DeWanna Bonner's ring-chasing journey, breaking down the 2026 playoff field + Courtney Cox on gender & race in basketball
About this episode
The episode discusses the WNBA's playoff teams, DeWanna Bonner's contract situation, and broader issues of gender and race in basketball.
Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the WNBA’s current top eight teams, all of whom have clinched a spot in the 2026 playoffs. How much movement will we see in the standings between now and the postseason? Plus, the duo reacts to the Phoenix Mercury’s decision to buy out star DeWanna Bonner’s contract and looks ahead to where the ring-chasing veteran could land next.
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