The Pump Fake
Where WNBA Basketball Is All Talk.
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This week we're asking why the refs seem to be determined to be the stars of almost every game.
Plus we cover Sandy Brondello's suspension, Caitlyn's unending antics and Phoenix's identity crisis.
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The Aces double-down on a beat down on the Mercury AND are maintaining their culture of dominance. Meanwhile, we're scratching our heads over what's happening in the windy city of Chicago.
We unpack Candace Parker's comments and the superstars who may have gotten snubbed for this year's All-Star line up.
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League Pass continues to fail us over and over, but the W still finds a way to deliver anyway.
Dev + Ash clap it up over Marina Mabrey's HERstoric night with a 53-piece in Toronto. Plus, we tee up our thoughts about our new rivalry and the Commissioner's Cup coming up next week.
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Dev + Ash revel at the shining stars of the W, the rookies who continue to make their places known, while the previous records are being shattered.
Join us as we recap the games of the week and check up on the rookie class. Don't forget there's still time to make a final push to get your votes in for the 2026 All-Star lineups.
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Dev + Ash lend opinions on everything : who might deserve MIP and 6th Player this year, Caitlyn's antics, and why Olivia Miles is undoubtedly the Rookie of the Year.
Moving on, we banter around what could possibly be going on with the Mercury. Girl, nobody knows...
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Dev + Ash talk MVP debates and roster shakeups. This week, we're breaking down the biggest stories around the W with plenty of opinions and a few hot-ass takes.
Tune in as we unpack Caitlyn's "baditude", Chennedy Carter's resurgence, Connecticut's slow start and everything in between.
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Dev + Ash slide by to recap the NCAA brackets, specifically our reactions to Dawn vs Geno since the dust has settled.
We discuss preseason activity in the W: the 2026 Draft class, expansion teams, signed/unsigned/waived/trades so far.
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Dev + Ash return for the final episode of the 2025 WNBA season.
We extended this episode a bit to detail our opinions about Nate Tibbetts, Cathy, A'ja Wilson and Game 4.
Becky and the Aces swept the dust off in the desert, going 4-0 against the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals.
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While Dev + Ash are away, take a trip back to the most-listened-to episode of the season...
[Originally published on June 23, 2025]
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Two things this WNBA season hasn't been short of: excitement and irritation! From retired athletes dropping unpopular hot takes, the antics in Chicago, to the ongoing Caitlyn Clark "bench behavior", Ash is breaking it all down. Grab your headphones because we've got thoughts.
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There are only 3 remaining spots to claim for the WNBA Playoffs. Dev + Ash debate the latest going on with Angel Reese in Chicago and celebrate a legend on her way into possible retirement.
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Dev + Ash cover one of the most historic weeks in the WNBA, all while the Vegas Aces come stomping into the 3rd spot after simmering near the bottom of the pack for weeks! And we can't forget to share our list of petty concerns for Cathy, the Commissioner of the W. Tap in to join the convo!
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In this week's episode, Dev + Ash examine the Aces and their recent flurry of wins. A Valkyries veteran surpasses a legend in all-time scoring and welcomes its new mascot all in the same game. We talk scores, standings and struggles as we inch closer to the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
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Dev + Ash unload on last week's hot topics in the W. And, the trade deadline is just days away and teams have already begun to make last-minute adjustments just in time to beef up rosters for their Playoff run.
Will the WNBA crown a new champion this year?
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Five sentences about this episode:
1. Kelsey Plum's a problem.
2. Rickea Jackson is too!
3. Koclanes has no clue.
4. Kayla Thornton is out for the rest of the season.
5. Aces... where are you?
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The Mega-stars of the WNBA, past and present, ascended upon Indianapolis for the 2025 All-Star weekend and clearly, a time was had!
#Teammates, join us as we discuss our thoughts about the league's timely evolution, the hilarious "Stud Budz", and the upward trend that should result in nothing less than paying the players their fair share.
All-Star gave!!
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Dev + Ash run down the 2025 All-Star rosters. Aliyah Boston is the good trouble the Indiana Fever has always needed. And don't get it twisted... good things are made in Detroit.
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Paige, Arike' and the Wings scoop up a couple of wins last week. A'ja and the Aces went bust against the Lynx and the Storm in back-to-back losses. Dev + Ash finally unleash their feelings about Caitlyn Clark.
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Dev and Ash call out their favorite teams of the past week and dribble around the action that's happened on the court.
Rickea Jackson returns for the LA Sparks and Caitlyn Clark is aiming with precision on her comeback game after a weeks-long injury. Tap in to join the conversation!
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The Sun, Sparks and Wings continue to struggle. Dev and Ash share their honest thoughts about all the action that happened in the league this week.
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