The NBA MVP race is getting wild… and the media narratives around Luka Dončić are starting to make ZERO sense.

From voters saying they won’t pick him… to calling him a problem… to even saying they hate watching him play — what is actually going on? 🤯

With the Los Angeles Lakers surging and Luka putting up insane numbers, the conversation is getting louder than ever. Is this real analysis… or something else?

More WNBA updates!!! Today we are covering:

- The Indiana Fever moving their games to NBA arenas

- The new rules and what to expect in the WNBA expansion draft

- Caitlin Clark's new gig as NBA photographer

What does the future of the Indiana Fever actually look like heading into free agency?

After Caitlin Clark dropped a major hint during her latest appearance on NBA on NBC, it’s starting to feel like the Fever already have a clear priority — and it revolves around keeping their Big Three intact.

With Aaliyah Boston locked in and Clark leading the charge, the big question becomes: what happens with Kelsey Mitchell? With the new CBA and max contract limitations looming, Indiana could be forced to make some tough decisions… or go all-in right now.

In this episode, we break down why the Fever might be in full “win-now” mode, how the salary cap situation could impact the roster, and what Clark’s comments really reveal about the team’s direction. Plus, we dive into realistic (and a few dream) free agency targets that could elevate this team into a true contender.

From versatile wings to defensive anchors and floor-spacing shooters, these are the types of players that could perfectly complement one of the most exciting backcourts in basketball.

If the Fever can pull this off, don’t be surprised if they’re at the top of the league sooner than expected.

Things are about to get unpredictable heading into the WNBA Draft…

With free agency set to completely reshape rosters and front offices still figuring out their long-term plans, I decided to run a full draft simulation — and let’s just say, things got interesting fast.

From potential No. 1 overall locks to unexpected risers and international prospects making noise, this exercise shows just how wide open this draft really is. Between team needs, roster construction, and long-term development strategies, there are so many directions franchises could go — and not all of them are obvious.

I walk through every pick in the first round, break down the logic behind each selection, and explore how certain fits could change the future of multiple teams across the league. Some picks make perfect sense… others might surprise you 👀

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The WNBA is about to look completely different... and it all starts with the new CBA.

In this episode of Courtside Club, Rachel DeMita breaks down how the updated salary structure is going to reshape the entire league. With over 100 free agents and new rules allowing players to earn max and supermax contracts earlier, teams are about to face some tough decisions.

What does this mean for the Indiana Fever? Can they realistically keep Caitlin Clark, Aaliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell together? And why letting stars take pay cuts could actually hurt the league long-term?

This is more than just contracts — this is about how the WNBA builds superstars, markets its biggest names, and grows the game moving forward.

Rachel DeMita breaks down the NBA MVP race after Victor Wembanyama made his case following a big Spurs win — and why his comments have sparked major debate across media and fans.

She dives into why Wemby’s defensive dominance and overall impact go far beyond the box score, and how the San Antonio Spurs have exceeded expectations this season. Rachel also calls out the media for getting it wrong all year, from narratives around Wemby to the lack of respect for Luka Dončić, while breaking down the full MVP field including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić.

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Team USA and Caitlin Clark keep blowing everybody out, but the biggest takeaway from this tournament goes way beyond the final scores. In this episode, Rachel DeMita breaks down what we’ve learned through four games, why Caitlin Clark’s first start mattered so much, and what the numbers are saying about her impact on the floor. From plus-minus and efficiency to the way defenses completely change when she checks in, this video looks at why Caitlin continues to shift the game even when the box score doesn’t tell the full story.

Rachel also dives into the emergence of the young core of Team USA with Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese, why that trio feels like the future of both Team USA and the WNBA, Monique Billings’ surprising impact, the ongoing conversation around Caitlin’s role, the FIBA officiating difference, the “travel” debate from Caitlin’s logo three, and the wild fan voting chaos around the MVP poll.

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Rachel DeMita breaks down another chaotic day in the WNBA as the league heads toward the March 10 CBA deadline while Team USA prepares for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. She talks about TNT picking up the broadcast rights, why Caitlin Clark’s Team USA debut is such a big moment, and why fans will inevitably compare those ratings to Unrivaled. Rachel also explains why she has stayed away from covering Unrivaled this season, how the league became wrapped up in the WNBA labor fight, and why she believes the WNBA still has to remain the premier destination for women’s basketball.

She also reacts to Aaliyah Boston and Sonia Citron missing the tournament after injuries, what that could mean in a new max-contract era, and why offseason leagues may become a bigger issue for teams and owners moving forward. On top of that, she touches on the reported Arike Ogunbowale incident at an Unrivaled celebration, the latest signs that players still have not submitted a counterproposal, and the leaked WNBPA survey that continues to raise more questions than answers. It’s another episode full of WNBA storylines, CBA tension, Team USA talk, and the growing feeling that all of this is reaching a breaking point.

CAITLIN CLARK IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER.

We need to talk about Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs..

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The WNBA CBA negotiations just got even messier. After the leaked letter from Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart, the WNBPA went into full damage-control mode…statements, interviews, and push-polling controversy that only raises more questions.

Rachel DeMita breaks down the union’s response, the reporting around who leaked the letter, why some players may actually want a strike, and how this chaos could impact the 2026 season, expansion teams, and roster planning. Plus: Charles Barkley’s blunt warning about “overplaying your hand,” and why the league’s silence might be the most telling part of all.

The WNBA CBA deadline has officially arrived, and yet there’s still no clear resolution. In this episode of Courtside Club, Rachel DeMita breaks down the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations between the WNBA and the players as the March 10 deadline looms with uncertainty.

Despite months of discussions, reports indicate that the players and owners only recently exchanged new proposals over the weekend, and very few details have been made public. With an in-person meeting reportedly happening today, questions remain about why negotiations are coming down to the final hours and whether a deal will actually be reached before the upcoming season...

The WNBA CBA deadline has officially come and gone... and no deal was made. Rachel DeMita breaks down the talks that went to the 11th hour last night and the biggest problem nobody is talking about: that nobody cares!!

Are we getting a WNBA season or is it cooked?

Let us know what you guys think in the comments!

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The WNBA’s CBA negotiations just hit a critical point and the agents are officially involved.

In this episode of Courtside Club, Rachel DeMita breaks down why agent coordination with the WNBPA is a major development, what it signals about internal divisions among players, and how close the league really is to a potential strike. With new reporting from Annie Costabile and Alexa Philippou, the picture is becoming clearer: not all players agree on the path forward, and the March 10 deadline is forcing tough conversations.

Rachel walks through:

- Why agents stepping in could shift the power dynamic

- How strike authorization votes may be changing behind the scenes

- The growing divide between star players and middle-to-lower tier players

- Why a deal as it currently stands would still represent a major win for players

- A realistic timeline of what the 2025 WNBA season looks like if a deal gets done

She also explains why public narratives around “unity” don’t always match what’s happening internally and why debate doesn’t necessarily mean dysfunction, but it does raise real concerns with the season now just weeks away.

The basketball is trending in the right direction. The question is whether the league and the players can close this gap in time to protect the momentum.

With the March 10 deadline looming, the WNBA and WNBPA are in true crunch time, but the biggest issues still aren’t moving: gross vs. net revenue sharing and a salary cap gap that’s miles apart. Rachel breaks down the latest counteroffers, why “small wins” like housing don’t solve the real standoff, and the one new proposal detail that could change everything: a path for certain rookie-contract stars to become max-eligible earlier.

That wrinkle throws gasoline on the Fever’s future money decisions, raises the stakes for short, chaotic free agency, and puts expansion teams in a tough spot. She also dives into the growing public split in player messaging (from “no strike” to “hold the line”), plus the bigger conversation around the league’s new wave of fans, and why the product has to be strong enough to keep them.

Rachel DeMita breaks down why the “Euro takeover” narrative has snowballed, how international success is being framed by NBA media, and why global growth doesn’t automatically mean American players are being left behind. Drawing from firsthand experience watching EuroLeague basketball, NBA trends, and player development on both sides of the world, she explains where the conversation has gone sideways.. and where it’s actually worth having.

The NBA is expanding globally, the talent pool is deeper than ever, and the basketball product itself is in a really interesting place right now. This isn’t about tearing anything down.. it’s about understanding what’s really happening instead of reacting to the narratives pushed by talking heads.

The NBA media has gone too far with their coverage of the Lakers and blatant slander of superstar Luka Doncic.

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Rachel DeMita breaks down her experience covering the Winter Olympics in Milan with TikTok and the IOC, from witnessing Team USA hockey’s gold-medal overtime wins against Canada to discovering a whole new appreciation for winter sports.

She talks about the intensity of Olympic hockey, the culture and passion of fans from around the world, and why the Olympics feel different from any other sporting event. Everything from speed skating world records to friendly rivalries, travel moments around Milan, and what it’s like being inside the Olympic atmosphere!

The WNBA is officially running out of time to finish the CBA! In a bold move, the WNBA has now set a drop dead date of March 10th... will the players and the league get a deal done in time and save the season!? Today we go over all of the latest updates in the WNBA CBA negotiations, including Mark Cuban's suggestion to change the salary structure. Enjoy!

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Victor Wembanyama just singlehandedly saved NBA All Star Weekend!! That was one of the best All Star games that we have seen in years.. Here is my honest post game reaction to NBA All Star.

Rachel DeMita breaks down the latest WNBA news coming out of NBA All-Star weekend.. and explains why covering the league right now feels more exhausting than exciting.

With CBA talks going nowhere, it’s been hard to actually talk basketball, and that frustration is starting to show.

We cover Breanna Stewart deciding to play overseas with Fenerbahçe, which has a lot of fans confused given the timing, the WNBA training camp overlap, and the whole purpose of Unrivaled. Rachel breaks down why the move doesn’t sit right with a lot of people and what it says about how the league is being prioritized right now.

Rachel also reacts to strike rumors, the WNBPA’s social media posts, and Adam Silver’s comments about negotiations being pushed to the “11th hour.” The biggest issue?

If it feels like the players and decision-makers don’t care whether the season starts on time, it’s hard for fans to stay invested.At the end of the day, fans just want basketball. Real games, real competition, and clarity on whether there’s even going to be a season.

Rachel also previews what’s next with Team USA qualifiers and her Milan trip to cover the Olympics, with more content coming once there’s ACTUAL  movement on the WNBA side!!

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The WNBA remains at a crossroads as CBA negotiations continue to stall, and the ripple effects are starting to show.

Rachel DeMita breaks down the league’s latest counterproposal to the WNBPA, why revenue sharing remains the biggest sticking point, and how a potential strike or season delay could impact free agency, expansion teams, and the on-court product. She also reacts to growing strike rumors and explains why comparisons to historic NBA labor moments may not fully apply here.

The episode also touches on Caitlin Clark’s long-awaited Nike signature shoe, the new Kobe PE release, and how uncertainty around the season could affect future launches. Plus, Rachel discusses recent offseason injuries, why year-round play is becoming a real concern as salaries rise, and how all of this could ultimately impact the quality of play fans see on the floor.

NBA All-Star Weekend is almost here, and it feels like a make-or-break moment for the league.

Rachel DeMita breaks down the new All-Star format, the USA vs World angle, and whether this year can finally bring real competitiveness back to the game. She talks about the changing guard in the NBA, why players like Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham, and Anthony Edwards matter in this moment, and whether the league’s growing edge this season could actually show up on the All-Star court.

The episode also dives into the ongoing issues with All-Star Saturday night, the lack of star power in the dunk contest, and why the NBA still struggles to get its biggest names to participate. Plus, thoughts on the three-point contest, Damian Lillard’s surprising entry, and why fans have slowly stopped caring about what used to be one of the biggest events in basketball.

Is NBA All-Star Weekend about to turn a corner — or is this just another missed opportunity?

#NBA #nbaallstar

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In this episode of Courtside Club, Rachel is joined by WNBA reporter and writer Annie Costabile from Front Office Sports for an in-depth conversation about the CBA, her career, and the evolution of women’s basketball coverage.

Annie shares her path into sports journalism, from freelancing and local coverage to becoming one of the most plugged-in voices covering the WNBA. She talks about navigating early career challenges, staying objective in a rapidly growing media landscape, and what it means to cover the league during one of the most important growth periods in its history.

The discussion focuses on the changing visibility of the WNBA, the responsibilities of reporters covering the league, and how increased attention has reshaped conversations around players, teams, and league accountability. Annie also reflects on why accurate, consistent coverage matters more than ever as women’s basketball continues to expand.

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The WNBA CBA situation just took another concerning turn.. the league still has not formally responded to the players’ most recent proposal, even as the season timeline continues to shrink.

In this episode of Courtside Club, Rachel DeMita breaks down the latest reporting surrounding the in-person meeting between the WNBA and the WNBPA, why the lack of a response from the league is becoming a major red flag, and how internal disagreement among player leadership could impact the path forward. With expansion drafts, free agency, training camp, and preseason already looming, the margin for error is disappearing fast.

We also discuss what this silence means for the 2026 WNBA season, how public messaging is shaping fan sentiment, and why this moment may determine whether the league’s recent momentum is sustainable or at serious risk.

Rachel DeMita breaks down the biggest basketball stories of the day, starting with Caitlin Clark’s debut as an NBA analyst on NBC and the record-setting Lakers vs. Knicks ratings that followed.

She looks at what Clark’s presence meant for the broadcast, why NBC plans to bring her back, and the growing speculation around her potentially working with Steph Curry’s shooting coach. Then we dive into the WNBA CBA, including leaked proposal details, projected salary increases, and the ongoing disconnect between the league and players over revenue sharing and benefits.

Rachel also reacts to Breanna Stewart’s recent podcast comments about the CBA, Unrivaled, and the tension players are navigating as negotiations continue.

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