EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 58 MIN
Commissioner’s Cup check-in, Nneka Ogwumike on the CBA coming to fruition & New York Liberty’s surge explained
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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by WNBA reporter, writer and podcaster Jackie Powell who dishes out the latest updates on all things Commissioner’s Cup. The duo dive into the New York Liberty’s unbeaten run through the Eastern Conference and debate who will emerge from the West: the Minnesota Lynx or the Las Vegas Aces. Plus, 10x WNBA All-Star, WNBA champion, president of the WNBPA and LA Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike joins the show! She discusses why she decided to return to the LA Sparks, her experience watching the new CBA she fought for come to life and opens up about what it’s like playing with teammate Kelsey Plum. Who do you have winning the 2026 Commissioner’s Cup Championship? Let us know in the comments! 01:40 - What does the schedule expansion to 50 games in 2027 mean for the WNBA? 05:43 - 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup check-in: The West 20:37 - 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup check-in: The East 33:35 - What could cause Liberty to fall short of a WNBA championship? 40:15 - Nneka Ogwumike joins Hoops 360! 55:20 - 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
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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by WNBA reporter, writer and podcaster Jackie Powell who dishes out the latest updates on all things Commissioner’s Cup. The duo dive into the New York Liberty’s unbeaten run through the Eastern Conference and debate who will emerge from the West: the Minnesota Lynx or the Las Vegas Aces.
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