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Sources confirm that Unrestricted Free agent Stefanie Dolson has narrowed her landing spot down to four teams. Chicago, New York, Atlanta and Vegas. |
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| Posted: 01/17/22 10:15 pm ::: |
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I know that a lot of teams are lusting after the top quality UFA this year. But the problem that a lot of teams have is that they don't have to salary cap space to recruit these free agents.
The GMs will seriously have to put on their thinking hats to figure out how to trade away some of their guaranteed contracts to make room for better talent.
If Dallas, LA, or Phoenix want to get some upgrades in talent, then GMs will have to do more than sit on the toilet and think about it. 🚽😀
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| Posted: 01/18/22 5:23 pm ::: |
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| Rock Hard wrote: |
I know that a lot of teams are lusting after the top quality UFA this year. But the problem that a lot of teams have is that they don't have to salary cap space to recruit these free agents.
The GMs will seriously have to put on their thinking hats to figure out how to trade away some of their guaranteed contracts to make room for better talent.
If Dallas, LA, or Phoenix want to get some upgrades in talent, then GMs will have to do more than sit on the toilet and think about it. 🚽😀 |
It seems to me the effects of this CBA are becoming even more pronounced. More supermax players means more rookie contracts and more midrange veterans without a spot.
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| Posted: 01/18/22 6:47 pm ::: |
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I think big posts will still get there money maybe less then before for a Dolson or a Plaisance but there is always going to be a spot for a decent post with size
the players who I think are going to find it harder to get into six figures and might even have to be looking at vet minimum or slightly more are the guard/wings of a certain age who still have value but maybe not as much financial opportunity as a couple of seasons ago. were not going to see another Hartley in the 180k range
I am thinking of players like
Banham
Holmes
January
Sims
Walker-Kimbrough
Stricklen
R. Williams
even RFA like aren't going to get a big pay day
Canada
Nurse
L. Brown
or reserved players might just have to except their QO
Allen
T. Copper
Carelton
Peddy
and so on
I am definitely interested to see how the market plays out for Hayes, Clarendon or C. Williams I could see them all do pretty well but maybe not as well as they thought
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I saw that someone tweeted that the Sky offered Baybay a multiyear deal.
So this means DeShields is gone or Allie is retiring and they need a new shooter?
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| Posted: 01/19/22 10:42 am ::: |
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| Who TF is Baybay?
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root_thing
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| Posted: 01/19/22 10:46 am ::: |
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| Who TF is Baybay? |
Riquna Williams
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| Posted: 01/19/22 1:14 pm ::: |
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| Michelle89 wrote: |
I saw that someone tweeted that the Sky offered Baybay a multiyear deal.
So this means DeShields is gone or Allie is retiring and they need a new shooter? |
I was shocked when I saw this yesterday but apparently it is not quite true: https://twitter.com/AnnieCostabile/status/1483520072606011398?cxt=HHwWjMC-jazpwpYpAAAA
Still discussions are definitely happening. I like Bay but really want to see Sloot, Quigs and Diamond back. I'm hoping this is just a contingency. Many folks seem to think Diamond will probably be with another team though. I just hope she really finds her game and confidence on the floor.
Has anyone heard anything concrete about Olaf leaving the Sky to join Sandy in NY?
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| Posted: 01/19/22 1:33 pm ::: |
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| craigmont wrote: |
| Who TF is Baybay? |
Riquna Williams |
Aka 22 shots Phew Phew Phew
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| Posted: 01/19/22 3:42 pm ::: |
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Has anyone heard anything concrete about Olaf leaving the Sky to join Sandy in NY? |
Brondello said that the NY coaching staff would be announced last week, but obviously it didn't happen. A couple of her Phoenix assistants are being considered for the head coaching job. My guess is that Sandy is waiting to see if one of them gets the position. If not, then one or both might be invited to join her in NY. Sandy has been asked specifically about Olaf but has dodged the question.
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| Posted: 01/19/22 7:57 pm ::: |
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Has anyone heard anything concrete about Olaf leaving the Sky to join Sandy in NY? |
Brondello said that the NY coaching staff would be announced last week, but obviously it didn't happen. A couple of her Phoenix assistants are being considered for the head coaching job. My guess is that Sandy is waiting to see if one of them gets the position. If not, then one or both might be invited to join her in NY. Sandy has been asked specifically about Olaf but has dodged the question. |
Ok gotcha! Thx!
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| Posted: 01/20/22 3:09 pm ::: |
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| I really don't want Cambage to sign with Washington.
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| Posted: 01/20/22 3:12 pm ::: |
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| I wonder if she traveled to Washington from Atl.
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| Posted: 01/20/22 3:57 pm ::: |
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I think this is the most obvious of potential losses the Sky will have to take. Diamond had a tough year last year and was passed by Copper quickly. Wishing her the best of luck but I don't see the team needing her back.
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| Posted: 01/20/22 10:26 pm ::: |
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| I like Liz a lot but I don't see Washington or NY wanting to disrupt what they've got to take her on. She's high risk, medium reward. NY could be interesting but I just don't see her fitting well with that roster.
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| Posted: 01/21/22 12:01 am ::: |
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| I like her being in the league. Someone please convince her to sign & play this season. I don't care which team, as long as it isn't Phoenix.
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| Posted: 01/21/22 12:57 am ::: |
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| Given the repeated breakdowns of her relationship with Basketball Australia, ending up with the team that just hired the Opals head coach would seem like an unlikely union. But I have long since learned that pretty much anything is possible with Liz. |
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So yes, Liz was here.