Hoops 360

Who won the Kelsey Plum trade? Second-half WNBA storylines to watch + the Cleveland Sirens are here!

Episode Summary

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down the newly unveiled Cleveland Sirens logo and branding, sharing their reactions and discussing the excitement surrounding the WNBA’s 2028 expansion franchise. The duo also highlight the biggest trade of the WNBA trade deadline: Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury. We hear Kelsey’s thoughts on joining the new squad and break down who really won this trade.

Episode Notes

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley highlight the newly unveiled Cleveland Sirens logo and branding, sharing their reactions and discussing the excitement surrounding the WNBA’s 2028 expansion franchise.

The duo also highlight the biggest trade of the WNBA trade deadline: Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury. We hear Kelsey’s thoughts on joining the new squad and break down who really won this trade.

Plus, the second half of the WNBA season is underway. What are the biggest storylines to watch as the playoff race heats up? Could the Minnesota Lynx’s challenging schedule cause them to slip in the standings? Will the New York Liberty bounce back? And which team near the bottom of the table could shake up the playoff picture?

01:11 - Reaction to Cleveland Sirens announcement

08:20 - Who won the Kelsey Plum trade?

20:09 - What to watch in the second half of the WNBA season: Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, spoiler teams & the FIBA World Cup break

38:37 - Upcoming must-watch matchups