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?
Any thoughts 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.

 

[Geew1992]

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?

Hmmm… maybe the hamby situation has some legs

 

[cancontent]

 

[Dillon77]

Wasn't working for either side in Chicago so it was time for both Sky and Evans to move on.
Bit surprised Vegas gave up two #2's for her, though: Evans really didn't have a good season at all in 2024.
Initially, Witherspoon started Evans; then cut her minutes drastically until the Mabey trade.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

Love this pick up, we need youth and PG depth. 2024 wasn't a good year for her but she has shown promise. Vegas is unlikely to keep more than one rookie, so I'm not mad at losing the later picks. She fills in the Syd role pretty nicely.

 

[Dillon77]

Love this pick up, we need youth and PG depth. 2024 wasn't a good year for her but she has shown promise. Vegas is unlikely to keep more than one rookie, so I'm not mad at losing the later picks. She fills in the Syd role pretty nicely.

...whereas Chicago needs someone to spell/run with/eventually take over from Vandersloot.
They may fill it with a free agent for just one year or could see who is available in the draft. If Miles isn't chosen by then, she'll take a short drive west from South Bend, me thinks. Or, given her recent play, would the Sky go for Georgia Amoore, who is the same size as....Dana Evans.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

...whereas Chicago needs someone to spell/run with/eventually take over from Vandersloot.
They may fill it with a free agent for just one year or could see who is available in the draft. If Miles isn't chosen by then, she'll take a short drive west from South Bend, me thinks. Or, given her recent play, would the Sky go for Georgia Amoore, who is the same size as....Dana Evans.

I would have loved a Dana/Sloot reunion in Chicago but it was pretty obvious she didn't like the new direction of Chicago. Chicago still has Moriah to help in that role as well, but I do agree that Olivia would be perfect for the Sky but I don't see her being available at 3. I'm interested which direction they choose.