The GIST

Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd requests trade, WNBA expansion draft kicks off tonight

From the soon-to-be 14th WNBA team Toronto Tempo’s rather quick name drop, to tonight’s expansion draft, to major news in Seattle, the W offseason headlines are flying fast and furious. How’s that for pace?

December 06, 2024

A look at the 2025 WNBA season by the numbers

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In case you missed the iconic team social media announcements, the 2025 WNBA schedule is officially out — and the tea is already piping hot. With 163 days until tipoff (not that we’re counting), here’s a sneak peek at the league’s 29th season by the numbers.

December 04, 2024

The second annual NBA Cup tips off under new branding

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New name, same tourney — the rebranded NBA Cup (previously known as the In-Season Tournament) tipped off last night, ushering in the league’s second annual in-season competition, complete with even flashier courts and cash prizes to place a greater emphasis on early schedule games.

November 13, 2024

🏀 The (coaching) carousel never stops turning

Indiana Fever part ways with head coach (HC), Christie Sides, marking the sixth WNBA HC to be fired this offseason

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The Indiana Fever parted ways with head coach (HC) Christie Sides yesterday, making her the sixth WNBA HC (of 12) to be fired in an already spicy offseason. Pass the milk — it’s time for a deep dive.

October 28, 2024

No. 1 NY Liberty top No. 2 Minnesota Lynx 67–62 in overtime, win first WNBA championship

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The No. 1 NY Liberty are finally WNBA champions, topping the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx 67–62 in overtime (OT) last night to win the franchise’s first-ever title, a feat 28 seasons in the making. You know what they say: sixth time’s the charm.

October 21, 2024

Everything you need to know about the 2024-2025 NBA season

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Basketball’s a year-round party with the NBA’s regular season action tipping off on Tuesday. It’s time to lace up your Nikes and dive into everything you need to know before the orange ball’s tossed up.

October 20, 2024

No. 1 NY Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu hits game-winning three, gives NY 2-1 Finals lead over No. 2 Minnesota Lynx

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The No. 1 NY Liberty are one win away from their first-ever championship following Wednesday's stunning comeback 80–77 Game 3 win over the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx. This Finals series has been downright unpredictable, but here’s what we do know ahead of tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 4 and a potential Game 5 on Sunday.

October 18, 2024

Sports News

No. 1 NY Liberty bounce back, win WNBA Finals Game 2 over No. 2 Minnesota Lynx

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October 16, 2024

We’re only two games into the WNBA Finals, but as No. 1 NY Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said, there’s already a winner: women’s basketball. NY’s 80–66 Game 2 win over the No. 2 Minnesota Lynx was the most-watched Finals showdown in 23 years. And it’s just the beginning. Here’s how NY evened the thrilling best-of-five series on Sunday and a preview of what’s to come during tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 3 in Minneapolis.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #418

WNBA expansion draft explainer, plus College Football Playoff updates

December 05, 2024

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WNBA expansion draft explainer, plus College Football Playoff updates

Hello!

It may be the WNBA offseason, but the W is still dominating headlines. The Golden State Valkyries, the W’s 13th team, will take part in an expansion draft tomorrow ahead of their 2025 debut, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down how player selection works, the draft rules, and more.

Then in part two, it’s time to hut hut hop over to the gridiron, where the gals dig into the latest College Football Playoff rankings before previewing a few must-see conference championship games this weekend in anticipation of Sunday’s final 12-team rankings drop.

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