WNBA Off-Season

[nwhoopfan]

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.

 

[nwhoopfan]

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.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Good moves for the Valkyries. While still lacking star power, added a couple of nice veterans in Hayes and Billings.

 

[cancontent]

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.

"Kind of"? They're all in if you ask me.

 

[CBus13]

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.

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.

 

[cancontent]

Okay, so was there ever an issue with Quinn? If Ogumike, Williams are willing to return, plus Clark is onboard to come back to Seattle, maybe the situation was overblown?

 

[Dillon77]

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.

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?

 

[GCKSFN4L]

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?

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.