The WNBA remains in the spotlight for things outside of basketball. This time Sophie Cunningham sparked a national debate for her comments on transgender athletes and women sports.

Speaking of Cunningham, the Indiana Fever were in the spotlight on the court as took on the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis in Sunday's Showcase game.

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LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. James now joins a team with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, forming a SUPER TEAM in Philly.

Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson have a deep conversation about LeBron to Philly. The impact this has on the East and the NBA.

Caitlin Clark sat down with Malika Andrews and delivered one of her most candid interviews yet, addressing the role the media plays in shaping conversations around the WNBA.

Clark discusses why she believes media narratives influence what fans read and talk about, and why players shouldn't have to be fearful of what the conversation becomes after every game.

On this episode of Shooting Lights Out, Darnell Sallins and Cole Johnson react to Clark's comments, discuss the responsibilities of sports media, examine the impact of social media on player perception, and debate whether the basketball itself is getting overshadowed by the surrounding narratives.