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Grace and Thomas are finally back with CBA news, and they went from having nothing to discuss to having so much to discuss. They start with the actual nuts and bolts of the new CBA, with a new salary structure, revenue share, and much more. Next, they get into the actual process. Unsurprisingly, they both felt it could've been handled better. A lack of communication from the top down made them get to the third eleventh hour when they had since October 2024 to start working on a deal. Now there's going to be a speedrun offseason in just over a month, and we're all going to have to buckle up for the ride. Finally, they get into the rest of the news from the past few weeks. The expansion draft happened with little fanfare, and some players have already made their intentions clear before free agency has even officially begun (note:this episode was recorded before the beginning of the free agency period). The Chicago Sky made some confusing moves that annoyed both Grace and Thomas. Also, the Connecticut Sun was officially sold, and they have some thoughts and notes. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Thomas are finally back after various maladies to talk about the very little WNBA news. They start with the state of the CBA negotiations. Spoiler alert: there are little to none.  Next, they get into the latest news around the sale of the Connecticut Sun. The owner of the Houston Rockets is trying to buy the team and move it to Houston. The news has created some conflicting feelings with how the whole situation has happened. Finally they end with some women's basketball odds and ends. The W put out its season schedule (which feels hopeful), some injury news, and the Hall of Fame class highlights. They also discuss this year's college superstar, Audi Crooks.You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Thomas are back after the holiday with some sizable WNBA news. First, they get into the draft lottery, held the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The Wings got their second first overall pick, which spells good news for their future, getting to build on top of the strong foundation started by Paige Bueckers. The rest of the lottery have a good chance of getting good players, though they might have been better served before some pick trades of years past. Next, they get into the other WNBA news (non-CBA genre) of the past two weeks. The New York LIberty finally have a coach, the Phoenix Mercury did a brand refresh, and Team USA is getting an infusion of more top-tier young talent. Plus, Unrivaled starts in less than a month, so they go over the new players and the few who didn't return. Finally, they dive into the recent CBA developments. Another extension of the deadline provided a glimmer of hope of an agreement on the horizon. But The Athletic published an article going over the latest league proposal, and that optimism was extinguished quickly. Will they come to an agreement by the beginning of January, or is a work stoppage on the horizon? You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Thomas are finally back with quite a bit to talk about. First they talk about the surprising WNBA Finals. While the end results were not surprising, the method surely was. They then discussed where these teams go from here in free agency.Next, they got into the WNBA news they missed. Coaching hires and rumors, All Star Game news, and a new league that is confusing and vague. Plus, draft lottery news ahead of Sunday night's lottery.Finally it wouldn't be an episode with some amount of CBA discussion. They talk about the two sides' demands and the recent updates that make it feel closer than not that something gets figured out.You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Thomas are back with a lot to discuss. The playoffs have started, and the first round has come and gone. Some good showings from losing teams, a shocking exit or two, and some coaching talk. Next, they begin talking about the currently-underway semifinals. Both series are tied at one game apiece, and there's room for any of the four teams to find their way to the finals. Also, in the midst of the semifinals, a seismic coaching change hit the league and Grace and Thomas have thoughts. Finally, they get into the individual league awards. Some surprises, some good choices, and another moment of Grace knowing ball (despite saying she was surprised). They also discuss the way the league handles these awards and the winners (hint: poorly). You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Thomas are back, and they've got a lot of ground to cover. First, they start with the end of the regular season and the playoff picture. The state of the seeds, the potential matchups, how health did wreak havoc for one of the major teams. And how did the Aces pull this off? Next, they get into all the drama surrounding the sale of the Connecticut Sun. There's two promising buyers in the Northeast, but the league has their sights set on a different locale for the Sun. But now they've drawn the ire of not just the Mohegan tribe who own the team, but the government as well. Surely this will end well! Finally, they do a little news clean-up. Caitlin Clark is done for the year, which isn't too surprising. Unrivaled has a new gigantic valuation, and of course you know Grace and Thomas had to do CBA chat. The MVP race might be more of a photo finish than expected, and the vibes in Chicago are absolutely rancid. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Thomas back after the All-Star Game. They start with a discussion of the weekend's festivities. They didn't watch the game but between the skills competitions, the Studbudz stream, and the CBA meeting, the weekend had a host of headlines besides just the game.Next, they get into some news of the week. Next year's All-Star Game's location is being decided (and it's somewhere they've already been recently). There's been some player news with waiver claims and a season-ending injury for an All-Star. And Saniya Rivers had an altercation with a fan at the TD Garden. Finally, they talk about some of the bigger news of the week. Emma Meeseman is heading to the Liberty, which is good news for a Liberty team currently facing some injury issues again. And the Fever have their own crisis in the health of Caitlin Clark. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Thomas are back with another week's worth of W news. Angel Reese is BACK and had a very big week! Tina Charles became the second player to get to 8,000 career points. And there were some notable waivers and big injuries this week that could have knockdown effects. Next, the 3-Point Contests and Skills Competition announced their participants. The Athletic is doing their annual player poll in the most confusing way possible. The Portland Fire is officially BACK and A-Rod talked about his plans for the Lynx. Finally, they discuss the recent developments regarding the previously unknown hat rule and what it says about the league. Why the leagues rules are often ridiculous and the uneven levying of fines. And with the league potentially staring down the barrel of a work stoppage, it could get worse from here. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Thomas are back and have a week's worth of All Star Game news to talk about. They start by talking about the rosters: who were named starters, who were named reserves, and who didn't make it but should have. They then discuss the coaches, the coaching trade, and the draft of the teams by Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, who had different team building philosophies, it seemed. Next, they go into some more general news. The Lynx lost the Commissioner's Cup to the Clarkless Fever, the Mystics are trying to trade Aaliyah Edwards, and DeWanna Bonner has shockingly returned to the Mercury. The Mercury who are also currently being sued on the grounds of discrimination.Finally, there's been some CBA news recently, so you know they're going to cover it. The league has finally made a counter offer to the first WNBPA proposal, and the players are not happy. They discuss where the biggest differences lie, how stupid it is to that the league is set up this way to begin with, and where they go from here. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Thomas are back with a big episode with some even bigger news. First, the league has officially announced THREE new expansion leagues that will be up and running by 2030. It was done in typical WNBA fashion, and it raises the question now for where they should expand next (the south!). Next, they get into the Liberty injury issues plaguing the team, and how Jonquel Jones is incredibly underrated. They have some breaking Aces news, with trades and waivers, and they also discuss the DeWanna Bonner/Indiana Fever drama which came out of nowhere so fast. Finally, they talk about Sabrina Ionescu's statements about wanting to spend her career in New York, and why that makes perfect sense. They also talk about Caitlin Clark's injury issues this year and why it might be a little concerning if they continue. And why the Sky is such a uniquely terrible organization. You can follow the podcast on Twitter/X @totkpod, on Bluesky at topofthekey.bsky.social and email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices