Caitlin Clark & Fever scuffle with Mercury, WNBA’s 30th Anniversary buzzer-beater + Commissioner’s Cup Championship: Aces or Liberty?

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down the heated on-court scuffle between the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury. Did Caitlin Clark deserve her fifth technical foul of the season? And what should fans make of the flurry of technicals assessed to several star players during the tense matchup? Caroline and Cass also celebrate the official start of the WNBA’s 30th anniversary season, highlighted by a thrilling game-winner from Nneka Ogwumike that lifted the Los Angeles Sparks to a dramatic 98–97 victory over the New York Liberty. They reflect on the league’s remarkable growth and point out former WNBA players who helped pave the way for today’s success. Plus, a preview of the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship showdown between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty. Which team will become the first in league history to win the Commissioner’s Cup twice?   TIMECODES: 01:56 - Takeaways from Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever's scuffle with the Phoenix Mercury 19:09 - Highlighting the official tip off to the WNBA's 30th season: Sparks take down Liberty 98-97 with buzzer beater 29:37 - 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup preview: Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty... are we surprised? 38:14 - Must-watch upcoming matchups Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network