WNBA 2026

[Iluvacc2]

 

[TheFarmFan]

Ugh....what in the world?!!? 😖

To me, the "what in the world" is why the AD hasn't acted. Many fans have emailed. The house is clearly on fire and the players are fleeing the exits. At this point next season is a lost cause so we might as we get on with the total rebuild.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Why? Jackson is a nice young building block, LA overall is a fairly young team. I don't see them being in "win now" mode. Atkins is a solid player but not that young and has been a bit up and down over the years. Does this make sense to anybody, from LA's perspective?

 

[cancontent]

Why? Jackson is a nice young building block, LA overall is a fairly young team. I don't see them being in "win now" mode. Atkins is a solid player but not that young and has been a bit up and down over the years. Does this make sense to anybody, from LA's perspective?

I'm just as perplexed as you are.

 

[Basingstoke]

I'm just as perplexed as you are.

It makes no basketball sense to me on the part of LA.

 

[Dillon77]

I read an article somewhere that said given the short window for free agency, draft choices and pre-season training this year, many stars would sign one-year deals this year to take advantage of the CBA agreement. Then, come back after this season to research, pick and choose.

In the meantime, Jackie Young gets to team up with Ms. Wilson and Gray for another run ...

 

[GamecockFam]

I read an article somewhere that said given the short window for free agency, draft choices and pre-season training this year, many stars would sign one-year deals this year to take advantage of the CBA agreement. Then, come back after this season to research, pick and choose.

In the meantime, Jackie Young gets to team up with Ms. Wilson and Gray for another run ...

Chelsea Gray said in an interview that she thinks that two-year deals are going to be the most popular this year.

 

[bbsamjj]

It makes no basketball sense to me on the part of LA.

Well, they did just lose Allemand in the expansion draft, who was Plum's backcourt mate. They don't pick in the draft until the second round. And LA's big weakness last year was defense--and Atkins is one of the premiere defenders in the league.

If LA is looking to win NOW, getting a seasoned veteran to join Plum in the backcourt makes sense. I agree losing Jackson is a high price to pay, but perhaps only way to make the deal. (My question is though...Jackson is under a guaranteed contract; Atkins isn't...so how does this work in practice?)

 

[cancontent]

Guessing the balloon crew got the lead on this news 😉

There's chatter Ogumike is considering a return to LA. 🤔