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[J-Spoon]

If Deshields and Mitchell join Plum in the draft I could see some teams not currently in the lottery trying to move up to get one or any of the three. Let us throw out some trade scenarios (just to pass the time) we could see some teams coming up with.

here's 3 from me for now

Atlanta decides to go into rebuild mode and want to being in hometown girl Deshields I could see them offering a combo of Hayes and #7 to either SA or Chicago if Deshields lands at #2. Personally I like Hayes so If I'm SA I might consider, a decent vet combined in a 2 for 1 deal might appeal to the talent starved Stars, and while I like Diamond a lot I she may or may not develop into that superstar, you've already seen what Hayes can do, and you can still get some value at the #5 adn#7 pick. Hayes and McBride are both equal in size but either could play at the SF spot. I might consider it if I'm Chicago as well, but Chicago doesn't really need a 2 for 1, unless they are moving on from some of their other vets.

We've all been think Seattle might be interested in Plum, but without a first round pick it is hard to put a package together that might tempt any of the lottery teams. Would Seattle be interested enough in Plum to offer Langhorne and Clark to SA. Would SA want two decent vets to stabilize their roster, or would they rather go another year with young talent.

Would Seattle want Plum enough to offer Chicago Loyd for the Plum pick. I doubt it, could they get Chicago to make it Loyd for #2 Plum and #9 or Dallas to offer #3 Plum and #10, or possible #3 Plum and #4?

Could Seattle offer Chicago Clark And their 2018 first round pick to Chicago for #2 Plum? or the same deal to Dallas for #3 if Plum is still their?

Just some ideas, can anyone think of any others? Usually it is hard to get people to give up their lottery pick, but with all the tops pick having some questions marks, could someone put together a package that would appeal enough to Chicago, Sa or Dallas to pull the trigger.

Would any of those player be tempting to say Washington or Indy enough to put together a package. I think Pokey or Mike T might find some of those player appealing enough to at least try. Plum in Washington? Mitchell or Deshields in Indy? I could see it.

[PickledGinger]

There is no way in hell Seattle is even remotely considering trading Jewell Loyd.

[Nerd2]

[Nerd2]

I just keep looking at Dallas and thinking they can't have roster room for all those picks. And they've also got what everyone seems to need in TWO small forwards (Christmas and Powers with Hooper to back up). I'd heard they were trying to pry several big players loose by offering a combination of Sims and a pick which clearly no one bit on. I still think they are in a win-now mode and so can't afford to take someone and develop them. I figure they would love a good shooting guard.

[Richyyy]

[UK1996]

If Deshields and Mitchell declare I expect them to go 1 and 2. I could see Mitchell or Plum dropping to 3, (most likely Plum) but I can't see Chicago passing on Deshields. If I'm Dallas, my draft preferences would be:
No one declares
3: Coates or B. Jones
4: A. Jones or SWK
10: Akhator or McCall
Deshields or Mitchell Declare
3. Plum or Coates
4. A. Jones, B. Jones, or SWK
10: Akhator or McCall
Deshields and Mitchell Declare
3: Plum or Mitchell
4: Coates or B. Jones
10. Akhator or McCall

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[myrtle]

I know it's negativity, but kinda hoping tOSU and Tenn go out of the tourney early so we'll know one way or the other.

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[#Occasionalwnbafan]

Mitchell is playing for her dad and with her twin sister. Not sure why she would come out early when she's a top 3 pick this year and next year as well behind Wilson and Turner.

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[toad455]

[Luuuc]

Coming out a year earlier also means getting that pesky rookie contract out of the way a year earlier = 1 extra year of max salary (if she's the looking-ahead type)

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[root_thing]

The salary is the same for the first four picks, so there's no material difference. It's just an ego thing for those who care whether they're 1,2,3 or 4.

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[SportsGuru]

I wonder if there's a chance Lexie Brown enters the 2017 WNBA Draft. Lexie could be drafted by her local WNBA team Atlanta Dream with the 7th selection of the 1st round.

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[J-Spoon]

In Loyd's case I wouldn't be surprised if she was motivated by Location. If she was confident that she would be the #1 pick in 2015, which was a prettysafe assumption it meant she could basically pick Seattle as her long term rookie commitment contract. More like being a free agent than a draftee.

[ClayK]

Coming out a year early is about $200,000 of income that will not be available again.

Regardless of how long you play, you only have so many years, and this is one of them. As I've said too many times, not many young people have the opportunity to make that much money in their early 20s, and I would think you'd have to really love the college experience to turn it down.

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[Richyyy]

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[root_thing]

To me, here are the main considerations for leaving early:

1) Are you enjoying your college experience? If you have an interest in the academic side and you're loving college life, then that's a major reason to stay. If you're in a top program with the possibility of winning a championship, that's also a big incentive. Or maybe you're interested in becoming a doctor or entering some other lofty profession so that your degree(s) is more important. In the grand scheme of things, basketball isn't the highest priority in your life. However, if you're only in college to play basketball and you find academics to be a grind, then it's an easy decision to leave. Or if you don't like your coach and/or teammates, that's another no-brainer.

2) How important are monetary considerations? For an athlete, your earning power will only last as long as your physical abilities. Whether you view leaving early as one more year upfront or at the end of your career, it is still an extra 12-month period of earning power. Is that a cost you can bear in exchange for enjoying one more year of college experience? Do you have family obligations that could benefit from an immediate cash infusion? A player's current financial status and immediate needs can't be overlooked. Peyton Manning twice passed up being the #1 pick in football to stay in school. I'm sure coming from a well-off family made the decision easier. The same was true when the Yankees drafted and failed to sign Gerritt Cole out of high school. He came from a wealthy family. On the other hand, you have the example of Epiphanny Prince, who mentioned her family as a reason why she left school early to turn pro overseas.

3) Choice of team. If you know that coming out early will result in being drafted by a team that is appealing to you, then here's a chance to control your destiny... or at least destination.

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[J-Spoon]

I was in the why do people think Mitchell will leave early camp. She has family ties connected to her college career (Dad and Sister) The final four in in Ohio next year, and Ohio state should be a better team next year than this, giving them a shot at a strong finish in 18.

I think why so many think she is considering leaving is because it came out that she is on pace to graduate by the end of this summer.

[Nerd2]

[WNBA 09]

[J-Spoon]

I've noticed a lot of mocks are now penciling in Russell, does anyone have any info on why all of a sudden she is popping up when she still has another year of eligibility?

Is there anything to this rumor? Or are people just board with this draft and want to spice it up, and Russell's improved play late in the season make her an intriguing choice?

Also people are including her but she is going 3rd among posts. Does anyone think her size and higher ceiling could get her drafted before Coates and/or Jones?

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