Keep’n It 9450: Codename WBB — Opening Weekend Reactions, Rookie Debuts & Officiating Chaos

About this episode

The episode covers the opening weekend of the 2026 WNBA season, highlighting key games, rookie performances, and officiating issues.

The WNBA is BACK and Keep’n It 9450 returns with Kevin “Kdot” Lewis and Lolivia “Lolo” Pope breaking down everything from opening weekend of the 2026 WNBA season. From Toronto Tempo’s historic debut to overtime battles, rookie standouts, MVP-level performances, and controversial officiating discussions — the league wasted absolutely no time delivering storylines. This episode includes: Washington Mystics vs Toronto Tempo reactions New York Liberty vs Washington Mystics OT thriller Golden State Valkyries vs Phoenix Mercury takeaways Las Vegas Aces vs Los Angeles Sparks breakdown Seattle Storm vs Connecticut Sun reactions Atlanta Dream vs Minnesota Lynx analysis Rookie debut evaluations Early MVP conversations League-wide officiating discussion Biggest surprises from opening weekend Kevin and Lolo also discuss: Marine Johannès catching fire Pauline Astier’s breakout performance Expansion team expectations If officiating is already becoming a problem league-wide Follow: @kdotlew3h @The9450 @lolobyke Presented by: SeatGeek Welshmode Coffee Homefield Apparel

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin “Kdot” Lewis, Lolivia “Lolo” Pope

Topics covered

• WNBA opening weekend
• rookie debuts
• officiating discussions
• team performances
• MVP conversations
• game analysis

Keywords

• WNBA
• opening weekend
• rookie standouts
• officiating chaos
• MVP-level performances
• game breakdowns
• team analysis

Sponsors

SeatGeek, Welshmode Coffee, Homefield Apparel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Mystics, Toronto Tempo, New York Liberty, Golden State Valkyries, Phoenix Mercury, Las Vegas Aces, Los Angeles Sparks, Seattle Storm, Connecticut Sun, Atlanta Dream

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