View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
WNBA 09
Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 12545 Location: Dallas , Texas
Back to top |
Posted: 05/04/18 12:04 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Shades wrote: |
Sun’s Jones among players not in camp
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/sports/20180503/suns-jones-among-players-not-in-camp
Quote: |
“[JJones] is handling some stuff at home with family, working through some things that she needs to do in order to get here,” Miller said. “We expect her here any time and we’re very supportive of her as an organization and can’t wait to get her back.” |
Is there any reading between the lines to be done here? Is it a possibility JJones could bail on this season?
Quote: |
“I’m still anxious for that,” Miller said. “Now, we’re waiting for JJ to arrive. We will just have to wait a little longer but I can’t wait to get going and practice with Chiney and JJ on the floor together and see how they’re going to mesh.“ |
Why is he so eager for this when he has already claimed Chiney wants to be brought back slowly?
Quote: |
Bentley is also pretty secure in her position on the team, the same can’t be said for Brionna Jones. “Brionna is in more of a fight for her job so she will get here a little quicker,” Miller said. |
Hmm... nice culture you’re building there. Better get back quick, Brionna.
Quote: |
“Once [Romero’s] visa comes through, she will get on a plane,” Miller said. |
Quote: |
“But our core base is here, together, confident and the chemistry is great.” |
Isn’t JJones a part of the core base?
Quote: |
“I think we’re a team that, last year, we knew what we were capable of and everyone else was surprised. We finally got it together.” |
That’s an awkward quote coming from Chiney since she wasn’t a part of the “we”. I guess her spirit was there. |
Or could she be experiencing the same thing as Liz Cambage ? Maybe she wont get on the plane neither who knows
_________________ 3-Time WNBA Champion-3-Time National Champion-4-Time Olympic Champion....And Yes DT "We Got Confeti" lol
|
|
justinabina
Joined: 19 May 2014 Posts: 162
Back to top |
|
myrtle
Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 32339
Back to top |
Posted: 05/04/18 3:12 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
This made me laugh:
Quote: |
“We probably will only have one person there who wasn’t there last year so I think it’s going to be really good for us because our chemistry will be there and we know how to play with each other and we all know the system, so I think it’s going to be really good for us this year.” |
which one of Brown, Romero, George, or Ogwumike does she think will be THE one?
_________________ For there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it.
If only we’re brave enough to be it.
- Amanda Gorman
|
|
Ay Mate
Joined: 12 Nov 2016 Posts: 1280
Back to top |
Posted: 05/04/18 3:24 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
toad455 wrote: |
I wonder what kind of chance Romero stands. Miller seems high on her. |
I’d say zero. 6 guards is too many.
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63831
Back to top |
Posted: 05/04/18 3:55 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
I’m a little surprised that JJones doesn’t get Waltiea Rolle a camp invite, but maybe they’re too similar to be on the same team. Reeve seems to have forgotten about her.
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63831
Back to top |
|
myrtle
Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 32339
Back to top |
Posted: 05/04/18 5:22 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Shades wrote: |
I’m a little surprised that JJones doesn’t get Waltiea Rolle a camp invite, but maybe they’re too similar to be on the same team. Reeve seems to have forgotten about her. |
I don't think they're all that similar really. Waltea is more of a big lunk and doesn't have the range.
_________________ For there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it.
If only we’re brave enough to be it.
- Amanda Gorman
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63831
Back to top |
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63831
Back to top |
Posted: 05/04/18 6:00 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
<iframe scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen" src="http://w3.cdn.anvato.net/player/prod/v3/anvload.html?key=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%3D%3D" width ="640" height="360"></iframe>
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
myrtle
Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 32339
Back to top |
Posted: 05/04/18 8:49 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Shades wrote: |
She’s a lunk just because she has about 10 pounds more muscle?
|
I'm just going by my memory of her playing style which is, or was, lunkish. My definition of lunk: big and physical and plays and bangs close to the basket. Sorry if that offends you.
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63831
Back to top |
Posted: 05/04/18 9:09 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Not offended, just confused by the description.
Here’s what the director guy standing between them in above pic says about Rolle.
Quote: |
“Waltiea is a veteran. She’s a perennial pro and she has definitely improved her fitness since last year and I know she wants to achieve some personal milestones like getting back into the WNBA and she’s well on her way to doing that. So bringing back both of these girls together to work is a good experience. It was a historical one because we had the first and the second players to play in the WNBA on the court at the same time.” |
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63831
Back to top |
Posted: 05/07/18 1:59 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Sun Welcome Newcomers, Prepare For Preseason Tests
http://sun.wnba.com/news/sun-welcome-newcomers-prepare-for-preseason-tests/
Quote: |
“I’m really excited to have Bri back after her first season overseas, giving us a big, physical presence,” Miller said of Jones. “Romero, in two practices, being here for 48 hours, has already impacted us. She’s a very smooth decision-maker with the ball (and) a very capable, high efficiency shooter. She’s already raised the level of play.” |
Hmm.... Romero making the team would raise some interesting possibilities.
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63831
Back to top |
Posted: 05/07/18 2:12 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
JThomas/Brown/Romero
CWilliams/Bentley/Banham
Stricklen/Tuck
AThomas/COgwumike
JJones/(George vs BJones)
If Miller loves Romero enough to keep her, then the only way he can keep (presumably) Banham is to cut either George or BJones, which would suddenly make them a little thin at post, but not really since they have Tuck who can play either PF or SF.
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
Last edited by Shades on 05/11/18 9:05 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
stever
Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 6918 Location: https://womensbasketballdaily.net
Back to top |
Posted: 05/07/18 2:33 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
He has to keep Romero, she's the key to getting Alba here. |
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63831
Back to top |
Posted: 05/07/18 3:05 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
stever wrote: |
He has to keep Romero, she's the key to getting Alba here. |
That could be part of his enthusiasm. This could lead to a trade of Banham for the rights of Cruz, because you gotta get something for Banham, the #4 pick in 2016. Trouble is... MIN has no room for Banham. Is there another team that needs her? Probably not.
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
toad455
Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: NJ
Back to top |
Posted: 05/07/18 3:17 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Shades wrote: |
stever wrote: |
He has to keep Romero, she's the key to getting Alba here. |
That could be part of his enthusiasm. This could lead to a trade of Banham for the rights of Cruz, because you gotta get something for Banham, the #4 pick in 2016. Trouble is... MIN has no room for Banham. Is there another team that needs her? Probably not. |
The SG spot seems to be where most teams are stacked. So I doubt anyone needs Banham this season.
_________________ LET'S GO LIBERTY!!!!!!
Twitter: @TBRBWAY
|
|
WNBA 09
Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 12545 Location: Dallas , Texas
Back to top |
|
Ay Mate
Joined: 12 Nov 2016 Posts: 1280
Back to top |
|
Ay Mate
Joined: 12 Nov 2016 Posts: 1280
Back to top |
Posted: 05/07/18 3:47 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
Brionna Jones is the most likely to get cut. Especially with the return of Ogwumike and addition of George. I just can’t see the purpose of a 6 guard rotation. That just seems too many to me. 5 guards and 7 forwards (small to large) seems like the best combination.
|
|
sigur3
Joined: 18 Jun 2013 Posts: 6191 Location: Chicago-ish
Back to top |
Posted: 05/08/18 11:23 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Buss waived
|
|
WNBA 09
Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 12545 Location: Dallas , Texas
Back to top |
Posted: 05/08/18 11:23 am ::: |
Reply |
|
How did Brown look yesterday ?
_________________ 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: 22477 Location: NJ
Back to top |
Posted: 05/08/18 12:53 pm ::: |
Reply |
|
sigur3 wrote: |
Buss waived |
At least she got to play yesterday.
_________________ LET'S GO LIBERTY!!!!!!
Twitter: @TBRBWAY
|
|
pilight
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 66993 Location: Where the action is
Back to top |
Posted: 05/09/18 10:28 am ::: |
Reply |
|
One-on-one with Chiney Ogwumike
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-
nation/rockets/article/One-on-one-with-Chiney-Ogwumike-basketball-star-12898427.php
Quote: |
I'm not going to play until I'm 40 |
_________________ I'm a lonely frog
I ain't got a home
|
|
Nixtreefan
Joined: 14 Nov 2012 Posts: 2539
Back to top |
Posted: 05/09/18 10:33 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Chiney has laid the ground work and I will be surprised if she plays next year. She doesn't need to.
|
|
Shades
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 63831
Back to top |
Posted: 05/09/18 11:12 am ::: |
Reply |
|
Delicate-as-China Chiney wrote: |
”I played overseas in Italy right after my rookie season, and that is where I got injured. Two years later, I played and China and was injured a second time.” |
Any bets on whether Chiney ever plays overseas again?
I guess she answers this further down in the article.
Quote: |
”When we go into the season, the NBA season is over. And when our season is over, the NBA season is just starting to pick up. I can work from September until May, which is the meat of the NBA season.” |
_________________ Nnekalonians 1:14 - Thou shalt not accept that which is not earned
|
|
|
|