WNBA Week 1 Top Takeaways: Azzi Fudd’s status, Aces will be just fine, Cameron Brink called out + officiating growing pains

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women basketball writer Cassandra Negley react to the top takeaways from the WNBA’s 30th season tipoff. They highlight the most anticipated and historic Wings-Fever matchup, move on from the Aces ugly home opener, and shout out the young Mystics core who nearly took down the Liberty veterans. The duo also take a deep dive into the differences they’ve seen in officiating from last season to this season. Will early-season growing pains around officiating settle down by All-Star Weekend? All that and much more! What was your favorite moment from opening week? Let us know in the comments! 01:07 - Highlighting Dallas Wings 107-104 defeat over Indiana Fever 05:58 - What is the level of concern for Caitlin Clark's back injury? 10:17 - What is Azzi Fudd's status? 17:10 - There's no need to worry about the Las Vegas Aces 23:45 - Young Washington Mystics show grit against New York Liberty veterans 26:56 - Will the Los Angeles Sparks have the same issues as last season: Defense? 31:12 - Early impressions of expansion teams: Toronto Tempo & Portland Fire 37:54 - How are officiating changes impacting the game? 38:22 - Breanna Stewart on officiating 39:45 - Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on officiating 45:14 - Must-watch matchups Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network