WNBA officiating is a joke, and not a funny one.
***Official Caitlin/Fever/Kate/Meg Games Mega Thread***
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There is no right answer but i think they are most missing a quality 3 that can knock down 3s. The bigs are good on offense and defense can be taught. I’m coming around on Mitchell. She is starting to give up the rock and pass some, and she is an athletic freak.
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Here’s the thing though, who are they going to get? There are like 20 to 30 elite women in the world spread over ages from Clark to taurasi. Maybe an aging big in the middle of her career sees the future with Caitlin and joins up with her?
I like them building with youth though. The “hope”is that in a season or two they’ll get most of the pieces in place and then gel into a team similar to the late 80s Bulls.
I hope they keep Boston as a Karl Malone 4. She is so damn likable and talented. Buy a massive center in free agency, let smith go, and hopefully snag a quality 3.
Agreed. It’s impossible not to love Boston. Her head is in the right place. With the chemistry her and Clark have developed, I don’t see them getting rid of her. Not sure what they’ll do with Smith. I also think Mitchell’s (often successful) hero ball won’t fit into the future scheme of the program. Right now though, she’s the only other player that can make a 3, and sometimes gives CC a breather on the offensive end. The foundation is definitely Clark and Boston. Everyone else is expendable right now. Not that I hope they go. I’d love to see this very team win…I just think there’s pieces to the puzzle that need filled. One in particular is someone else that can make an open 3 off the pass.
So, even with the WNBA pass, I cannot watch a game played in Seattle because Chicago is involved and Chicago is our so called local team? Is that how this nonsense works?
You don’t need to give the evil Chicago team the extra tv ratings anyway! 🤣
Indiana won't finish last, so they won't have the best chance to win the lottery. They could still get the #1 pick. Their odds just won't be as good.
Honestly, outside of Beuckers, there aren't too many options from next year's class that would really fit the Fever in terms of immediate needs.
They would have to miss the playoffs to get in the lottery, right? At least that’s the way I thought it worked. Also, there’s no telling what draft pick the expansion Valkyries get. I’m guessing the Fever end up drafting in around the 5th or 6th spot.
Sakima Walker, 6ft5 senior, South Carolina, is an interesting prospect.
2020 top 10 recruit, OH DivIII POY. signed with Rutgers (C. Vivian Stringer).
Transferred to NW Florida State when Stringer retired, won NJCAA championship, voted MVP and POY.
Didn’t play major minutes at USC (behind Cardoso) last year but could have a breakout senior season.
Sabrina has been good to CC, but that quote makes her sound very salty. I think she wanted that sweep.
I literally said I go after Griner in my post. She’s on a 1 year $150k contract and closing towards the end of her career. With Wheeler coming off the books, the Fever could overpay her to play alongside Boston if she was willing to leave Phoenix. Do that and you can go after a SG/SF in the draft.
They need to drop Mitchell, get a big and a shooting guard. I have zero confidence they will given their track record of draft picks (aside from the past two years) and their acquisitions.
she's elevating the entire WNBA, too
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Hit the PLAY button & enjoy....the game is still in the 1st qtr
Seattle vs Chicago
Easy to be nice about an opponent when you are winning big. Didn't expect the Fever to actually win. Remember all the stories about Nebraska football fans applauding the visiting team? Look how salty they are now.
Not sure if you watched the entire interview, but she wasn't really coming off all that salty. Yeah she said it was their Super Bowl but larger point was that they came in hungry for the W and they've been building and improving as a team.
Las Vegas (13-7) beat Dallas (5-17) today, 104-85.
2 players are now affecting Kate Martin's minutes:
(1) On May 31st, 34 year old guard Tiffany Hayes came out of retirement.
..........Hayes' stats today: 21 minutes, 1-2 (50%) from three, 1-2 (50%) from two, 2-2 (100%) FTs for 7 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds.
(2) 31 year old guard Chelsea Gray played today for the 8th time this season.
..........Gray's stats today: 26 minutes, 0-1 (0%) from three, 5-8 (63%) from two, 2-3 (67%) FTs for 12 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds and 1 block.
As you can see below, even with just 11 minutes of playing time, Kate filled up the stat sheet.
Hawkeye stats:
.......................Kate..........Megan
Mins.................11......................17
From 3:...........2-6..................1-2
From 2:...........0-0................0-2
Overall
Shooting:.......2-6 (33%)...1-4 (25%)
FTs...................0-0..................1-2
Points................6.....................4
Rebounds........3.....................6
Assists..............2.....................0
Blocks...............2.....................0
Steals................0.....................0
Turnovers.........1.....................0
Fouls..................0.....................2
2 players are now affecting Kate Martin's minutes:
(1) On May 31st, 34 year old guard Tiffany Hayes came out of retirement.
..........Hayes' stats today: 21 minutes, 1-2 (50%) from three, 1-2 (50%) from two, 2-2 (100%) FTs for 7 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds.
(2) 31 year old guard Chelsea Gray played today for the 8th time this season.
..........Gray's stats today: 26 minutes, 0-1 (0%) from three, 5-8 (63%) from two, 2-3 (67%) FTs for 12 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds and 1 block.
As you can see below, even with just 11 minutes of playing time, Kate filled up the stat sheet.
Hawkeye stats:
.......................Kate..........Megan
Mins.................11......................17
From 3:...........2-6..................1-2
From 2:...........0-0................0-2
Overall
Shooting:.......2-6 (33%)...1-4 (25%)
FTs...................0-0..................1-2
Points................6.....................4
Rebounds........3.....................6
Assists..............2.....................0
Blocks...............2.....................0
Steals................0.....................0
Turnovers.........1.....................0
Fouls..................0.....................2
Can't believe I'm watching a WNBA game not involving Caitlin but here I am 🤷♂️.
Seattle announcer freaking out per usual, but a lil more sedate now with a 10-0 Sky run. Lloyd 0-5 from floor, ofc.
Seattle announcer freaking out per usual, but a lil more sedate now with a 10-0 Sky run. Lloyd 0-5 from floor, ofc.
I get that totally. I laugh when people say that they should trade Wallace, Smith, or Wheeler (as example). Like just what do they think someone is going to trade them for their discards? Only two ways they can improve their roster. In the draft, or a free agent who wants to play with Clark, and then release one of the aforementioned players.
I watched the interview ready to have guns blazing but came to the same conclusion as you.
Comedian Theo Von was courtside today wearing Kate's #20.
I was kinda hoping Chicago would lose the two games at Seattle. Instead, it looks like they may win both.
Brionna Jones from CT is on a 1 yr deal & 28. She's probably the best available free agent C to be in terms of age/ability. CT is the only team she's ever played for however.
If Flau'jae Johnson was draft eligible I think she would be a great fit for the Fever. Super athletic wing that can play great defense.
Seattle has come out hot in the second half and outscored Chicago 18-5.
