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Dillon77 said:
Plus, you've got the unsettled CBA coming around in 2026. Whomever "gets" the elder Sabally sister is undoubtedly only getting her for a year, so they're going to ok with being in a "win right now" situation to give up someone/something once the Wings first core, then trade her.

Depending on how Miller and Wings handle this, Bueckers and Miles -- both of whom have the options to return to college campuses in '25-'26 -- would also seem to have options. Reminds me of a bit of what Carson Beck is doing with Georgia/pros/portal in collegiate football.

Couple dimensions of chess coming up here.
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Not to mention, you also have Flau'jae Johnson and Lauren Betts both draft eligible this year should they declare early. This draft has potential to be very strong if a lot of these players declare, but it could also flip a u and be very weak if everyone decides to come back for a 4th/5th/6th year.
 
Plum has been cored by the Aces. I didn't really understand why so many seemed to think she would be leaving...especially to Golden State. Yeah the HC is a former assistant w/ Aces, but why go from a team that has been in the Championship race for at least the last 4 years to a brand new franchise?
 
nwhoopfan said:
Plum has been cored by the Aces. I didn't really understand why so many seemed to think she would be leaving...especially to Golden State.
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Being cored by a team doesn't equate to playing with them the next season.

Although Satou Sabally has already announced she has played her last game for Dallas, she will likely still be cored by them.

The core means they can't leave a free agent but they can still be traded (or sit out e.g. Della Donne last season).
 
maccca3232 said:
Being cored by a team doesn't equate to playing with them the next season.

Although Satou Sabally has already announced she has played her last game for Dallas, she will likely still be cored by them.

The core means they can't leave a free agent but they can still be traded (or sit out e.g. Della Donne last season).
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Apples and oranges though. I haven't seen any declaration from Plum that she is leaving or even any hint as far as I can tell. Until I see otherwise, I think LV intends to resign Plum and she intends to stay there.
 
nwhoopfan said:
Apples and oranges though. I haven't seen any declaration from Plum that she is leaving or even any hint as far as I can tell. Until I see otherwise, I think LV intends to resign Plum and she intends to stay there.
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Only one gap in your logic - if she wanted to resign, why core her? She could've signed months ago. I've heard rumblings on WNBA reddit that she's open to leaving, and crazy as it sounds, WNBA reddit is actually pretty informed. (I guess WNBA reddit is the apex of the Nerd Niche hierarchy?)
 
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The possibility exists I'm dead wrong. I have seen it noted that the Aces simply can't bring back everyone from last year, so some choices have to be made.
 
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The plot thickens around the Jewell Lloyd situation. Some more trade talk rumours that now include Plum as a potential piece of the puzzle. It will be interesting to see what actually happens with all the smoke from all these rumours clears.
 
cancontent said:


The plot thickens around the Jewell Lloyd situation. Some more trade talk rumours that now include Plum as a potential piece of the puzzle. It will be interesting to see what actually happens with all the smoke from all these rumours clears.
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I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of these rumors are going around right now. One aspect of Unrivaled that I didn't think about (until it was mentioned by Sue Bird) is that these women are basically stuck together in Miami for 2+ months and that is a recipe for a lot of recruiting amongst the players for the next WNBA season. I could see these kinds of deals being pushed by the players while in Miami.
 
Free Agency must be difficult this year with a new CBA on the horizon. What would the player benefit be of signing a long term deal this year when the pay cap is likely to go way up? On the other hand why would a team put too much eggs in any 1 year contract basket knowing the CBA is right around the corner?

I guess a team could put in a clause that the player would be eligible for an increase equal to the percentage of increase the team gets in the new CBA for CAP space. All I know is the league needs some quality players to infuse some more interest and I am hoping the players like Paige and Azzi can provide a bit of it.
 
GamecockFam said:
I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of these rumors are going around right now. One aspect of Unrivaled that I didn't think about (until it was mentioned by Sue Bird) is that these women are basically stuck together in Miami for 2+ months and that is a recipe for a lot of recruiting amongst the players for the next WNBA season. I could see these kinds of deals being pushed by the players while in Miami.
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Not to mention WNBA front office staff will likely be on hand too. I recall seeing Hammon and Fargas in the audience last weekend.
 
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Rowdy831 said:
Free Agency must be difficult this year with a new CBA on the horizon. What would the player benefit be of signing a long term deal this year when the pay cap is likely to go way up? On the other hand why would a team put too much eggs in any 1 year contract basket knowing the CBA is right around the corner?

I guess a team could put in a clause that the player would be eligible for an increase equal to the percentage of increase the team gets in the new CBA for CAP space. All I know is the league needs some quality players to infuse some more interest and I am hoping the players like Paige and Azzi can provide a bit of it.
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Also easy to just sign 1 yr deals at the standard veteran fr agent price.
 
Is that a good trade? I don’t follow the W closely at all.
But seems like LV makes out very well. Is a 2 pick worth giving up Loyd? Or did she want out do this is a good salvage?
 
sivad40 said:


Blockbuster trade
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Just saw this on FB and was going to post it here. Hmmm. I hope Jewell can thrive in this new environment where she isn't the main scorer. Maybe with less pressure and other scoring threats in the back court.

Don't have an opinion on Plum in Los Angeles.

What will Seattle do with the No. 2 pick? I'm shocked that Los Angeles traded that away. But I understand there was no way this deal would've been worth it for Seattle. This is truly the best case scenario for Seattle. Loyd wanted out so they got the high pick and a solid big. Now who will they draft?
 
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sivad40 said:


Blockbuster trade
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I've been seeing rumors. Man...losing a bunch of games in LA is gonna be a lot different than what Plum has gotten used to in Vegas.

Loyd better get a whole lot more efficient. She won't be getting to shoot 25 to 30 shots a game anymore, that's for sure.
 
Stagnant said:
I would say Seattle won that trade.
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Wouldn't a person have to wait and see how the #2 pick turns out before making such a declaration? Loyd and Plum have both had good WNBA careers. It's not even close to a given whoever #2 is will end up better than one or the other or both.
 
maccca3232 said:
www.basketball-reference.com

Jewell Loyd WNBA Stats | Basketball-Reference.com

Statistics, history, awards and achievements for WNBA player Jewell Loyd
www.basketball-reference.com www.basketball-reference.com

She had 16.8 last season.
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Okay, it was a bit of hyperbole, but she's been free to hoist as many shots as she wanted to ever since Stewie left Seattle, and her FG% in recent seasons has left a lot to be desired.
 
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