July 4, 2025
Can the Fever Sustain Momentum? + Layshia Clarendon Interview
No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball ShowAbout this episode
On Tuesday night, the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx to become the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup champs. But can the Fever sustain that momentum, especially with Clark still on the sidelines? Zena, Ben, and Sabreena discuss the game and what both teams need to do to keep improving for the rest of the season. They also get into Caitlin Clark’s comments about the disparity between the prize money for winning the Commissioner’s Cup versus what players earn for winning the WNBA Finals. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at what happened with Golden State’s waiving of Julie Vanloo. (Note: this episode was recorded before Vanloo signed with the LA Sparks Thursday afternoon.) Then, Zena and Sabreena are joined by trailblazing former WNBA player Layshia Clarendon for a wide-ranging conversation around CBA negotiations, league expansion, the Valkyries’ success as a franchise, LGBTQ Pride and representation in the WNBA, and more. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ References: Red Panda fractured left wrist after fall during halftime act at WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game by Ben Pickman Minnesota Lynx don’t need to panic after Cup loss. But it may be time for adjustments by Chantel Jennings Indiana Fever’s resilience on display in Commissioner’s Cup championship by Ben Pickman Fever beat Lynx without Caitlin Clark to win WNBA Commissioner’s Cup by Ben Pickman and Chantel Jennings Caitlin Clark to WNBA commissioner on pay: ‘It makes no sense. … Help us out’ by Shannon Ryan _________________ Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: NoOffseason@theathletic.com You can also find us on social media: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.