In this episode of Codename: Mercury, Aya Abdeen breaks down the Phoenix Mercury’s recent three-game stretch, featuring highs like a 30-point blowout over Dallas and a clutch win over the Lynx. She analyzes the career night from Sami Whitcomb, Alyssa Thomas’s triple-double dominance, and the 33-point explosion from Kahleah Copper.

Aya also dives deep into the emotional and strategic return of DeWanna Bonner to the Mercury, reuniting with partner Alyssa Thomas to bring veteran presence and playoff ambition to the Valley. Plus, what does the addition of Bonner mean for Satou Sabally’s role and the Mercury’s postseason ceiling?

If you’re a Mercury fan, this is the analysis you’ve been waiting for.

Topics Covered:

• Recap: Mercury vs. Wings (L + W)
• Alyssa Thomas: MVP push continues
• Sami Whitcomb: Career night from deep
• DeWanna Bonner’s Phoenix homecoming
• Copper + Sabally = Dangerous Wing Duo
• What’s next for the Mercury before the All-Star Break?

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🎙️ Aya Abdeen – Deep dives, player analysis, and Mercury-focused storytelling

🎤 Kevin “KDot” Lewis – Moderator and host of The9450 Network

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🔍 Topics Covered:

• Liberty’s 13–6 record & statement win vs Aces
• Concerns from the Seattle loss & midseason offensive lulls
• Sabrina Ionescu’s leadership + Breanna Stewart’s consistency
• JJ’s injury impact on rebounding, spacing & post presence
• All-Star Starter reactions (Stewie, Sab) & team chemistry outlook
• What’s holding the Liberty back? Rotation, bench depth, or something deeper?
• Brian’s second-half keys and what it’ll take to win a championship in 2025.

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📝 Episode Rundown:

1. Opening Thoughts (00:00 - 03:00)

• KDot and Lolo set the tone for the show, tease tonight’s major topics, and reflect on how much the WNBA continues to evolve in real-time.

2. Are the Valkyries for Real? (03:01 - 12:30)

• Breakdown of Golden State’s playoff positioning (~6th in the standings) and strong defense/rebounding metrics.
• Analysis of team identity, culture under first-year coach, and fan support (18K+ avg. attendance).
• Can they upset a higher seed? Or is it too early to predict postseason noise?

3. Candace Parker Jersey Retirement & Angel’s Moment (12:31 - 21:45)

• Full recap of Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey retirement with the L.A. Sparks.
• Career accolades and legacy discussion.
• Angel Reese’s dominant game (24 PTS, 16 REB) and viral postgame moment with CP3.

4. Aces Trade for NaLyssa Smith (21:46 - 30:15)

• Context behind Las Vegas acquiring NaLyssa Smith from Dallas.
• How Smith fits into Becky Hammon’s system alongside A’ja Wilson.
• What this move says about the Aces’ championship aspirations and front-court depth.

5. All-Star Starters Revealed (30:16 - 38:00)

• Breakdown of the 2025 WNBA All-Star starters (per official WNBA release).
• Reactions to surprise names, fan voting trends, and starter snubs.
• Early thoughts on potential MVP candidates heading into All-Star weekend.

6. Final Thoughts + League Growth (38:01 - 43:00)

• Reflections on league expansion (Cleveland, Philly, Detroit by 2030).
• Valkyries’ impact on franchise valuation and women’s sports ecosystem.

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This week on The W Rundown, Kevin “KDot” Lewis and Lolivia Pope recap the Aces-Fever clash, analyze Jonquel Jones’ injury, unpack Angel McCoughtry’s comments on HVL, and spotlight surprise rookies including Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Te-Hina Paopao, and Monique Akoa Makani. Plus, surprise teams and coaches one month into the season.

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Caitlin Clark is back and wasting no time. We break down her explosive return in the Fever’s win over the Liberty, Angel Reese’s first career triple-double against the Sun, and the biggest debate in the WNBA right now: Who’s the best in the world—A’ja Wilson or Napheesa Collier?

Tap in as we unpack the numbers, the narratives, and the league-wide impact of these performances.

🗂️ Topics Covered:

• Caitlin Clark drops 32 in her return vs New York
• Angel Reese makes history with a triple-double
• Best in the world? A’ja Wilson vs. Napheesa Collier

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In this episode, Lo *is handing the Washington Mystics their flowers. Despite their current losing record, the Mystics have provided thrilling moments for basketball fans, prompting Lo to reflect on their season so far.

After taking a break because life was life'in, Britt and Chanteé are back with another episode of Beyond the9450, where they cover all things business of sports. They start off the episode catching up and discussing their last few months of covering women's basketball; from the NCAA tournament to the WNBA Draft. Although they have a been gone for a little...they've still been active in the background.

Next, Britt and Chanteé talk about some of the things they are looking forward to this WNBA season, such as facility upgrades, more companies entering into the women's basketball space as sponsors, and viewership numbers. They also discuss the WNBA's opening weekend and the viewership from ESPN and ION and they switch gears to also discuss the WNBA's newest initiative, 'No Space for Hate', while also discussing the media and their role in covering the Fever v. Sky game a few weeks ago.

Also, they spoke about the NY Liberty and how the money keeps rolling in for them - from bringing in notable investors, such as Alibaba founder and billionaire Jack Ma to Samantha Lasry, who primarily focuses on philanthropic work and is the daughter of billionaire investor Marc Lasry , who previously owned the Milwaukee Bucks - and the NY Liberty's goal of hitting a $1 billion valuation by the mid-2030s.

Plus more business of sports news you don't want to miss.

The Atlanta Dream are entering a bold new era in 2025 under new head coach Karl Smesko—and Codename: Dream is here to break it all down.

Kevin “KDot” Lewis is joined by Meghan L. Hall of USA Today’s For The Win to analyze how Smesko’s 5-out offense is transforming the Dream’s identity. From how veterans like Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones are adjusting to the spacing-heavy system, to the early rise of rookie point guard Te-Hina Paopao, this episode dives deep into Atlanta’s evolving roster, style, and playoff outlook.

Topics Covered:

• The culture shift in Atlanta under Karl Smesko

• How Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones fit in a 5-out system

• Te-Hina Paopao’s poise and promise as a rookie PG

• Meghan’s insights on early season trends and coaching adjustments

• Realistic expectations and predictions for the Dream’s 2025 campaign

• Rapid-fire wrap-up: top player picks and bold season projections

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