Future Power Rankings: Best WNBA Teams in 5 Years

Ben and Sabreena dig into the details behind another big reporting project: Future Power Rankings in the WNBA. How might WNBA teams stack up against each other in five years? Which franchises are poised to be the most successful? Ben and Sabreena share the methodology behind it all – from weighting players and coaches to draft picks and facilities – and give a window into the W’s future. Plus, thoughts on the Portland Fire announcement and some truly strange league rules around players wearing hats on the sidelines. _________________ Visit our YouTube page! _________________ References: Caitlin Clark leaves Fever victory with groin injury ahead of All-Star Game by James Boyd Why did the WNBA issue a fine warning for a player wearing a sideline hat? by Ben Pickman Which WNBA franchises do players say are the worst- and best-run? by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman WNBA future franchise rankings: The Fever are on top, but who is chasing Caitlin Clark and Co.? by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman _________________ 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.