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BRS24 said:
Brutal if true.
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Very tough. Sometimes I even feel conflicted about the rookies being promoted when a lot won't make the team. I mean I feel bad for them as it almost seems like they are exploited. Like Indiana and Grace Berger. What if she doesn't make the team. But the day after she got drafted they were selling jerseys.

Like is Brea Beal going to be in Minnesota next week. And I'm a fan of Beal, I'm just saying.

 
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jdote33 said:
Very tough. Sometimes I even feel conflicted about the rookies being promoted when a lot won't make the team. I mean I feel bad for them as it almost seems like they are exploited. Like Indiana and Grace Berger. What if she doesn't make the team. But the day after she got drafted they were selling jerseys.

Like is Brea Beal going to be in Minnesota next week. And I'm a fan of Beal, I'm just saying.

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I just noted the NWSL is going to expand to 16 teams by 2026. Now, I've seen some of the fees being asked for (and paid for) a franchise and this is the NWSL (and I coached soccer for years). I'd have to think that with the surge in WBB that the WNBA has to be taking advantage of this interest at some point. Yes, they've got to keep the 144 in good shape (salaries, travel, etc.), but I think this league is only going to grow if the league puts money into it.

And expansion would give more opportunities for rookies who were good enough to get drafted. Imagine if baseball just kept cutting their best Triple AAA prospects? The WNBA is virtually throwing it's young off a cliff. Got to change that.
 
jdote33 said:
Very tough. Sometimes I even feel conflicted about the rookies being promoted when a lot won't make the team. I mean I feel bad for them as it almost seems like they are exploited. Like Indiana and Grace Berger. What if she doesn't make the team. But the day after she got drafted they were selling jerseys.

Like is Brea Beal going to be in Minnesota next week. And I'm a fan of Beal, I'm just saying.

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Take the liberty, with there top 8 or 9, Willoughby, and Richards after 2. or 3 years are basically bench players.
For the last 2 spots New York should keep Sabally, and Kone 2 rookies who have potential to be good.
They both are paid less then Willoughby and Richards.
 
Expansion definitely needs to occur to elevate the league. I’d be really curious on opening day to see a ranking of the top 24-48 active wbb players not on WNBA rosters.
 
So sad for her. She scored 21 pts at the 2023 champion game with Iowa.
 
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Dillon77 said:
I just noted the NWSL is going to expand to 16 teams by 2026. Now, I've seen some of the fees being asked for (and paid for) a franchise and this is the NWSL (and I coached soccer for years). I'd have to think that with the surge in WBB that the WNBA has to be taking advantage of this interest at some point. Yes, they've got to keep the 144 in good shape (salaries, travel, etc.), but I think this league is only going to grow if the league puts money into it.

And expansion would give more opportunities for rookies who were good enough to get drafted. Imagine if baseball just kept cutting their best Triple AAA prospects? The WNBA is virtually throwing it's young off a cliff. Got to change that.
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The NWSL seems to be growing at a much faster rate than the WNBA
 
bovwa10 said:
The NWSL seems to be growing at a much faster rate than the WNBA
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One challenge might be seasonal - NWSL is happening now thru the summer, and if the WNBA moved to the winter season, perhaps there'd be more interest? Dunno.
 
BRS24 said:
One challenge might be seasonal - NWSL is happening now thru the summer, and if the WNBA moved to the winter season, perhaps there'd be more interest? Dunno.
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I believe the WNBA should move to the winter and play double headers with the NBA. That’ll get people in the seats
 
I know there are those who roll their eyes when the expansion topic comes up, but something does have to happen. For as much as people say there's no fan support, we're seeing this changing and things are trending upwards. The NBA had a brutal time surviving until the mid-80s and it was around a lot longer than the WNBA by that point.

And expansion in some areas could get a heck more support than what people assume. I look at Toronto, obviously because of my Canadian bias. Not only would the expansion team be supported by the city, it would also have the benefit of a national fan base like the Raptors have. Their fan base travels or will come out to games in the US if they currently live in the US. The sell out for this exhibition game gives me hope that it's more than feasible.

Something has to change. I just hope it's sooner than later.
 
BRS24 said:
One challenge might be seasonal - NWSL is happening now thru the summer, and if the WNBA moved to the winter season, perhaps there'd be more interest? Dunno.
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Geew1992 said:
I believe the WNBA should move to the winter and play double headers with the NBA. That’ll get people in the seats
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The challenge with this, sadly, is unless salaries increase, there may be a significant exodus of players that can make more money in European leagues in the winter. Not all of them do, however right now, there are quite a few that are in the W now and then go overseas for the winter/offseason.
 
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cancontent said:
I know there are those who roll their eyes when the expansion topic comes up, but something does have to happen. For as much as people say there's no fan support, we're seeing this changing and things are trending upwards. The NBA had a brutal time surviving until the mid-80s and it was around a lot longer than the WNBA by that point.

And expansion in some areas could get a heck more support than what people assume. I look at Toronto, obviously because of my Canadian bias. Not only would the expansion team be supported by the city, it would also have the benefit of a national fan base like the Raptors have. Their fan base travels or will come out to games in the US if they currently live in the US. The sell out for this exhibition game gives me hope that it's more than feasible.

Something has to change. I just hope it's sooner than later.
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I have always thought Toronto would be a good market for the W. I think the only thing holding them back is the travel accommodations. The W likely needs to secure charter flights full time first.

Toronto and Oakland would be my top two picks for expansions followed by areas with established women's basketball fanbases nearby like a Nashville or Charlotte.
 
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And here is the Latest Transaction News (in this case, waviers or waivers cleared):

Minnesota: Watts, Stephanie – Waivers Cleared
Minnesota: Williams, Kiana – Waivers Cleared
Phoenix: Shook, Kylee – Waivers Cleared
Connecticut: Morris, Alexis – Waived
Connecticut: Battles, Diamond – Waived
Connecticut: Prechtel, Ashten – Waived
Phoenix: Booker, Essence – Waived

Connecticut made these three decisions the morning after their only exhibition game to date. The only rookies on the Sun to stay in camp are guard Jayla Everett from St. John's and forward Caitlin Bickle from Baylor. Guard Nia Clouden and Center Olivia Nelson-Ododa are the first-year players on the roster.
 
LA seemed to have a productive first game for the Atlanta Dream. I didn't watch the game but she has some of the better stats on the team. 3 offensive boards, 8 points, 1 block and 4 free throw attempts in 15 min. She also had 4 fouls...
 
Geew1992 said:
I believe the WNBA should move to the winter and play double headers with the NBA. That’ll get people in the seats
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I dunno. I think it be more like those Big East semi-final games that UConn isn't a part of.
 
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Wish I was able to take today off to enjoy the events they've had lined up for tomorrow's game. I've been impressed with what has been lined up for people to experience.
 
May 12 Transaction Listed on WNBA Website

Seattle: Williams, Madi – Waived
 
Views from the game. This is awesome :)
 

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Thank you! I thought Boston got away with SO MUCH during her entire college career, refs turned a blind eye while she was free to do whatever she wanted. Rude awakening being in the W and not being able to get away with all that stuff now.
 
Dillon77 said:
I just noted the NWSL is going to expand to 16 teams by 2026. Now, I've seen some of the fees being asked for (and paid for) a franchise and this is the NWSL (and I coached soccer for years). I'd have to think that with the surge in WBB that the WNBA has to be taking advantage of this interest at some point. Yes, they've got to keep the 144 in good shape (salaries, travel, etc.), but I think this league is only going to grow if the league puts money into it.

And expansion would give more opportunities for rookies who were good enough to get drafted. Imagine if baseball just kept cutting their best Triple AAA prospects? The WNBA is virtually throwing it's young off a cliff. Got to change that.
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Where does this money come from? The league is a hole loses money, franchises do not appreciate in value, media rights are tiny in comparison to even soccer.
 
nwhoopfan said:
Thank you! I thought Boston got away with SO MUCH during her entire college career, refs turned a blind eye while she was free to do whatever she wanted. Rude awakening being in the W and not being able to get away with all that stuff now.
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IIRC, she went over 100 consecutive minutes at one point this past season without having a foul called on her. Now 9 in 34 minutes in the W, which tends to be much more physical than the NCAA.
 
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