2025 WNBA Pre-Season Thread

[WBBTakeover]

It’s one preseason game but the Aces had better chemistry tonight than literally anything I saw from them last season. Still extremely thin in the post outside of Wilson though. I continue to dream of a world where Vegas under Hammon finds an offensively competent post to pair with her. Nye looked great, I think she’s a perfect stylistic fit for Vegas and can help replace Plum’s deadeye shooting. Brings some nice size too. I think Vegas’ season rides on Gray returning to form (passed the eye test for me) and Loyd gelling with the team in a reduced role (early to tell but seems very happy to be in LV).

They looked like they were locked in, which is a far cry from how they looked during last year's preseason game against Puerto Rico. To me, Jackie looks better now than her 2023 season (which was a high water mark for her). She's going to be a force this season!

There's one more offensively competent post option who's holding off on being signed until after EuroBasket. We'll see if she picks Vegas. Meanwhile, Becky is going to go with her fave (Kiah) until the wheels fall off.

Loved what I saw from Nye. Her defense looks solid, too. She's the Alysha Clark replacement (much, much younger and much, much cheaper). Tiff Mitchell looked great, too.

 

[Stagnant]

Wow, this surprises me

 

[Hayven]

The Valkyries are tanking on purpose, right?

 

[WBBTakeover]

The Valkyries are tanking on purpose, right?

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Nope.

If they were, they'd trade for Kierstan Bell.

 

[BRS24]

 

[WBBTakeover]

I was really impressed with Sonia Citron during today's preseason game! She looked like she's been playing in the league for YEARS. She can certainly be Atkins' replacement if she continues to grow.

Sophie was as annoying as ever, and it looks like she drew the ire of vets (Sykes) and rookies (Iriafen) alike!

 

[BRS24]

nooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[MilfordHusky]

Is anyone concerned that Clark missed today’s game?

 

[GamecockFam]

Is anyone concerned that Clark missed today’s game?

I got the impression that she would play if it was a regular season game. They were just being precautionary.

 

[Stagnant]

No, saving her for the Iowa game I imagine. Load management.

 

[azfan]

I was really impressed with Sonia Citron during today's preseason game! She looked like she's been playing in the league for YEARS. She can certainly be Atkins' replacement if she continues to grow.

Sophie was as annoying as ever, and it looks like she drew the ire of vets (Sykes) and rookies (Iriafen) alike!

Cunningham is really going to contribute .... She's a player you love on your team and absolutely despise if you're playing against her

OT gave new meaning to preseason game with a bunch of non roster players on the floor.

The Fever can really shoot free throws and in the OT Washington non roster folks couldn't make a lay up

 

[JellyBean]

Great opening weekend of WNBA preseason games!! Paige looked decent out there. Great see her in her first WNBA game. The Aces looked decent as well and it was great see another rookie (Aaliyah Nye) out there playing well also.

Chicago/Brazil: Angel Reese shot the ball very well. Hailey Van Lith looked pretty good out there in her first game. Same with Maddy. That Sky team is going to shock a lot of people this season.

Indiana/Washington: Sophie Cunningham looks comfortable out there and it showed! Well done, Sophie!! Sonia Citron & Kiki Iriafen are going to be a huge plus for Washington. This was a fun game to watch. Odd to see Bonner in a different uniform. I can't wait for Sunday's games!

 

[nwhoopfan]

Odd to see Bonner in a different uniform.

I think it's going to be even odder to see A. Thomas in another uniform. She was the face of the Sun franchise for a decade.

Bonner actually spent twice as much time in Phoenix as she did Connecticut.

 

[cancontent]

The Valkyries are tanking on purpose, right?

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Who knows? This comment from the head coach caught my attention. It will be interesting to see who makes the final roster.

 

[Stagnant]

Yeah, I have to admit that Cunningham looks like a brilliant piece for the Fever.

 

[cancontent]

 

[Dillon77]

Who knows? This comment from the head coach caught my attention. It will be interesting to see who makes the final roster.

Given what happened in Seattle with multiple injuries to tall guards/wings, the Storm might be interested in contacting Ms. Sellers' agent.

 

[Dillon77]

I was really impressed with Sonia Citron during today's preseason game! She looked like she's been playing in the league for YEARS. She can certainly be Atkins' replacement if she continues to grow.

Sophie was as annoying as ever, and it looks like she drew the ire of vets (Sykes) and rookies (Iriafen) alike!

Sonia started and played 22 minutes; scoring 15 points on 5-6 overall shooting, 2-3 from three and 3-3 from FT line. Had 4 rebounds and two assists. Proud of my fellow ND alum...oops, graduation for Citron isn't for another week or so

 

[Dillon77]

nooooooooooooooooooooooo

Dang...for those of a certain age, do you remember that dark cloud that hung over all bad things in the comic strip, Pogo?
Well, that strip closed years ago but seems to be following KLS cross country to Seattle.
Hang in there, Katie Lou...

 

[cancontent]

These events at alma mater schools are awesome. Look at that smile on that girl's face. She's going to remember this forever.

 

[jdote33]

My girl Mackenzie Holmes is hooping right now. IDK what the stats say but she looks like a WNBA player. Like athletically. Seems like the year of rehab did wonders

 

[Dillon77]

Waivers Posted on the WNBA Transactions Page as of Sunday, May 4th:

Chicago Sky

• Tilly Boler
• Arella Guirantes
• Sammie Puisis

Dallas Wings

• Mckenzie Forbes
• Mikah Herbert Harrigan

 

[azfan]

Sun didn't shine yesterday. I know its pre season, but, if I were a Wing or Sun fan I might be worried. These two teams may combine for less than 27 wins.

 

[GamecockFam]

Sun didn't shine yesterday. I know its pre season, but, if I were a Wing or Sun fan I might be worried. These two teams may combine for less than 27 wins.

I don't know where the Sun are going to find their offense. They can't rely on Tina Charles to do everything. While Haley Peters had a good game, I doubt she keeps that efficiency through the season. Anyone know why Sania Rivers and Aneesa Morrow did not get any playing time? I thought it was interesting that Madison Hayes, a UDFA, got 17 minutes while the draft picks got 0 minutes. There are a lot of head scratchers with that team makeup. I've got a feeling that the Sun are going to be at the bottom of the league by a wide margin. I've got a theory that they're tanking over the next two years so they can win the Juju Watkins sweepstakes.

 

[azfan]

I don't know where the Sun are going to find their offense. They can't rely on Tina Charles to do everything. While Haley Peters had a good game, I doubt she keeps that efficiency through the season. Anyone know why Sania Rivers and Aneesa Morrow did not get any playing time? I thought it was interesting that Madison Hayes, a UDFA, got 17 minutes while the draft picks got 0 minutes. There are a lot of head scratchers with that team makeup. I've got a feeling that the Sun are going to be at the bottom of the league by a wide margin. I've got a theory that they're tanking over the next two years so they can win the Juju Watkins sweepstakes.

Yep. . . . including the coaching staff.

There seemed to be no organization and while they played a ton of players who will not be in the league, I did wonder about how they will be defensively.