Azzi to Dallas Wings???

[BobbyJ]

It will be interesting to see if Dallas protects Arike in the expansion draft. No chance for Lou to be protected.

Either Fam or Azzi will likely be #1. Both work for Dallas. Azzi could help with their 3pt shooting. Despite having the ultra-accurate Paige, Dallas had the second worst percentage last year.

Then Minn. is happy to take whoever Dallas passes on. Azzi can be McBride's replacement, while Fam would ensure Phee does not get stuck guarding bigs.

They can't protect her because she's a free agent. And they can't sign her to protect her because the free agency signing period comes after the expansion draft.

 

[WBBZen]

They can't protect her because she's a free agent. And they can't sign her to protect her because the free agency signing period comes after the expansion draft.

Teams can protect UFA, but Dallas has so many rookies, it would be a waste. Expansion teams can only draft one UFA, who they then have to core and offer a max contract to. I wouldn't be surprised if Arike ends up on Toronto, as Sandy's coaching style is a little bit more loose and would cater to Arike's style. In the right system, Arike can thrive. I just don't think that's Dallas anymore.

 

[asuwish]

I do think Azzi, Betts, Fam, and Miles are all lottery picks, and worthy of being the #1 pick and I don't think any are a 'no brainer' #1. It comes down to team needs in my book.

And while Fam is a great prospect, as a GM I would be leery of a European because in a couple of years they could be earning top dollar in their own country or elsewhere in Europe.

Everyone makes the real money overseas even Americans. People forget the WNBA is a 3 month season. The best players come here in what is like an all star tournament and then spread out in leagues all over the world for 8+ months for their regular season.