What Ever Happened to “No Space for Hate” in the WNBA?
The aftermath of the Fever-Mercury game continues, with Alyssa Thomas speaking out about the harassment shes endured in the wake of her on-court skirmish with Caitlin Clark . As a result, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert finally speaks up about the incident but is it too little too late? And what ever happened to the WNBAs No Space for Hate campaign? Zena and Layshia offer their perspectives on ATs comments and the leagues response, while also praising Stephanie White for her recent comments on the situation. Then, they dig into the Commissioners Cup Final, where the Liberty topped the Aces. Next, in a very special conversation, Zena and Layshia delve into a special announcement from Layshia. They also go deep on Layshias decision to retire from basketball, how to rebuild a life and career off the court while dealing with the grief of losing that community and that purpose, and more. Plus: One More Thing - Championship prediction edition! No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: 00:00 Intro 00:54 A Special Announcement from Layshia 2:10 Alyssa Thomas Speaks Out 08:10 Cathy Engelberts Response Statement 13:38 What Ever Happened to No Space for Hate? 18:18 Steph White: People Are Using Our League to Further Divisive Agendas 22:16 New York Liberty Win the Commissioners Cup Final 28:58 Layshia on Life After Retirement from Basketball 32:40 The Toll a Career Takes On Your Body and Mind 43:28 Life After Retirement: How to decide whats next? 46:00 The Grief of Losing Your Identity as a Basketball Player 49:47 One of the Biggest Griefs: Losing Community 53:00 A Recovery Program for Retired Athletes 57:36 When Layshia Knew it was Time to Stop Playing 01:01:47 Layshia on Choosing Myself and Healing Outside of Basketball 01:05:09 One More Thing: Championship Prediction?! Related links and articles: Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever youre listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [ -TikTok: @no_offseason [ Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: Full Episodes Playlist: Shorts Playlist: Thumbnail: Chris Coduto / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Ian Maule / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images
