WNBA 2024 pre-season

[cancontent]

As of right now, Tina is not signing with the Sun. It was posted on Twitter by someone with zero inside information

I remember seeing that post. Most think it's a prank because of the fact it referenced a super max deal.

 

[oldhusky]

I remember seeing that post. Most think it's a prank because of the fact it referenced a super max deal.

Because I looked at many other places afterwords and didn't see it confirmed anyplace else, it looks like you are correct.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

If it's the same post I saw it was absolutely a joke post. I saw another one saying Kia Nurse is getting a 10yr super max deal as well.

 

[Geew1992]

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Latest deals and news

Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike have signed with Seattle. Here's the latest transactions surrounding WNBA free agency.

www.espn.com

 

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[Geew1992]

This is don’t understand. I feel like that’s a lot a 2026 pick

 

[12au]

This is don’t understand. I feel like that’s a lot a 2026 pick

I agree--sort of feels like a salary dump. Seattle must be going after someone

 

[Geew1992]

I agree--sort of feels like a salary dump. Seattle must be going after someone

Ahh…. Maybe Neka??

 

[BRS24]

 

[BRS24]

First player out for the upcoming season due to WNBA prioritization rule -

Jessica Shepard to Miss 2024 Season - Minnesota Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced that Jessica Shepard will miss the 2024 WNBA season. Shepard plans to remain in Italy to fulfill contract commitments with her Italian club, Umana Reyer Venezia, and as a result is subject to the WNBA’s collectively bargained...

lynx.wnba.com

 

[TheFarmFan]

Depending on who opts to return or not, the free COVID year could really wreak havoc with LA's near-term prospects: Clark, Brink, Bueckers, Cardoso, Edwards, and Reese - fully half of the projected first round picks - could all either declare or return, and so this year's draft could either be one of the most stacked in recent history, or one of the bigger busts. The second week in April is going to be wild.

 

[Dillon77]

First player out for the upcoming season due to WNBA prioritization rule -

Jessica Shepard to Miss 2024 Season - Minnesota Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced that Jessica Shepard will miss the 2024 WNBA season. Shepard plans to remain in Italy to fulfill contract commitments with her Italian club, Umana Reyer Venezia, and as a result is subject to the WNBA’s collectively bargained...

lynx.wnba.com

Well, that Alanna Smith signing is starting to get some context now...

 

[Dillon77]

Megan G. and the Aces come out winners here, in my humble opinion. Has really worked on expanding her game, hustles her you-know-what off and is allegedly a very good, supportive teammate. She will probably only get short stints on the court but she'll maximize them and be ready.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

Megan G. and the Aces come out winners here, in my humble opinion. Has really worked on expanding her game, hustles her you-know-what off and is allegedly a very good, supportive teammate. She will probably only get short stints on the court but she'll maximize them and be ready.

I think she takes Cayla spot, but could end up playing more minutes depending how effective she is.

 

[Geew1992]

Source: PG Williams to ink 2-year deal with Lynx

Unrestricted free agent Courtney Williams is set to sign with Minnesota, a source said Wednesday.

www.espn.com

 

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[Dillon77]

Source: PG Williams to ink 2-year deal with Lynx

Unrestricted free agent Courtney Williams is set to sign with Minnesota, a source said Wednesday.

www.espn.com

If Williams follows Smith to Minnesota, that would give the Lynx two point guards in a few days (with Heideman joining, as well).

Would sure seem like there's plenty of air for Sky(lar) Diggins-Smith in Chicago....

 

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[cancontent]

If Williams follows Smith to Minnesota, that would give the Lynx two point guards in a few days (with Heideman joining, as well).

Would sure seem like there's plenty of air for Sky(lar) Diggins-Smith in Chicago....

Yeah, about that theory.

 

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[Dillon77]

Yeah, about that theory.

Yeah, about that theory.

Well, she's going to disappoint the easy headline writers in Chicago.

Looks like Jewell did some active selling work....and now the Nurse trade (and draft choice) makes some sense, too: open up cash.....

 

[Dillon77]

Whoa. Indiana Went After a New Wing and she's very familiar, according to the Next:

"The Indiana have agreed to a two-year, full protection contract with Katie Lou Samuelson, adding the versatile forward as she returns to the WNBA after missing the 2023 season due to pregnancy — giving birth to Aliya Renae in August 2023. The Fever won a spirited bidding war for Samuelson's services, with six teams making serious offers to obtain the former University of Connecticut standout."

 

[Dillon77]

Yeah, about that theory.

Well, Chicago did sign a point guard who is an ND alum (just not the one I initially thought):

Noon ET: The Chicago Sky have signed Lindsay Allen. The guard started 20 games for the Minnesota Lynx last season and averaged 6.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and a career-high 4.5 assists in 24.1 minutes.

Not that this factored into it, but Skylar Diggins-Smith played with Jewel Loyd at ND,
while Lindsey Allen knows Marina Mabrey. One thing to say about Allen: she is a true point guard and will distribute the ball to Copper, Mabrey, etc.