***Official Caitlin/Fever/Kate/Meg Games Mega Thread***
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I agree with the teams you mentioned but would flip LV and MN around. The Lynx won’t look much different than last year, but I think that is a good thing. I think LV will drop a bit again. I am not a fan of the Lloyd addition and it feels like they lost a fair amount of what little depth they had.
Aces might have the best 4 but not much after that - Biberty and MN will both be good again. Fever are probably #4 going in to the season with room to move up.
Keep in mind the Fever were playing last year with a poor coach and an incomplete roster.
They will likely become pretty darn unbeatable as the season rolls on.
They will likely become pretty darn unbeatable as the season rolls on.
Their pace of play this year is going to be entertaining. They're going to run teams out of the gym like the Hawks used to
They could be ultra high octane if they go small and put Bonner at the 4 and Cunningham/hull at 3.
I was running numbers in my head the other day. If Kelsey and CC both average around 24 again, you get Boston, Bonner, and Howard to all average in the 15 neighborhood, you’re in the low 90s and you haven’t even tapped into Hull, Cunningham, Brown, or Dantas off the bench yet. I think these women are going to finish games north of 100 often.
What I REALLY want to see this season is Caitlin have a 30 point, 20 assist game. She could do it with this group.
She may average 15 assists a game this year w competent players catching her passes
It’s obtainable in my mind. Bonner is such a massive upgrade at an already solid hull. Then add jn Cunningham. And then Howard is probably worth 5 wins alone over smith. It’s going to be fun.
Could you imagine a 30-20-10 triple double? ESPN talking heads would explode.
Edit to exclude Rebecca Lobo. She should get her MBA or something from U of I, publicly disavow Geno, and move over to Fox/Big Ten Network. Welcomed with open arms.
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Remember a few months ago when it was Satou Sabally or bust? Seems funny now.
Also, maybe the Fever brass heard a little bird chirping when then let Temi go unprotected. Me thinks things were in the works.
Remember a few months ago when it was Satou Sabally or bust? Seems funny now.
Also, maybe the Fever brass heard a little bird chirping when then let Temi go unprotected. Me thinks things were in the works.
We found out last year that teams can't keep pace with CC. The team has had a full year to prepare to join her. Other teams will look pedestrian, and can't keep up. We saw that with Iowa opponents. From a marketing standpoint, this is good news, more points/fast pace = more fan interest.
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They did have to pay KLS 100K+ to cut her contract, so that did NOT fix their cap issue......
Incorrect. They are still over the cap. They had to pay KLS and I believe that counts against their cap....
They don't have "the money" they are currently still over the capI think they are done, unless something truly remarkable becomes possible.... like Meessemen
One reason to possibly not use the money is to consider next year. I think Bonner may be a one year situation. They may need to reload again next year.
I read the deal today. They may not even be able to sign Brown at this point if they bring in one rookie
No, this thread. People were posting real time about the deals and Economics of it all. You are parsing things in the rear view mirror.
Iowa is the ONE team she would never play for. Being compared to Clark is crushing her......
I found this interesting. No need to watch it. White basically said they made it clear in negotiating with each potential addition to the fever that the fever have a big 3 in Caitlin, Mitchell, and Boston, and that if they come they are to complement the big 3. There was worry that there will be a power struggle or at least a hard time fitting the players together, but this should put it mostly to rest. I think some players like Bonner welcome not having to be the stud at this stage of their careers, and are just there to maximize their chances at a ring.
I thought this was the case, but still glad to hear it. CC, AB, and Kelsey are unselfish players and will welcome the newcomers.
Indiana Fever WNBA Salary Cap Sheet
Indiana Fever Salary Cap Sheet and Key WNBA CBA Info from Her Hoop Stats
Here is a link for the salary breakdown. Interesting to see CC being the 10th paid player on the team, Oh and they disagree about being over the cap. They show them currently under the cap.
The thing about that is they are not counting Jaelyn Brown in the total cap. If they did, there would only be about $50K left, which is not enough to sign another player. So unless they can find a trade partner, Brown will be competing with the draft picks for the 11th spot. At some point during the season after enough games are played, they would have enough room to sign another player with the salary prorated.Indiana Fever WNBA Salary Cap Sheet
Indiana Fever Salary Cap Sheet and Key WNBA CBA Info from Her Hoop Statsherhoopstats.com
Here is a link for the salary breakdown. Interesting to see CC being the 10th paid player on the team, Oh and they disagree about being over the cap. They show them currently under the cap.
That's why they have their cap specialists. Contrary to the other poster, still under but not by much.
I would not describe Mitchell as an unselfish player. She is a shooter/scorer but she often fails to make the pass to an open teammate for a contested shot attempt instead.
Don’t get me wrong, she is an elite, athletic shooter and a valuable member. However, way too often -on the dribble- she’s got the blinders on, head down, looking to drive/shoot.
I would not describe Mitchell as an unselfish player. She is a shooter/scorer but she often fails to make the pass to an open teammate for a contested shot attempt instead.
Don’t get me wrong, she is an elite, athletic shooter and a valuable member. However, way too often -on the dribble- she’s got the blinders on, head down, looking to drive/shoot. Mitchell is now surrounded by multiple All-Stars, hope she adjusts a bit.
The first guy has an incredibly bad take.
The 2nd guy is on the money.
The NBA needs to fix their own mess.
The 2nd guy is on the money.
The NBA needs to fix their own mess.
