DeWanna Bonner's ring-chasing journey, breaking down the 2026 playoff field + Courtney Cox on gender & race in basketball

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley break down the WNBA’s current top eight teams, all of whom have clinched a spot in the 2026 playoffs. How much movement will we see in the standings between now and the postseason? Plus, the duo reacts to the Phoenix Mercury’s decision to buy out star DeWanna Bonner’s contract and looks ahead to where the ring-chasing veteran could land next.

Also, sports scholar and author of Double Crossover: Gender, Media and Politics in Global Basketball, Courtney Cox, joins the show. Cox discusses the massive changes women’s basketball has undergone and offers her perspective on how the league is navigating the social and political issues it faces today.

01:04 - Breaking down the 2026 WNBA playoff field

07:38 - Is DeWanna Bonner’s ‘ring chasing’ a risky move?

24:03 - Courtney Cox, author of 'Double Crossover: Gender, Media & Politics in Global Basketball' joins the show!

01:18:44 - Must-watch upcoming matchups

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