WNBA Trade Deadline, Too Early Playoffs Talk, Candace Parker's Latest Takes
Download MP3Jasmine Harper and Candace "Ace" Pedraza return to analyze the key moves leading up to the WNBA Trade Deadline. With recent activity from the Seattle Storm, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, and even the Las Vegas Aces, it's becoming clear which teams are positioning themselves for deep playoff runs. The Sisters also take a closer look at teams like the Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, and Washington Mystics—highlighting where expectations have been met or missed. Injuries to standout players like Kayla Thornton and Caitlin Clark are also shaping the postseason outlook for their respective teams.
Beat produced by Dassi.
Sound design by Mike Goodrick.
Creators and Guests
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Candace Pedraza
Candace Pedraza, also known as Ace, is a sports reporter and senior writer with Winsidr. She's worked with the WNBA on their editorial side, as well as with FanSided as a full time editor running their "Ink on Indy" operations. She is an avid sports-watcher, a New York City native with a slight New York Liberty bias, and a seasoned sports reporter having worked as one since 2014.
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Jasmine Harper
Jasmine Harper, known by many as Harper, is a trained sports journalist and social strategist. She entered the WNBA space in 2021 and hasn't looked back since joining the Winsidr team. Harper is pursuing her Masters in Mass Communications at the University of Florida, and she's also a freelance journalist and social media manger for other sports networks. She's passionate about the WNBA and player-first reporting, and consistently advocates for player's privacy and protection. Sideline Sisters is her passion project as Harper's finally coming to center stage to speak candidly but respectful about women's hoops.
