Why Overseas Players are Flocking to the WNBA + Too Many Head Injuries

The Commissioners Cup is underway and Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are here to help you understand how the in-season tournament works and which teams and players might be set for a big payday come July 1. Next, the crew checks in on some injury updates about Paige Bueckers and Cailtin Clark, before getting into their picks for best familiar face in a new place i.e. veteran players whove moved teams this season. Then, the crew digs into why so many international players are heading to the WNBA, and details how this generational shift might impact gameplay and roster spots both domestically and overseas. Plus, a new game: Something in Common. 0:00 Intro 00:58 Commissioners Cup 5:15 Injury updates 9:08 Familiar Faces in new places 19:15 Euro players in the W 38:10 Something In Common 45:39 Set Your Screens #wnba #caitlinclark #womensbasketball Thumbnail: Mike Kane, Christian Petersen via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Leave a comment wherever youre listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -Zena on X: @itszenakeita -Sabreena on X: @sabreenajm -Chantel on X: @chanteljennings