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Shades · Posted: 05/02/22 4:19 pm :::

New York Liberty suspended the contract of Kylee Shook for the full season (personal decision).

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myrtle · Posted: 05/02/22 4:51 pm :::

J-Spoon · Posted: 05/02/22 4:55 pm :::

and that leaves

Ionescu/Richards
Whitcomb/AD
Laney/Allen/Willoughby
Howard/Cubaj/Onyenwere
Dolson/Han

myrtle · Posted: 05/02/22 4:56 pm :::

Does this mean they're down to 12? what's the story with Sika Kone?

Richyyy · Posted: 05/02/22 4:59 pm :::

NYL_WNBA_FAN · Posted: 05/02/22 5:59 pm :::

It’s good to know they’re down to 12. The handwriting was clearly on the wall in terms of what was being said by the staff.

I don’t see Johannes realistically joining the team. AD looked good enough to me to warrant riding out her future. According to an article posted here recently by Myles Ehrlich, Sandy isn’t too worried about AD’s conditioning. Take it for what it’s worth. But I thought AD’s athleticism was pretty much intact during the scrimmage. Her strengths and weaknesses are what they are. But when she’s right I think it’s realistic to expect periods of instant offense from her off the bench. Sami is also a UFA at the end of the season, which may allow for AD to have a more expanded role. I’d rather hold onto players who will definitely be here rather than someone like Johannes who might not. I think NY might be inclined to feel similarly. Also remember, AD was very tentative to start 2019. On both ends of the floor. And she showed marked improvement with familiarity. So I’d expect what we saw Saturday to improve over time. Significantly.

And I love watching Johannes play. She’s an exciting, creative player. But it just makes more sense to keep what we have. Unless another injury-related or personal reasons suspension comes into play.

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NYL_WNBA_FAN · Posted: 05/02/22 6:11 pm :::

Also, in Kolb’s statement shout Shook, he said her decision was not easy but basketball is secondary right now.

It seems logical that the Liberty may have known this was a possibility on draft night. The selection of Cubaj, a player who is clearly ready from a defensive/rebounding/IQ standpoint, does make more sense in the above scenario.

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Shades · Posted: 05/02/22 6:17 pm :::

I’ve never heard of a player showing up to training camp and then still having the option for a full season suspension. What’s the precedence?

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myrtle · Posted: 05/02/22 6:21 pm :::

Richyyy · Posted: 05/02/22 6:28 pm :::

She's agreeing to it. When it's mutual there are plenty of things you can do. Obviously it's unusual that someone would show up to camp and still agree to a suspension, hence it not happening much.

Do we even know if Shook actually did show up? I don't remember if she was ever actually pictured or reported as participating.

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NYL_WNBA_FAN · Posted: 05/02/22 6:29 pm :::

I think I remember seeing her either pictured or in video but I’m not 100% sure.

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Bob Lamm · Posted: 05/02/22 6:49 pm :::

I assumed from draft night that Shook was going to be gone.

So here's the scorecard for our six non-Sabrina rookies for 2020:

Still on the team: Willoughby
Gone: Walker, Jones, Odom, and Holmes
Suspended: Shook

Given the drafting of Sabally and Kone, the trade for Cubaj, and the return of Han, I doubt we'll see Shook on the Liberty again. Though surely anything is possible.

Jonathan Kolb hired and fired Walt Hopkins. One element beneath all this is Kolb going with new players (chosen with Sandy Brondello) rather than the players he and Walt together went after.

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NYL_WNBA_FAN · Posted: 05/02/22 6:54 pm :::

Interestingly, it’s our 2019 rookies who might have the most impact. Also, that Tina trade, which looked really good in 2020, looks pretty bad now. But these things happen when you change coaches. Overhauls are pretty commonplace. Especially either to or from more extreme philosophies. I was generally a fan of Hopkins and what they were trying to establish, but there’s something to be said for a balanced approach.

And, seeing Han’s potential, I’m glad it worked out this way. To be 6’10” with this much offensive potential, I think Sandy’s approach is a better fit.

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root_thing · Posted: 05/02/22 8:01 pm :::

NYL_WNBA_FAN · Posted: 05/02/22 8:11 pm :::

Oh I always forget we got Willoughby for SWK. I get that confused with Sami for Talbot. The Howard piece I remembered. So yeah I guess it doesn’t look so bad. Hopefully Willoughby is as advertised when the games begin.

Did we get the pick for DiDi as a net result too? I didn’t remember that either.

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root_thing · Posted: 05/03/22 4:17 pm :::

pilight · Posted: 05/03/22 4:36 pm :::

FrozenLVFan · Posted: 05/03/22 6:20 pm :::

Lib Fan · Posted: 05/04/22 11:53 am :::

I hope the Interns are not the only ones for The Liberty looking
at the Waver Wire!

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LibFan25 · Posted: 05/04/22 11:08 pm :::

Evina Westbrook just got waived by Seattle. I'm just sayin'

we will see how they patch up the back up spot starting this Saturday.

Bob Lamm · Posted: 05/05/22 9:50 am :::

Long, powerful article on AD by Ben Pickman for SI/WNBA:

https://www.si.com/wnba/2022/05/05/ad-long-covid-identity-new-york-liberty-daily-cover?fbclid=IwAR1ApbULVJjx5RM6NMgYPMA2_XwTDF6pBbH6Eq42jwVUGaD2OcBXKlOpTiE

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root_thing · Posted: 05/05/22 10:31 pm :::

Between yesterday's video on social media and today's, we now have evidence of everybody practicing. So, as long as no one gets injured tomorrow, the Liberty should be 11-strong on Saturday. Very Happy

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NYL_WNBA_FAN · Posted: 05/06/22 4:20 am :::

Great article about AD, both on and off court. Where I believe they will be a part of the rotation. Encouraging comments from Sandy comparing them to Diggins. Obviously not quite, but AD’s mid-range ability is pretty rare.

Also great to hear everyone is practicing.

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Bob Lamm · Posted: 05/06/22 10:19 am :::

An announcement has been posted on Facebook about the Liberty's 2022 broadcast team:

Play-by-play announcers: Chris Shean, Michael Grady, and Zora Stephenson

Color analysts: Julianne Viani-Braen and Andraya Carter

Sideline reporter: Jess Sims

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root_thing · Posted: 05/06/22 10:26 am :::

The Liberty sign Kaila Charles as a hardship player. So, much for everybody practicing yesterday.

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