West non-playoff power rankings, Kelsey Plum's debut + Fever-Lynx takeaways

We have a fun episode coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to an extension with Naji Marshall. From there, they broaden the conversation by power-ranking the Western Conference teams that missed the playoffs based on their likelihood of making it this season.

On the WNBA side, the guys break down the trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, then give their impressions of her debut. They also talk through the Tempo‘s acquisition of Aneesah Morrow, share their big picture takeaways from Sunday’s Lynx-Fever matchup, then check in on Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream.

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0:50 — Dallas Mavericks
18:10 — West non-playoff team power rankings
34:09 — Kelsey Plum trade + debut
50:17 — Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo
56:40 — Lynx-Fever takeaways
01:10:02 — Dream/Rhyne Howard check-in
01:14:40 — Cleveland has a name!

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Naji Marshall of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at American Airlines Center on March 21, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

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