{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA","slug":"locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425","podcast_index_feed_id":909425,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/6xlU4vnG","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-womens-basketball/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8d31b389-535c-4ce7-b173-5f7016ba17c8/9f0a18ef-3810-4d63-8c5d-254e26026085/3000x3000/uploads-2f1593725280119-hweafc69k0p-85e4f9f9d3c853d23ab06b2c4507324d-2flocked-on-womens-basketball-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all aspects of the world of Women’s Basketball. Host Howard Megdal of The IX and The Next talks to the incredible staff at The Next and provides your daily women’s basketball fix with expert analysis and coverage of all aspects of the sport. From the NCAA to the WNBA, the Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast brings the fire and passion of women’s basketball to you five days a week. The Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T06:17:14.230619+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425"},"episode":{"title":"Natasha Cloud STILL a Free Agent?! | WNBA Salary + Caitlin Clark Returns & Paige Media  Controversy","slug":"natasha-cloud-still-a-free-agent-wnba-salary-caitlin-clark-returns-paige-media-controversy","published_at":"2026-04-28T14:46:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425/natasha-cloud-still-a-free-agent-wnba-salary-caitlin-clark-returns-paige-media-controversy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-womens-basketball/","audio_url":"https://lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/8d31b389-535c-4ce7-b173-5f7016ba17c8/episodes/e9a631aa-66b9-4078-85ae-5a9aee5e1af5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=8d31b389-535c-4ce7-b173-5f7016ba17c8&awEpisodeId=e9a631aa-66b9-4078-85ae-5a9aee5e1af5&feed=6xlU4vnG","summary":"Natasha Cloud remains one of the biggest names still unsigned in WNBA free agency—and it’s not about talent. It’s about price. In this episode, we break down why the veteran point guard hasn’t landed a deal yet, despite her championship pedigree, elite defense, and leadership. From salary cap limitations to shifting market dynamics under the new CBA, we explain what’s really holding things up—and why Cloud may be standing firm on her value. We also cover: Cloud’s mindset and viral statement during free agency The New York Liberty’s roster decisions (including major contracts and additions) Why teams can afford her—but haven’t pulled the trigger Her dominant 47-point performance in Unrivaled and what it says about her current form Plus, we shift to Caitlin Clark’s preseason return 👀 What stood out in her first action back How the Indiana Fever are adjusting to her presence Why her slow shooting night isn’t a concern And in Segment 3, we address the growing conversation around Paige Bueckers & Azzi Fudd—and why the media might be crossing a line. Where should the focus really be? Timestamps: 0:00 Show Open & Intro 2:15 Natasha Cloud Free Agency Breakdown 12:40 Caitlin Clark Preseason Takeaways 20:30 Media vs Player Boundaries Discussion","meta_description":"Natasha Cloud remains one of the biggest names still unsigned in WNBA free agency—and it’s not about talent. It’s about price. In this episode, we break d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1703,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425/episodes/natasha-cloud-still-a-free-agent-wnba-salary-caitlin-clark-returns-paige-media-controversy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425/natasha-cloud-still-a-free-agent-wnba-salary-caitlin-clark-returns-paige-media-controversy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}