What We're Hearing Ahead of the WNBA Trade Deadline
The WNBA trade deadline is approaching, and the rumors, speculation, and potential moves are heating up. Sabreena and Annie break down the complexities of player contracts, the challenges of making trades within the leagues salary cap structure, and which players could realistically be on the move. Before diving into the trade market, the duo discuss some of the leagues recent optics and the conversations surrounding them including the WNBAs social media controversy after the league posted and later deleted a video featuring a wager between Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers , as well as the incident involving Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton, who was suspended by the league following an interaction with fans supporting Sophie Cunningham during a game. To close out the episode, we answer a listener's question about rebuilding in the WNBA: When is the right time for a team to start over and build for the future? No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: 00:00 Intro 01:20 WNBA deletes Paige-Angel wager video 10:36 Seattle Storm co-owner had fan confrontation 20:10 WNBA trade rules explained 24:02 Understanding draft pick limits in the WNBA 32:16 Why trading Kelsey Plum makes sense for LA 35:17 Teams that make sense for Kelsey Plum 39:38 Why contenders arent moving their stars 43:36 Identifying the missing pieces for contenders 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: Jack Compton / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images
