EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 54 MIN
A’ja, Olivia or Caitlin: Who Deserves MVP?
from No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
The WNBA’s award races are heating up as the regular season winds down. Sabreena and Annie kick things off by breaking down the impact of Azzi Fudd’s injury on the Dallas Wings and what it could mean for her development moving forward. Then, they dive into the MVP race featuring A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark, while also discussing the possibility of co-MVPs and the growing influence of guards in the conversation.They also discuss the Coach of the Year race, including Cheryl Reeve and Natalie Nakase, and take a closer look at the Defensive Player of the Year debate, with Gabby Williams and A’ja Wilson among the names in the mix. With individual performance, team success and voting transparency all part of the conversation, the final games of the season could have a major impact on who takes home the hardware.Finally, the duo tells you which games to keep an eye on this weekend.REFERENCES: Dallas Wings’ top pick Azzi Fudd to undergo season-ending knee surgery by Sabreena Merchant and Brian HamiltonCaitlin Clark is having a banner season, so why isn't she in MVP conversations? by Sabreena Merchant and Annie CostabileOlivia Miles twists ankle, exits Lynx’s win over Valkyries in fourth quarter by Marcus Thompson II__No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast NetworkEmail us: [email protected] up for the No Offseason newsletter!YT: @No-Offseason IG: @tanooffseasonTikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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