Hoops Off

The trade deadline did not go gentle into that good night, instead it went bonkers and shocked everyone with one of the most blockbuster trades in NBA history. And the WNBA had some serious movements that have changed the landscape moving forward into the new season. But back to the NBA trade that shook the world... Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. Liz and Karen break down the rumors, the potential and the follies of this trade. They also look at other impactful trades in the NBA, including Jimmy Butler's forced move from the Miami Heat to Karen's Golden State Warriors. And on the WNBA side of things, Both Karen and Liz discuss the winners and losers and pick their top 3 teams for next W season. Hoops come off once again as we want more merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When did the NBA All-Stars start sucking and can Adam Silver save this unofficial mid-regular season break from further calamity. Liz and Karen break down the weekend event that put the Bay back on the map. Karen reports from the ground with an insider's look at the All Star parties, panels and activations. Her favorites include Hennessey, Wing Stop and Crocs! Liz gives her take from her VIP seat on her home sofa and wonders why the stadiums look so empty. Both give hard critiques as well as ways Adam Silver can save this hallmark of the NBA games. Adam pick up the phone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen and Liz are headed your way with hot takes on All Stars, trades, and more. Get ready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Karen wrap up this season of Hoops Off with a look at the big business of women sports.Money Mama Karen gives us a deep dive into projected revenues and of women's sports--poised for generating billions--and the massive viewership growth over last season. Also: a critical look at the WNBA players getting brand deals. They also discuss the first official season of Unrivaled, and look at basketball clubs of this new women's sports league. On the NBA side of things, Liz and Karen make their Christmas Day predictions--including their own personal rivalry, The Los Angeles Lakers vs. The Golden State Warriors--as well as build out their 2025 NBA All-Star starters. Lastly, the holiday book club pick is announced!MENTIONSSparks hire Lynne Roberts as head coach:https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/los-angeles-sparks/lynne-roberts-new-los-angeles-sparks-head-coach-pebley-offense/ WNBA Players Are Getting Brand Deals, But Not Equally by Frankie De La Cretaz:https://www.complex.com/sports/a/frankie-de-la-cretaz/wnba-salaries-endorsements-brand-deals Unrivaled Basketball Clubs:https://www.unrivaled.basketball/clubs NBA Christmas Day Games:https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-christmas-games-schedule-teams-how-to-watch NBA 2025 All-Stars:https://www.nba.com/warriors/2025-allstarHoliday Book Club Pick: There's Always This Year. On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695817/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Liz and Karen want to share part of a wild true story, a story in which not all the main characters have been heard from before--until now. It's the story of how Seattle lost its NBA team. Listen to episode one of Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost its Team, produced in partnership with The Ringer, and hosted by reporter and writer Jordan Ritter Conn. To hear the rest of the episodes, subscribe to the Luminary Channel on Apple podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sonic-boom-how-seattle-lost-its-team/id1567722424or directly on Luminary:http://luminary.link/sonics) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WNBA Draft Lottery numbers are in, and Liz and Karen are not sure if everyone is happy about the top 5 drafting teams. With Paige Bueckers as a major first-round draft pick, predictions as to who will hit the target are still up in the air. With the league poised to grow to 16 teams by 2028, Karen and Liz kick around the cities they think would be natural contenders and lively additions. And, from the women-in-business buzz come these juicy updates: the new JuJu Watkins docuseries (On the Rise) premiers this week; Whoopi Goldberg is launching the All Women's Sports Network, and U.S. Soccer gets a huge cash contributor. Ka-ching. Meanwhile, the NBA is not looking as shiny as the realm of womens sports: a boatload of injuries is plaguing the league and it’s really hitting the starting lineups. Not to mention there is still lots of pettiness going around with Inside the NBA: Clay vs. The Bay and the same old stale foolery. In the face of so many injuries, Liz and Karen share Fantasy League tips to help keep thing optimized from week to week, then they. take their hoops off for some real talk, and tie up this episode with a bow of gratitude.MENTIONSNBC, Peacock to premiere docuseries featuring USC Star Juju Watkins:https://www.si.com/college-basketball/usc-star-juju-watkins-docuseries-nbc-peacock Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women's Sports Network:https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/all-womens-sports-network-whoopi-goldberg-launch-november-2024/ NBA Injuries Up 35 percent over last season:https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/278024/NBA-Injuries-Up-35-perc-Over-Last-SeasonIn Street Clothes covering sports injuries from the perspective of a certified athletic trainer and backed by analytics:https://instreetclothes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoops Off podcast welcomes Jenny Nguyen, founder of the The Sports Bra, located in Portland, Oregon, and dedicated ENTIRELY to women's sports. Jenny’s origin story and her journey to getting the bar off the ground travel a fascinating trail--from the shoe-squeaks of hoops courts through professional kitchens, the pandemic, rounds of deep introspection, amateur Keynote pitch decks, and wildly encouraging rejections, Listen to her immersive journey and find out what's next as she discusses the current infusion of monetary investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, who is also husband to award-winning tennis champion Serena Williams, as well as life in the world of franchising. Also in this episode, Karen breaks down the Emirates Cup (formerly known as the In-Season Tournament) including the renaming, how it works, fancy new courts and foolish heist marketing.MENTIONSThere's never been a better time to run a women's sports bar:https://www.thecut.com/article/how-jenny-nguyen-the-sports-bra-owner-gets-it-done.htmlThis popular women's sports bra in Portland is bringing its winnning formula to other cities:https://www.fastcompany.com/91111766/sports-bra-womens-sports-bar-portland-franchise-alexis-ohanianThe Sports Bra announces plan to franchise with investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian:https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/2024/04/the-sports-bra-announces-plans-to-franchise-with-investment-from-alexis-ohanian.htmlNBA's Emirates Cup Features New 2024 Courts. What's Changed:https://frontofficesports.com/nbas-emirates-cup-features-new-2024-courts-whats-changed/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women's basketball courts are still going strong with the start of Women's College Basketball. Meanwhile, the revolving door of WNBA head coaches are making heads spin. Liz and Karen run through the firings that have popped up just a few weeks into the WNBA offseason. Then, Money Mama Karen breaks down the millions--in both dollars and reach--for the college WBB. The NBA's numbers are trending in a less favorable direction than the W's, particularly in the viewership department. Liz and Karen discuss what the league can do to be better. Plus they breakdown the slew of injuries happening way too early in the season, reflect on the Joel Embiid suspension, dig into the on court player beefs, and Giannis trade rumors, before laying up some insightful Fantasy NBA tips. To close it all out, this week's Hoops Off segment gets personal.Give us your thoughts and questions in an email or, better yet, a voicemail: Send it here: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/MENTIONSOver Half of WNBA Coaches Have Been Fired. What's Happening?https://frontofficesports.com/half-of-wnba-coaches-have-been-fired-whats-happening/ Opinion: The NBA is causing its own failure:https://www.dailynebraskan.com/opinion/nba-viewership-declines/article_f6b829f2-9a26-11ef-8aaf-83b76cb16d34.html Joel Embiid suspended three games for shoving columnist:https://nypost.com/2024/11/05/sports/joel-embiid-suspended-three-games-for-shoving-reporter/ Nets predicted to cut ties with $177 million guard to acquire Bucks superstar:https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/milwaukee-bucks/news/nets-predicted-cut-ties-177-million-guard-acquire-bucks-superstar/a03bb4e3cf4bfb31a3f46070 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning sports journalist and host of the Sportly podcast on Immigrantly, Kavitha Davidson, joins Liz for a one-on-one interview about her remarkable sports journey. From the sights and sounds of old Yankee Stadium to her memories of former Yankees Center Fielder and musician Bernie Williams, Kavitha reflects on her unique path, including her parents’ inspiring immigrant story. But before that great convo, Liz and Karen kick off the episode by savoring the electric ending to the 2024 WNBA championship, where the New York Liberty clinched the title, and dive into the journey of the team’s Finals MVP-winning Center, Jonquel Jones. Drafted with the 6th overall pick in the 2016 WNBA draft, this Bahamian basketball star’s career reads like a movie script, and the women of the Hoops Talk pod are here to give her her flowers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a whopper of an episode! Liz and Karen recap the WNBA 2024 Finals with a big congrats to the New York Liberty champions, as well as MVP of the finals, Jonquel Jones. The duo also takes a look at court side fashions spotted during the series, including Angel Reese's iconic Stewie/Napheesa jersey, made by the talented Jocelyn Hu. Liz and Karen also unpack Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve's post-game comments: her emotional critique of the officiating and her shady congrats to the Liberty. And, of course Ellie the Elephant, the MVP of mascots, gets her flowers in this episode. With the start of the 2024-25 NBA season upon us, Liz and Karen tee up burning questions about teams and players (i.e.Will the Celtics repeat? Can the Knicks beat Boston? How many games will Lebron play? Or Curry?) This over/under round of predictions is coming in hot. Closer to home, it’s time to look at the Hoops Talk Fantasy League, critiquing the 8-teams draft and trades, while also passing along some fantasy team tips.MENTIONSLiberty finally give New York City a basketball championship:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/nyregion/new-york-liberty-champions.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UE4.Ojqv.eXM8ZO79uei8&smid=url-share Jocelyin Hu:https://jocehu.com/Jocelyn Hu Instagram Reel:https://www.instagram.com/p/DBZFqopuHOQ/ Jocelyn Hu Brittney Griner 42 Weeks:https://jocehu.com/42-weeks Fantasy Basketball All-Fades Team: 5 players you should avoid in drafts for the 2024-25 NBA Season:https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy-basketball-busts-2024-25-121000752.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaves fall, the W ascends, NBA fantasy leagues draft, “Les Brons” debut: this season’s many transitions are ripe for hot takes, and Liz and Karen are here to deliver. Plus, special guest Alex Taylor, founder of Hoop York City, sits in with the Hoops Off Pod for a chat about her journey, drive, and mission to create a NYC-based women's basketball collective. Taylor reveals the devastating incident that triggered her into action, and shares the special meaning behind one of her favorite Hoop York City logos. Liz and Karen also discuss rookie of the year Caitlin Clark's offseason plans to joins LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam on the green and at the Women's Leadership Summit. Then, due to a listener's correction, Liz sets the record straight by providing a deep dive into the ownership and head coaching changes for the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks. Karen gets a good chuckle at the "Elder" nomenclature being used to differentiate the Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James from his son Bronny James, making history as the first Father/Son duo to play on the same team in the NBA. Liz and Karen also show some love to Shamwow, share NBA Fantasy League tips and of course, take off their hoops!MENTIONSHoops York City:https://www.hoopyorkcity.com/WNBA's Caitlin Clark to compete in the LPGA Pro-Am hosted by Annika Sorenstam in November:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10138470-wnbas-caitlin-clark-to-compete-in-lpga-pro-am-hosted-by-annika-sorenstam-in-novemberJuJu Watkins and Nike reach a lucrative deal: https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/41684352/sources-usc-juju-watkins-nike-reach-lucrative-extensionLebron, Bronny James first father and son to play together:https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41653840/lebron-james-bronny-james-share-court-first-nbaCan Zion Williamson, Ja Morant reach their 'potential' after years of starts and stops?https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5825604/2024/10/08/zion-williamson-ja-morant-usa-basketball-void-pelicans-grizzlies/?source=freedailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=728016ESPN hires Shams Charania:https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/10/08/shams-charania-espn-move?publicationSource=sbd&issue=33a8f5eecf1f4d208320439ad68169e2Fans are outraged that Josh Giddey is playing during NBA Investigation:https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fans-outraged-josh-giddey-playing-220001062.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Karen, spirits high, are loving the WNBA playoffs (with one tiny, but very relatable, exception.) The duo shine a light on the historical rises in playoff viewership. They also try to understand the short lifespan of WNBA coaches—now that a third head coach has been fired. On the announcement of Big Brittney Griner signing as a founding member of the Unrivaled League, Liz and Karen do a deeper dive into the rules, players, equity, salary and more, of the league. Update on the Hoops Off NBA fantasy league open spot: it has been filled! But Liz is still feeling commissioner's woes, and half of the teams are still needing to register and pay! This week’s Hoops Off segment gets personal for Karen. For Liz, she looks directly into the recording camera to give the so-called “new-look” Los Angeles Lakers a much needed kick in the pantsMENTIONSWNBA Most Viewed Semi-finals in 22 Years:https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/10/sundays-wnba-matchup-between-las-vegas-aces-new-york-liberty-delivered-wnbas-most-viewed-semifinal-in-22-years/ Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark deserve better sophmore seasons from everyone:https://andscape.com/features/angel-reese-and-caitlin-clark-deserve-better-sophomore-seasons-from-everyone/What Wright's Firing Means for Dream, WNBA coaching landscape:https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/41576332/wnba-2024-atlanta-dream-fire-tanisha-wright-coach-openings-vacancies-nextUnrivaled League:https://www.unrivaled.basketball/All-Star Brittney Griner joins Unrivaled's 3-on-3 hoops leaguehttps://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/41572520/all-star-brittney-griner-joins-unrivaled-3-3-hoops-leagueLindsay Gibbs Power Plays Substack:https://substack.com/@powerplaysNatasha Cloud Get Out The Vote:https://www.powerplays.news/p/get-out-the-vote-with-natasha-cloud Give us your thoughts and questions in an email or, better yet, send us a voicemail: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With an expansion draft for the W coming up, and NBA trades making news, Liz and Karen deliver some spicy astrological perspectives on building team chemistry. But first: Playoff basketball is special, and Liz and Karen are LIVING for the excitement of these high-caliber WNBA semifinals! Once again Liz breaks down the box score and goes deeper into the +/- category for individual players. The Golden State Valkyries will soon have players. (The expansion draft is scheduled for December 6th). Karen explains the expansion draft rules, and names the players she’d recommend for potential draft picks. Overall, things can get messy because current teams can only protect 6 players from the draft; and the head coaching job is a chance for the WNBA to do better! The NBA Media Days offered no shortage of drama and fun. The ladies discuss the impact, and astrological signs, of the blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves that included Karl Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo and a first draft pick from the Detroit Pistons. Lastly, the Hoops come off when Liz takes a stand for Fantasy League Commissioners, and Karen slams the WNBA for a slow response to protect players against threats. Plus, The ladies also choose the first listener to take one of the two spots available in the Hoops Off NBA Fantasy league. Give us your thoughts and questions in an email or, better yet, a voicemail: Send it here: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/MENTIONSWNBA Playoffshttps://www.wnba.com/playoffs/2024Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft:https://valkyries.com/news/golden-state-valkyries-expansion-draft-set-for-december-6-20240930/ Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft Rules:https://www.instagram.com/p/DAjPpZDyU5B/?img_index=3 Draymond Green already mad at media days:https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/draymond-green-nba-reporter-fans-teammates-fan/2821a8c1f31398250c299f54Lonzo Ball is Back:https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lonzo-ball-with-a-brand-new-knee-hopes-to-play-in-bulls-season-opener-after-two-and-a-half-years-away/ Knicks and Karl Anthony Towns trade:https://www.nba.com/news/knicks-await-official-arrival-of-karl-anthony-townsWNBA won't tolerate racism:https://sports.yahoo.com/wnba-says-wont-tolerate-racism-191322093.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Karen's WNBA Playoff breakdown is coming in fast and hot this week. They take a look at stats (believe it or not!) and discuss how the matches are stacking up. Players are racking double-doubles and triple-doubles during these playoffs, but there are tweaks Liz and Karen would like to see some of the teams make. Both are excited about A'Ja Wilson's unanimous MVP distinction. They highlight her 2024 accomplishments, and recount the impressive way she received the MVP news. Liz wants us to keep an eye on Raj Sports, who, in addition to owning the Sacramento Kings, now own two professional women’s sports teams in Portland (the yet-to-be-named WNBA Portland franchise, and the NSWL Portland Thorns). Karen breaks down Kelsey Plum’s style, as well as the lack of style in the newly rumored NBA City Edition Jerseys. A farewell to Adrian Wojnarowski, who dropped his final Woj Bomb via social media, and reflections on his legacy. And, finally, podcast listener Don, takes his hoops off with Liz and Karen!MENTIONS:WNBA Announces Portland Franchise: https://www.wnba.com/news/portland-15th-franchise-announcement RAJ Sports now owns two Sports Franchises in Portland:https://rajcapital.co/rajsports#raj-sportsMore reporting on that from the Oregonian's Sports Columnist Bill Oram:https://www.instagram.com/oregoniansports/reel/DAJ-GaGBNQr/WNBA Playoffs:https://www.wnba.com/playoffs/2024Kelsey Plum talks to Complex Sports:https://www.complex.com/sports/a/caidin-ferrigno/kelsey-plum-las-vegas-aces-wnba-interview-smartwaterNBA City Edition Jerseys:https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2024/9/19/24248969/nba-city-edition-jersey-2025-season-ranked-best-worstWith Retirement from ESPN, 'Woj' Leaves a Changes Sports Media World:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/sports/basketball/adrian-wojnarowski-retires-espn.html Give us your thoughts and questions in an email or, better yet, a voicemail: Send it here: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz is BACK! And Liz is already calling it: Caitlin Clark is going to be Rookie of the Year. The duo also discuss professional hoops’ most-shipped couple (A’ja Wilson has been spotted with who?), plus more record breaking in the league. Also, a few basketball expansions and WNBA Commissioner's BIG misstep around misogny and racism in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Playoffs are on the horizon, fashion week is popping, and Playa Society's Esther Wallace is in the Hoops Off house. Celebrating guest host Mya's last week, she and Karen discuss the Minnesota Lynx as the sleeper team to watch, and they each lay down their Aces predictions and more playoff thoughts. The duo then dives into the amazing, magical, delicious collision that is sports and New York Fashion Week, and compare notes on which WNBA player's closet they'd like to raid. Plus, Playa Society founder, the athlete and designer Esther Wallace joins the group chat to share her Candace Parker fan girl moment, and to unpack what the ideation process is like for the WNBA's most creative statement maker.Give us your thoughts and questions in an email or, better yet, a voicemail: Send it here: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/Mya's IG: https://www.instagram.com/themyapetersonWSLAM IG: https://www.instagram.com/wslamPlaya Society: https://www.playasociety.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen and guest host Mya Peterson switch it up by kicking off the show with their Hoops Off segment--coming in strong with a defense of W legend Sheryl Swoopes, who, let's be clear, has nothing to apologize for. The duo then dig into the phenom A'ja Wilson's statement 'fit, the white tee, and what it signals. Plus, Karen and Mya serve up predictions for Rookie of the Year, and Most Valuable Player of the W, along with a side dish of very hot takes. Then, sights set on the horizon, they spotlight some of the NCAA women hoopers to watch, and close it out by celebrating Virgo birthday girl Mya.Give us your thoughts and questions in an email or, better yet, a voicemail: Send it here: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/Follow Mya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themyapeterson?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow WSLAM on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wslam?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host Mya Peterson, of the iconic hoops media brand WSLAM, joins Karen for an episode jam packed with WNBA analysis, playoff predictions, and more. Plus, fresh off her Paris podium appearance, 2024 USA 3x3 Basketball Olympian Cierra Burdick is this week's guest. Cierra breaks down the distinct features that make 3x3 such a fun game to play, and to watch. She also shares what it was like being seen as the most wanted/unwanted player in the league, and what she wants for the future of women's basketball. This episode is serving Hoops Off versatility--from Draymond to whatever's "demure."Give us your thoughts and questions in a voicemail: Send it here: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/Follow Mya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themyapeterson?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow WSLAM on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wslam?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow Cierra Burdick on IG: https://www.instagram.com/c_burdick11?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Learn more about Cierra: https://www.ccburdick.com/Learn more about FIBA 3x3 Womens: https://fiba3x3.com/2024/olympics/news/2024-usa-basketball-3x3-women-s-national-team-announced Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing... the NBA Fun Scale! In this bonus episode, Liz and Karen enlisted the help of a familiar and unique guest (Hoops Off's longest-standing fan and number 1 troll) to join them in debating the five best and worst NBA teams to watch this year.We're still waiting for your voice note. Send it here:[email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Paris Olympics keep on giving! Liz and Karen have got the recaps you need (from romance rumors to unforgettable wins) in order to memorialize this year's epic Games. In addition to this Olympics being one of record-setting medal numbers for women, we saw baller A'ja Wilson getting her MVP, Steph Curry finally getting a gold medal, and other moments that had us happily exhausted. Liz and Karen also lay out and pump up key dates around the WNBA and NBA this year, and even stake some bets around NBA Christmas Day schedules. On the other side of Olympic glory comes more lawsuits, many that put women in sports up against the WNBA, the IOC and the cyberbullies. We'll keep our eyes on those. Plus: this week's Hoops Off gives us the breakdown of Australia breakdancing that is very much needed.Send a voice note to us at: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another piping-hot Olympian-sized episode with Liz and Karen is fresh out of the oven, bringing stories and highlights about week two of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. In her Money Mama segment, Karen looks at viewership data for the Games, and investigates what Olympians get paid per country, leading to the bigger conversation of '"what does IOC use their funding for? Money Mama would like to know!" Liz and Karen also unpack some Olympic controversies, including those around equestrian sports, spy drones, and gender misinformation in the boxing event. Closing out the episode on a high note, this week's Rings Off segment showcases the best of the best across the Paris Games, including a jaw-dropping--and bar-dropping--French baguette incident.MENTIONSOlympic Viewership via Front Office Sports:https://frontofficesports.com/five-reasons-2024-olympics-ratings-are-way-up/ Paris Olympians Pay:https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/31/heres-how-much-athletes-at-the-paris-olympics-earn-for-winning-medals.html IOC Funding:https://olympics.com/ioc/fundingOlympic Controversies: Equestrian - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5668956/2024/08/03/dujardin-equestrian-olympic-sport-future/ Canada Women's Soccer Spy Scandal:https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5657110/2024/07/31/canada-soccer-olympic-spying-scandal-explained/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1723133021951573&usg=AOvVaw1eM_nZA8n3CZlEWbMB42uYOlympic Boxing Gender Controversy:https://www.npr.org/2024/08/02/nx-s1-5061280/olympic-womens-boxing-gender-imane-khelif-lin-yutingMisleading Olympic Boxing Gender Controversy Explained:https://www.vox.com/sports/364856/olympics-boxing-imane-khelif-angela-carini Adult Film Company Offers French Vaulter $250K:https://www.thedailybeast.com/french-vaulter-anthony-ammirati-offered-dollar250k-to-flaunt-his-infamous-olympic-bulge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of the Paris Olympic Games, Liz and Karen are here with their first Rings Off! segment. Highlights include: celebrating a number of firsts for the US Women's Rugby team and individual athletes in Judo and Fencing; a look at the medal-contending US Women's Soccer and Basketball teams; and real talk about the squad they consider to be one of the most unlikeable USA Men's Basketball Teams in a long time. Other hot topics in this episode: the domination of the Paris Olympics on social media, the ongoing fight of the NBA rights distribution deal, and rumors of romance between two elite basketball players in the NBA & WNBA. Plus, the Hoops come Off!We're still waiting for you voice note. Send it here:[email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/MENTIONS:Warner Bros. Discovery Sues NBA:https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40647935/warner-bros-discovery-sues-nba-losing-rights-amazon Love & Basketball Rumors:https://nypost.com/2024/07/24/sports/angel-reese-sits-courtside-with-steph-curry-kevin-durant/ Ilona Maher Rugby Star:https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40675435/who-ilona-maher-us-olympic-women-rugby-starJoel Embiid NYT Interview:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/magazine/joel-embiid-interview.html Steph & KD respond to Joel Embiid:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5657755/2024/07/25/curry-durant-embiid-usa-olympics/ Jason Tatum finally plays:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5665454/2024/07/29/jayson-tatum-olympics-basketball/ TogethXr Social:https://www.instagram.com/togethxr/ Marysol Castro Social:https://www.instagram.com/marysolcastrotvCoach Jackie J:https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WNBA has been so successful lately that Liz and Karen suggest changing the league's name to the Winning National Basketball Association! In this episode: Las Vegas Aces Center A'ja Wilson is having a baller season, and the Hoops Off podcast has declared her the MVP of this year's WNBA! Additional news on the table for discussion this week: Chicago Sky's rookie forward Angel Reese logs a historic 15 double-doubles, Los Angeles Sparks rookie forward Cameron Brink graces the cover of Flaunt magazine, and New Balance secures a multi-year endorsement deal with the WNBA. But not is all roses for the league. As the All-Star Weekend gets closer, Liz and Karen break down the bizarre lack of organization when it comes to programming, on-court and off-court happenings, and even promotion of the entire All-Star event. Before diving into a spicy round of Hoops Off, L. and K. compare notes on the Summer Olympics in Paris, including watching for the impeccable fashion that athletes will be sporting during the Opening Ceremony and during competition, plus looking back and ranking the top 10 most memorable Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: "Books Off." For this first installation of the Hoops Off book club, Liz and Karen discuss Brittney Griner's gripping—and at times, difficult— memoir, Coming Home.To get bonus content like this moving forward, be sure you're subscribed to the Luminary Channel of Apple Podcasts or directly on Luminary.And don't forget to leave us a voice note: [email protected] to follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Karen bring the banter, starting with player highlights and power rankings in the WNBA, plus NBA Free Agency. Money Mama Karen breaks down the latest market study for Women's sports merchandise and questions why a $4 billion industry is being overlooked. Liz spotlights two athletes that are on the cusp of massive breakthroughs in their sports careers--a high school basketball star named Cooper Flagg, who recently played with on the Select Team against Team U.S.A. in a scrimmage before the Paris Games--at age 17. Plus, Sha'Carri Richardson, who will be going to Paris to compete for Gold and to break records; this month she gets her shine as the Vogue digital cover star.Send a voice note to us at: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/MENTIONSWomen's Sports - Numbers to Know:https://goals-sports.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZprUkoyja8hFxGKwAwAlpKBXj8yE0AlbKcMftFoDJE43ocQTy4c9PM_bQ_aem_slsRNasnSPVsSL44cgM6ZwNew Study Values Market for Women's Sports Merchandise at $4B:https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2024/06/26/womens-sports-merchandise-market/74208763007/Cooper Flagg and the Small New England town that raised basketball's brightest starhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245996/2024/02/02/duke-cooper-flagg-nba-draft-2025/The imminent rise of Cooper Flagghttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5625418/2024/07/09/cooper-flagg-team-usa-duke-the-pulse/ Sha'Carri Is Going for Goldhttps://www.vogue.com/article/shacarri-richardson-august-2024-digital-cover-interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NBA Free Agency heats up and Liz and Karen have a lot to discuss, especially when it comes to the uncertainty of their respective teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. They also discuss the idea of nepotism in the 2024 NBA Draft, with the Los Angeles Lakers using its 55th pick to draft Bronny James, son of LeBron, on a high-end Rookie contract. This move has the ladies questioning "Is this Make-A-Wish or professional basketball?" In addition to this NBA draft, Liz and Karen discuss the trade of Klay Thompson, from the Golden State Warriors to the Dallas Mavericks, bringing to an end the Era of the Splash Brothers, and creating major swirl around the future for both Thompson and the Warriors. Lastly, as excitment builds for the Olympics in Paris, Liz and Karen go down the rabbit hole to find out how a sport becomes part of the Olympic games.Send a voice note to us at: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/MENTIONS2024 NBA Free Agency: https://www.nba.com/news/nba-offseason-every-deal-2024Bronny James to Los Angeles Lakers: https://sports.yahoo.com/bronny-james-signs-multi-year-guaranteed-contract-with-the-los-angeles-lakers-report-180125058.htmlBronny James Heart Condition: https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-wasnt-given-a-fair-judgment-bronny-james-reflects-on-difficult-heart-incident-vows-to-prove-doubters-wrong-after-new-los-angeles-lakers-deal/Klay Thompson chooses the Dallas Mavericks: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5613541/2024/07/03/klay-thompson-dallas-mavericks-lakers-free-agency/Which sports will be new in the 2024 Olympics: https://www.today.com/news/paris-olympics/paris-olympics-new-sports-dropped-rcna135885How a Sport Gets Into the Olympics: https://www.britannica.com/video/253562/How-are-sports-chosen-for-the-Olympic-Games Breaking https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/68hxs9lsfb/breaking-the-new-olympic-sport-for-2024-explained#:~:text=It%20was%20introduced%20to%20the,the%20big%20stage%20in%20Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Olympic games in Paris, Liz and Karen discuss another doping scandal--this time between swimming competitors and WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency). Michael Phelps is one of the Olympians chosen to testify to congress against WADA, while Liz is loving a Phelps weed-and-sandwich storyline. Karen gets heated about missing out on the new Nike Sabrinas that sold out the same day they dropped. Also, Liz and Karen break down the lack of coaching experience possessed by the new Los Angeles Lakers head coach, JJ Reddick--and wonder how he got the job. This week Hoops Off involves NIke and shoes, and the spiciest of takes.MENTIONS:Another Olympics, another doping scandal in swimming:https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/brennan/2024/06/15/doping-scandals-continue-olympic-swimming/74107556007/U.S. Swimming Stars Assail Antidoping Agency Ahead of Olympics:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.htmlChinese Swimmers Twice Tested Positive for Drugs. They Kept Swimming:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/world/asia/china-swimming-doping.htmlTop Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.htmlDocuments: China gave nearly $2M in extra funding to WADA:https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/39997808/china-gave-nearly-2m-extra-funding-wadaSha'Carri Richardson, a Track Sensation, Tests Positive for Marijuana:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/sports/olympics/shacarri-richardson-suspended-marijuana.htmlJJ Redick joins the Lakers with zero NBA coaching experience:https://sports.yahoo.com/jj-redick-joins-the-lakers-with-zero-nba-coaching-experience-how-has-that-worked-for-other-teams-132858865.htmlSend a voice note to us at: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Karen break down the dollars--and sense--currently in play for the WNBA athletes: There’s the Commissioner's Cup (happening this month), plus more eyeballs on the game. There’s unwanted scrutiny as well as an opportunity WNBA players to start demanding more compensation for their play. Liz says “get greedy.” Money Mama Karen walks through valuations, as well as the vast pay gap between the WNBA Commissioner's Cup and the NBA In-season Tournament. They also discuss Caitlin's Clark role in addressing the conversation that fans and sports pundits are having about her. What is her responsibility for her own narrative? Also in this episode: the NBA free agency gets both Liz and Karen calling foul! MENTIONS:WNBA Commissioner's Cup gets moved: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40370594/commissioner-cup-title-game-moved-ubs-arena-due-nba-draft NBA In-Season Tournment money explained: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/nba/nba-in-season-tournament-prize-money-explained/3279267/ First Ever WNBA Valuations: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8ZiQmLuHzD/ Caitlin Clark doesn't want to be responsible for the worst takes about her: https://www.sbnation.com/wnba/2024/6/13/24178123/caitlin-clark-fever-dijonai-carrington-chennedy-carter-race-culture-wars-controversy Send a voice note to us at: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one is coming in HOT! Liz and Karen take a look at the good, bad, and ugly surrounding the current growth and media coverage for the WNBA, plus they pay special attention to the many highlights from WNBA players in this current season. Then the duo digs into the 2024 U.S.A. Women's Olympic basketball team roster and related media attention around Caitlin Clark not being part of this Olympic team. Liz and Karen also have a in-depth conversation on the "paternalistic allyship" breakdown shared on social media regarding Stephen A. Smith's commentary after his intitial confrontation with Monica McNutt on ESPN's First Take show. And Liz has a personal Hoops Off for the Los Angeles Lakers.MENTIONS:WNBA Growth via Boardroom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8C4sMIRJam/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DThe Gist podcast on women commenting on women's sports: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7y8OAZxWXs/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DThe 2024 USA Women's Olympic Basketball Team via ESPN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C79emAPyW_q/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3DBreakdown of Stephen A. Smith's "Paternalistic Allyship" re-shared on Social Media by Sarah Spain from Jamyle Cannon: https://www.instagram.com/p/C70IfHWvulx/Our Summer book club pick: Coming Home by Britney Griner: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739901/coming-home-by-brittney-griner-with-michelle-burford/Send a voice note to us at: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Karen dive into how both the NBA and WNBA prioritize and handle mental health for their players. The duo also spotlights some pro athlete mental health ambassadors and their stories. Mental Health at that level takes on so many different layers, especially as a woman in hoop; and we applaud the players, the league, and society for shining a light on these struggles and providing support where needed. Plus we chat 65th Anniversary Barbie celebrating women athletes, WNBA & MLB record breaking, NBA Playoffs, and more.Send a voice note to us at: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/MENTIONS:The existence of mental health issues in the WNBA by Willie Ramirez:https://www.wgramirez.com/articles/the-existence-of-mental-health-issues-in-the-wnba?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabWoaPM2D2WnHV2S97mIZtJqHxuGbWpuCcma719PgwhNE1r4VcFxqcWd9g_aem_AcY7HjMYpq7URGlsbAUsCRiAncmQ9kO4eDw0Bm5g8_ICD5DxrtZfRtzJLEhHOkoawfuezY_pqeHfLvW95yak1S53 Coming Home by Brittney Griner: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739901/coming-home-by-brittney-griner-with-michelle-burford/ Barbie honors Venus Williams and 8 other athletes with dolls in their likeness: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/venus-williams-barbie-doll-mattel-women-athletes-2024/ The Negro Leagues are officially part of MLB history — with the records to prove it: https://www.npr.org/2024/05/29/g-s1-1525/mlb-negro-leagues-stats-josh-gibson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that the WNBA season has seen a handful of games played, and teams are in the standings, Liz and Karen go over some stats for league rookies Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and others. Also, they give A'ja Wilson and Arike Ogunbowale recognition for their outstanding starts. The conversation moves on to Curry baby number four, as well as the state of the NBA Conference Finals. Then, true to their roots, Liz and Karen put a spotlight on the powerful activism reflected in the fashion choices of WNBA players--who use their platform, and wardrobes, to make important statements. Plus, initial notes on the summer book club pick, Coming Home by Brittney Griner.Send a voice note to us at: [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing... the Hoops Off Summer Book Club! The Hoops Off read will be Coming Home by Brittney Griner. Also, Liz and Karen are thrilled over the WNBA expansions and the announcement of the Golden State Valkyries, the new team located in the Bay Area. Karen also discusses the latest in Money Moves: Candace Parker's new role at Adidas, and Angel Reese becoming co-owner of the DC Power football club. The duo also digs into the WNBA investigation of the Las Vegas Tourism Authority's $100K sponsorship for each player of the Las Vegas Aces. Liz and Karen recap the NBA playoffs; discuss the importance of chemistry when it comes to game announcers, and reflect on how Disney may be ruining ESPN's coverage with both the firing of Jeff Van Gundy and the insertion of Draymond Green, as well as what seems like their overall throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Lastly, Hoops come off in this spicy episode!Make sure to send voice notes to [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Liz chats about sports and gossip with special guest Madeline Hill, writer behind Impersonal Foul, a 2023 Featured Substack described as: "If Bravo and ESPN had a baby, it would be 'Impersonal Foul.'" Hill describes her 3-year journey writing her Substack, her long-time love of both Googling the personal lives of athletes, and chatting about her juiciest stories. We also find out the backstory of her awesome profile photo on "Impersonal Foul," more about what Hill predicts for the future of Substack, and who would be her ultimate interview get. Also on this episode: With the WNBA season ready to start on May 14, Liz and Karen discuss the breaking news that the WNBA athletes will now have charter flights, and other news about team roster cuts, and soaring ticket prices for the 2024-25 season. They also discuss the state of the NBA second round playoffs, including shocking developments in the Denver Nuggets vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves game and the exciting game one of the New York Knicks vs. the Indiana Pacers. Lastly, hoops come off!Mentions:Madeline Hill's Impersonal Foul: https://www.impersonalfoul.com/ WNBA Charter Flights: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40102075/wnba-begin-full-charter-flights WNBA Roster Cuts: https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/wnba-2024-roster-tracker-a-look-at-all-12-teams-players-as-final-cuts-opening-night-approach/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Liz gets some relief knowing her Los Angeles Lakers have ended their playoff run. And while others are already speculating about LeBron James' future with the Lakers, she is going to sit back with Karen and start looking ahead to the 2024 WNBA season, which kicks off on May 14th. In the NBA analysis this week, the anticipation meter cranks up a notch as Liz and Karen discuss the new era for the league, which includes rising stars Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Shai Gilgious-Alexander and his whole OKC squad. Transition from the old to the new is not always easy, but Liz and Karen feel the excitement. Speaking of transitions, Candace Parker announced, via Instagram, her retirement from the WNBA after 16 impactful seasons on and off the court. Liz and Karen process this startling news and give the GOAT Candace Parker all the flowers. They also discuss 2024 Hall of Fame inductees and reflect on Diana Taurasi calling the new fans "a little too sensitive." And, as always, L. and K. take their hoops off.MENTIONS:Candace Parker retirement news:https://apnews.com/article/candace-parker-retires-wnba-6b28339cc1e21731760e6c0c1902d1b9 LeBron James future:https://www.si.com/nba/2024/04/30/lebron-james-statement-future-varying-reports End of an Era and Superteams: https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-suns-may-have-killed-it-stephen-a-smith-foresees-the-end-of-super-team-era-started-by-lebron-d-wade-chris-bosh/Diana Taurasi new fans: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10119282-wnbas-diana-taurasi-calls-out-really-sensitive-fans-after-caitlin-clark-analysis#:~:text=Phoenix%20Mercury%20star%20Diana%20Taurasi,All%2DStar%20told%20reporters%20Sunday Nike's Olympic track and field women's kits: https://theathletic.com/5410677/2024/04/12/nike-olympic-track-field-team-usa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is one Mega Millions Hoops Off as Liz and Karen deep dive into the money bags of the WNBA and beyond. They discuss the investment to women's sports, including Alexis Ohanian supporting franchise growth of The Sports Bra, an iconic Portland, OR, sports-viewing destination, plus the 776 Women’s-Only Track Invitational with the biggest purse in the history of that sport. Also discussed: a breakdown of who gets WNBA signature shoes and who doesn’t, including A'ja Wilson, whose on-the-court accolades and off-the-court accomplishments should make her a shoe-in for a featured piece of footwear. Plus: Karen adjusts to her Warriors not being in the playoffs (end of an era?) and Liz shares some takes from her latest playoff-series watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to the length, the D, and the penetration.... the NCAA Women's basketball champions are the South Carolina Gamecocks! Liz and Karen share their excitement for ~women in sports ~ in general, and the satisfaction of the SC win with Louis Vuitton Dawn as the coach of the year. They also talk about how the women's coverage by Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter, Chiney Ogwumike and Carolyn Peck has elevated the game throughout the tourney. In addition, they take a look at the NBA Play-off picture; discuss the Lakers and Warriors odds to make it to the playoffs; and take a look forward to the WNBA draft with top picks of Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, Rickea Johnson, Kamilla Cardosa, Aaliyah Edwards and Angel Reese up for grabs. Lastly, get ready to fuck up your algorithm with the first Hoops off Shaq review - his workout playlist on Apple Music which successfully made a child carsick, made Liz want to enter her pug Lola into a dog fight, and had Karen re-living her rave days.Links & Mentions:- Kyndall Freer (Social @ Yahoo Sports): https://www.instagram.com/kyndallfreer - NBA Playoff Picture: https://www.nba.com/standings - Shaq Playlist - DIESEL: Music That Move Me Apple Music Fitness: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/diesel-music-that-moves-me/pl.52b620ddc6654b73a4e74d4fb703c67e - UP NEXT Shaq Review: ICY HOT: https://www.icyhot.com/en-us/icy-hot-squad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WNBA had its moment this week with the 2024 draft class, talk of expansion, and the outrage sparked by number one draft pick Caitlin Clark's rookie salary. Liz and Karen recap the first seven picks of the first round of draftees in the 2024 WNBA draft. They discuss the storylines around Kamilla Cardoso's journey from Brazil at 15 to the WNBA 2nd round pick, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso going from rivals to team mates for the Chicago Sky, and Rickea Jackson being dubbed a "ready made baller" as the second pick for the Los Angeles Sparks. They also breakdown some of the fashions and fashion brands that were worn by the rookie players on the Orange carpet, includcing Caitlin Clark being the first draftee in both WNBA and NBA to be dressed by Prada, and Alissa Pili's paying tribute to her Samoan-American heritage with the tribal symbols. And a Hoops Off first this season: Liz and Karen tag team the Hoops Off segment, sharing outrage about Caitlin Clark's rookie salary of $76,535 for her first year when she is obviously worth millions.Mentions:Caitlin Clark salary: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/gap-caitlin-clarks-wnba-salary-male-counterparts-draws-outrage-rcna148024WNBA Draft Grades by Sabreena Merchant: https://theathletic.com/5418814/2024/04/16/wnba-draft-grades-caitlin-clark-angel-reese/WWD WNBA draft fashions slideshow: https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/gallery/wnba-draft-2024-photos-1236315177/2024-wnba-draft/WNBA expansion headed to 16 teams: https://theathletic.com/5418223/2024/04/15/wnba-expansion-16-teams-portland-toronto/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NCAA Women's basketball tournament is moving fast and furious into the Final Four. Liz and Karen give shout outs to players in the WBB, spotlighting Asian and Latinx representation. They also follow up on the Kim Mulkey/Washington Post story as well as the latest sexist narrative that was published in a L.A. Times sports column by a staff writer for the news organization that pitted LSU as "dirty debutantes" vs UCLA as "milk and cookies." Liz and Karen also recap the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, make predictions for the Final Four, check the bracket status, and of course, give us their hoops off.Mentioned:CNN Report: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/01/sport/la-times-kim-mulkey-lsu-article-spt-intl/index.htmlMake sure to send voice notes to [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first and second rounds of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament is in the books, and the Sweet 16 has been set. Liz and Karen discuss their brackets, game winners and losers, highlights, thrillers, upsets, and players who balled out! They also make their picks for the winners in the Sweet 16 round with the LSU vs. UCLA game as the one to watch. In addition to tournament talk, they also unpack the Kim Mulkey statement at the press conference about the "hit piece" she alleges the WaPo is going to publish on her, and how she will sue for defamation; Dawn Staley's 7-year, $22.4M contract extension; and former NBA Player Matt Barnes vs. a Possum.Mentions:Pepper Persley was a guest in Season 1, Ep 73.Her book "Not Too Anything" https://www.museinc.net/product/not-too-anythingALSO:Make sure to send voice notes to [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Dance! The NCAA Basketball has begun and we all have a touch of March Madness. Liz and Karen go over the brackets they have put together for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tourney. They discuss methods to bracket building, potential game upsets, Cinderella teams, and their Final Four picks. Along with the tourney talk, they give flowers to players in the women's game who are making big strides, reflect on how Sports Illustrated magazine is making a comeback in print, and share thoughts on Lebron's new "Mind of the Game" podcast. Plus, breaking show news: The new Hoops Off gmail account for listener voice notes is live! Make sure to send voice notes to [email protected] us on Instagram @thehoopsoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In preparation of NCAA March Madness, Liz and Karen do an overview of NCAA Basketball and March Madness bracket building methods, including the ESPN app, Yahoo Sports app and the NCAA printable bracket. They also give the first Hoops Off Podcast recommendation of which method they will be using. Also in this episode they take a look at the NBA standings for the East and West teams, discuss Steph and Ayesha Curry's new member of the starting lineup, and the substack described as "If the Bravo Cinematic Universe and ESPN had a baby."Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff, or take YOUR hoops off by recording a voice note and emailing it to [email protected] 💋 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Karen discuss some rumors re: Warriors and Lakers acquisitions, and some not-so-stealthily placed cameras. Hoops are OFF when mizz Liz takes on Draymond Green and Karen reminds us all that the people who perform as team mascots make more than WNBA players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Karen discuss who is primed to become the next face of the NBA, if superteams still have a place, and whether anyone QC'd the photos from the new MLB uniform photo shoot???Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff, or take YOUR hoops off by recording a voice note and emailing it to [email protected] 💋 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Karen take on the WNBA Free Agency, NBA Trade Deadline, and NBA All Stars 2024 West/East Roster. Also, Karen goes off on the NFL.Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff, or take YOUR hoops off by recording a voice note and emailing it to [email protected] 💋 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Lapp and Karen Uyenco are taking their hoops off to bring you the saltiest, spiciest takes on all things ball. Episodes drop weekly.Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff, or take YOUR hoops off by recording a voice note and emailing it to [email protected] 💋 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this last episode before the summer break, Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the NBA Conference Finals, TraeVillian vs. the Greek Freak and Masked Devon Booker vs Pandemic P. They also give NBA Finals Championship predictions, go over offseason plans for their teams and how many is too many NBA MVPs on the Los Angeles Lakers? They also give their hot takes on the NBA Head Coach mess, including Dame Lillard & Becky Hammon. Plus their final Hoops On/Hoops Off before the summer break. Stay Hydrated! ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the NBA Playoffs and the gossip surrounding the NBA off-season, including the Dallas Maverick Shadow GM vs. Luka, NBA head coach opportunities for Dawn Staley and Becky Hammon, Jason Kidd and Mickey Mouse, plus WNBA standings and suspensions, the sports betting lines for NBA and WNBA and much more. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trailblazers out of the NBA 2021 Playoffs, the entire Hoops Talk squad is out of the running for the NBA championship. Liz, Karen and Kyndall take a deep dive into these teams downfall and what the future might hold for them with the upcoming 2021 NBA Free Agency. They also discuss mental health, fan f•ckery and Hoops On/Off. ****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Liz, Karen and Kyndall discuss the fat-shaming comments hurled at Aces Center Liz Cambage from Coach Curt Miller of the Connecticut Sun, how sports journalist need to be better on Twitter and the 2021 NBA Playoffs, featuring L.A. Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Portland Trailblazers. Plus Hoops Off and On.****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz, Karen and Kyndall are back from Spring Break and are ready to discuss the current Sports and Culture drama. The WNBA kicked-off season 25 with a bang, NBA Playoffs have Liz and Karen in battle of the Bay vs. L.A., and now that everyone is vaxxed the fuckery can truly begin… a.k.a. Bennifer 2.0. Plus Hoops On/Off!****Follow The Hoops Talk podcast on Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Produced, edited and written by Liz LappMusic: Theme Song, Hoops Talk Gangster by neilcrossHoops Talk Interlude by Liz LappArtwork by Patrick Bradford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.