WNBA Off-Season

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DB to the fever

Sources: Bonner joins Fever on one-year deal

Six-time WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner is signing a one-year deal with the Fever, sources told ESPN.

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While my reaction is positive, the actual words that came out of my mouth can't be typed on this site. . The Fever has gone all out this off-season.

 

[GamecockFam]

Daaaang. Who do we expect to be the starters for the Fever? My guess is: Clark, Mitchell, Bonner, Howard and Boston.

Was she a free agent or was this part of a trade? I could see the fever trading a few players for Bonner (Samuelson and Wallace come to mind).

 

[Geew1992]

Daaaang. Who do we expect to be the starters for the Fever? My guess is: Clark, Mitchell, Bonner, Howard and Boston.

Was she a free agent or was this part of a trade? I could see the fever trading a few players for Bonner (Samuelson and Wallace come to mind).

Free agent

 

[cancontent]

Daaaang. Who do we expect to be the starters for the Fever? My guess is: Clark, Mitchell, Bonner, Howard and Boston.

Was she a free agent or was this part of a trade? I could see the fever trading a few players for Bonner (Samuelson and Wallace come to mind).

In the case of Samuelson and Wallace, it looks like they'll be waiver casualties, along with others like Saxton and Berger. It's very crowded right now. The Fever are far from done.

 

[cancontent]

Man, with all these moves happening, can we just get to the start of the season now please????? I can't wait to see how things play out.

 

[ConnMotors]

Just checking but have the Valkeries forgotten that signing free agents and making trades have started?

 

[Stagnant]

Mabrey will definitely be looking to get out of Connecticut.

 

[cancontent]

I had a similar thought when I woke up to see the news about the Luka trade.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Daaaang. Who do we expect to be the starters for the Fever? My guess is: Clark, Mitchell, Bonner, Howard and Boston.

Was she a free agent or was this part of a trade? I could see the fever trading a few players for Bonner (Samuelson and Wallace come to mind).

They've definitely got some expendable wing players now. If they aren't trade bait, they're going to have to cut some players aren't they?

 

[nwhoopfan]

Mabrey will definitely be looking to get out of Connecticut.

Is it time for a "will the last one to leave please turn off the lights" joke?

 

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[nwhoopfan]

Well, I guess she isn't chasing a ring.

 

[cancontent]

Well, I guess she isn't chasing a ring.

Was she trying to last season? Not sure if that's a priority anymore.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Was she trying to last season? Not sure if that's a priority anymore.

That's true. Maybe she has a lack of options at this point. Tried chasing a ring with several teams and it didn't work out well.

 

[Geew1992]

Well, I guess she isn't chasing a ring.

I absolutely love this!! Welcome home Tina

 

[cancontent]

That's true. Maybe she has a lack of options at this point. Tried chasing a ring with several teams and it didn't work out well.

Considering she was out of the league for a while before getting the opportunity with Atlanta, maybe. We'll never really know though.

 

[Dillon77]

Well, re: the Connecticut Sun, I think just about all of us posters here are going to often see a UConn alumni front-court with Tina Charles and Olivia Nelson-Ododa.

As we saw other front courters go here and there, it started making sense that Tina could end up back in eastern Connecticut.
This iteration of the Connecticut Sun -- like many other WNBA teams -- will probably only last one year, but TC will get a chance to have a big year.

It will be really interesting to see if the Sun go after any more big names -- yes, I'm still thinking Emma Meesemman -- or it they fill out the roster with medium- or lesser-known players, along with whomever the draft brings in. Think Charles, Natasha Cloud and Marina Mabrey are going to need some help or their arms are gonna fall off! Stay tuned.

 

[Zanzman]

Well one year deal guess she cant threaten to sit out to get herself traded to her home town again

 

[Dillon77]

Some comings and goings that might not have been picked up by Boneyarder radars:

• Sami Whitcomb signs a contract with the Phoenix Mercury
• Anneli Maley, the Aussie, signs a training camp contract with Los Angeles Sparks (she's previously tried to make it with the Chicago Sky, amongst others?)
• Grace Berger waived by the Indiana Fever. The moment Sophie Cunningham came aboard, the axe probably fell here. Wonder where she'll pop up.
• Kennedy Burke signs a training camp contract with the New York Liberty.
• Celeste Taylor signs a training camp contract with the Phoenix Mercury.

 

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In the case of Samuelson and Wallace, it looks like they'll be waiver casualties, along with others like Saxton and Berger. It's very crowded right now. The Fever are far from done.

Not sure, but isn't Samuelson's contract guaranteed thru '25?

I thought that was why they needed to trade her, or hope GS picked her in expansion draft.

I think that's why they just let G Berger go.

 

[Dillon77]

Not sure, but isn't Samuelson's contract guaranteed thru '25?

I thought that was why they needed to trade her, or hope GS picked her in expansion draft.

I think that's why they just let G Berger go.

Agree with your take: both Samuelson and Wallace are under contract through 2025 season, so they weren't going anywhere, unless traded.

I've got to think some team will sign Berger to a training camp contract.

 

[baggerbob]

Yeah I agree with this. I like Sophie a lot, but I like Lexie Hull too. I wouldn't want to cut into Lexie's playing time too much. But Cunningham can play some backup 3 and backup 4 I guess, which means less time for KLS if she's still on the roster.

Connecticut... Crazy times. I don't know how they remain competitive next year. As a UConn fan I'm excited for ONO. I thought she always played whenever she got her opportunity. So it will be nice to see her get consistent minutes. I like Mabrey. Cloud is a good player.

I'm not sure if Seattle should just go after Johannes and call it a day. Id actually like them to go after chennedy Carter to replace JL. But to me Seattle is very intriguing in terms of being a contender this year.

Johannes is on rookie status for the Liberty.

 

[ConnMotors]

Yes!!!!!!

 

[Jonathan14]

Well, re: the Connecticut Sun, I think just about all of us posters here are going to often see a UConn alumni front-court with Tina Charles and Olivia Nelson-Ododa.

As we saw other front courters go here and there, it started making sense that Tina could end up back in eastern Connecticut.
This iteration of the Connecticut Sun -- like many other WNBA teams -- will probably only last one year, but TC will get a chance to have a big year.

It will be really interesting to see if the Sun go after any more big names -- yes, I'm still thinking Emma Meesemman -- or it they fill out the roster with medium- or lesser-known players, along with whomever the draft brings in. Think Charles, Natasha Cloud and Marina Mabrey are going to need some help or their arms are gonna fall off! Stay tuned.

I definitely hope Meesseman decides to come join her Belgian team coach. I've always really enjoyed her game.

I've also been thinking through different permutations of the draft to think about who the Sun might be able to get with the 8th pick—and who fits best with who they have remaining. I don't think Soni Citron will fall that far. Aneesah Morrow? Maddy Westbeld? Azzi Fudd (if she decides to leave school)?

 

[Rowdy831]

Just checking but have the Valkeries forgotten that signing free agents and making trades have started?

They don't really have anyone to trade and their draft picks are more valuable anyway. Free agents usually want to go to a winner and at this time Vals are not a winner. They really need to make sure they have a shot at a franchise player in the next two drafts.