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Iluvacc2 said:
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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 ...
 
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Dillon77 said:
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 ...
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Chelsea Gray said in an interview that she thinks that two-year deals are going to be the most popular this year.
 
Basingstoke said:
It makes no basketball sense to me on the part of LA.
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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?)
 
Sparks going for the win now approach. Once the Atkins trade goes through, and if reserved player Rae Burell returns. They have a solid starting five on paper. Does Plum at PG full time work?

Plum
Burrell
Atkins
Ogwumike
Brink
 
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Blusad said:
Sparks going for the win now approach. Once the Atkins trade goes through, and if reserved player Rae Burell returns. They have a solid starting five on paper. Does Plum at PG full time work?

Plum
Burrell
Atkins
Ogwumike
Brink
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Sure looks like that's the case. Here's an article on Nneka coming back to LA.
So, maybe the players/staff wanted to have a "mature" team to go for it. Hence, Atkins in and Rickea Jackson out?

 
JstVisiting said:
Huh. ESPN didn't get the memo from this board that #1 overall is already decided. 🐸☕

www.espn.com

WNBA mock draft 2026: Miles replaces Fudd at projected No. 1

Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
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I do not think it is decided at all.
Official WNBA free agent contract signings begin tomorrow (April 11). Hypothetically, if Dallas signs and trades Ogunbowale, the return for her will indicate how the Wings will approach the draft. Or if Dallas is able to sign a strong post player -- someone like Brionna Jones, for example -- that would indicate more of a perimeter focus for the draft.
With the news that Awak Kuier is returning to the WNBA, this signals, to me, that Awa Fam is not going to be taken with the top pick. I do not doubt Fam's talent; I watched her during FIBA qualifying. But Dallas does not want multiple frontcourt players who could sit out seasons for national team commitments.
 
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CamrnCrz1974 said:
I do not think it is decided at all.
Official WNBA free agent contract signings begin tomorrow (April 11). Hypothetically, if Dallas signs and trades Ogunbowale, the return for her will indicate how the Wings will approach the draft. Or if Dallas is able to sign a strong post player -- someone like Brionna Jones, for example -- that would indicate more of a perimeter focus for the draft.
With the news that Awak Kuier is returning to the WNBA, this signals, to me, that Awa Fam is not going to be taken with the top pick. I do not doubt Fam's talent; I watched her during FIBA qualifying. But Dallas does not want multiple frontcourt players who could sit out seasons for national team commitments.
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There is chatter about a 3 team trade, and Ogunbowale is mentioned. Gonna have to see if it pans out, as with everything hoop related these days.
 
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Meh. Any experts think they needed to sign her so there's stated value in a trade?

 
Iluvacc2 said:
The Chicago Sky GM is doing a bang up job. That original Ariel Atkins trade ended up turning into Sonia Citron plus a 2027 first round pick that will undoubtedly be a lottery pick for the Mystics.

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I actually love this move for Chicago. I think Jackson's a better (and younger) player with more upside. I could see her being an 18-20 ppg scorer this season for Chicago.
 
I am happy the wings re-signed Arike because I think it means they are more likely to draft Betts. And that’s just a no brainer tbh. Passing up Betts will look really foolish for any team bold enough to do so.
 
Stagnant said:
I am happy the wings re-signed Arike because I think it means they are more likely to draft Betts. And that’s just a no brainer tbh. Passing up Betts will look really foolish for any team bold enough to do so.
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I think Betts/Paige is the best combo long term, but I am shocked they re-signed Arike for that high of a price. Arike altered her style of play alongside Paige but it just didn't work well.

Amongst WNBA players, Paige appears to be one of the more popular players in the league too. Everyone seems to like Paige, so I'd imagine they could've thrown that money toward another top player who fits in better than Arike did.
 
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