1. Early 2026 WNBA Surprises, Breakouts & Concerns

from Next Gen WNBA Podcast · host Hunter Cruse

In this episode, Hunter Cruse breaks down some of his early takeaways from the 2026 WNBA season, including Chicago’s impressive start, Los Angeles’ defensive struggles, and why international scouting is becoming more important across the league. He also talks about why you should buy stock in the Portland Fire long-term and other league-wide trends. Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:20 Chicago7:27 Los Angeles13:34 Intl. Rookies20:00 Portland26:34 Fouls Up28:38 Post-Ups Down32:14 Weekly Flowers

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