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Depending on good health.
1. Mystics
2. Storm
3. Aces
4. Sparks
5. Sun
6. Mercury
7. Sky
8. Lynx
9. Wings
10. Fever
11. Dream
12. Liberty
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WNBA Predictions
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1. Mystics
2. Storm
3. Aces
4. Sparks
5. Sun
6. Mercury
7. Sky
8. Lynx
9. Wings
10. Fever
11. Dream
12. Liberty
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Mystics, Aces, Mercury if healthy should be top three.
At the bottom, I think the Fever may jump into the 6 to 8 range. They had a lot of close losses last year and have everyone healthy this year, plus Stanley should be a big upgrade.
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I'm pretty sold on the top 4 if they are all healthy and available, which is likely wishful thinking but they seem to be the best teams.
The Sun made their run off of great chemistry and having played a lot of games together. Two starters are gone and while Bonner is very talented but it all depends on how the team meshes together. If Taurasi is healthy and can make a go of it then Phoenix will hang in there but they have a few deficiencies to address.
Even with Ionescu the Liberty are probably still out of the top 8. Indiana will be one to watch to see if some new coaching and pieces take them to the playoff level. I'm not sure Dallas, even with all of their draft choices added enough to climb in the playoffs.
The Sun made their run off of great chemistry and having played a lot of games together. Two starters are gone and while Bonner is very talented but it all depends on how the team meshes together. If Taurasi is healthy and can make a go of it then Phoenix will hang in there but they have a few deficiencies to address.
Even with Ionescu the Liberty are probably still out of the top 8. Indiana will be one to watch to see if some new coaching and pieces take them to the playoff level. I'm not sure Dallas, even with all of their draft choices added enough to climb in the playoffs.
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I agree with this but I feel like 1-5 can all be shuffled depending on how the season plays out.
Also I wouldn’t surprised to see the Fever sneak in the playoffs ahead of Minnesota.
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Don’t forget about the Storm.
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And the Sparks.
Merc have been underachieving for years. They've shuffled the lineup around somewhat, but I'm not sure why they would be expected to be top 3 in the league. I can absolutely see them not even being in the top 3 in the Western Conference.
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I think Parker is a better player than Lavender, but since she and Dolson split the center minutes for Chicago, it makes sense to me that Parker starts on the bench.
I don't expect Hebard to play much this year. That was a pick for next year. Parker and Lavender are both on the last year of their contracts and I don't think Chicago can afford to bring back both. That's where a player who already knows the system and is on a cheap contract will come in handy.
With all the opt-outs & recent signings, I thought it would be cool to re-visit the starting lineup predictions- specifically for the Sun, Dream, Mystics & Sparks.
Originally I had
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What do you guys think? & does anyone have a good feel about the NY Liberty? Still clueless how that lineup will pan out.
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Now I’m thinking Chennedy C., Williams, Stricklen, Johnson & Williams.
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Now i’m thinking Brionna Jones finally gets a shot to show what she has or Plaisance. Rest of the lineup stays the same.
Originally I predicted
Now I’m sure Augustus slides in at SF, Gray at PG, Sykes or Williams at SG, Nneka at PF & Parker at C.
& last originally I predicted
Now I’m sure Leilani Mitchell slides in at PG & rest of the lineup stays the same.
What do you guys think? & does anyone have a good feel about the NY Liberty? Still clueless how that lineup will pan out.
Agree with most, maybe Sykes instead of Augustus in LA. It is interesting how many of the contenders were effected. I expected some vets to sit out if they were looking at a rebuilding non contender season, but the impact was as much or more on teams in the hunt. A team like Seattle looks to gain ground with two future hall of famers rejoining the team and no major players sitting out. Vegas benefits too but not as much because of the Plum injury.
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Mystics fill out their roster
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MYSTICS SIGN ALAINA COATES AND SHEY PEDDY
The Washington Mystics announced today that they have signed center Alaina Coates and guard Shey Peddy. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Coates (6-4, 225), holds career averages of 3.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in 55 career games over two WNBA seasons with Chicago...
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Not sure how much playing time either will get. Still think they could’ve picked Tea Cooper up before LA got her if they wanted a guard. But maybe Thibault wanted a player who knows his system already since Peddy filled in some last year.Mystics fill out their roster
MYSTICS SIGN ALAINA COATES AND SHEY PEDDY
The Washington Mystics announced today that they have signed center Alaina Coates and guard Shey Peddy. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Coates (6-4, 225), holds career averages of 3.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in 55 career games over two WNBA seasons with Chicago...
Yeah I wouldn’t be surprised to see Sykes start either. Now with all the opt-outs, I think Seattle is the clear front runner. Vegas will still be very good without Plum but with her, I think they could’ve challenged the Storm & Mystics more.
@eebmg Can you tell me how to insert the URL links with the picture in them on here? Everytime I add a URL it only allows me insert the link only without the picture. Thanks. Still fairly new on here.Mystics fill out their roster
MYSTICS SIGN ALAINA COATES AND SHEY PEDDY
The Washington Mystics announced today that they have signed center Alaina Coates and guard Shey Peddy. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Coates (6-4, 225), holds career averages of 3.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in 55 career games over two WNBA seasons with Chicago...
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Personally, they should cancel the while season. With players sitting out at will it causes an unfair advantage to teams. Because of players not playing teams can loose more games than normal. So these teams will ultimately get a better draft pick. Then the following year these players return that are not playing. So you get better draft picks then possible all-stars returning. Total unfair advantage.
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If there is WCBB season, the winner will be the team that is least impacted by Covid--fewer key players out or out at less important stretches--or lies about their players testing positive. Every roster is "partial" over the next year or so.
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The same argument could be made for teams who have their star injured or out for a year. DT sat out pretty much all of 2012 IIRC and Phoenix was rewarded with the #1 pick and Brittney Griner. Or last year with so many stars out due to injury or other obligations.
Draft lottery also now take 2 year records into account, so this helps prevent teams from tanking for high draft picks.
Also, have you looked at next year's mock draft? The class looks terrible.
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@eebmg Well thanks anyways, maybe it’s b/c I’m doing it from my phone.
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That is true as I forgot about the two year look back. This actually has bothered me since Sacramento went under and Minnesota had the first pick in the dispersal draft. They grabbed Brunson and had the No. 1 draft pick also. I'm brain dead right now and not sure if the pick was Simone or Maya. But damn you just got two No. 1 draft picks.
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interesting, no mention of kiah stokes
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Well, probably should not be surprised. Kiah has not made herself a central player after entering the WNBA as a strong defensive force. and I guess part of it was coaching
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I think she more than most UConn players / alumnae needed to be continuously pushed and Lambeer seemed to do that in 2015-2016. I guess maybe Bill had his eye on Vegas in 2017 and when K. Smith was coach , the air went out of the tires
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Well, probably should not be surprised. Kiah has not made herself a central player after entering the WNBA as a strong defensive force. and I guess part of it was coaching
Kiah Stokes WNBA Stats | Basketball-Reference.com
Statistics, history, awards and achievements for WNBA player Kiah Stokes
I think she more than most UConn players / alumnae needed to be continuously pushed and Lambeer seemed to do that in 2015-2016. I guess maybe Bill had his eye on Vegas in 2017 and when K. Smith was coach , the air went out of the tires
the reason I say that is because the article said Amanda B has played with the Liberty the longest. I thought it was stokes
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Aaah. Zahui B is another exasperating player. So inconsistent and just wants to take 3 pt shots. I guess that fits in with the coach's positionless spread the floor 3pt is better than 2pt philosophy but ...
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They traded that pick (which would have been Tina Charles) plus Renee Montgomery for Lindsay Whalen and Monica Wright.
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Stokes joined the team in 2015 and Zahui in 2016, but Zahui always shows up so she’s played more games.
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Lynx Analysis
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Heavy feedback on Naphessa and Crystal
Collier enters her sophomore campaign with great expectations.
Opponents likely will try to stall her effectiveness on offense. On the other end, they will scheme their attacks around her defensive presence. Her diversity and versatility will be tested and require that she adapt and adjust to remain effective, and she seems up to the task.
In a recent Zoom call, she shared the following about her offseason development focus:
Crystal Dangerfield — point guard of now and tomorrow
Could Crystal Dangerfield be 2020’s Napheesa Collier?
While mocked in the top 10 on most draft boards, Dangerfield at first looked like one of the biggest “losers” of draft night 2020, falling to No. 16. Yet, she might be the biggest winner. With the Minnesota Lynx, Dangerfield should be put in position to succeed, with the opportunity to contribute right away.
Minnesota did not exactly replace the legendary Lindsay Whalen in 2019. Odyssey Sims operated as the primary ballhandler, but she is not a traditional point guard and serves teams best as a bucket-getter than a distributor. The Lynx acquired Shenise Johnson in the offseason to bolster the one guard spot and, while Johnson is a solid option, she is likely best as a backup.
Dangerfield, therefore, can establish herself as the point guard of the Lynx’s today and tomorrow
At UConn, Dangerfield increasingly excelled at conducting and calibrating an offense, balancing getting the ball to talented teammates (2.27 assist/turnover ratio) with taking and making her own shots (56.1 effective field goal percentage; 41 3-point percentage). When at her best, she reminds of Chris Paul, an absolutely in control and crafty offensive operator.
In Minnesota, she can take advantage of her pre-existing familiarity with her fellow former Husky Napheesa Collier as she builds trust with her new teammates. Although she might not put up big scoring numbers, she, like Collier before her, can put up efficient numbers that contribute to winning basketball.
Dangerfield also should be solid on the defensive end. While her height, or lack thereof, may have led to her draft night drop, she has the strength needed to fight through the punishing physicality of pro basketball.
Playoff prospects
The WNBA is a league loaded with exceptional talents and awesome teams. Making the playoffs thus is a tall task. Analyzing their roster, it is easy to question if the Lynx have enough for a playoff push. Their need for Dangerfield and Herbert Harrigan to be special right away underscores the precariousness of their playoff prospects. Yet, evidence suggests it is unwise to bet against the Lynx. Cheryl Reeve and company just find ways to make things work. And while Fowles and Collier likely will face challenges, this does not mean that they will not excel, forming the league’s fiercest vet-youngster tandem.
The co-captains also will do their best to ensure that their teammates maintain the right attitude during the adversities and absurdities of the 2020 season. On the Lynx approach, Fowles told reporters over Zoom:
Can Big Syl and Phee lead Lynx to the organization’s 10th postseason in 10 years?
Can the Minnesota Lynx make the playoffs for the 10th-straight season? To get it done, head coach Cheryl Reeve will have to rely on the talents of Sylvia Fowles and Napheesa Collier and the contributions of rookies Crystal Dangerfield and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan.
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Heavy feedback on Naphessa and Crystal
Collier enters her sophomore campaign with great expectations.
Opponents likely will try to stall her effectiveness on offense. On the other end, they will scheme their attacks around her defensive presence. Her diversity and versatility will be tested and require that she adapt and adjust to remain effective, and she seems up to the task.
In a recent Zoom call, she shared the following about her offseason development focus:
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Crystal Dangerfield — point guard of now and tomorrow
Could Crystal Dangerfield be 2020’s Napheesa Collier?
While mocked in the top 10 on most draft boards, Dangerfield at first looked like one of the biggest “losers” of draft night 2020, falling to No. 16. Yet, she might be the biggest winner. With the Minnesota Lynx, Dangerfield should be put in position to succeed, with the opportunity to contribute right away.
Minnesota did not exactly replace the legendary Lindsay Whalen in 2019. Odyssey Sims operated as the primary ballhandler, but she is not a traditional point guard and serves teams best as a bucket-getter than a distributor. The Lynx acquired Shenise Johnson in the offseason to bolster the one guard spot and, while Johnson is a solid option, she is likely best as a backup.
Dangerfield, therefore, can establish herself as the point guard of the Lynx’s today and tomorrow
At UConn, Dangerfield increasingly excelled at conducting and calibrating an offense, balancing getting the ball to talented teammates (2.27 assist/turnover ratio) with taking and making her own shots (56.1 effective field goal percentage; 41 3-point percentage). When at her best, she reminds of Chris Paul, an absolutely in control and crafty offensive operator.
In Minnesota, she can take advantage of her pre-existing familiarity with her fellow former Husky Napheesa Collier as she builds trust with her new teammates. Although she might not put up big scoring numbers, she, like Collier before her, can put up efficient numbers that contribute to winning basketball.
Dangerfield also should be solid on the defensive end. While her height, or lack thereof, may have led to her draft night drop, she has the strength needed to fight through the punishing physicality of pro basketball.
Playoff prospects
The WNBA is a league loaded with exceptional talents and awesome teams. Making the playoffs thus is a tall task. Analyzing their roster, it is easy to question if the Lynx have enough for a playoff push. Their need for Dangerfield and Herbert Harrigan to be special right away underscores the precariousness of their playoff prospects. Yet, evidence suggests it is unwise to bet against the Lynx. Cheryl Reeve and company just find ways to make things work. And while Fowles and Collier likely will face challenges, this does not mean that they will not excel, forming the league’s fiercest vet-youngster tandem.
The co-captains also will do their best to ensure that their teammates maintain the right attitude during the adversities and absurdities of the 2020 season. On the Lynx approach, Fowles told reporters over Zoom:
Collier added:
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Dallas wins it all. Wing/Guard on FIRE. Hey, whats with the pony tail. Maybe the humidity makes the bun fall apart?
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