How This New Rule Will Change The WNBA's Future

This season, the WNBA introduced developmental player roster spots for every team, creating new opportunities for emerging talent across the league. Zena, Annie, and Sabreena break down the intricacies of developmental player contracts and roster rules, while exploring the strategic decisions teams face when investing in player development, and spotlight some of the league's most intriguing developmental players. They also discuss why these opportunities—and the experience that comes with them—could play a critical role in shaping the future of the WNBA.No Offseason is hosted by Zena Keita, with Chantel Jennings, Sabreena Merchant, Layshia Clarendon and Annie CostabileIt’s produced by Taneka Burrell.Our executive producer is Andrea B. Scott.Monica Compton is our video editor.Our theme music is by Marcus Bagala.Shannon Ryan is Managing Editor of Women’s Basketball at The Athletic.__No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast NetworkEmail us: NoOffseason@theathletic.comSign up for the No Offseason newsletter!YT: @No-Offseason IG: @tanooffseasonTikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.