WNBA transactions

[Baylor1994]

It's tough when there is such a small number of roster spots for players and this year even less chances for newbies to gain traction on a team.

I truly wonder if the WNBA is going to happen this season. Of course if it takes the year off it may not come back and I'm sure many are worried about that possibility.

I don't follow it very closely but after no sports for months I am ready to embrace almost anything that has contests and where talented players can show off their gifts to the world. I will be curious which players get cut today and I'm sure some will be a surprise and disappointment.

If the nba finishes it’s season in Florida then good chance the WNBA starts there

 

[ochoopsfan]

I hate today.

 

[Hayven]

The Sparks get Anigwe from the Mabrey deal with Dallas. The Sparks have finalized their roster, with Anigwe

 

[Carnac]

I thought swords retired

She did. But she UN-retired.

Las Vegas (February 24, 2020)—Las Vegas Aces center Carolyn Swords announced her retirement from the WNBA Monday, and will join the Aces’ front office as the team’s marketing specialist beginning today. [LINK]

 

[nwhoopfan]

The Sparks have finalized their roster, with Anigwe

No Vadeeva apparently. One of Anigwe or Gulich might get a decent bit of PT if there is a season.

 

[Carnac]

The Sparks get Anigwe from the Mabrey deal with Dallas. The Sparks have finalized their roster, with Anigwe View attachment 54742

Me likey!! Weise made the cut. Sparks final roster The Lynx and the Sparks are two of the hardest rosters to make.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Dallas Wings site shows roster down to 12 - no Karlie .

Bummer. Not really surprising, but I was hoping she would stick. Thanks a lot little sister.

 

[eebmg]

Dallas Wings site shows roster down to 12 - no Karlie
Minnesota showing 13 - Crystal OK so far.
Liberty showing they're down to 12 - MW OK (and apparently Sabrina Ionescu made the team).
Several teams showing fewer than 11 players.

CT - 11
ATL - 12 including Tiffany & Renee
PHX - 11 including Bria Hartley
CHI - 11 including Hebard and Azurá
IND - 13
SEA - 12 including Tuck
LV - 11 including Swords (apparently not officially retired)
Wash - 11

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Lynx get down to 12 by placing forward Jessica Shepard on the team’s full season suspended list so Crystal makes the cut. I guess Shepard is not 100% ?

Minnesota Lynx Finalize 2020 Roster - Minnesota Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and General Manager Cheryl Reeve today announced the team has set their roster ahead of the 2020 season by placing forward Jessica Shepard on the team’s full season suspended list. The 2020 Lynx roster returns seven players from the 2019 roster...

lynx.wnba.com

 

[eebmg]

The Sparks get Anigwe from the Mabrey deal with Dallas. The Sparks have finalized their roster, with Anigwe View attachment 54742

Somehow, some way some time, Erica Ogumike will find herself on the roster.

 

[Baylor1994]

Bummer. Not really surprising, but I was hoping she would stick. Thanks a lot little sister.

I would take karlie over marina

 

[Baylor1994]

I’m surprised Sydney Wiese is still on a roster

 

[nwhoopfan]

I would take karlie over marina

Yeah, it probably came down to those two so KLS didn't really take her spot.

 

[nwhoopfan]

I’m surprised Sydney Wiese is still on a roster

The Sparks like her. They extended her contract thru '22 a week or two ago.

 

[Dillon77]

Lynx get down to 12 by placing forward Jessica Shepard on the team’s full season suspended list so Crystal makes the cut. I guess Shepard is not 100% ?

Minnesota Lynx Finalize 2020 Roster - Minnesota Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and General Manager Cheryl Reeve today announced the team has set their roster ahead of the 2020 season by placing forward Jessica Shepard on the team’s full season suspended list. The 2020 Lynx roster returns seven players from the 2019 roster...

lynx.wnba.com

That's the only reason I can see that Shepard is not on the roster: when healthy, she was playing well within that system and probably would continue to do so. Now that I think about it, the injury happened less than a year ago, so maybe Reeve decided to "suspend" her and let her come back strong. Hopefully, that designation will give her some access to the team's training and resources.

 

[eebmg]

That's the only reason I can see that Shepard is not on the roster: when healthy, she was playing well within that system and probably would continue to do so. Now that I think about it, the injury happened less than a year ago, so maybe Reeve decided to "suspend" her and let her come back strong. Hopefully, that designation will give her some access to the team's training and resources.

Yes, that seems to be the case based on an article in the Star Tribune

Jessica Shepard, coming back from an ACL injury sustained early last season, will not play in the WNBA this year. She will officially be listed as suspended while staying in the Twin Cities and, when allowed in a summer affected by the coronavirus pandemic, will return to working on her rehab with the team's training staff.

 

[Baylor1994]

The Sparks like her. They extended her contract thru '22 a week or two ago.

I don’t know why though

 

[Reypl21]

I would take karlie over marina

Marina offers more than what Karlie does.

 

[Geew1992]

 

[Dillon77]

View attachment 54762

Wow. Tough league to crack into in the first place, made even harder when you don't get a chance to get on the court to show your skills. Hopefully, a number of these young players can get signed to international contracts and work on their games to come back in 2021.

 

[Baylor1994]

Marina offers more than what Karlie does.

I think karlie plays better defense though

 

[Reypl21]

I think karlie plays better defense though

I mean, she may play better defense ( I dont have an opinion on that ) but is it a significant difference? I dont think anyone is expecting either of them to be a defensive stopper. Katie Lou does everything Karlie can, but better. Why would you want to have the same type of player twice? Marina turned into a very good passer her last two seasons. I'm excited to see her and KLS play on the court together ( hopefully ). I could never imagine those two being on the same team.

 

[Baylor1994]

I mean, she may play better defense ( I dont have an opinion on that ) but is it a significant difference? I dont think anyone is expecting either of them to be a defensive stopper. Katie Lou does everything Karlie can, but better. Why would you want to have the same type of player twice? Marina turned into a very good passer her last two seasons. I'm excited to see her and KLS play on the court together ( hopefully ). I could never imagine those two being on the same team.

Defense is needed though

 

[TheFarmFan]

Wow. Tough league to crack into in the first place, made even harder when you don't get a chance to get on the court to show your skills. Hopefully, a number of these young players can get signed to international contracts and work on their games to come back in 2021.

They say this is the worst year to be graduating and entering the workforce - no exceptions for WNBA players, it seems!

 

[eebmg]

They say this is the worst year to be graduating and entering the workforce - no exceptions for WNBA players, it seems!

and we don't even have the safety net of entering graduate school (kids may not want to spend full tuition on classes conducted like youtube videos).

 

[bballnut90]

Defense is needed though

If they needed a defensive player they would've signed someone else besides Karlie Samuelson or Marina Mabrey.