No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show

WNBA Playoff Race: What’s Still at Stake

September 17, 2026·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The WNBA returns Thursday night, and with just four games remaining, the playoff picture is still to be determined. Zena, Annie and Sabreena break down what’s at stake, including the latest from the Lynx, Wings, Liberty and Aces, key lineup changes, player health and how the FIBA World Cup break could impact the postseason. Plus, they look ahead to potential playoff matchups and ask: How much can these final four games change the playoff picture?But first, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver weighs in on what the WNBA needs in its next commissioner, emphasizing the importance of a leader who can bring players and owners together.Plus, Zena and Chantel sit down with Maryland guard Oluchi Okananwa, who reveals that more than 100 women’s college basketball players have joined the push to unionize through the United College Athletes Association.REFERENCES: Adam Silver says next WNBA commissioner should help ‘unify’ the league by Annie Costabile__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.

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