Inside the WNBA Expansion Draft: Rules, Player Protection & What Happens Next

Want to understand how the WNBA expansion draft really works—and why it matters for the future of women’s sports?In this episode, Lauren Duletzke and Jacki G break down everything you need to know about the WNBA expansion draft, including player protection strategies, team-building tactics, and how new league policies are shaping the next era of women’s basketball.We also explore the rapid growth of women’s sports—from basketball to hockey—and how technology, AI, and athlete branding are changing the game on and off the court.Show notes:How the WNBA expansion draft process worksPlayer protection rules and team strategiesImpact of new CBA and league policiesFuture of WNBA salaries and growthThe rise of women’s hockey and multi-league expansionHow AI and tech are transforming sportsAthlete branding, NIL, and social media influenceSubscribe (and turn on your notifications) to our fresh-new YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@ClickClackShowFollow your hosts:Jacki Gemelos: https://www.instagram.com/jacki23/?hl=enLauren Duletzke: https://www.instagram.com/laurenizrael/?hl=enFollow the Click Clack brand:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsclickclack/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its.clickclackAnd remember to always remind yourself... she's more than her sport. #clickclack