WNBA Controversies: Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark + 2026 All-Star Weekend Preview
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The WNBA is heading into the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Chicago with incredible basketball matchups…and major off-court controversy. Jordan Robinson and Sheryl Swoopes break down the biggest stories surrounding the league, starting with Sandy Brondello’s one-game suspension following her "protected species" comments regarding Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese. Plus, we discuss the unprecedented involvement of members of Congress regarding Caitlin Clark and player safety, keeping the conversation grounded in nuance and accountability. Then, it’s all about the basketball! We recap an amazing week of hoops that included: 💥Nneka Ogwumike making history as the Los Angeles Sparks' all-time leading scorer by passing Lisa Leslie 💥Olivia Miles leading the Minnesota Lynx on a massive winning streak 💥New York Liberty's thrilling overtime victory against the Dallas Wings Finally, we preview the highly anticipated 2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Team Coop vs. Team Spoon! We break down the legendary rosters drafted by Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon, debate the biggest All-Star snubs, and predict the winners of the Three-Point Contest and the brand-new individual competitions. 🏀 Topics covered: -Sandy Brondello's comments about Angel Reese -Congress gets involved over Caitlin Clark -The WNBA's biggest off-court controversies -Nneka Ogwumike passes Lisa Leslie -Olivia Miles and the Lynx keep rolling -Liberty outlast Wings in overtime -WNBA All-Star roster breakdown -Biggest All-Star snubs -Three-Point Contest predictions -WNBA All-Star individual competitions -What to watch during All-Star Weekend 👇 DROP A COMMENT: Who wins the All-Star Game:Team Coop or Team Spoon? And who was the biggest All-Star snub? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Women’s Hoops Show for weekly WNBA analysis, game breakdowns, and everything else you need to know about the world of women’s hoops.
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