Can the Fever Sustain Momentum? + Layshia Clarendon InterviewThe Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx to become the 2025 Commissioner\u2019s Cup champs. But can they 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 Clark\u2019s comments about the disparity between the prize money for winning the Commissioner\u2019s Cup vs what players earn for winning the WNBA Finals. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at what happened with Golden State\u2019s waiving of Julie Vanloo.<\/p>\n
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\u2019 success as a franchise, LGBTQ Pride and representation in the WNBA, and more.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6470285\/2025\/07\/02\/red-panda-wrist-fracture-wnba-commissioners-cup\/<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6467941\/2025\/07\/02\/minnesota-lynx-commissioners-cup-loss-fever\/<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6467893\/2025\/07\/02\/indiana-fever-commissioners-cup-championship\/<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6467622\/2025\/07\/01\/wnba-commissioners-cup-fever-lynx\/<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6471877\/2025\/07\/03\/caitlin-clark-wnba-commissioner-salary\/<\/p>\n
00:00 – Intro
\n01:18 – What happened to Red Panda?
\n04:53 – Fever Win Commissioner\u2019s Cup
\n09:37 – Caitlin Clark comments on prize money
\n13:24 – Trades + Julie Vanloo waived
\n23:35 – Layshia on negotiating past CBAs
\n34:26 – What could happen with CBA negotiations
\n38:49 – The keys to the Valkyries\u2019 success
\n42:37 – Expansion teams vs more roster spots
\n51:30 – LGBTQ representation in the WNBA
\n56:19 – Set Your Screens<\/p>\n
#wnba #commissionerscup #pride <\/p>\n
Thumbnail: David Dow, Matt Krohn via Getty Images <\/p>\n
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Leave a comment wherever you\u2019re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. <\/p>\n
You can also find us on socials:
\n-Instagram: @tanooffseason
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\n-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman
\n-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm
\n-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings<\/p>\n
Visit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub: https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/womens-sports\/?guccounter=1<\/p>\n
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