Emergency Pod: Napheesa Collier Vs. Cathy Engelbert and the Future of the WNBA

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

Seerat is joined by Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic to break down just why the Aces are dominating this series and what hope, if any, the Mercury have to recover. Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Sabreena MerchantSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by The Athletic's Marcus Thompson to discuss the fantastic display the Aces have been putting up in the WNBA Finals, and what the Mercury can do if they have any hope of stopping them (03:02). Also, they chat about Cathy Engelbert's role in the league's CBA negotiations and what some of the team owners have to say about the entire situation (37:04). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Marcus Thompson Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wildest week ever in the WNBA continues, and Seerat is joined by Emma Baccellieri of SI to talk all about it. They start with the news that would have been buried: Chris Koclanes was fired as the Wings' head coach (01:42). Later, they discuss the shockwaves that Napheesa Collier sent throughout the league and who else is talking about it and what it will mean for the league for years to come (10:53). Later, they also talk about the matchups for the Finals and their major picks (35:32). Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Emma BaccellieriSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, Seerat welcomes author and professor of economics at Southern Utah University, David Berri, to talk about Napheesa Collier’s exit interview where she called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert (0:38). They discuss the lack of trust in the WNBA board of governors (6:30), the disconnect between Engelbert and the players (17:53), the profitability of the league (26:14), Engelbert’s remarks about Caitlin Clark, and more (31:50). Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: David Berri Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Video: Victoria Valencia Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by WNBA Today host and writer Noa Dalzell for a deep dive into the WNBA playoffs. They break down the Phoenix Mercury’s thrilling Game 2 comeback against the Minnesota Lynx, spotlighting standouts like Alyssa Thomas and Napheesa Collier and talking about what it means for the series (3:00). Then, the conversation shifts to New York, where they unpack the Liberty’s future after Sandy Brondello’s dismissal and toss around some ideas for who could take the reins next (38:51). Host: Seerat SohiGuest: Noa DalzellProducer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is back solo to talk about the latest WNBA semifinal games, beginning with the Fever beating the Aces and how best they can stay alive in this series (00:54). Next, the Lynx make a meal out of the Mercury and put on a great pick-and-roll attack that Phoenix had no answer for (23:09). And finally, Seattle parts ways with Noelle Quinn, and Seerat weighs in on who might be a good fit for the Storm (35:21). Host: Seerat SohiSenior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seerat is joined by Kevin Pelton of ESPN to discuss the massive games that came down to the wire this week as the WNBA playoffs are underway! They begin with Minnesota, who just came out on top against Golden State (01:26), and continue on to the Fever shutting down the Atlanta Dream (18:42). They also dive into the Storm-Aces series, as the Storm live to fight another day, and so much more to look forward to! Host: Seerat Sohi Guest: Kevin Pelton Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices