View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
mb1
Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 4691 Location: Scottsdale,AZ,USA
Back to top |
|
mb1
Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 4691 Location: Scottsdale,AZ,USA
Back to top |
Posted: 03/25/18 7:55 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
2018 PHOENIX MERCURY PRE-DRAFT ROSTER:
PG: BRIANN JANUARY, LEILANI MITCHELL
SG: DIANA TAURASI, YVONNE TURNER, ALEX HARDEN
SF: DEWANNA BONNER, STEPHANIE TALBOT, ALEXIS PRINCE
PF: CAMILLE LITTLE, EMMA CANNON
C: BRITNEY GRINER, SANCHO LYTTLE, ANGEL ROBINSON
DRAFT PICK
--------------
Fighting for two spots: STEPHANIE TALBOT, ALEXIS PRINCE, ALEX HARDEN, ANGEL ROBINSON, and DRAFT PICK.
LOTS OF LINEUP VARIATIONS (i.e. Sancho at PF).
_________________ I've got a crush on Rebby!
LONG LIVE THE WNBA!
|
|
WNBA 09
Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 12537 Location: Dallas , Texas
Back to top |
Posted: 03/25/18 8:20 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Gulich here could be a great pickup. PHX running the ball down your throat days have passed.
_________________ 3-Time WNBA Champion-3-Time National Champion-4-Time Olympic Champion....And Yes DT "We Got Confeti" lol
|
|
toad455
Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 22474 Location: NJ
Back to top |
Posted: 03/25/18 8:36 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
definitely see them drafting a center at #12(Gulich likely). Angel Robinson was never re-signed.
PG: January/Mitchell
SG: Taurasi/Turner
SF: Bonner/Talbot
PF: Little/Lyttle/Cannon
C: Griner/draft pick
Last spot: Harden or Prince
_________________ LET'S GO LIBERTY!!!!!!
Twitter: @TBRBWAY
|
|
PhxPeace
Joined: 21 Dec 2016 Posts: 8 Location: Phoenix, AZ
Back to top |
Posted: 03/27/18 11:54 am ::: |
Reply |
|
toad455 wrote: |
definitely see them drafting a center at #12(Gulich likely). Angel Robinson was never re-signed.
|
At a season ticket holder event last week, Mercury GM Jim Pitman included Angel in a discussion of returning players.
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63778
Back to top |
Posted: 03/27/18 1:18 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
PhxPeace wrote: |
toad455 wrote: |
definitely see them drafting a center at #12(Gulich likely). Angel Robinson was never re-signed.
|
At a season ticket holder event last week, Mercury GM Jim Pitman included Angel in a discussion of returning players. |
Did they already sign her or they are thinking about it? They haven’t put out anything official about it that I can see.
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
J-Spoon
Joined: 31 Jan 2009 Posts: 6799
Back to top |
Posted: 04/12/18 11:41 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Hey no one did post draft PX
January/L. Mithcell
DT/Turner
Bonner/Talbot/Prince
Lyttle/Little/Cannon
Griner/Gulich
What happened to A. Robinson? Did she want to take time off? Did PX pass on her? Does that make her a free agent instead of reserved?
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63778
Back to top |
Posted: 04/12/18 11:52 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
January/LMitchell
Taurasi/Turner/(Scaife vs Harden vs Prince)
Bonner/Talbot
Lyttle/Little/Cannon
Griner/(Gulich vs Musina)
Musina said she didn’t want to be a deferred pick. We’ll see how that works out.
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
basketballologist
Joined: 05 Aug 2013 Posts: 355
Back to top |
Posted: 04/13/18 6:59 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Depth Chart:
PG:
1. Briann January
2. Leilani Mitchell
3. Tyler Scaife
SG:
1. Diana Taurasi
2. Yvonne Turner
3. Imani Wright
SF:
1. DeWanna Bonner
2. Alex Harden
3. Stephanie Talbot
4. Alexis Prince
PF:
1. Camille Little
2. Sancho Lyttle
3. Emma Cannon
N/A: Raisa Musina
C:
1. Brittney Griner
2. Angel Robinson
3. Marie Gulich
|
|
mb1
Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 4691 Location: Scottsdale,AZ,USA
Back to top |
Posted: 04/14/18 2:57 am ::: |
Reply |
|
http://mercury.wnba.com/roster/
http://www.espn.com/wnba/team/roster/_/name/phx/phoenix-mercury
*Curry was traded and Angel will be late to camp.
Suspect Guliitch gets a spot and the rest battle for the last spot.
mb1 wrote: |
2018 PHOENIX MERCURY PRE-DRAFT ROSTER:
PG: BRIANN JANUARY, LEILANI MITCHELL
SG: DIANA TAURASI, YVONNE TURNER, ALEX HARDEN
SF: DEWANNA BONNER, STEPHANIE TALBOT, ALEXIS PRINCE
PF: CAMILLE LITTLE, EMMA CANNON
C: BRITNEY GRINER, SANCHO LYTTLE, ANGEL ROBINSON
DRAFT PICK
--------------
Fighting for two spots: STEPHANIE TALBOT, ALEXIS PRINCE, ALEX HARDEN, ANGEL ROBINSON, and DRAFT PICK.
LOTS OF LINEUP VARIATIONS (i.e. Sancho at PF). |
_________________ I've got a crush on Rebby!
LONG LIVE THE WNBA!
|
|
mb1
Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 4691 Location: Scottsdale,AZ,USA
Back to top |
Posted: 04/14/18 3:19 am ::: |
Reply |
|
2018 PHOENIX MERCURY TRAINING CAMP ROSTER:
PG: BRIANN JANUARY, LEILANI MITCHELL, Tyler Scaife
SG: DIANA TAURASI, YVONNE TURNER, Imani Wright
SF: DEWANNA BONNER, Stephanie Talbot, Alexis Prince, Alex Harden
PF: SANCHO LYTTLE, CAMILLE LITTLE, Emma Cannon
C: BRITNEY GRINER, MARIE GULITCH, Angel Robinson
Raisa Musina
--------------
SPECULATION/ASSUMPTIONS:
PLAYERS IN ALL CAPS ARE LOCKS, Others fighting for spots. Musina may not show this year. Gulitch makes the cut. Some players will be late arriving opening temporary spots for others.
Fighting for two spots: STEPHANIE TALBOT, ALEXIS PRINCE, ALEX HARDEN, EMMA CANNON, ANGEL ROBINSON, TYLER SCAIFE, IMANI WRIGHT, AND RAISA MUSINA.
_________________ I've got a crush on Rebby!
LONG LIVE THE WNBA!
|
|
toad455
Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 22474 Location: NJ
Back to top |
Posted: 04/14/18 8:19 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Musina seems like she's showing up. So that 5th post spot is between her, Robinson & Cannon. No clear back-up SF locked in. Scaife has a solid chance of making the team.
_________________ LET'S GO LIBERTY!!!!!!
Twitter: @TBRBWAY
|
|
Tally24
Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Posts: 2709 Location: Baton Rouge
Back to top |
Posted: 04/15/18 8:31 am ::: |
Reply |
|
The consensus seems to be that 3 spots are up for grabs. I’d like to see Scaife make the roster, along with Talbot. As for the third spot, I’m not sure. |
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63778
Back to top |
|
Tally24
Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Posts: 2709 Location: Baton Rouge
Back to top |
Posted: 04/16/18 10:46 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Shades wrote: |
Tally24 wrote: |
The consensus seems to be that 3 spots are up for grabs. I’d like to see Scaife make the roster, along with Talbot. As for the third spot, I’m not sure. |
In my position battles, who do you like the most?
It could also be Cannon vs Musina, but I think Musina stands a better chance against another rookie in Gulich.
January/LMitchell
Taurasi/Turner/(Scaife vs Harden vs Prince)
Bonner/Talbot
Lyttle/Little/Cannon
Griner/(Gulich vs Musina)
I thought Mitchell earned the starting spot last year, but PHX paid a lot for January and everyone seems hyped on her to start.
Prince is doing pretty well overseas, leading scorer for her club in Spain. An old fav of myrtle’s is also doing well.
|
I like Harden’s defense, but it will be interesting to see how she looks after coming back. I like the size of Prince and her reputation as a shooter. Scaife, I watched a bit in college in her early years, but I’m not sure we need another small guard.
I, personally, wasn’t high on Cannon. I’d be fine with Gulich and Musina making the team over her. |
|
toad455
Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 22474 Location: NJ
Back to top |
Posted: 04/16/18 10:51 am ::: |
Reply |
|
yeah, Cannon was a bit wild last season and really only saw minutes by default. I'm thinking Gulich & Musina make the team. Musina can also play PF if needed.
PG: January/Mitchell
SG: Taurasi/Turner/Scaife
SF: Bonner/Talbot
PF: Lyttle/Little
C: Griner/Gulich/Musina
_________________ LET'S GO LIBERTY!!!!!!
Twitter: @TBRBWAY
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63778
Back to top |
Posted: 04/16/18 10:59 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Cannon didn’t get a lot of time when Griner was playing, but seemed decent when Griner went down and she got more PT. I see she got 17 pts in 38 min in one game.
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
Richyyy
Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 24355 Location: London
Back to top |
Posted: 04/16/18 11:02 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Musina's a 19 year old 3/4 who plays questionable defense in zone-legal leagues. She's not gonna be playing center. |
|
shontay33
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 471
Back to top |
Posted: 04/16/18 12:16 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
toad455 wrote: |
yeah, Cannon was a bit wild last season and really only saw minutes by default. I'm thinking Gulich & Musina make the team. Musina can also play PF if needed.
PG: January/Mitchell
SG: Taurasi/Turner/Scaife
SF: Bonner/Talbot
PF: Lyttle/Little
C: Griner/Gulich/Musina |
Cannon brought a lot more to the table than you think. She rebounded well and showed a lot of toughness which is what the Mercury needed and still what they will need. They would not have went out of their way to resign her if they anticipated not having her for the upcoming season. Keep in mind that Gulich and Musina are rookies. They may keep Gulich because of her size and cheap salary. Also, don't forget that they still have Robinson.
|
|
Tally24
Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Posts: 2709 Location: Baton Rouge
Back to top |
Posted: 04/22/18 11:45 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Haven’t seen a lot of Scaife. Does she bring to the table the same thing as Turner? |
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63778
Back to top |
Posted: 04/22/18 11:51 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Tally24 wrote: |
Haven’t seen a lot of Scaife. Does she bring to the table the same thing as Turner? |
No way she’s as good as Turner. You can watch Turner in the Euroleague Championship game coming up in an hour.
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
Tally24
Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Posts: 2709 Location: Baton Rouge
Back to top |
Posted: 04/23/18 12:20 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Looking at our roster, I can't help but wish these trades had taken place in 2011. We have acquired players that have, perennially, been thorns in our side in January, Little, and Lyttle. It will be interesting to see how much gas they have left in the tank, especially the two Li/yttles. At PG anyone over 5'5 who can shoot outside ten feet is an upgrade over D-Rob |
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63778
Back to top |
Posted: 04/23/18 12:39 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Tally24 wrote: |
At PG anyone over 5'5 who can shoot outside ten feet is an upgrade over D-Rob |
Ouch! Reeve gave up a first round pick for her, and traded Howard because of her and Zanda’s combined salaries. On top of that, might have to start the season with only 11 players. All this for a player PHX and their fans couldn’t get rid of quickly enough.
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
WNBA 09
Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 12537 Location: Dallas , Texas
Back to top |
Posted: 04/23/18 12:39 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Tally24 wrote: |
Looking at our roster, I can't help but wish these trades had taken place in 2011. We have acquired players that have, perennially, been thorns in our side in January, Little, and Lyttle. It will be interesting to see how much gas they have left in the tank, especially the two Li/yttles. At PG anyone over 5'5 who can shoot outside ten feet is an upgrade over D-Rob |
Milly has been with the merc prior to this season . Lyttle & January are the new editions .
_________________ 3-Time WNBA Champion-3-Time National Champion-4-Time Olympic Champion....And Yes DT "We Got Confeti" lol
|
|
Tally24
Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Posts: 2709 Location: Baton Rouge
Back to top |
Posted: 04/23/18 8:10 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
WNBA 09 wrote: |
Tally24 wrote: |
Looking at our roster, I can't help but wish these trades had taken place in 2011. We have acquired players that have, perennially, been thorns in our side in January, Little, and Lyttle. It will be interesting to see how much gas they have left in the tank, especially the two Li/yttles. At PG anyone over 5'5 who can shoot outside ten feet is an upgrade over D-Rob |
Milly has been with the merc prior to this season . Lyttle & January are the new editions . |
That’s true. I meant the decision to keep her after a less than impressive stint last year. |
|
|
|