The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is officially here, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before play tips off in Berlin!

Team USA enters as the heavy favorite, but they’ll do so without A’ja Wilson. What does her absence mean for the Americans, and what should we expect as Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and several other stars make their World Cup debuts? We preview Team USA’s roster and chances, the biggest international contenders, and the WNBA players representing countries around the world.

Plus, last episode we left DeWanna Bonner’s future as a cliffhanger. Now we know: she’s officially an Atlanta Dream player. Our own Autumn Johnson caught up with Bonner as she begins the next chapter of her career.

We’ll also explain why the WNBA is pausing its season for the World Cup, which teams could be helped or hurt most by the break, and what it could mean for the playoff race when the league returns.

WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike has officially announced she will retire at the end of the 2026 season. We break down the former MVP's incredible 15-year career, her championship legacy, and her transformative decade as WNBPA president.

Plus, we celebrate the 2026 WNBA Hall of Fame class! Jordan Robinson and Sheryl Swoopes reflect on the inductees Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and the legendary 1996 U.S. Olympic team.

Finally, we dive into DeWanna Bonner's buyout with the Phoenix Mercury and debate the hottest WNBA award races: Can Olivia Miles or Caitlin Clark make a late push to steal the MVP from A'ja Wilson?

Diana Taurasi’s No. 3 is officially in the rafters in Phoenix. Plus, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever keep stacking wins as the 2026 WNBA Playoffs approach!

In this episode, we break down Taurasi’s emotional jersey retirement, the Mercury’s concerning loss to Portland, and the growing risks around the Kelsey Plum trade now that she is injured and heading into free agency.

Then, we shift to the hottest teams in the league:

🌡️ Indiana Fever are surging at the perfect time behind the unstoppable duo of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.

🐱 Minnesota Lynx continue to strengthen their grip on the No. 1 seed after a massive win over A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces.

Finally, we look at the complete WNBA playoff picture, strength of schedule, and the biggest questions facing title contenders as the regular season winds down.