After seven incredible years, we're saying farewell to Howard Megdal and the crew at Next who has brought passion and expertise to Locked On Women's Basketball throughout their tenure. While we're deeply grateful for their dedication and the strong foundation they've built for this show, we're thrilled to announce that exciting changes are coming to the feed. Stay tuned as we prepare to introduce fresh voices and new perspectives that will continue to celebrate and elevate women's basketball coverage.

Hosts Howard Megdal and Jackie Powell bid farewell to Locked On Women’s Basketball and reflect upon what it meant to be a part of the Locked On Network throughout the growth of the women’s basketball media space. Howard then explains what’s next for him and his team at The IX Basketball. Later Jackie brings on the New York Post’s Madeline Kenney where the pair diagnose and discuss the New York Liberty’s struggles. The Liberty are sitting in fifth place, something that looked unfathomable just two months ago. Why have the WNBA’s defending champions struggled and how can they get on track in time for the playoffs?

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Lucas Kaplan helps you understand why the Liberty have struggled to rebound

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