WNBA: So who definently needs a trade?
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Seattle finally got rid of KML, but replaced her with Tuck. Chronic injuries suck, it's unfortunate, but Tuck is bringing nothing. Why oh why did they acquire her? Even worse, why are they playing her? They would've been better off keeping KML (I realize it wasn't a trade for those 2 players). Prince left the wubble, Langhorne has missed half the games, they could probably use another SF and/or PG.
Seattle finally got rid of KML, but replaced her with Tuck. Chronic injuries suck, it's unfortunate, but Tuck is bringing nothing. Why oh why did they acquire her? Even worse, why are they playing her? They would've been better off keeping KML (I realize it wasn't a trade for those 2 players). Prince left the wubble, Langhorne has missed half the games, they could probably use another SF and/or PG.
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I would say that her being an ex Husky is what kept KML in the league for so long. I mean at least Tuck has value when she is healthy. KML will have a good shooting day maybe five times a season, but that does not justify the liability she presents on defense. Playing on a solid team like Uconn with all their talent really covered for her weaknessess. That team allowed her to focus on doing what she does best and that is to shoot 3's. She is as much of a specialist as it gets.
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Trading Stevens for KLS is looking like an awful trade right now.
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Speaking of needing small forwards I’m surprised Kaela Davis hasn’t been picked up by someone. Maybe off court stuff that I’m unaware of but when Dallas cut her I thought she would get picked up by somebody.
As far as KLS...she is killing my fantasy team stats. I was hoping for a breakout year from her in Dallas. I think she has the talent just needs to be on right team. I think Dallas runs too much offense through Arike. She takes an abundance of shots.
As far as KLS...she is killing my fantasy team stats. I was hoping for a breakout year from her in Dallas. I think she has the talent just needs to be on right team. I think Dallas runs too much offense through Arike. She takes an abundance of shots.
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That is why I am not, nor have ever been a fan of ball dominant guards. The have the opportunity to control the ball and usually focus on getting their own shots rather than creating ball movement which some other players need to get their opportunities. Players like Arika will always get their shots in every game even when they are not hitting them. The key to really being a great player is to get your numbers within the flow of the offense. The best time for players who can get shots at will is when the shot clock is running down but not when there is plenty of time on the clock. With time on the clock you try to work for the best shot.
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There are two players that I am surprised are still in the league. KML and Mercedes Russell. For different reasons. KML's game has deteriorated horribly. Russell's game was so bad when she entered the league in 2018 with the Liberty (if I remember correctly) didn't make the cut, but was picked up by Seattle later that year, and managed to stick. Her game has improved drastically since then. I also agree that Tuck's game has gone south. This may be the last year in the league for both of them.
Two more players hanging on by a hair, Epiphanny Prince and Seimone Augustus. Their best days and games are behind them.
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I really wish and Pray that My Minnesota Lynx could make a trade to pair her with Phee. Arike's Volume is ridiculous. 49-122 FM- FGA
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Being on a team with a ball dominate player is especially hard on a spot up shooter like KLS. Players like KLS need the ball handlers to make an effort to get them the ball when they are open rather than being focused on getting their own shots.
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Kaela Davis would be a nice addition to the Lynx. However.......the Lynx is one of the hardest rosters to make in the W. Head coach/GM Cheryl Reeve is very discerning about adding veteran players that come with a higher salary to her roster. The Lynx are a veteran team. Reeve likes it that way. But she does like former UConn players. She's had a lot of success with them. She said they're plug n play, and they learn very quickly.
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It's safe to say Prince and Augustus are in the twilight years of their careers. KML hasn't improved much at all during her time in the league and is probably going to find herself out of it in a year or so unless something drastic happens.There are two players that I am surprised are still in the league. KML and Mercedes Russell. For different reasons. KML's game has deteriorated horribly. Russell's game was so bad when she entered the league in 2018 with the Liberty (if I remember correctly) didn't make the cut, but was picked up by Seattle later that year, and managed to stick. Her game has improved drastically since then. I also agree that Tuck's game has gone south. This may be the last year in the league for both of them.
Tuck had some great years with the Sun and if she's healthy can be a contributor. Russell is actually pretty solid and it's tough to teach height. I recall thinking when she was cut by the Liberty she would likely catch on somewhere and has had some okay numbers for the Storm. Russell is still young enough to hang in there a few years and give a team good minutes. I hope Tuck gets healthy.
Sticking with Seattle, Langhorne likely is on her last season or two as well. The emergence of Magbegor gives Seattle a younger option with much more upside.