WNBA Schedule Announcement Gets SPICY 🔥

[@geoffreysaign364]

concern is officiating, if nothing changes, it ruins everything...and the WNBA has not addressed it at all

[@b-rad3681]

When has any league addressed its officiating ? It’s just something we will all have to deal with lol

[@Raindeux]

@@b-rad3681 Nah this is way worse. Trashing on refs is common sports etiquette, but these WNBA refs are almost as bad as the NFL replacement refs a decade ago.

[@tonyedwards3938]

Yep. No ones really talking about the "shady" reffing we saw all last season.

[@b-rad3681]

@@Raindeux you got a point I won’t lie lol wnba refs are horrifically bad

[@WeylanYutani]

Is it all the refs at fault for sure? Or is it how they are instructed to call the games? I think this is a WNBA problem more than a ref problem, and everyone will have to buy into proper rule enforcement. Needs to be addressed before that bandwagon leaves town.

[@aprilgaines8992]

The Fever made their rollout about the fans! I Loved it! 🌟

[@lorianderson5028]

I came to say this! The Fever team leaned into it’s fan base. Forget the trolls on social media the Real Fever Fans love the team and the game! LFG Kelsey, CC, & AB and Hull!!!

[@kingskidgirl2]

It was so well done, and so great that they focused so much on the fans! The Fever and their fans have better and better rapport all the time. It's special, and important!

[@mario6150]

The fever still ain't gonna win nothing but good luck tho

[@TheRoadLessChosen]

@@lorianderson5028if tickets keep rising then fan turnout will be less.

[@TheRoadLessChosen]

@@mario615024/7 real estate.

[@Sticks2mini2rs]

The Indiana Fever looks legit professional team

[@rometallud1161]

The Fever, just need to announce the schedule with no drama. CC is playing and that is enough😊

[@INSANESeK]

The WNBA media team has been watching your podcast 😂😂😂 thank you for always calling it how it really is.

[@eveyrapp2078]

There was never any true rivalry between a phenomenal player like CC and a regular player like A.R.😂

[@T69-x7b]

If their games are constantly highest rated and the most watched and the most talked about and the most expensive that’s literally the definition of a rivalry facts don’t care about your feelings 😂😂😂

[@eveyrapp2078]

@T69-x7b What feelings? Yours? They are not rivals because their stats are so far apart , besides playing different positions. That was an artificial rivalry made when a dumb player decided to ride the coattails of the other by acting inappropriate at a college final. TRUTH hurts ,I know😂

[@WWEFanEditz]

As someone who’s not a fan of Angel Reese I have to disagree here. I agree that Caitlyn is a lot better but just because there is a gap in level doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t a rivalry. They’re rivals because they clearly don’t like each other no matter what they might say.

[@jessschieffer]

A Fever - Sun game would havve made me want to really watch. I rolled my eyes at the Sky/Angel Reese rivalry storyline

[@kingskidgirl2]

For sure. The real team rival of the Fever is the Connecticut Sun. That so-called rivalry between CC and Reese was media-made, and ridiculous!

[@roee78]

​@kingskidgirl2 exactly. It was media made and unfortunately some Fever fans brought into it. Sad.

[@smoakdavis4511]

@@roee78 Sky fans also bought into it. They relentlessly trolled Fever pages to put Caitlin down any chance they got.

[@victorforeman7056]

Exactly

[@OneManParade]

There is not a rivalry. Caitlin is on a different basketball planet. She is proving that the WNBA is not as good as they wanted us to believe they were.

[@benadek6703]

Indiana themselves said it was a rivalry so there’s that

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Wonder if the WNBA got a new Social Media person. Weird to see CC on their front page. It is still up. Curious to see how long it stays up.

[@TraciBradley-i8k]

Pushing Caitlin around is over... This should be a reckoning...

[@BarrbieandtheBeastt]

😂😂😂😂

[@GreatlinClarkFan-c5h]

The Fever doesn't need the money. They will generate revenue from media. Jacking up the prices is a poor way to reward their loyal fans. That was a bad decision.

[@JamesRoberts-uf1hi]

There's nothing but manufactured story, not even rivalry. Have to agree Fever/Sun is a great rivalry in the making.

[@benadek6703]

Indian themselves in their roll out said the Chicago sky is a rivalry

[@lesstraveledroad1537]

There IS NO RIVALRY!!!

[@DGAMER1-C]

I think so

[@zahir88888]

The whole world knows that there isn't. But it was brilliant for marketing. Their first game. People will pay any price. It'll be sold-out the minute they start selling the tickets.

[@T69-x7b]

It literally is a rivalry 😂 get over yourself no one cares about your feelings

[@pinocarrozza1645]

💯 the CC v AR “rivalry” was put to bed last season. Yeah the first game will be HUGE but anything with CC and new coach would be. But a Fever v Suns first game, now that would have been over the top!! 👊

[@BarrbieandtheBeastt]

@@pinocarrozza1645No! No it wasn’t😂😂😂

[@ClaraTrujillo-re5hf]

There's no rivalry between Caitlin and Reese,the ony rivalry is Reece against Reece and her lay ups 😂😂😂 missed lay ups 😂😂😂,how can there be a rivalry when Caitlin thinks about playing, Reese thinks about Caitlin and herself... it's quite laughable 😂

[@d.e.b.b5788]

They are both very talented players, but won't be playing against each other as the play different positions. Fever vs Sun will be the one to watch. CC dumped on the Mercury, which should start to rebuild, as they have two has been stars who should retire.

[@Didymus6]

I would say that a good chunk of us were Iowa Hawkeye bandwagon fans technically. I'm a Fever fan because that's who drafted Caitlin. The league is not the draw, Caitlin is.

[@colleenposadas8415]

100% and we aint just from Iowa

[@ludyibon4870]

From the Philippines here.

[@richardhemenway7528]

Well hopefully before the start of the 2025 season. We have new refs and a new Commissioner.

[@ALPHYPHRANÇOISPHLEURSM]

*BIEN DICHO RICHARD !!!* *....PÓNGALE LA FIRMA !!!*

[@Didymus6]

@@richardhemenway7528 Amen

[@michaelrodriguez6589]

Agree 100%. The refs made most games ugly to watch.

[@maryruthgaw8532]

Here's a different storyline. White was so disgusted by her team's poor sportsmanship she walked away, and then the Fever picked her up, seeing her as a badly needed improvement . FAFO

[@timothylopez-p5f]

some teams play two games against each other and some 5 times....wtf

[@colleenposadas8415]

They are divided into 4 regions

[@Graybeard_]

These two upcoming trade/draft rounds could be Fever's most consequential looking forward. They have tremendous leverage right now with so many players who would jump at the chance to get on the Fever. Many might not publicly state it, but given the chance, few would pass it up.

[@colleenposadas8415]

But, but S. Swoopie said...

[@michaelsalenga3366]

cool commentary, spot on

[@Flipper35]

I watched the Fever trailer in its entirety. It got me hype for next season. I have to watch all the season opener trailers, but just based off what you mentioned I think it’s smart & hilarious for teams to throw shade at us (Fever fans). Of course some of us will be offended because there is truth based on the comments people say about us, but that’s good for the marketing & keeping the conversation going about the WNBA. Love all of this. Congratz to the Fever for having a higher season opener home game minimum ticket price than every team in the NBA this season not named The Boston Celtics & kudos to the entire W for improving in such an astronomical way in the past 7 months.❤️🔥🤙🏾

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Larry Bird and Magic liked each other. They did commercials together. Their rivalry was more about the two teams that drafted them. Celtics and Lakers were rivalries when Bird and Magic were in diapers. MJ never had a rival. There was around 10 players that they mention as rivals but none of them stuck. Kobe never had a rival. Caitlin Clark never had a rival and never will. How can you rival a player that is a elite scorer and a elite passer. Has that person been born yet. Will CC still be in the league when the next True Generational Player comes into the league. I say no. I see what is in WCBB and I think there are a few players that will make a impact in the next 4 years.

[@jordannash1998]

All the clips look great! Fans THRIVE on this. Just enough to fan the rivalries they want. Must have cost a bunch from one SMART PR firm, or at least well coordinated. The goal must have been "We break from the past! Anything but boring!"

[@ellet2537]

I think the commissioner should be ashamed of the way she's using C.C, and won't give her her credit in any way. Ex) Rookie of the Year, broken records, and it goes on and on They need to replace the Commissioner NOW!!!

[@Didymus6]

@@ellet2537 Now would be a good time. The new commissioner would get at least a month to see what the heck is going on and start to implement changes.

[@V8Supercar1]

Lets be real here. Its about to become the Caitlyn Clark vs. Paige Bueckers rivalry for the next 10 years. Mark my words.

[@ginavuniulu7407]

PB has some injuries, unlike CC. So the rivalry may not even last 2 seasons

[@gphillimo]

Putting the Fever game at 1pm is ridiculous. Should be in the primetime slot

[@kennethsmith6367]

Nope! You begin the day with the game and hope it’s good and has some trickle over for the next game.😉

[@gphillimo]

@kennethsmith6367 Nope! The best game should be in the best time slot, which is primetime. Nothing that happens in the Fever game is gonna make me wanna watch the other games

[@kennethsmith6367]

@@gphillimo Under those circumstances then it doesn’t matter what time that game happens for you. Therefore they did the right thing because they are worried about the other “fan’s”.😏

[@gphillimo]

​@@kennethsmith6367what other fans? The ratings will drop off a cliff as soon as the Fever game is over. They were better off putting the Fever game last, in primetime like I said. More chance of people watching leading up to the best game. Once the Fever game is off, it's a wrap for the rest of the games

[@kennethsmith6367]

@@gphillimo The point of the league is to GROW the product, not to quit once they finally get some motion. It’s called an attempt to expand your reach and hopefully begin to move towards a break even or even better profitable future.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@indyspotes3310]

It probably would have been more accurate if that bandwagon was the size if a battleship...

[@zeroisland7]

Seattle Storm push on X for the Fever Game! They use Clark as their push for their games.

[@myskijn]

The fact that you celebrate a $271 ticket price is mindblowing... That would NEVER be celebrated in Europe, apart from owners..

[@kriticalsergi]

No way I'm paying 150€ plus for a game. That's what I pay for a whole season in a Top 6 Spanish team.

[@EE-cr1nj]

Let's just be sure not to confuse 'physicality' with abuse...

[@mrjonsey]

Get in the weight room

[@almawasilewski]

​@@mrjonseyWe will see if Paige gets the same abuse as CC got. I don't think anyone will as far as Rookies go from now on.

[@09annaful]

The rollout pokes were funny. Back and forth’s in sport’s rivalries can be great. Leave out the isms, istas and phobes. Keep it sports, it’ll be better for the leagues growth in the long term.

[@maranegrande3501]

Indiana means business. No drama. Let's go Fever! And oh, it's kinda weird that WNBA finally recognized Caitlin, not bad 👍

[@nerodas8909]

Great insights as usual. Looking forward to next posts.

[@Didymus6]

The league would hate my idea. A stretch limo pulls up. The Fever players get out. Then out of nowhere fans show up and are mobbing the team for autographs and pictures while ignoring the other players.

[@zahir88888]

Great!

[@smoakdavis4511]

So many Fever fans had shown up to their arena, I wouldn't be surprised if something similar to your vision has already become reality, lol (fans rushing to get autographs from the Fever players outside/inside of away team arenas). That would certainly rub it in/"talk smack" back to do a video about it, but the Fever doing it would be labeled as bullying, instead of "innocent fun" because of how the league and certain players constantly apply double standards where they're concerned. They'd probably be chastised for something other teams are celebrated for doing in jest. The Fever treated it like a professional hype video to get people excited/pumped up for next season - and it worked (I've heard from a lot of people that can't wait to see what happens next season). The Fever didn't need to poke fun at other teams to elevate their own team.

[@ellet2537]

Everyone knows that C.C. should have received the MVP no question.

[@TraciBradley-i8k]

Caitlin isn't a big and Angel isn't a point guard. Why is this a rivalry??? Just more stupid comparison

[@ducnguyen-qv7sw]

Fever Showtime is coming to the WNBA.

[@ES-rp6dx]

Fever got head coach & assistant coach from CON...claws are definitely coming out

[@LugnutMilkbone]

Please let us know a soon as possible as to how many wins Cathy Engelbert/WNBA and her refs will allow the Fever to have, and how many phantom technicals Clark and Boston have been assigned.

[@TraciBradley-i8k]

Maybe angel will get some practice playing unrivaled 🎉. She needs to work EVERYDAY EVERYDAY

[@colleenposadas8415]

I think the 3 v 3 helped HVL get a lot better.

[@Victor-hb4hj]

I hope the refs are training as hard as CC is

[@johnburton8077]

I am a Fever Fan not a WMBA fan....CC is Why!!!

[@AnthonyK51]

The refs need to be checked!

[@bobotmeister]

The wnba probably realized what they missed last season with the cc snub.

[@Sticks2mini2rs]

There was never a Caitlin Clark vs Reese. The real rivalry is the Fever vs Sun. Maybe, Caitlin Clark vs Carrington / A Thomas

[@mikehall4517]

Sure there was...in Angel's mind. And in the majority of the media and talking heads. I'm surprised Caitlin didn't change her name to Caitlin Clarkandangelreese. After all, that's what everyone always said, all one name.

[@LouieBaLLz]

@@mikehall4517 Caitlin rented the entire penthouse suit in Angel's head. She can't go a sentence without mentioning CC. Meanwhile, I don't think I've heard CC do the same when it comes to Reese.

[@jamesgoforth1606]

@@LouieBaLLz Reese has simply been stuck to Clark's shoe since their college title game.

[@b-rad3681]

@@jamesgoforth1606but Angel Reese fans would say she MADE Caitlin Clark & that Reese is and was the better player

[@colleenposadas8415]

​@@mikehall4517😅

[@Mariposabonita65]

I'm all here for it

[@albertfrazer5277]

As well as officiating all players must have a drug test before they are allowed to play. As an overseas watcher I'm amazed how this has been downplayed by the controlling board and Chicago sky

[@mejn10]

Great video

[@charlesdeangelo635]

Lol rivalry my butt

[@anthonymunar7634]

Salamat Rachel...

[@lawbinson]

There’s really no rivalry. CC is miles ahead…

[@KirbFly]

Fever put out a drawing of AB blocking Carrington no ?

[@shanehoffman1925]

sigh... already with the "Rivalry" b.s... One girl plays the game of basketball, the other.. can catch a ball, especially when its her own rebound. ppaaaaaaaaleazse

[@_Theshiz909]

I would’ve never thought about making time to watch an Indiana Fever game if it wasn’t for Caitlin Clark 💯. She’s amazing to watch I’m a bandwagon fan I guess lol even though they didn’t win anything

[@robbiebrouse]

Why is this girl NOT A WNBA tv announcer/interview personnel yet? somebody WAKE up!!!

[@gigidtx]

Somewhat disappointed that Indiana Fever didn't have fun like the other teams with a cool video. They all have such a great sense of humor. Some ticket outlets offer two seats together for over $1200 each. I saw low prices starting at just above $200+, and the highest I saw was $1604pp. A dream night out, opener in Indiana WoW!

[@MBillCylle]

Rachel, it would be great if you could get Caitlin on your show for an interview or even a sit down chat.

[@Didymus6]

Kelsey and a couple other players were on the schedule that I saw online. I take that as a good sign.

[@mikehall4517]

It's too soon to think that the wnba is ready to give Caitlin Clark her flowers. I'll believe when I see their media admin getting Caitlin's records, and name correct. And not trying to throw shade at her, downplay her achievements and her team as a whole.

[@stevenross2464]

I'll be watching as many Fever games that I can 2025.

[@DavidLuczkowski]

Need better officiating

[@b-rad3681]

Won’t happen , bad officiating is apart of all sports it’s never gonna change . Just gotta deal with it lol

[@CatholicMailman]

There is no rivalry when it’s one sided. One player is way way ahead in statistics (breaking a lot of records) and having so many followings. One fills up stadiums (they have to move to bigger venues) while the other one has to do a lot of gimmicks and lower prices to entice people to watch.

[@stevedesio7433]

I like it this will be 5 wins for CC and the Fever. Rivalry will be over😂😂😂

[@b-rad3681]

Won’t happen lol , Indiana will win either 3/5 or 4/5

[@deejay6869]

As an Indiana Fever fan, I personally wasn't offended by the Bandwagon Fans thing. I took it as a compliment and as an acknowledgment. And the Chicago Sky? That's just the Chicago Sky doing Chicago Sky things. I'm glad the Indiana Fever didn't fall into the hype mobile. They're the WNBA version of "If we build it they will come." As for the WNBA homepage? Haha. Caitlin Clark is their Poster Girl. They're like, "Okay. We admit it! Y'all happy now? "

[@taeboogie5305]

The Fever literally did pictionary... 😕

[@swiftddtech5481]

the term bandwagon Fan refers t2 a fan following a certain team but then they start losing so the fan becoming a fan of a team that is winning. so this Bandwagon reference to the Fever fans makes no sense!!! these new WMBA fans that now follow The indiana fever team this last year are not bandwagon fans, they are just NEW WMBA fans!!! SMH

[@jamesgoforth1606]

That's what I thought -- it's not the normal usage of the term bandwagon. People followed a popular college player to the pro team she landed on. They didn't jump on any bandwagon -- they've been watching her all along.

[@colleenposadas8415]

Exactly

[@colleenposadas8415]

​@@jamesgoforth1606yes

[@hosehead3179]

It was their way of putting down fever fans. They probably wanted to have kkk people with fever shirts. But that's coming to a halt real soon

[@doayang5726]

Not bad not bad…can’t wait to see CC vs Paige

[@benadek6703]

Chicago sky hands down won the roll out the trolling was just so epic . Whoever came up with this punch lines needs a raise immediately was laughing 😂🤣

[@jebbiemetta]

There is no rivalry!!! It is like comparing a grain of sand to an island.

[@wisethabrain1100]

Rivalry 😂😂😂😂

[@cliffkessler2504]

RACHEL!!!!! WHAT ABOUT WNBA referees!!!!

[@williest1]

The Indiana Fever looks like a professional team ready to WIN GAMES. CC and the Fever are the REASON we are even talking about this

[@Aquaneos1193]

Love that the Fever kept it classy

[@RubyLahna-f6h]

What rivalry? Angels college team beat Caitlin one time..ever since then Caitlin Clark has owned angel reese

[@SukiDhillon-zk5dg]

Reese was 4 and 1 in college against Clark, please do some research.

[@ludyibon4870]

LSU IS A FIVE STAR RECRUIT TEAM. CC HAS THREE STAR TEAM MATE. AND THEY BEAT THEM.

[@lifelongconservative3338]

I appreciate you. Your word tempo, your most excellent analysis and the fact that you never throw smack at any player. Of course you have your predictions and they are spot on more than not. Put you talk down to nobody. Anyway, that's "my" analysis.

[@rademita]

thank you so much 🙏🏼!!

[@michaelrodriguez6589]

Guilty as charged! Bandwagon fan here.

[@DaveStark-oz8yw]

Really 🎉good review. I am excited for the season. Go CC

[@jodale1972]

I don't get the bandwagon reference about the Fever. Most of the "new" fans, have been fans of CC for at least 3 years now. They simply followed her to the WNBA. All you have to do is look at Iowa home and away attendance the last 2 years that CC was there. Also the TV ratings for Iowa games for those same 2 years. It also doesn't mean these same "new" fans are fans of the rest of the WNBA either.

[@AbzScotland]

wNBA been watching CC at other events.

[@Didymus6]

Hopefully the Wings hate the Fever because the Fever picked up Satou Sabally.

[@scottjays360s.johnson2]

I agree with the comment on the officiating the games. If this isn't addressed you will soon be loosing a new viewer of the wnba league. Just the drama that goes on with the players is almost to much to stomach. Best get it right before you loose more viewership. You all might think it's cute but it is something I wouldn't want my daughter to have anything to deal with. Not looking good for the wnba or Nike for that matter.

[@seamus6666]

RIVALRY, IF A PORSCHE HAS A RIVALRY FROM A BUMPER CAR , RACHEL GREAT VIDEO AS USUAL

[@TUBE-BONTONSONN-sport-vt9zw]

❤😂People remember the Magics when 😂😂Shaq was on the magics😅😅😅 that remind me of Angel Reese😅

[@nomadikmedia]

It's hype...super excited for 2025 season... all teams will be better. Still a FEVER fan. Go Fever go!!

[@DavidKnicks]

I'm excited. Go Liberty!

[@chevyyyyyyy]

Reese: “Oh please W, help me rival Clark; I can’t do it all by myself. KWIM?"

[@mrsicc6100]

Welcome to the Bay. Valkyries

[@victorforeman7056]

We’re cc22 fans, wherever she goes we go. Whether it’s golf,soccer, basketball or public speaking. She’s the needle mover an the greatest ambassador of sports today period and we love everything she stands for.

[@JonJon-wf5yj]

Media is trash this is going to do absolutely nothing with the rivalry between CC and AR, it's all BS.

[@Jmor-nu1qd]

Whatever it is. CC❤ is phenomenal, a superstar and a GOAT.❤😊🎉no rivalry😅😂at all..RAD, you are always good at what you do.❤😊🎉

[@cree878]

I hope they have better officiating, I’d have watched the playoffs as well even without the fever being there if the officiating had been better

[@BryanDuncan-g6b]

Nah…let ‘em keep being afraid to play the Fever and their fans

[@ruthfowler4565]

Big fan, love your show but that shirt?????

[@rowellglorioso7719]

“Uwian na” ❤❤❤

[@johnamaro7216]

No rivalry. The only thing Angel brings to the game is her height. CC is incredible a different class. Stop the insanity.

[@jordannash1998]

Caitlin V. Angel: Angel is trying to be Caitlin only she's not. She may be good, but a "See All" point guard, she's not. All while Caitlin just wants to be Caitlin. Only Caitlin's any GOOD at that!. Ask the REST of the WNBA. Caiitlin decides what SHE's going to do in Milliseconds. Angel? Not.

[@Momula101]

The Sky burn of every team was hilarious.

[@NoName-zm1ks]

The WNBA padding 5 games between Fever & Sky for that “rivalry” thang😜

[@BossDogg88]

First Things First. I'm Alerting Every WNBA Official of Their Termination Effective Admittedly 😁 Completely Clean House. and Bring in a Team of Brand New Officials Across The League.💯

[@anneclaiborne]

Fever! But change the referees!