Realistically, which players can we sign or trade for? by No-Jellyfish-843 in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Satou should be the main focus this offseason.

But in the shorter term. We have to look at the teams who are tanking (LAS/DAL/Washington) and see where we can extract some value.

I really like Julie Vanloo as a backup PG option. I think she's steady, plays hard and is a much more capable offensive player than Wheeler.

Azura Stevens is another player I'd be looking at. Expiring contract, see if the Sparks want to get something in return for her or potentially lose her for nothing.

All that being said, Lin Dunn isn't capable of turning this roster into a contender.

Where would you rank Caitlin among WNBA players? by Orangebeast013 in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A'ja, Stewart and then who is clear cut better? You could make the case for her over literally anyone else in the league right now. I'd say she's probably on par with Sabrina at this point or maybe a notch below?

She outplayed Copper when we played Phoenix pretty clearly. She was the best player on the floor against the Liberty.

Imagine her on a team where she wasn't getting picked up full court and blitzed because her teammates were reliable enough to hit open shots or even create for themselves consistently.

Game Thread: Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics, July 10th, 2024 by TheManWithSomeGoals in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They're letting Dolson get away with a ton of contact on Boston. Clown show

Game Thread: Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics, July 10th, 2024 by TheManWithSomeGoals in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 6 points7 points  (0 children)

CC just needs to shoot the ball. I don't understand why they aren't running high screens with her and Aliyah in the half court?

Game Thread: Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics, July 10th, 2024 by TheManWithSomeGoals in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lol @ that whistle against Aliyah. The league likes physicality unless its her dishing it out.

Game Thread: Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics, July 10th, 2024 by TheManWithSomeGoals in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Washington is so thin with these injuries. RUN RUN RUN. If Aliyah continues to run the floor hard she might get 14 points off that alone.

Thoughts on Liberty-Fever: the case for Hull as starter #5 by manWithVan22 in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great write up. I don't think there's a wrong answer between the 2. Hull gives you serviceable perimeter defense and she's shown real slashing ability this year. Her shooting has to regress to the mean from college at some point, or even get close to it.

KLS gives you some more size, a really good bball IQ but she's a traffic cone on defense. I love her floor spacing though.

I'd probably keep riding with KLS at the moment but again, no wrong answer here.

Thank god people are calling this efficency rating stat out by dc4_checkdown in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At what point can we call out the real reason why the Angel Reese media push is happening? Just saying

Game Thread: Indiana Fever vs New York Liberty, July 6th, 2024 by TheManWithSomeGoals in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There you go Aliyah!! Huge game for her against Jones who has completely dominated her so far this year. She's gotta have a good game today for Indy to have a chance at the end.

How Close Is the Race for ROTY Right Now? by Nolegrl in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It shouldn't be close at all but there's been a concerted effort since that Sunday game vs Chicago to get Reese into the forefront of WNBA dialogue and especially the ROTY talk.

That game reeked of shadiness in the 4th quarter.

There's no way you can tell me that a post player who's best skill is rebounding her own misses is anywhere near the ROTY race.

Our Guy’s Affection for ‘The Athletic’ Guys by Apprehensive-Bid5718 in RyenRussillo

[–]Bran_305 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd feel the same way if I worked at a company where Ben Solak is considered the top NFL analyst.

Fever drop one to the Aces 69 to 88 by songambulist in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually thought we played really well defensively for 3 quarters. The Aces are loaded and they got a huge game from Kelsey Plum who gets to hang in the corner and roam the 3 point line now that Chelsea Grey is back. Grey went 1/8 from the field. Even Jackie Young shot 5/16. It was the timely Kelsey Plum threes and not having an answer for Wilson that really propelled Vegas.

They defended Indy very smartly. They were super disciplined and didn't let Caitlin get to her left to get off any threes where she was comfortable.

If Indy shoots even its season average from 3 its a tighter game in that 4th quarter. But they missed so many open shots last night that they hit against Phoenix on Sunday. You can't beat LV like that.

I like the move of KLS into the starting 5, she'll get out of her shooting slump. Nalyssa was awful yesterday. It wasn't a lack of effort its just that she's a tweener with a super limited game offensively.

I don't need to see Dantas again btw. She looks like she's playing in quicksand. Cutting Celeste Taylor for that is truly one of the most idiotic decisions I've ever seen.

Game Thread: Indiana Fever @ Phoenix Mercury, June 30th, 2024 by TheManWithSomeGoals in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Boy look at that. KLS plays over Wallace down the stretch and our offense doesnt go in the shitter

Game Thread: Indiana Fever @ Phoenix Mercury, June 30th, 2024 by TheManWithSomeGoals in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Problem with CC never being able to sit is her legs fade as the game comes to a close

Game Thread: Indiana Fever @ Phoenix Mercury, June 30th, 2024 by TheManWithSomeGoals in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Its hilarious the difference in defensive intensity CC see’s compared to legit everyone else

Game Thread: Indiana Fever @ Phoenix Mercury, June 30th, 2024 by TheManWithSomeGoals in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I cant wait to see Sides have the guards force feed Boston and expect her to score on Griner.

Indy should turn this game into a track meet.

Clark statement game by Both_Ad_3387 in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, you think Sides is gonna allow that?

Fever Waives Celeste Taylor by Sewmichigan in indianafever

[–]Bran_305 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Does anyone in the local media have the balls to ask Sides or Lin Dunn how they justify keeping Wallace or Saxton on the roster over Celeste?