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root_thing · Posted: 09/22/14 6:56 pm :::

Hamby as a junior was already on a par with Natasha Howard... and arguably much more consistent. If Howard went #5 this year, how does Hamby go #16 in a much weaker draft? Unless she takes a big step backward or injures herself, Hamby will be long, long, long, long gone before the Liberty pick.

I've been a supporter of Alex Montgomery since before the 2011 draft. After making some significant strides forward in 2013, I was really looking forward to seeing her take the next step in 2014. Instead, I think she went backward. Don't be fooled by the fact that she was technically 2nd in the league in 3-pt shooting. 28 shots made is less than 1 per game. I just don't see Alex as having much trade value. And isn't she a RFA? Anyone who wants her can probably sign Alex for a big salary. If you're Laimbeer, do you really want to match and carry a 5 ppg wing player at max or near max?

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J-Spoon · Posted: 09/22/14 8:32 pm :::

Shades · Posted: 09/22/14 8:57 pm :::

J-Spoon · Posted: 09/22/14 9:04 pm :::

Shades · Posted: 09/22/14 9:09 pm :::

J-Spoon · Posted: 09/22/14 9:13 pm :::

J-Spoon · Posted: 09/23/14 3:25 am :::

Back to reality approach to 2015

Cruz/N. Lacy
Pondexter/Rodgers
Carson
Pierson/Cash
Charles/Warley-Talbert

Last 3 spots

A. Montgomery RFA (re-sign if we can get her at a reasonable price), #16 pick, UFA, take a look at Gilbreath, Mathies, Foggie, T. Marshall, waiver wire.

ClayK · Posted: 09/23/14 9:46 am :::

myrtle · Posted: 09/23/14 1:48 pm :::

Orrange is smart, has a good handle and takes care of the ball really well (has superb assist/TO %), but Stanford has never really played the running game so it's hard to know about speed, and I don't think she has outstanding speed. She is never flashy but there have been times when she has literally been the only ball handler on the floor and still broken presses. Without a dominant post, this may be the year we see some running and more from the guards. Which is why her senior season will be crucial in seeing if/when she goes in the draft. I was surprised to see her listed at 5'7" since she plays 'bigger' than that but obviously if she's 5'7" and doesn't have true speed, it will be difficult for her in the W. Her shooting isn't bad but also not spectacular.

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Shades · Posted: 09/23/14 4:12 pm :::

Season Reflection: Anna Cruz

sigur3 · Posted: 09/23/14 6:15 pm :::

root_thing · Posted: 09/23/14 7:29 pm :::

J-Spoon · Posted: 10/15/14 1:36 am :::

So a couple things does anyone see any possible bigger changes happening to the roster now that there is going to be a new coach?

So let me state with clarity I like Cappie and would like to see her come back healthy and regain her all-star form for next season. I still believe that a Charles/Pondexter one two punch could be very effective next season, especially if we can get some of our vets back healthy (Carson and Pierson), retain our gritty new PG Cruz, get some consistency out of possible new 3rd option Sugar Rodgers and bring in some shooter and bangers. I would also love to bring back Mitchell as a veteran back up PG, shooter and fan favorite off the bench.

With that said I was discussing the possibility of the new regime trying to switch things up and if they were going to try and make a big splash I think Cappie and our 2016 1st round pick are our only viable trade options. So I'm just going to throw out some ideas and see if any sound A) Possible and B) like something NY would want to do and C) something the other team would consider.

I think the Pondexter's fashion/styling business could work in LA and Atlanta so I'm going to start there

Pondexter and NY 1st round pick in 2016 to LA for N. Ogwumike

Allows LA to move Parker back to the 4 full time, Lavender becomes the starting 5. LA gets a third option who can score and bring the ball up the court, a Toliver/Pondexter back court will make it very hard for double teams on the perimeter, and will give Parker a lot of opportunities to dish to shooters on her drives.

NY gets a sick front-court in Charles and Nneka.

Pondexter to Atlanta for Schimmel and the #10 pick

Atlanta gets a shooter and scorer who if they are in win now mode can bring them in to contention for a championship. Angel and Cappie have played together before with success with the option of Dumerc and J. Thomas as PGs on the bench Atl could start Pondexter/Hayes/McCoughtry/Lyttle/De Souza, that team could be sick.

It a huge roll of the dice for NY is Schimmel a future star? if so NY has its new scoring two guard to match with Charles for years to come, in NY Shoni would have the green-light to do her thing, there just aren't enough scoring options to not let her, could she be NY next Becky Hammon? If not she has still proven to be able to play in the W and you can grab a role player with the #10 pick.

Chicago has less of a fashion scene but Cappie has home ties there so if she would be willing to go the obvious but possibly redundant trade would be

Pondexter to Chicago for Prince (this falls under the category of maybe a change of scenery can do both players wonders) Prince is younger so might be a better long term partner with Charles and Cappie if she can except her role as a 3rd option would be great playing off of EDD and Fowles playing next to a true PG like CVS, that could be a move that could bring Chicago to the next level, Prince has been a big time scorer before and on a Liberty team with few scorers would have the green light to do her thing which might be what she needs.

ClayK · Posted: 10/15/14 9:32 am :::

sigur3 · Posted: 10/15/14 11:19 am :::

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UofDel_Alum · Posted: 10/15/14 1:27 pm :::

J-Spoon · Posted: 10/15/14 2:49 pm :::

Ok message received.

but to be honest I'm shocked that we've come to a point in Cappie's career where people would prefer Prince over her, even with the deterioration I don't think Prince is or will be anywhere near the level of Pondexter (granted I suggested the trade but it was just to gauge where people see Cappie's value at) it kind of reminds me of the Bird vs Diggins conversation in the team USA thread. I am not ready to except a world where people would want Prince over Cappie or Diggins over Bird. I'm getting old, Oh well...

For New York to be a threat again Cappie has to come back and kick ass and continue to adjust her game, better shot selection, greater distribution, etc, but I have faith that if she gets healthy she can do it. T-Spoon might be the perfect coach to get Cappie back on track.

Also since we have a twelve person roster can we please bring back Mitchell, I know she isn't the best player ever, but a shooter and back up PG is still something NY needs, and with laimbeer out, bringing back a player everyone likes couldn't hurt, of course unless she doesn't want to come back or goes elsewhere.

Randy · Posted: 10/15/14 3:11 pm :::

Is this the same Prince that was covered with treadmarks from all the Sky fans throwing her under the bus in the playoffs? Razz

UofDel_Alum · Posted: 10/15/14 3:26 pm :::

Jet Jaguar · Posted: 10/15/14 3:42 pm :::

Maybe now that Bill "I don't like any players under 5 foot 9" Laimbeer is gone they can give Sammy Prahalis another shot (not like 8 minutes was really a shot to begin with). She's better than any PG in this upcoming draft. Let her compete against Cruz for the starting spot. I'm 100% confident she'd win that battle. Cruz would be a solid backup Smile

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Jet Jaguar · Posted: 10/15/14 3:49 pm :::

bekcat1 · Posted: 10/15/14 3:56 pm :::

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