Over/Under for WNBA Players Opting Not to Play in 2020?

[WestCoast]

And then there were 6.

The Atlanta Dream could probably use both Pivec and Cazorla right about now. The Dream's roster for the 2020 season is now down to 10 players max that have committed to begin play in July. Must add at least one player, presumably a guard.

The Washington Mystics appear to be in a similar situation, barring any recent additions.

 

[Rb335]

Will the standings from this season be utilized to determine the 2021 Draft? It's interesting to think that a team like Washington could have a down year due to starters opting out, and receive a higher pick as a result. Then in 2021 they get their starters back plus a high draft pick.

There will always be an asterisk next to this season, since players will opt out, the atmosphere is different, and the season is shorter. Will players value a championship in 2020 as much as a normal year?

If there was a generational player like EDD, Griner, or Stewart available in 2021, would there have been an incentive for GM's to have their stars opt out?

 

[j66kicker]

Will the standings from this season be utilized to determine the 2021 Draft? It's interesting to think that a team like Washington could have a down year due to starters opting out, and receive a higher pick as a result. Then in 2021 they get their starters back plus a high draft pick.

There will always be an asterisk next to this season, since players will opt out, the atmosphere is different, and the season is shorter. Will players value a championship in 2020 as much as a normal year?

If there was a generational player like EDD, Griner, or Stewart available in 2021, would there have been an incentive for GM's to have their stars opt out?

They average the last two season's records to determine draft lottery odds for the 4 teams who don't make the playoffs. So being the worst team doesn't guarantee the first pick - only that you'll have a chance for it. Even if they tanked in 2020, Washington's 2019 record would bring their lottery odds down considerably.

 

[WestCoast]

A credible source has shared that agents are asking that WNBA players be given a few more days following the current June 25 opt out declaration deadline to make their minds up as to whether they won't play beginning in July.

So far, the declared opt out count for 2020 is 6 of the 139 active players who were eligible to vote earlier this month as to whether there would be a season in 2020.

 

[baggerbob]

I guess he forgot about somebody. I’m up to 5.

Hayes, Montgomery, Jones, Cloud, and Sanders were the 5 who declared before the 25th. Where are people coming up with 6?

 

[Go/huskies]

Hayes, Montgomery, Jones, Cloud, and Sanders were the 5 who declared before the 25th. Where are people coming up with 6?

Cecilia Zandalasini, Minnesota Lynx is the 6th.

 

[eebmg]

More details

Sources: Concern in WNBA on Florida details

Concerns in the WNBA include a limited amount of time to process information about the bubble they will be playing in and the rising number of coronavirus cases in Florida, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[Shades]

Rebecca Allen is the supposedly last opt-out. She would be the 7th. I don’t think she wanted to take on the long flight from Australia.

Don’t be surprised if there’s a few more past today’s deadline that can’t make their international flights.

 

[LowkeyX]

Rebecca Allen is the supposedly last opt-out. She would be the 7th. I don’t think she wanted to take on the long flight from Australia.

Don’t be surprised if there’s a few more past today’s deadline that can’t make their international flights.

I thought it was going to be way more opt-outs. Maybe the others who are considering it, are hoping they get some type of extension to make their decisions.

 

[UConnCat]

Two more . . .

 

[UConnCat]

 

[WestCoast]

I think there will be some more big opt out names becoming public prior to the players' projected arrival date in Florda of July 6.

Several of the teams will be/are scrambling to fill their rosters.

With the addition today of Essence Carson, Washington is now at 10 confirmed players for 2020 and must add at least one player. Los Angeles is in the same situation. Teams really should plan to take 12 players to Bradenton, given the likelihood that one or more players per team will likely become infected during the 2020 season.

 

[Bigboote]

There are three point or combo guards sitting out; this may be the last chance Saniya Chong has to break into the W. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[Shades]

Sydney Colson tested positive for coronavirus. If she’s the only player in the league who tests positive, that’s pretty good.

Chicago Sky guard Sydney Colson tests positive for COVID-19

The Chicago Sky will be headed to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., to start their season in July. In advance of the trip, the team must test players for the coronavirus and prepare to enter a protec…

www.chicagotribune.com

 

[eebmg]

Sydney Colson tested positive for coronavirus. If she’s the only player in the league who tests positive, that’s pretty good.

Chicago Sky guard Sydney Colson tests positive for COVID-19

The Chicago Sky will be headed to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., to start their season in July. In advance of the trip, the team must test players for the coronavirus and prepare to enter a protec…

www.chicagotribune.com

Tough break

Sky guard Sydney Colson is the most recent player to speak publicly about testing positive for the coronavirus. On her Twitter account, the veteran made clear she has taken quarantine seriously but still contracted the virus.

 

[Bigboote]

Bummer about Colson. She’s a really good player who’s just never found the right fit.

I hope she makes a full recovery soon. I’ve read recently that many of the young people who develop mild cases actually show significant lung damage in x-rays.

I dunno if it’s been posted elsewhere, but the Orlando Pride dropped out of the NWSL for the season because of 10 positive CoViD tests.

 

[Zanzman]

Is that the team that partied at a night club

 

[eebmg]

Is that the team that partied at a night club

Yup. On a related matter, saw the NWSL opener NC vs Portland. Decent game. One may argue the fan situation is the same as before the Pandemic.

 

[WestCoast]

Sydney Colson tested positive for coronavirus. If she’s the only player in the league who tests positive, that’s pretty good.

Chicago Sky guard Sydney Colson tests positive for COVID-19

The Chicago Sky will be headed to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., to start their season in July. In advance of the trip, the team must test players for the coronavirus and prepare to enter a protec…

www.chicagotribune.com

Colson won't be the only player to test positive for COVID-19 going forward. It is only a matter of days before additional positive tests for players will be confirmed publicly by their respective teams. It is inevitable given that the players have begun training with their teams at team facilities across the country in a variety of locations that are experiencing virus outbreaks.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I need some help here! Why was the internet on a tirade for someone to pick up Tea Cooper specifically Twitter? Now that they have it’s like the biggest signing ever! What am i missing? It’s an honest question? IMO Joyner Holmes was the biggest rookie pick up. She just needs good coaching which I’m not sure she got at Texas.

 

[Geew1992]

Not a player but....

Storm's Hughes won't coach after doc assessment

Seattle coach Dan Hughes, after a medical assessment by the WNBA and consultation with Hughes' doctor, will not be joining the team for the upcoming season in Florida.

www.espn.com

 

[eebmg]

Not a player but....

Storm's Hughes won't coach after doc assessment

Seattle coach Dan Hughes, after a medical assessment by the WNBA and consultation with Hughes' doctor, will not be joining the team for the upcoming season in Florida.

www.espn.com

Win it for coach.

 

[bballnut90]

I need some help here! Why was the internet on a tirade for someone to pick up Tea Cooper specifically Twitter? Now that they have it’s like the biggest signing ever! What am i missing? It’s an honest question? IMO Joyner Holmes was the biggest rookie pick up. She just needs good coaching which I’m not sure she got at Texas.

Holmes needs a lot more than just good coaching IMO. Her game hasnt improved since she was a freshman.

Cooper has a big following I believe. Also she was really good for Baylor this year. Percentages and efficiency were way higher than when she was at Tennessee or SC. Good scoring PG off the bench who could be a decent pro player IMO if she goes to the right situation.

 

[eebmg]

Sue Bird appeared on Mina Kimes ESPN Daily Podcast and explained some of risk analysis and why the WNBA players are best suited to handle the "bubble"

1) WNBA players play international ball and that prepares them very well for self isolating minimal contact conditions. Basically, the bubble is probably better than Russia

2) The actual safety in the bubble where efforts to make sure that all surroundings are as virus free as possible may be better than the normal environment any citizen may find themselves interacting with the outside world.