{"id":572061,"date":"2026-02-14T11:40:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/572061\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T11:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:40:16","slug":"why-kansas-city-royals-should-avoid-moving-on-from-trade-candidate-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/572061\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Kansas City Royals Should Avoid Moving on From Trade Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who\u2019s Going No. 1? Our WNBA Mock Draft PredictionZena and Sabreena discuss the ongoing CBA negotiations, highlighting recent updates and the potential for a player strike. They then shift to Angel Reese\u2019s return to the Rose Basketball Club and the exciting on-court action in the Unrivaled one-on-one tournament.<\/p>\n<p>From there, they dive into the upcoming WNBA Draft, exploring the rise of international prospects, the potential impact of an expansion draft, and the chance for a historic UCLA presence in this year\u2019s class. They weigh the pros and cons of drafting overseas talent, examine the class\u2019s overall depth, and assess top prospects, breaking down what makes them stand out \u2014 and where they still need growth.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, we tell you where to set your screens this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Intro<br \/>\n00:36 Updates on the CBA negotiations<br \/>\n04:25 Breanna Stewart\u2019s recent remarks on CBA negotiations<br \/>\n06:22 What is the likelihood of the players initiating a strike?<br \/>\n08:22 Angel Reese returns to Unrivaled<br \/>\n13:02 \u200b\u200bUnrivaled\u2019s 1-on-1 tournament began Wednesday night<br \/>\n20:43 How will teams handle the draft with free agency still up in the air?<br \/>\n23:23 Who will go first in this year\u2019s WNBA draft?<br \/>\n25:08 Something Dallas might consider with the No. 1 pick<br \/>\n28:24 What factors will attract international players to the WNBA?<br \/>\n30:22 Age eligibility for international players entering the WNBA<br \/>\n32:48 What distinguishes players from France?<br \/>\n34:50 Sabreena\u2019s Top 5 picks explained<br \/>\n38:38 Will the change in the first round affect GMs\u2019 strategies?<br \/>\n44:13 Where will Rori Harmon end up in the draft?<br \/>\n45:58 How historic would it be for UCLA to have multiple players selected in the draft?<br \/>\n48:50 Zena\u2019s underrated draft prospects<br \/>\n56:04 South Carolina vs. LSU | Saturday 8:30PM ET on ESPN<br \/>\n56:15 Michigan State vs. Michigan | Sunday 4PM ET on FOX SPORTS<\/p>\n<p>Related links and articles:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7037012\/2026\/02\/11\/angel-reese-unrivaled-rose-sky\/ by Sabreena Merchant<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7039088\/2026\/02\/12\/wnba-mock-draft-2026-ucla-lauren-betts\/ by Sabreena Merchant<\/p>\n<p>Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show\/id1699815468<\/p>\n<p>Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you\u2019re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com<\/p>\n<p>Show Links:<br \/>\n-YouTube:  @No-Offseason<br \/>\n-Instagram: @tanooffseason [https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tanooffseason]<br \/>\n-TikTok: @no_offseason [https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@no_offseason]<\/p>\n<p>Credits:<br \/>\n-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita<br \/>\n-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm<br \/>\n-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings<br \/>\n-Produced by Taneka Burrell<br \/>\n-Executive Produced by Andrea B. 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