Paige Bueckers on Wings’ newfound winning culture, Adam Silver’s advisement to Cathy Engelbert + midseason awards predictions!

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down reports that NBA commissioner Adam Silver advised WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on how to respond to the Alyssa Thomas–Caitlin Clark incident. They discuss Engelbert's "unenviable" position and whether Silver's involvement was appropriate. The duo also revisit their preseason awards picks with updated midseason predictions, highlighting the biggest surprises, breakout teams, and players who have exceeded expectations through the first half of the season. Plus, Dallas Wings guard and two-time WNBA All-Star Paige Bueckers joins the show to discuss the team's progress this season, the culture first-year head coach Jose Fernandez has built, and what has fueled the Wings' recent success. TIMECODES: 01:58 - Adam Silver's advisement to Cathy Engelbert on Alyssa Thomas suspension 13:49 - Hit or Miss?: Preseason awards predictions 32:16 - Midseason awards predictions: MVP, ROY, COY, DPOY & 6th player 34:56 - Paige Bueckers joins Hoops 360! 46:16 - 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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