25 Three Point Competition Recap

01:45 Shooting Stars Competition

03:21 All Star Game Highlights

07:36 Defense Debate and Criticism

12:11 Says Who All Star Edition

16:31 Orange Carpet Fashion

19:22 Trade Deadline Discussion

27:08 Couch Picks

30:17 Swish List