I just asked Karl Smesko about this, specifically.
Here's what he had to say about the #WNBA expanding to 50 games and the importance of the calendar footprint.
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The calendar footprint for the 50-game schedule in 2027 is going to matter a LOT. #WNBA
Howard Megdal
With the latest injury reports, the WNBA has surpassed 500 games due to injury/illness. This is the quickest time to reach this milestone that I'm aware of.
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