Thursday, May 18, 2023

2023 WNBA season ready to tip

WNBA team news:


As the season begins, Becky Hammon's suspension overshadows the Aces' quest to repeat.


How the Liberty built a superteam......they enter 2023 with massive title hopes.


The Storm enter the year amid mystery and skepticism without Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart.


Revamped Chicago will test Minnesota in their season opener.


Inside the Sun roster.....how will they fare this year?


Los Angeles season preview.


Season themes.


WNBA player news:


The Mystics will have a true coach on the floor in Kristi Toliver.......they're focused on their pursuit of a championship - not superteams.


Napheesa Collier is ready to lead the new-look Lynx with her baby brightening her life.


Brittner Griner's return is a moment to celebrate and appreciate......her presence adds a new dimension for the Mercury.


Griner is creating a new normal for herself and the WNBA.


Kahleah Copper is ready to accept the lead role for the Sky.


Three Canadians are showing up big.


Dearica Hamby is moving forward after Hammon's suspension.


Layshia Clarendon has survivor's guilt for making the Sparks roster.


Grace Berger's journey from driveway to the WNBA is complete.


Zia Cooke is soaring in the moment while adjusting to life in the league.


Fifteen draft picks made rosters.


Who are the best Aces since the franchise relocated to Las Vegas?


The WNBPA has partnered with Priority Pass, to give athletes a place to lounge in airports, pre- or post-game flight.


WNBA coach news:


Storm coach Noelle Quinn always embraces the work and the opportunity.


Can Curt Miller transform the Sparks back into a WNBA power?


New Wings coach Latricia Trammell is fixing the vibes, and the defense.


WNBA news:


Superteams and Griner's return headline the 2023 season.


The WNBA will consider leaguewide talks after the Las Vegas investigation.


Why the league has no Bay Area team, and probably won't for several years.


USA Basketball news:


The 3X3 World Cup team has been announced.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

This year's cuts: brutal

Today's (stunning) cuts:


Jazmine Jones was waived by the Washington Mystics.

Emily Engstler was waived by the Washington Mystics.

Kalani Brown was waived by the Dallas Wings.

Charli Collier was waived by the Dallas Wings.

Taylor Mikesell was waived by the Indiana Fever.

Yang Liwei was waived by the Los Angeles Sparks.

Kayana Traylor was waived by the Chicago Sky.

Feyonda Fitzgerald was waived by the Chicago Sky.

Epiphanny Prince was waived by the New York Liberty.


WNBA team news:


The Aces have the most talented team in their history. Will they be the greatest?........profiles of each player.


The Mercury and Brittney Griner are set to tip off the season.


Sky season preview.


The Lynx must make several roster decisions before their opener Friday.


WNBA player news:


Gabby Williams' status for play this season is still uncertain.


Isabelle Harrison is out with an undisclosed injury as Chicago prepares to open the season.


Why Dearica Hamby pushed to return to the court less than three months after giving birth.


WNBA coach news:


Becky Hammon denied bullying, and chided the league for their investigation, which lead to sanctions against the Aces......she is disappointed.


Curt Miller's handiwork will still be discernable with the Connecticut Sun.


WNBA news:


The WNBA's deep roster cuts are a turn-off for would-be fans.


Does the league have racial disparity in its leadership?


Inside the league's triple-double explosion.


College coach news:


Michelle Clark-Heard has been named assistant AD for women's basketball at Mississippi State.