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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 22 MIN

Nneka Ogwumike’s LA Homecoming, Jackie Young’s $1M, and Top Picks in the WNBA Draft

from The Women’s Hoops Show · host Audacy

Free agency has reached a boiling point, and the trade news–and rumors–are coming from every direction. The collegiate draft is right around the corner. To start, Jordan reacts to Nneka Ogwumike’s homecoming to the LA Sparks, and how her move will shape LA’s roster. Then, rapid-fire headlines & evolving storylines we are tracking: 🔥 Alyssa Thomas resigning with the Phoenix Mercury 🔥 Brionne Jones resigning with the Atlanta Dream 🔥 Marine Johannès resigning with New York Liberty 🔥 Awak Kuier returning to the Dallas Wings 🔥 Diamond Miller traded from Dallas to Connecticut Sun for Rayah Marshall 🔥 Gabby Williams not resigning with the Seattle Storm 🔥 Azura Stevens not returning to the LA Sparks 🔥 Rickea Jackson and Ariel Atkins LA Sparks/Chicago Sky tradePlus, Jackie Young is set to receive the first new CBA 7-figure salary. Guest Meghan McKeown joins Jordan to talk all things college draft, UCLA’s huge talent pool (including Lauren Betts, KiKi Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Kneepkens, Angela Dugalić), and other likely top draft picks such as Awa Fam Thiam, Azzi Fudd, and Olivia Miles. We’ll be back Monday to unpack the weekend signings, the unexpected trades, and to prepare you for the most dynamic college draft day.

Free agency has reached a boiling point, and the trade news–and rumors–are coming from every direction. The collegiate draft is right around the corner.  To start, Jordan reacts to Nneka Ogwumike’s homecoming to the LA Sparks, and how her move will shape LA’s roster.  Then, rapid-fire headlines & evolving storylines we are tracking:  🔥 Alyssa Thomas resigning with the Phoenix Mercury  🔥 Brionne Jones resigning with the Atlanta Dream  🔥 Marine Johannès resigning with New York Liberty  🔥 Awak Kuier returning to the Dallas Wings  🔥 Diamond Miller traded from Dallas to Connecticut Sun for Rayah Marshall  🔥 Gabby Williams not resigning with the Seattle Storm  🔥 Azura Stevens not returning to the LA Sparks  🔥 Rickea Jackson and Ariel Atkins LA Sparks/Chicago Sky trade Plus, Jackie Young is set to receive the first new CBA 7-figure salary.  Guest Meghan McKeown joins Jordan to talk all things college draft, UCLA’s huge talent pool (including Lauren Betts, KiKi Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Kneepkens, Angela Dugalić), and other likely top draft picks such as Awa Fam Thiam, Azzi Fudd, and Olivia Miles.  We’ll be back Monday to unpack the weekend signings, the unexpected trades, and to prepare you for the most dynamic college draft day.

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