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13:11

Codename Aces: Why A'ja Wilson is the 2025 WNBA MVP.

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2025/09/08

In this episode of Codename: Aces, host Daniel Artest makes a compelling case for A'ja Wilson as the 2025 WNBA MVP. DA breaks down the MVP race by analyzing the seasons of top contenders including Alyssa Thomas and Napheesa Collier. Through stats, narratives, and key performances, he argues why Wilson's leadership and on-court production make her the most deserving candidate. Tune in for an in-depth discussion and follow-up episodes on more hot topics in women's basketball! 00:00 Introduction and

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56:09

Beyond The9450 | The Price of a Franchise: Lessons...

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2025/09/02

What is a WNBA team really worth — and who gets to decide? In this episode of Beyond the9450, Brittany & Chanteé unpack the potential sale of the Connecticut Sun and what it reveals about the economics, politics, and perception of women’s professional sports.From governance, to the unanswered questions around valuation and transparency, to the WNBA’s handling of franchise value, Brittany and Chanteé break down what really went down in Uncasville while exploring the ripple effects this deal could

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22:18

Phoenix Mercury Thriving: Alyssa Thomas' Historic...

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2025/08/27

Welcome back to another episode of Codename: Mercury, hosted by Kdot and Aya Abdeen! In this episode, we dive into the recent performance of the Phoenix Mercury, highlighting Alyssa Thomas' extraordinary season, including her record-breaking seventh triple-double. We recap the past three games, discuss the impact of balanced scoring, and preview the upcoming clash against the Chicago Sky. Don't miss out on our in-depth analysis and predictions. Plus, grab your seat at a Mercury game with a special

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17:42

Codename Mercury: Rising from the Ashes

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2025/08/21

Kdot and Aya break down the Phoenix Mercury’s recent surge, analyzing standout performances, evolving team chemistry, and their road toward the playoffs. From Alyssa Thomas’ triple-doubles to Kahleah Copper’s return from injury and clutch performances, they explore how balance, defense, and strategy are shaping the Mercury’s success. This episode also highlights key challenges, areas for improvement, and what the team must do to stay competitive.Timestamps:00:21 Phoenix Mercury's Recent Performance

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57:36

WNBA Highlights: Aces' Winning Streak, Mitchell's...

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2025/08/19

In this episode of Keep'n It 9450: Codename WBB, hosts Kdot and Lolivia Pope discuss the Las Vegas Aces' recent seven-game winning streak, highlighting key performances from A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray. They delve into Kelsey Mitchell's exceptional 38-point game for the Indiana Fever and touch on the team’s injury woes. The conversation extends to the Minnesota Lynx's resilience without star player Napheesa Collier and the implications for the MVP race, focusing on contenders like

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20:08

Codename: Mercury – Triple-Doubles, Statement Wins,...

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2025/08/15

The Phoenix Mercury just wrapped up a four-game stretch that showcased the best and worst of their current form — from dominant, high-energy blowouts to a hard-fought home loss against Atlanta. In this episode, Aya Abdeen breaks down every matchup, the trends driving their success, and the adjustments they’ll need heading into a tough Western Conference stretch.We’ll unpack:Aug 3 @ Chicago (W 83–67): Copper’s 25 points and a textbook “defense-to-offense” game.Aug 5 vs Connecticut (W 82–66):

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21:53

GOATs Under Fire: The Candace Parker and Sheryl...

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2025/08/05

DA is back on the mic for his first episode since the 2024 WNBA Finals. On this solo episode of 'Keep'n It 9450,' he dives into the complex and often hostile fan culture surrounding two of the league's all-time greats, Candace Parker and Sheryl Swoopes. From Parker's controversial player rankings to Swoopes's comments on Caitlin Clark, DA explores the fan outrage and asks a powerful question: Do these legends have the right to critique the game they helped build without being subjected to slander

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8:28

Codename: Wings - Fever Rising, Part 3

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2025/08/05

🏀 Weekend Recap: Indiana Fever 88, Dallas Wings 78 (August 1, 2025)The Indiana Fever handed the Dallas Wings an 88–78 defeat in front of a sold-out crowd at the American Airlines Center .Originally hyped as a marquee matchup between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, Clark remained sidelined due to injury—putting extra pressure on Dallas’s rising star Bueckers .Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 22 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals, but she also struggled with turnovers and isolation offense late in

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9:38

Codename: Wings - Recovery on the Defending Champions

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2025/07/30

📝 Episode OverviewCorey breaks down a signature road performance as the Wings toppled the defending champs, New York Liberty, 92‑82 on Monday. Despite their record struggles, Dallas dominated early, overcame depth disparities, and secured one of the most complete wins of their season.📊 Key Segments1. Game Recap & ContextFinal: Wings 92, Liberty 82. Dallas improved to 8‑19, New York dropped to 17‑8 🌟Dallas held a commanding 31‑19 first quarter, extended to 63‑36 at half2. Statistical

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11:04

Codename: Wings - Bad Hand Played vs the Aces

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2025/07/30

📝 Episode OverviewCorey dissects the Wings’ latest setback at home versus the Nevada squad. From the Aces’ surgical shooting to Dallas’ faltering defense and missing star power, this episode digs through box score details, narrative shifts, and takeaways for the Wings’ next steps.📊 Topics Covered1. Game Recap & ContextLas Vegas cruised to a 106–80 win in Arlington, ending Dallas’ short skid and bringing the Wings to 7–19 on the season, while the Aces leveled at 13–13 .Key storyline: Wings

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45:07

"I'm So ATL" in 2026: All Star Bid?

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2025/07/29

In this forward-thinking episode, Lolivia Pope is joined by journalist Meghan L. Hall to explore an idea that could shift the WNBA landscape: bringing the 2026 All-Star Game to Atlanta.With the 30-year anniversary of the 1996 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team approaching, Meghan outlines why ATL is more than just a backdrop—it’s a strategic, symbolic, and cultural home run. The duo explores the city’s media infrastructure, the Dream’s recent momentum, and how Atlanta’s role in political and social justice

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21:00

Codename: Mercury – Episode Title: Bounce Back in...

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2025/07/29

Aya Abdeen breaks down the Phoenix Mercury’s rollercoaster weekend — from a tough Friday night loss at Barclays Center to a resurgent win on Sunday afternoon in D.C.In this episode:🗽 What went wrong vs. the New York Liberty and how the Mercury let a first-half lead slip💪 Alyssa Thomas’s back-to-back dominance, including a near triple-double performance🧠 Adjustments from Friday to Sunday: how Phoenix used defense and ball security to overwhelm the Mystics🔁 The importance of Satou Sabally’s

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12:44

Standard vs Statement: A’ja’s Masterclass and Paige’s...

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2025/07/19

The Aces reminded everybody why they’re still the standard A’ja dropped a casual 37 & 10 and made history again. But the Wings didn’t back down. Paige showed composure beyond her years and nearly led Dallas all the way back.In this episode, Corey breaks down:A’ja’s dominant nightPaige stepping into her momentThe Wings’ record-setting ball movementWhy that fight last night matters for Dallas going forward

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42:50

Empire State of Momentum – Liberty Midseason + Global...

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2025/07/18

🗽 In this episode of Codename: Liberty, KDot is joined by basketball scout and international hoops expert Alford Corriette to break down the New York Liberty’s first half of the WNBA season and forecast what lies ahead in the second.From team chemistry and rotation depth to areas of improvement, KDot and Alford dive into what’s working—and what needs tweaking—for the Liberty to stay in the title hunt. Then, in a special international scouting segment, Alford reveals some of the top global talents

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27:57

Halfway Through the Fire – The Mercury Midseason Report

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2025/07/18

🔥 In this episode of Codename: Mercury, host KDot sits down with Aya Abdeen to break down the Phoenix Mercury’s first half of the 2025 WNBA season. From nail-biters to tough road losses, the duo unpacks the highs and lows in the Valley.Aya dives into Phoenix’s identity shift, key performances, and what the stats reveal about this team’s current trajectory. Plus, what’s the real impact of the DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas reunion? And how far can this core go?The second half forecast includes

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27:51

Beyond The9450: Dual VPs or Double Agents? Do...

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2025/07/14

In this episode of Beyond The9450, Brittany and Chanteé discuss a fan's Twitter post that questions a potential conflict of interest between Phee and Stewie, who are vice presidents of the WNBPA and co-creators of the three on three league, Unrivaled.Brittany & Chanteé explore arguments for and against the existence of a conflict, considering factors such as Phee & Stewie's access to proprietary information and potential bias. The conversation also touches on the WNBPA's revenue sharing with

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23:33

Codename: Mercury, The 180 and New MVP Candidate?

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2025/07/11

In this episode of Codename: Mercury, Aya Abdeen breaks down the Phoenix Mercury’s recent three-game stretch, featuring highs like a 30-point blowout over Dallas and a clutch win over the Lynx. She analyzes the career night from Sami Whitcomb, Alyssa Thomas’s triple-double dominance, and the 33-point explosion from Kahleah Copper.Aya also dives deep into the emotional and strategic return of DeWanna Bonner to the Mercury, reuniting with partner Alyssa Thomas to bring veteran presence and playoff

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39:12

Codename: Liberty Presents: Pressure in Brooklyn,...

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2025/07/10

🔍 Topics Covered:Liberty’s 13–6 record & statement win vs AcesConcerns from the Seattle loss & midseason offensive lullsSabrina Ionescu’s leadership + Breanna Stewart’s consistencyJJ’s injury impact on rebounding, spacing & post presenceAll-Star Starter reactions (Stewie, Sab) & team chemistry outlookWhat’s holding the Liberty back? Rotation, bench depth, or something deeper?Brian’s second-half keys and what it’ll take to win a championship in 2025.💼 Sponsored By:SeatGeek – Use

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51:13

Expansion, Jersey Retirements, Trades & All Stars

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2025/07/01

📝 Episode Rundown:1. Opening Thoughts (00:00 - 03:00)KDot and Lolo set the tone for the show, tease tonight’s major topics, and reflect on how much the WNBA continues to evolve in real-time.2. Are the Valkyries for Real? (03:01 - 12:30)Breakdown of Golden State’s playoff positioning (~6th in the standings) and strong defense/rebounding metrics.Analysis of team identity, culture under first-year coach, and fan support (18K+ avg. attendance).Can they upset a higher seed? Or is it too early to predict

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43:31

The W Rundown: Double Drags, Double Teams & Double...

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2025/06/24

This week on The W Rundown, Kevin “KDot” Lewis and Lolivia Pope recap the Aces-Fever clash, analyze Jonquel Jones’ injury, unpack Angel McCoughtry’s comments on HVL, and spotlight surprise rookies including Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Te-Hina Paopao, and Monique Akoa Makani. Plus, surprise teams and coaches one month into the season.Follow & Subscribe:Twitter/X: @kdotlew3h | @lolobyke | @theartesteffectInstagram & TikTok: @hoopswithlo | The9450_YouTube: The9450Rate & Review: Apple &

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