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Stormeo
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| The Mystics don't usually draft Pac 10 Players, last one I can remember was Nikki Blue |
y’all did draft WSU’s Lia Galdeira in 2016
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SportsGuru
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| Posted: 04/07/23 3:38 pm ::: |
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| The Mystics don't usually draft Pac 10 Players, last one I can remember was Nikki Blue |
y’all did draft WSU’s Lia Galdeira in 2016 |
I was referring to a Pac 10 Player who was noteworthy of slightly doing something with the Mystics after getting drafted by the team. It's amazing Haley Jones was mention as a lottery selection in some Mock Drafts.
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Stormeo
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| Posted: 04/07/23 7:02 pm ::: |
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| SportsGuru wrote: |
| The Mystics don't usually draft Pac 10 Players, last one I can remember was Nikki Blue |
y’all did draft WSU’s Lia Galdeira in 2016 |
I was referring to a Pac 10 Player who was noteworthy of slightly doing something with the Mystics after getting drafted by the team. It's amazing Haley Jones was mention as a lottery selection in some Mock Drafts. |
well, you weren’t specific. also ouch lmao
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| Posted: 04/11/23 1:40 am ::: |
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Washington's 2023 Picks*:
20. Elena Tsineke, 5' 7" SG, South Florida/Greece
32. Txell Alarcón, 5' 10" SG, Spain
*the rights to the #4 Pick, Stephanie Soares, were traded to Dallas in exchange for a 2025 1RP (via Atlanta) & a 2024 2RP
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| Posted: 04/18/23 4:01 pm ::: |
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| Are there any perks of you by a floor ticket for a Mystics game? I know for the Libs you get access to a restaurant and whatnot.
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wnbafan
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| Posted: 04/19/23 5:47 am ::: |
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| Are there any perks of you by a floor ticket for a Mystics game? I know for the Libs you get access to a restaurant and whatnot. |
Have you looked for a floor ticket? I was told they are reserved for STH.
I ended up behind the basket. The 200 seats are too high for me, I get dizzy.
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| Posted: 04/19/23 6:09 pm ::: |
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| Are there any perks of you by a floor ticket for a Mystics game? I know for the Libs you get access to a restaurant and whatnot. |
Have you looked for a floor ticket? I was told they are reserved for STH.
I ended up behind the basket. The 200 seats are too high for me, I get dizzy. |
I saw one on the resale market.
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| Posted: 04/23/23 1:12 pm ::: |
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Predicted Roster:
PG - Natasha Cloud
SG - Ariel Atkins
SF - Brittney Sykes
PF - Elena DelleDonne
C - Shakira Austin
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough SF guaranteed
Myisha Hines-Allen PF guarantted
Amanda Zahui B - C
Stephanie Jones - PF (Tianna Hawkins has a chance but I think is done)
Evina Westbrook - combo guard (1,2,3)
One of: Kristi Toliver (combo 1,2), Li Meng - SG, Elena Tsinike - SG
Toliver still not signed, will Westbrook show she can be backup PG, or will Toliver make the roster as backup PG? Li Meng and Elena Tsinike will give her a run for her money at SG. Is Toliver even in game shape? She did not earn her 3 yrs of salary paid by LA Sparks due to lingering injuries and lack of being in game shape and the fact she's not yet signed might hint that she's not ready to play. This is really the only drama at this year's camp unless one of the guaranteed contract players is injured or not ready to play. One other question: will Stephanie Jones follow the development trajectory of sister Brionna? Stephanie does not have the 3 pt shot of Hawkins, but based on recent performance is a more reliable 5th post providing reliable post defense, rebounding and some offense. Following last year's top Athletes Unlimited season, Hawkins had a forgettable WNBA season, barely playing and not doing much when she did play.
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| Posted: 04/24/23 6:04 am ::: |
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| ..... Following last year's top Athletes Unlimited season, Hawkins had a forgettable WNBA season, barely playing and not doing much when she did play. |
Which was really strange because she entered the season saying she wanted to have a breakout season and get most improved player. She seemed really excited about it but then just sat the bench.
IMO, Tolliver needs to retire and become an assistant coach instead of wasting her bball IQ sitting on the bench.
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| Posted: 04/24/23 6:15 am ::: |
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| ..... Following last year's top Athletes Unlimited season, Hawkins had a forgettable WNBA season, barely playing and not doing much when she did play. |
Which was really strange because she entered the season saying she wanted to have a breakout season and get most improved player. She seemed really excited about it but then just sat the bench.
IMO, Tolliver needs to retire and become an assistant coach instead of wasting her bball IQ sitting on the bench. |
I think THawk went overseas between AU and Mystics training camp. I think she wore out. She must not have shown much in Mystics practices and once she saw she was deep on the bench, all that confidence went out the window. She got more play in games EDD didn't play and didn't do much in games. The game stats comparison between EDD & Hawkins was pretty drastic.
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| Posted: 04/24/23 9:59 am ::: |
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I believe its a given that the maximum numbers of players the Mystics will carry on their 2023 roster is eleven.
I believe barring a training camp injury there's eight players inked in the Mystics roster:
Atkins
Austin
Cloud
Delle Donne
Hines-Allen
Sykes
Walker-Kimbrough
Zahu B
i believe Li Meng will make the Mystics roster, she's a very good 3 Point shooter, 6 feet tall who with size. Also, Li Meng needs the job after getting suspended from the China team for having an extramarital affair with her coach.
I believe the last two spots on the Mystics roster will be a training camp competition between Toliver (if she comes to training camp) vs Tsineke and Hawkins vs Stephanie Jones.
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| Posted: 04/24/23 6:17 pm ::: |
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I believe its a given that the maximum numbers of players the Mystics will carry on their 2023 roster is eleven.
I believe barring a training camp injury there's eight players inked in the Mystics roster:
Atkins
Austin
Cloud
Delle Donne
Hines-Allen
Sykes
Walker-Kimbrough
Zahu B
i believe Li Meng will make the Mystics roster, she's a very good 3 Point shooter, 6 feet tall who with size. Also, Li Meng needs the job after getting suspended from the China team for having an extramarital affair with her coach.
I believe the last two spots on the Mystics roster will be a training camp competition between Toliver (if she comes to training camp) vs Tsineke and Hawkins vs Stephanie Jones. |
You think Westbrook has no chance then?
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| Posted: 04/24/23 8:50 pm ::: |
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I believe its a given that the maximum numbers of players the Mystics will carry on their 2023 roster is eleven.
I believe barring a training camp injury there's eight players inked in the Mystics roster:
Atkins
Austin
Cloud
Delle Donne
Hines-Allen
Sykes
Walker-Kimbrough
Zahu B
i believe Li Meng will make the Mystics roster, she's a very good 3 Point shooter, 6 feet tall who with size. Also, Li Meng needs the job after getting suspended from the China team for having an extramarital affair with her coach.
I believe the last two spots on the Mystics roster will be a training camp competition between Toliver (if she comes to training camp) vs Tsineke and Hawkins vs Stephanie Jones. |
You think Westbrook has no chance then? |
I believe Westbrook has a slim chance, neither Toliver or Tsineke have guarantee contracts..
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| Posted: 04/25/23 10:31 pm ::: |
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Toliver can only be on a vet minimum contract if both Zahui B and Hawkins are on the final roster she could make 12k more if instead of Hawkins they went with S. Jones or Jaz Jones or Westbrook or an additional 12 k more if neither Zahui B or Hawkins made the final team with minimum players like S. Jones, J. Jones and Westbrook filling out the roster
my guess Toliver is on vet minimum and Washington goes with vet/loyalty bench to compete for a ship so,
Cloud/Toliver
Atkins/SWK
Sykes/Meng
EDD/MHA/Hawkins
Austin/Zahui B
They go with 5th post Hawkins instead of 7th gaurd/wing Westbrook or J. Jones because they can play both EDD and Hawkins in big line ups at the 3 if need be and probably also as a way to load manage EDD's minutes a 5th post could be useful than another g/w.
with J. Jones, Westbrook, S. Jones and Tsineke for for Injury/late arrival replacement spots. Maybe one of them could knock out Hawkins or Toliver if they seem to have lost a couple of steps but I feel like Washington and Mike T put value on experience. Westbrook and Jaz Jones did give them some good minutes last season so it isn't a slam dunk for Hawkins or Toliver but I wouldn't bet against them ATM
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| Posted: 04/26/23 9:53 am ::: |
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Cloud/Toliver
Atkins/SWK
Sykes/Meng
EDD/MHA/Hawkins
Austin/Zahui B
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Not a bad roster if they can swing it.
I’m not sure about Meng. Maybe slot SWK there and put CWilliams in that backup guard guard role. Did she ever get signed?
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| Posted: 04/26/23 10:14 am ::: |
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Toliver can only be on a vet minimum contract if both Zahui B and Hawkins are on the final roster she could make 12k more if instead of Hawkins they went with S. Jones or Jaz Jones or Westbrook or an additional 12 k more if neither Zahui B or Hawkins made the final team with minimum players like S. Jones, J. Jones and Westbrook filling out the roster
my guess Toliver is on vet minimum and Washington goes with vet/loyalty bench to compete for a ship so,
Cloud/Toliver
Atkins/SWK
Sykes/Meng
EDD/MHA/Hawkins
Austin/Zahui B
They go with 5th post Hawkins instead of 7th guard/wing Westbrook or J. Jones because they can play both EDD and Hawkins in big line ups at the 3 if need be and probably also as a way to load manage EDD's minutes a 5th post could be useful than another g/w.
with J. Jones, Westbrook, S. Jones and Tsineke for for Injury/late arrival replacement spots. Maybe one of them could knock out Hawkins or Toliver if they seem to have lost a couple of steps but I feel like Washington and Mike T put value on experience. Westbrook and Jaz Jones did give them some good minutes last season so it isn't a slam dunk for Hawkins or Toliver but I wouldn't bet against them ATM |
I happen to agree but I wouldn't want to lose Tsienke because of a sentimental feeling for a player who doesn't have it on the court anymore.
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HomerCecil
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| Posted: 05/01/23 10:07 am ::: |
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| The Mystics have signed Emily Engstler to a training camp contract.
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| Posted: 05/02/23 8:58 pm ::: |
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| In fairness, no one at the Fever ever said she was injured. They just waived her. |
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