WNBA Temperature Check! Can Fever smooth out bumpy start? Lynx are red hot and are Liberty experiencing growing pains?

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and ESPN women’s basketball writer Kareem Copeland dish out an early-season temperature check on notable teams in the WNBA. What did Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White’s sideline clash really mean for the Indiana Fever? Can anyone slow down the red-hot Minnesota Lynx? And are the New York Liberty experiencing early-season growing pains?

Plus, the 2026 Commissioner's Cup is officially underway. Caroline breaks down everything you need to know about this year's tournament, including the top contenders, what's at stake, the connection to playoff positioning, and the prize money on the line.

Who do you have winning this year’s Commissioner’s Cup? Let us know in the comments!

TIMECODES:

01:42 - Indiana Fever: What did Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White exchange really mean?

10:18 - Indiana Fever's Lexie Hull on Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White exchange

17:29 - New York Liberty: Are the Liberty experiencing early-season growing pains?

21:57 - Minnesota Lynx: How do the Lynx stay on top even without Napheesa Collier?

32:26 - Portland Fire: Are the Fire exceeding expectations?

44:36 - Everything you need to know about the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup

46:46 - Upcoming games to watch

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