Ahead of the WNBA\u2019s landmark 30th season, Prime Video has announced a formidable \u201cHall of Fame\u201d broadcast lineup that signals a major investment in women\u2019s basketball media. <\/p>\n
The roster is anchored by legendary figures Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon, two Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers who bring unparalleled championship pedigree to the screen. They join previously announced icons Candace Parker and Swin Cash, creating a commentary booth that boasts a combined double-digit count of WNBA titles and MVP awards.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The expanded team also features a diverse blend of coaching and playing experience. Kara Lawson (Duke Women\u2019s Basketball head coach and Olympic gold medalist), Lindsey Harding (Lakers assistant coach and former No. 1 overall pick), and veteran analyst LaChina Robinson. <\/p>\n
Rounding out the coverage, Allie Clifton will serve as the studio host for the new pregame and postgame shows, while Michael Grady, Lisa Byington, and Mike Watts lead the play-by-play duties. This strategic \u201ctalent pivot\u201d positions Prime Video to offer some of the most comprehensive and expert-led storytelling in the league\u2019s history as they prepare to stream 30 exclusive regular-season games and the Commissioner\u2019s Cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Amina Hussein, Prime Sports Head of On-Air Talent and Development,m shared her excitement about the brand\u2019s upcoming coverage<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve built a team that brings together championship experience, broadcasting excellence, and fresh perspectives,\u201d said Hussein in a statement. \u201cFrom pioneers who helped launch the league to rising voices in sports media, we are uniquely positioned to deliver coverage that celebrates the game, educates fans, and centers the stories of the incredible athletes that make the WNBA what it is today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
THE WNBA IS ENTERING ITS 30TH SEASON<\/p>\n
The WNBA is set to tip off its landmark 30th season on Friday, May 8, 2026, marking a historic expansion of the league to 15 teams. This milestone season features the highly anticipated debuts of two new franchises: the Toronto Tempo, the league\u2019s first Canadian team, and the Portland Fire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ahead of the WNBA\u2019s landmark 30th season, Prime Video has announced a formidable \u201cHall of Fame\u201d broadcast lineup…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":624612,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[629],"tags":[49,48,7412,82,630],"class_list":["post-624611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-wnba","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-hall-of-fame","tag-sports","tag-wnba"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/624611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=624611"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/624611\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/624612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=624611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=624611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=624611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}