Las Vegas Aces title chances, NaLyssa Smith injury, DPOY picks, and more with Nekias Duncan

WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell brings on WNBA writer and analyst Nekias Duncan from BasketballNews.com to discuss the Las Vegas Aces' season thus far. Have they met expectations? Where have they impressed and what needs improvement? They break down the team’s inconsistent play on defense, what NaLyssa Smith's recent injury could mean for them and who could step up to fill the void.  Later, Nekias lists the biggest potential challengers to the Aces’ title defense and explains why he believes there is still more to come from the New York Liberty. Lastly, they wrap up with early Defensive Player of the Year picks, dark horse playoff teams, and players who have flown under the radar this season.  00:00 Intro  03:02 Overall thoughts on the Aces’ season 06:07 Defensive problems + Smith injury implications 09:07 Does Brianna Turner deserve more minutes? 10:59 Loss of Kiah Stokes 13:28 PrizePicks 15:27 Biggest threats to Las Vegas 18:17 Can the Liberty turn things around? 21:54 Dark horses 23:39 Players who’ve flown under-the-radar  26:03 DPOY candidates 30:20 Thanks for watching! WNBA Today on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices