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cancontent said:
It's a business and obviously Colson's agent worked it out with the Fever. It's not like agents making inflammatory comments is unusual in any sport. I'm not justifying it, but this happens more than we care to admit. The deal is signed and it's time to move on and see what happens when they get on the court.
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agents just outright trashing another player that has nothing to do with them does not regularly happen in the other major sports, but then again alot of the stuff that happens in the WNBA doesn't happen in other sports/leagues because none of them are as chronically online like the W. at the end of the day it's nothing against Colson, but Gina Paradiso needs to act more professional with the stuff she posts. If it wasn't a bad look she wouldn't have deleted her twitter.
 
jdote33 said:


Maybe Seattle is a good fit. Her and Skylar with Gabby and EM and Nneka? Pretty solid.
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Why am I not surprised? I predict a big statistical season for Charles for a lousy team next year, kinda like w/ Washington several years ago.
 
jdote33 said:


Maybe Seattle is a good fit. Her and Skylar with Gabby and EM and Nneka? Pretty solid.
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I'm mixed on this. Mabrey's been caught in the crosshairs when it comes to teams that are rebuilding.

She was part of a trade to a team where the coach dipped midway through the season. She gets traded to a team who had a chance at the title only to see it implode during the off-season. I can understand why she's asking.
 
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hoopsdiva said:
So when Tip retired from the WNBA, she really just retired from the CT Sun. Since then she's played for the Aces and now signed with the Valkyries. :(
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Everyone wants out of the Connecticut Sun
 
hoopsdiva said:
So when Tip retired from the WNBA, she really just retired from the CT Sun. Since then she's played for the Aces and now signed with the Valkyries. :(
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Maybe. It's hard to say for sure from my vantage point.
 
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I am surprised Hayes signed with golden state. I don’t really think this is why she came out of retirement. But maybe she looked around and is just excited about the wnba in general right now?
 
The Fever were a contender when they got a coach. With the players they signed in free agency though they might have moved into a spot where they are the favorite but until you see how the players gel together you don't know. CC is the best player in the league in my opinion and Boston has a lot of potential, then you add the likes of Bonner and Howard and you now have five really good players with some strength on the bench.
 
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Dillon77 said:
Laeticia Amihere was awarded on waivers to the Golden State Valkyries, according to the WNBA transaction page.

This should make @cancontent pleased to see another fellow Canadian can get a change for PT in the W.
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I'm mixed on this to be honest with you @Dillon77.

It's good to hear she's landed somewhere. My concern is will she use this opportunity to get better so she can remain in the league?

This opinion is based on what I saw during her HS days. There are some in Ontario Basketball and Canada Basketball circles who are of the opinion that she didn't develop as she should have. Our lack of athletic depth made it possible for her to get away with it more than she should have.

When I contrast her development with Aaliyah Edwards, it's glaring. She had a year head start to boot. I sincerely hope she takes advantage of this opportunity when she returns from Australia and her time in the WNBL.
 
Okay, Vegas officially has NO bench now. Clark and Hayes gone, nothing left. They have their Big 4 and nothing else. If they don't make some significant moves, they are in trouble.
 
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nwhoopfan said:
I really like Indiana's moves. However...while they are developing a nice young core, with Howard and especially Bonner they kind of accelerated into "win now" mode.
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I think it's the nature of this off-season and the end of the current CBA. Players can take a chance on a team they may not have tried if they felt forced to sign for longer than one season. Next season only Clark and Boston are confirmed to be on the team. So, I'd imagine Kelly wanted to make a splash and prove to players they are committed to continued success and bringing in good players to support the core.
 
nwhoopfan said:
Okay, Vegas officially has NO bench now. Clark and Hayes gone, nothing left. They have their Big 4 and nothing else. If they don't make some significant moves, they are in trouble.
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And Colson, who could give an occasional flash and always solid locker-room leadership, is out the door, too.
And, of course, one of the core 4 left voluntarily.

Hmm, maybe the bright lights are losing a bit of allure? And, if so, why?
Any thoughts why?
 
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Dillon77 said:
And Colson, who could give an occasional flash and always solid locker-room leadership, is out the door, too.
And, of course, one of the core 4 left voluntarily.

Hmm, maybe the bright lights are losing a bit of allure? And, if so, why?
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Kelsey had a very public divorce and has accomplished basically everything possible as a pro in Vegas. Not exactly shocking she would want a new change of scenery that happens to be much closer to home.

As for everyone else, I think money is the prevailing answer. Syd was promised 90k to go to Indiana and Tip was promised 200k and will likely be a starter as well. Vegas is not in the financial position to make those same offers to keep them, especially after taking on Jewell supermax salary.

Alysha, if the DT rumors are true, will become the oldest player in the WNBA. Much like Tina Charles, I can see her attempting to end her career where it all started.

Vegas still has a top tier core in the league, but signing someone like Cheyenne Parker is a step in the right direction in filling out the roster. There's still plenty of time to build a bench, something they have lacked since becoming a contender.
 
Dillon77 said:
And Colson, who could give an occasional flash and always solid locker-room leadership, is out the door, too.
And, of course, one of the core 4 left voluntarily.

Hmm, maybe the bright lights are losing a bit of allure? And, if so, why?
Any thoughts why?
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Hmmm… maybe the hamby situation has some legs
 
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