Which WNBA Teams Need a Reset?

How does a team know when its time to rebuild? Zena and Sabreena dive into the complexities of rebuilding in the WNBA, looking at teams that have gotten it right including how the Washington Mystics stumbled into a rebuild thats moving faster than expected. They also examine teams that have been forced into rebuilding, like the Seattle Storm after key free-agency losses. But first, the duo discusses Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie Whites strong response to online criticism and how Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell are making history together. To wrap things up, we brainstorm ways to make Rivals Week even bigger and more compelling in the WNBA. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Stephanie White calls out online critics 08:58 Indiana Fever performance & player highlights 12:07 Understanding the rebuild process 16:21 The unique challenges of WNBA rebuilds 19:03How did the Mystics get it right? 26:21 Teams in the middle of a rebuild 32:15 Teams that found themselves rebuilding 34:51 Will the Sun 's rebuild take a while? 38:44 The unique challenge facing the Sparks 43:20 The Skys unclear direction 49:07 Which rebuilding team makes the playoffs next season? 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: Soobum Im / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect