WNBA Season Preview: Aces vs. EVERYBODY, What Makes Seattle Storm A Team To WATCH (Part 2)

Could the Aces make it two in a row? How will the Dallas Wings utilize Azzi Fudd? Who steps up in Napheesa Collier's absence? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down the remainder of the WNBA's teams in Part 2 of our season preview, with one question for each of the Western Conference teams. (0:00) Intro (1:16) Breaking down the 2025 season in the Western Conference (6:12) Las Vegas Aces: Can they go back-to-back? (9:06) Phoenix Mercury: Have they gone from WNBA Finals to bubble team?  (15:53) Minnesota Lynx: Who steps up in the absence of Napheesa Collier? (20:04) Seattle Storm: How will they utilize Awa Fam, Dominique Malonga? (24:46) Golden State Valkyries: Did the Valkyries bring in enough offense in the offseason to be a playoff team once again? (28:58) Dallas Wings: Will Azzi, Paige and Arike all start? (33:50) Los Angeles Sparks: Does the return of Nneka Ogwumike guarantee Los Angeles’ first playoffs appearance since 2020? (37:21) Portland Fire: Can they be a playoff team in their inaugural season? (41:51) Picks to win the Western Conference To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices