In an ideal world, we'd be able to go to the WNBA's main page, or ESPN's main women's basketball page, and click on a link that would take us to all the WNBA team rosters. That has been the case in years past. But no such luck this year.
I give the Lynx and Liberty mad props for having their rosters together two days early. But though final cuts were finally made today, many other teams have not updated the rosters on their own sites. So the best we can do right now is to ascertain those lists based on today's transactions:
June 4, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Chicago Markeisha Gatling Waived
Chicago Jacki Gemelos Waived
Phoenix Rebecca Tobin Waived
San Antonio Brittany Chambers Waived
San Antonio Ashley Paris Waived
Seattle Meighan Simmons Waived
Los Angeles Cierra Burdick Waived
Los Angeles Nikki Greene Waived
Los Angeles Angel Goodrich Waived
Los Angeles Annalise Pickrel Waived
Los Angeles Blake Dietrick Waived
San Antonio Astou Ndour Full Season Suspension
Minnesota Nika Baric Full Season Suspension
How are fans feeling about their home team rosters?
Which players are you left wondering why they're still on the roster?
Which athletes should not have been cut?
General league news:
Problems have accompanied the WNBA's success.
After a noisy offseason, the WNBA is set to begin its 19th year.
Depth will be on display this year. (Notice that a few of last year's rookies got displaced by this year's?)
Minnesota and Atlanta should be on top.
Lynx:
The Lynx are keeping it together for another title run.
Five story lines for the season.
Maya Moore is a basketball nerd, and it's made her the best in the world.
Lindsay Whalen podcast.
Sun:
The Sun hope to prove the naysayers wrong.
Mercury:
Phoenix looks to open the season in style.
Mystics:
What to watch for as the Mystics open the season.
Washington opens the year fully in coach Mike Thibault's mold.
Is the team ready for a playoff three-peat?
Sky:
The Sky need a big year from Elena Delle Donne.
Liberty:
The Liberty have plotted a new direction.
Dream:
The Dream hope to save their stars long enough to win a title.
Storm:
Seattle could struggle this year, but they're hoping for a quick rebuild.
Shock:
Rookie Amanda Zahui B. is about to make her WNBA debut.
Tomorrow's opening day schedule:
Mystics at Sun
Dream at Liberty
Shock at Lynx
Fever at Sky
Stars at Mercury
All games are on LiveAccess only.
Schedule.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Glory Johnson pregnant, will miss 2015 season
Glory Johnson's tweet this morning has been confirmed by the Tulsa Shock: the all-star forward is pregnant and will miss the season.
TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa Shock President Steve Swetoha announced today that Glory Johnson-Griner will miss the 2015 WNBA season. Johnson-Griner and her spouse Brittney Griner are expecting their first child and Johnson-Griner informed the team that, after consulting with her doctor, she has decided to limit her physical activity.
TULSA, Okla. – Tulsa Shock President Steve Swetoha announced today that Glory Johnson-Griner will miss the 2015 WNBA season. Johnson-Griner and her spouse Brittney Griner are expecting their first child and Johnson-Griner informed the team that, after consulting with her doctor, she has decided to limit her physical activity.
Four down, eight to go
Dream:
Roster is set.
Mystics:
Roster is set.
Eight more teams need to finish their final rosters. C'mon now, get 'em in. Stalling is not cute.
Preseason General Manager survey:
GM's pick the Lynx to win it all.
They also have other predictions.
Liberty:
....have a new sponsor in DraftKings.
Fever:
Are planning a Lauren Hill tribute at their June 14 game.
Shock:
Amanda Zahui B.'s professional career has arrived.
Mercury:
Mistie Bass is back from surgery, and looks for an increased role with Phoenix.
More Dream:
The Coop scoop.
Roster is set.
Mystics:
Roster is set.
Eight more teams need to finish their final rosters. C'mon now, get 'em in. Stalling is not cute.
Preseason General Manager survey:
GM's pick the Lynx to win it all.
They also have other predictions.
Liberty:
....have a new sponsor in DraftKings.
Fever:
Are planning a Lauren Hill tribute at their June 14 game.
Shock:
Amanda Zahui B.'s professional career has arrived.
Mercury:
Mistie Bass is back from surgery, and looks for an increased role with Phoenix.
More Dream:
The Coop scoop.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Rosters getting close
Lots of procrastinators in this league.
Minnesota finalized their roster yesterday.
The Liberty finalized their roster today.
Everyone else is still pushing tomorrow's deadline.
Shaking my head right now.
Storm:
Sue Bird discusses what makes her one of the best point guards in WNBA history.
Sky:
Chicago is hoping to build on last year's Finals appearance.
Fever:
Stephanie White is ready to embark on her head coaching career.
Former Lady Vol Tamika Catchings took coach Pat Summitt's lessons to heart.
Shock:
Tulsa's guards give them legitimate playoff hopes.
Lynx:
Minnesota looks to reclaim the West's top spot, with or without the presence of Phoenix's Diana Taurasi.
Mystics:
A minute with Ivory Latta.
Today's transactions:
June 3, 2015
Team Player Transaction
New York Chelsea Hopkins Waived
Phoenix Eshaya Murphy Waived
Tulsa Jessica Kuster Waived
Washington Kalana Greene Waived
Los Angeles Blake Dietrick Contract Signed
WNBA on TV schedule.
Lisa Leslie backtracks:
Lisa Leslie initially said the Liberty's hiring of Isiah Thomas as president and co-owner was great. It's because she had forgotten about his sexual harassment history. Now Leslie opposes the hire.
College news:
The Oregon women are picking up coach Kelly Graves' style.
The departure of Lexie Brown disappointed, but didn't shock her Maryland teammates.
Former Arkansas guard McKinley Bostad has transferred to Texas State.
Latricia Trammell resigned as Oklahoma City University coach to take an assistant coach job at Georgia State.
Tennille Adams has left her head coach post at Howard University to be an assistant at Ball State.
Q&A with Chattanooga coach Jim Foster.
Minnesota finalized their roster yesterday.
The Liberty finalized their roster today.
Everyone else is still pushing tomorrow's deadline.
Shaking my head right now.
Storm:
Sue Bird discusses what makes her one of the best point guards in WNBA history.
Sky:
Chicago is hoping to build on last year's Finals appearance.
Fever:
Stephanie White is ready to embark on her head coaching career.
Former Lady Vol Tamika Catchings took coach Pat Summitt's lessons to heart.
Shock:
Tulsa's guards give them legitimate playoff hopes.
Lynx:
Minnesota looks to reclaim the West's top spot, with or without the presence of Phoenix's Diana Taurasi.
Mystics:
A minute with Ivory Latta.
Today's transactions:
June 3, 2015
Team Player Transaction
New York Chelsea Hopkins Waived
Phoenix Eshaya Murphy Waived
Tulsa Jessica Kuster Waived
Washington Kalana Greene Waived
Los Angeles Blake Dietrick Contract Signed
WNBA on TV schedule.
Lisa Leslie backtracks:
Lisa Leslie initially said the Liberty's hiring of Isiah Thomas as president and co-owner was great. It's because she had forgotten about his sexual harassment history. Now Leslie opposes the hire.
College news:
The Oregon women are picking up coach Kelly Graves' style.
The departure of Lexie Brown disappointed, but didn't shock her Maryland teammates.
Former Arkansas guard McKinley Bostad has transferred to Texas State.
Latricia Trammell resigned as Oklahoma City University coach to take an assistant coach job at Georgia State.
Tennille Adams has left her head coach post at Howard University to be an assistant at Ball State.
Q&A with Chattanooga coach Jim Foster.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Roster finalization deadline Thursday
One team is done with their roster, another close, and the rest......have less than 48 hours to decide.....
Lynx:
The Lynx have finalized their roster, after waiving Asia Taylor and Shae Kelley today.
Storm:
Seattle's roster is now down to 13, with one more cut to go.
More news.........
Liberty:
A reconstructed New York team wants back into the playoffs.
Fever:
Tamika Catchings is managing the fourth quarter of her career.
Interviews from today's practice.
Mystics:
A minute with Emma Meesseman.
Sky:
Rookie Cheyenne Parker has had a bumpy road to success.
Shock:
Glory Johnson still isn't cleared to practice with the Shock.
Skylar Diggins is featured in a new BodyArmor video.
Mercury:
Team preview.
A lighter look at some of the new members of the squad.
Brittney Griner-Glory Johnson domestic violence incident:
Glory Johnson says she was the victim in the altercation with then-fiancee Brittney Griner in April that lead to the couple's arrest.
Today's transactions:
June 2, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Connecticut Kelsey Griffin Waived
Connecticut Alyssia Brewer Waived
Minnesota Asia Taylor Waived
Minnesota Shae Kelley Waived
Seattle Kristen Mann Waived
College news:
Chattanooga has extended coach Jim Foster's contract through 2020-2021.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is eager to return to the Final Four.
Minnesota Duluth coach Annette Wiles has resigned, citing an unhealthy work environment.
Kayla Oxenrider is Austin Peay's new assistant coach.
Gardner-Webb has named Cetera DeGraffenreid assistant coach.
Keith Gwynn is Kent State's new assistant coach.
Notre Dame's Hannah Huffman is setting a tone with her toughness and defense.
Octavia Crump has rejoined Illinois State.
Former St. John's forward Tonoia Wade has transferred to South Dakota State.
International news:
A near-death experience fired up Great Britain's Stephanie Gandy.
Lynx:
The Lynx have finalized their roster, after waiving Asia Taylor and Shae Kelley today.
Storm:
Seattle's roster is now down to 13, with one more cut to go.
More news.........
Liberty:
A reconstructed New York team wants back into the playoffs.
Fever:
Tamika Catchings is managing the fourth quarter of her career.
Interviews from today's practice.
Mystics:
A minute with Emma Meesseman.
Sky:
Rookie Cheyenne Parker has had a bumpy road to success.
Shock:
Glory Johnson still isn't cleared to practice with the Shock.
Skylar Diggins is featured in a new BodyArmor video.
Mercury:
Team preview.
A lighter look at some of the new members of the squad.
Brittney Griner-Glory Johnson domestic violence incident:
Glory Johnson says she was the victim in the altercation with then-fiancee Brittney Griner in April that lead to the couple's arrest.
Today's transactions:
June 2, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Connecticut Kelsey Griffin Waived
Connecticut Alyssia Brewer Waived
Minnesota Asia Taylor Waived
Minnesota Shae Kelley Waived
Seattle Kristen Mann Waived
College news:
Chattanooga has extended coach Jim Foster's contract through 2020-2021.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is eager to return to the Final Four.
Minnesota Duluth coach Annette Wiles has resigned, citing an unhealthy work environment.
Kayla Oxenrider is Austin Peay's new assistant coach.
Gardner-Webb has named Cetera DeGraffenreid assistant coach.
Keith Gwynn is Kent State's new assistant coach.
Notre Dame's Hannah Huffman is setting a tone with her toughness and defense.
Octavia Crump has rejoined Illinois State.
Former St. John's forward Tonoia Wade has transferred to South Dakota State.
International news:
A near-death experience fired up Great Britain's Stephanie Gandy.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Cutting season; Thomas issue; college coaching hires
As the transactions continue, the cuts get deeper:
June 1, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Tulsa Angel Goodrich Waived
Los Angeles Angel Goodrich Claimed off of Waivers
Chicago Courtney Clements Waived
Connecticut Ka-Deidre Simmons Waived
San Antonio Porsha Roberts Waived
San Antonio Toni Young Waived
Minnesota Amber Harris Waived
Washington Blake Dietrick Waived
Atlanta Sequoia Holmes Waived
Atlanta Martha Alwal Waived
Ouch.
Today's last preseason game:
Lynx 85, Liberty 80
Isiah Thomas issue:
The WNBA has formed a committee to evaluate the proposed ownership interest of Isiah Thomas in the New York Liberty. Stay tuned.
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter is a committee member.
Coaching great Lin Dunn is waiting for WNBA President Laurel Richie to take a leadership role on the issue.
Sun:
Remember that Kelsey Griffin had hip surgery last week? She's out for the season.
Mercury:
Phoenix will try for a repeat of their national title.
The Mercury are optimistic, despite a turbulent offseason.
Ogwumike sisters:
Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike are making a difference on and off the court.
Tons of assistant coaching hires in today's college news:
Tori Jarosz was upset that her teammates left Marist, and may try to return for a sixth season of eligibility.
Jesse Fleming has been promoted to associate head coach at Bowling Green State.
Alumni and former star Da'Shena Stevens is St. John's new assistant coach.
McNeese State's new assistant coaches are husband and wife Kevin and Brenita Jackson.
Tom Garrick is a new assistant at Boston College.
Janell Crayton is Hampton's new assistant coach.
Kansas is a logical place for new assistant coach/former TAMU standout Damitria Buchanan.
Alexis Mezzetta is a new assistant coach at Pacific.
David Elliott is the new assistant coach at Denver.
Detroit's new assistant coach is Tara Fleming.
Lindsey Hicks is Northwestern State's new assistant coach.
New-look Wyoming is eager for a productive summer.
Former Clemson guard Daneesha Provo has transferred to Utah.
High school news:
Florida teen cancer survivor Lana Schreier has returned to the hardwood.
June 1, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Tulsa Angel Goodrich Waived
Los Angeles Angel Goodrich Claimed off of Waivers
Chicago Courtney Clements Waived
Connecticut Ka-Deidre Simmons Waived
San Antonio Porsha Roberts Waived
San Antonio Toni Young Waived
Minnesota Amber Harris Waived
Washington Blake Dietrick Waived
Atlanta Sequoia Holmes Waived
Atlanta Martha Alwal Waived
Ouch.
Today's last preseason game:
Lynx 85, Liberty 80
Isiah Thomas issue:
The WNBA has formed a committee to evaluate the proposed ownership interest of Isiah Thomas in the New York Liberty. Stay tuned.
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter is a committee member.
Coaching great Lin Dunn is waiting for WNBA President Laurel Richie to take a leadership role on the issue.
Sun:
Remember that Kelsey Griffin had hip surgery last week? She's out for the season.
Mercury:
Phoenix will try for a repeat of their national title.
The Mercury are optimistic, despite a turbulent offseason.
Ogwumike sisters:
Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike are making a difference on and off the court.
Tons of assistant coaching hires in today's college news:
Tori Jarosz was upset that her teammates left Marist, and may try to return for a sixth season of eligibility.
Jesse Fleming has been promoted to associate head coach at Bowling Green State.
Alumni and former star Da'Shena Stevens is St. John's new assistant coach.
McNeese State's new assistant coaches are husband and wife Kevin and Brenita Jackson.
Tom Garrick is a new assistant at Boston College.
Janell Crayton is Hampton's new assistant coach.
Kansas is a logical place for new assistant coach/former TAMU standout Damitria Buchanan.
Alexis Mezzetta is a new assistant coach at Pacific.
David Elliott is the new assistant coach at Denver.
Detroit's new assistant coach is Tara Fleming.
Lindsey Hicks is Northwestern State's new assistant coach.
New-look Wyoming is eager for a productive summer.
Former Clemson guard Daneesha Provo has transferred to Utah.
High school news:
Florida teen cancer survivor Lana Schreier has returned to the hardwood.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Five days until the season opens
Today's preseason scrimmage:
Dream 110, China 67
Tomorrow's preseason game:
Liberty at Lynx
It's the last preseason game before the season begins Friday.
Sky:
Elena Delle Donne talks about the upcoming season.
Sun:
Connecticut is facing more injuries as the season begins.
College news:
The NCAA's proposed rule changes would bring college ball closer to the WNBA's play.
New-look Colorado gets back to work tomorrow.
Dream 110, China 67
Tomorrow's preseason game:
Liberty at Lynx
It's the last preseason game before the season begins Friday.
Sky:
Elena Delle Donne talks about the upcoming season.
Sun:
Connecticut is facing more injuries as the season begins.
College news:
The NCAA's proposed rule changes would bring college ball closer to the WNBA's play.
New-look Colorado gets back to work tomorrow.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Liberty pound China in open scrimmage
Sugar Rodgers put up 22 points in New York's thrashing of China, 100-42, in an open scrimmage today.
Mercury:
Brittney Griner is tough-minded, but fighting doesn't define her.
Fever:
Shavonte Zellous has won her case against her former Turkish team, Galatasaray, and will get $200,000 in back pay and bonuses.
Media day interviews.
College news:
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is ready for her new job, as head coach at Post University in Connecticut.
Mercury:
Brittney Griner is tough-minded, but fighting doesn't define her.
Fever:
Shavonte Zellous has won her case against her former Turkish team, Galatasaray, and will get $200,000 in back pay and bonuses.
Media day interviews.
College news:
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is ready for her new job, as head coach at Post University in Connecticut.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Lynx media day interviews
Mike Peden, who writes for us at fullcourt.com, did a great job at Minnesota Lynx media day earlier this week filming and conducting interviews. Enjoy:
Seimone Augustus
Maya Moore
Lindsay Whalen
Rebekkah Brunson
Amber Harris
Monica Wright
Devereaux Peters
Asjha Jones
Reshanda Gray
Shae Kelley
Jennifer O'Neill
Coach Cheryl Reeve
You can follow Mike @thesportsbrain
Seimone Augustus
Maya Moore
Lindsay Whalen
Rebekkah Brunson
Amber Harris
Monica Wright
Devereaux Peters
Asjha Jones
Reshanda Gray
Shae Kelley
Jennifer O'Neill
Coach Cheryl Reeve
You can follow Mike @thesportsbrain
Several WNBA players to miss games for Eurobasket tournament
Among those who will miss games in upcoming weeks for a Eurobasket Tournament are:
New York's Epiphanny Prince (Russia), Los Angeles' Kristi Toliver (Slovakia), Indiana's Shavonte Zellous (Croatia), Atlanta's Celine Dumerc (France) and Minnesota's Anna Cruz (Spain) and Chicago's Allie Quigley (Hungary).
Today's preseason result:
The Fever edged the Mystics, 76-74.
Briana Butler proved her worth on Indiana's roster.
Dream:
Angel McCoughtry has experienced a transformation lately - is "living my own life."
Q&A with Shoni Schimmel.
Lynx:
A healthy Rebekkah Brunson is a boost for the Lynx defense.
Youth is no longer on Minnesota's side.
Sun:
Alyssa Thomas is showing off her versatility.
Forward Kelsey Griffin has undergone arthroscopic surgery on her left hip, and is out indefinitely.
Sky:
Who will step up for Chicago if Sylvia Fowles doesn't play?
Liberty:
Candice Wiggins feels a sense of purpose with New York.
Today's transactions:
May 29, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Atlanta Ify Ibekwe Waived
Indiana Sydney Carter Waived
Indiana Alicia DeVaughn Waived
Indiana Chelsea Gardner Waived
Indiana Tyaunna Marshall Waived
Phoenix Promise Amukamara Waived
College news:
Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne's contract has been extended through 2018, and she got a $20,000 raise.
Ivory Latta has resigned as assistant coach at North Carolina to focus on her playing career.
Jermaine Woods is Old Dominion's new assistant coach.
Jannah Tucker is transferring to Villanova.
Pat Summitt:
Tyler Summitt says his mother is doing well, as is fundraising for the proposed Pat Summitt Alzheimer's Clinic at Tennessee.
New York's Epiphanny Prince (Russia), Los Angeles' Kristi Toliver (Slovakia), Indiana's Shavonte Zellous (Croatia), Atlanta's Celine Dumerc (France) and Minnesota's Anna Cruz (Spain) and Chicago's Allie Quigley (Hungary).
Today's preseason result:
The Fever edged the Mystics, 76-74.
Briana Butler proved her worth on Indiana's roster.
Dream:
Angel McCoughtry has experienced a transformation lately - is "living my own life."
Q&A with Shoni Schimmel.
Lynx:
A healthy Rebekkah Brunson is a boost for the Lynx defense.
Youth is no longer on Minnesota's side.
Sun:
Alyssa Thomas is showing off her versatility.
Forward Kelsey Griffin has undergone arthroscopic surgery on her left hip, and is out indefinitely.
Sky:
Who will step up for Chicago if Sylvia Fowles doesn't play?
Liberty:
Candice Wiggins feels a sense of purpose with New York.
Today's transactions:
May 29, 2015
Team Player Transaction
Atlanta Ify Ibekwe Waived
Indiana Sydney Carter Waived
Indiana Alicia DeVaughn Waived
Indiana Chelsea Gardner Waived
Indiana Tyaunna Marshall Waived
Phoenix Promise Amukamara Waived
College news:
Arizona State coach Charli Turner Thorne's contract has been extended through 2018, and she got a $20,000 raise.
Ivory Latta has resigned as assistant coach at North Carolina to focus on her playing career.
Jermaine Woods is Old Dominion's new assistant coach.
Jannah Tucker is transferring to Villanova.
Pat Summitt:
Tyler Summitt says his mother is doing well, as is fundraising for the proposed Pat Summitt Alzheimer's Clinic at Tennessee.
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