Inside the Liberty & Storm Head Coach Shake-Ups + Semis Game 3 Look-aheadsZena, Ben, and Sabreena dive into the semifinal games, breaking down what made the difference for both the Aces and the Mercury in securing their wins. Then, they turn their attention towards Game 3 in each series: Can the Fever regain their momentum? Will the Mercury make the most of their homecourt advantage and edge ahead against the Lynx? <\/p>\n
Later, the crew goes behind the scenes of recent coaching changes in the WNBA, discussing the inside stories behind Sandy Brondello\u2019s departure from the New York Liberty and Noelle Quinn\u2019s exit from the Seattle Storm. They analyze the implications of these changes, expectations placed on new coaches, and the concerning absence of black female head coaches in the WNBA.<\/p>\n
Plus: Ben\u2019s new game, \u201cWho Said It?\u201d<\/p>\n
References:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6657032\/2025\/09\/24\/aja-wilson-las-vegas-aces-leaderhip\/<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6656968\/2025\/09\/24\/new-york-liberty-coaching-candidates-sandy-brondello\/<\/p>\n
00:00 Intro
\n03:14 Game 2 Fever vs. Mercury vibes
\n05:28 How will Kelsey Mitchell perform in Game 3?
\n08:00 Where did the Fever go wrong in Game 2?
\n13:02 Sami Whitcomb\u2019s crazy game-tying three-pointer
\n21:19 NY Liberty GM Jonathan Kolab on Sandy Bronello\u2019s dismissal
\n25:11 What are the NY Liberty prioritizing in a head coach?
\n25:57 Is Sandy Bronello dismissal a risk for the Liberty?
\n29:08 Liberty\u2019s front office hope for players to return
\n32:23 Who will the Liberty look to as their next head coach?
\n35:05 A look Noelle Quinn tenure in Seattle
\n37:55 What contributed to Noelle Qunin dismissal?
\n38:55 What\u2019s the future direction of the Seattle Storm?
\n41:45 The growing concern of no black women head coaches in the WNBA
\n44:42 Some WNBA coaches aren\u2019t getting a lot of room to grow
\n53:33 Potential head coaching candidates
\n56:54 Jonas brothers move concert date for Lynx vs. Mercury Game 4<\/p>\n
Thumbnail: Katelyn Mulcahy, Sean D. Elliot via Getty Images <\/p>\n
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