{"id":280207,"date":"2024-08-27T00:58:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T07:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=280207"},"modified":"2024-08-26T23:11:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T06:11:14","slug":"second-half-showdown-calvin-wetzels-take-on-the-wnba-playoff-picture-caitlin-clark-vs-angel-reese","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/podcast\/second-half-showdown-calvin-wetzels-take-on-the-wnba-playoff-picture-caitlin-clark-vs-angel-reese\/","title":{"rendered":"Second Half Showdown: Calvin Wetzel's Take on the WNBA Playoff Picture, Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the WNBA season enters its crucial second half, we sat down with Calvin Wetzel, renowned writer for CBS Sports and Her Hoops Stats, to discuss the upcoming playoffs and key storylines shaping the league. Wetzel breaks down the current standings and potential matchups, highlighting the Indiana Fever's recent surge and the Minnesota Lynx's impressive performance. He analyzes the top candidates for the WNBA Most Valuable Player award, considering factors such as scoring, rebounds, and overall team success, while also offering insights on the leading contenders for Rookie of the Year, examining their statistics and on-court contributions. Additionally, Wetzel shares his thoughts on the league's updated media rights deal and its potential impacts on viewership and revenue, and provides predictions on the ongoing Dearica Hamby lawsuit, discussing its implications for the league and player rights.<\/p>\n<p>Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife.<\/p>\n<p>Twitter:@hoopsologypod<br \/>\nInstagram:@hoopsologypod<br \/>\nJustin's Twitter:\u00a0@JGHoopsology<br \/>\nMatt's Twitter:\u00a0@thetrainerstake<br \/>\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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