Who Should Be NBA ROY? + Previewing NBA Play-In Matchups + WNBA Draft Tonight!

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss who should win NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA Play-In game matchups, the WNBA Draft and more. The NBA regular season is over abd the Play-In matchups are set! Which NBA Play-In game are you most looking forward to? Who is this year's NBA Rookie of the Year? The 2026 WNBA Draft is taking place tonight, April 13, at 7 p.m., featuring three rounds and 45 total picks, and it stands out as one of the most unpredictable drafts in recent years. The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 overall pick for the second straight year, but unlike past drafts, there is no clear consensus top prospect. Several players are in contention for the first selection, including Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam, Olivia Miles and Lauren Betts, making team fit and strategy especially important. This year’s class is also notable for its strong international presence, with prospects like Fam highlighting the WNBA’s growing global reach. In addition, the draft is considered deep with college talent, including multiple potential first-rounders from programs like UCLA, and rising stars who boosted their stock during March Madness. It is also the first draft held under the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, which brings improved salaries and benefits for incoming players, signaling continued growth for the league. Expansion teams like the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire add another layer of intrigue as they begin building their rosters. One unusual storyline is that top prospect Olivia Miles has already signed with the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled, showing how players now have more professional options than ever. Overall, tonight’s draft is less about a guaranteed superstar and more about depth, uncertainty, and the continued evolution of the WNBA.