The Future of Women's Basketball: CBA Negotiations, Unrivaled, and Beyond

In this special New Year's Eve edition of the Ringer WNBA show,Seerat Zohi is joined by Chaunte'l Powell to discuss Caitlin Clark's impactful Nike commercial, the potential branding of Paige Bueckers, and the significance of the Unrivaled series in showcasing young talent. They also delve into Dawn Staley's recruitment strategies and the evolving landscape of women's sports, while reflecting on the best and worst moments of the past year. Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Chaunte'l Powell Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by Ben Pickman of The Athletic to discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlighting the challenges and potential outcomes. They explore the historical context of past agreements, the current state of negotiations, and the implications for the league's future. They also discuss the Team USA minicamp, where young talents like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are making waves. (00:00) Intro (23:10) Roster updates (38:52) Team USA minicamp Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Ben Pickman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this very special episode, Seerat is joined by Andrew Haubner of No Cap Space to discuss the ascent of A'ja Wilson to Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year. Later, they chat about the ACC/SEC Challenge drama. Later, Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins the show to talk about her journey as a college athlete, delving into how she navigates the challenges of fame and her experience with personal growth, and later touching on the importance of mental health. (00:00) Intro (00:10) Andrew Haubner (53:00) Audi Crooks Host: Seerat Sohi Guests: Andrew Haubner and Audi Crooks Producers: Steve Ahlman and Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by Maitreyi Anantharaman to discuss the evolving landscape of women's basketball, focusing on the WNBA's recent CBA negotiations, salary proposals, and the implications for players. They also talk about the importance of transparency regarding housing and contract terms. They also discuss the rise of the "athlete-influencer" in the WNBA, and finish off with a dive into some recent happenings in college basketball to see what the new crop of pro prospects may have in store. (00:00) Intro (01:11) CBA Updates (24:43) Housing in the CBA (40:24) The Athlete-Influencer Era (47:00) College Hoops Updates Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Maitreyi Anantharaman Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat sits down with Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon to discuss her basketball journey, including her relationship with coach Vic Schaefer and the challenges of stepping into a senior leadership role. Rori reflects on her recovery from ACL surgery and her massive MVP ring before opening up about her perfectionism, personal growth, and future aspirations, plus the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in telling her story. Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Rori HarmonProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat and Tyler DeLuca of No Cap Space discuss the results and implications of the recent WNBA draft lottery, focusing on the Dallas Wings' back-to-back number one picks. They also break down where the likes of Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts, and many more could end up. Intro (00:00) Lotto results (1:08) Minnesota is in a great spot (15:16) What about Lauren Betts? (24:21) What is Washington to do? (37:41) Poor Chicago (49:21) Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Tyler DeLuca Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is back with Andrew Haubner of No Cap Space to talk about the latest developments in the WNBA's labor negotiations, and the progress they are making to prevent a lockout. Also, they discuss major draft prospects and teams to watch on the women's college basketball scene, and which players can't be missed. (00:00) Intro (04:07) CBA Progress (32:39) New NCAA Heat Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Andrew Haubner Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat sits down with author Theresa Runstedtler to discuss the current state of the CBA negotiations and the historical parallels to the NBA in the 1970s. They explore the importance of revenue sharing for players, the emergence of Unrivaled as a new model for player ownership, and the cultural impact of women's sports. CBA negotiations and revenue-sharing dynamics (02:57) Historical parallels in leadership between the NBA and the WNBA (20:29) Players making the case for more revenue sharing (28:13) Major legal implications of the new CBA (49:19) Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Theresa Runstedtler Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by author and former Ringer staff writer Shea Serrano to talk about his new book, 'Expensive Basketball,' and to discuss his love for the Aces, as well as some of the most expensive moments from this past season! Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Shea SerranoSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by ESPN's Katie Barnes to discuss the new WNBA champions (02:17). They also discuss what A'ja Wilson was able to achieve in the series, and what the Aces organization will look like after this championship run (8:14). And don't forget to check out Seerat's new piece about The W's future on TheRinger.com. Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Katie BarnesSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices