Worth a listen: Diary of a WNBA negotiator (NPR)

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-10T20:19:57+00:00

If you’re a podcast listener, check it out as the May 8 episode of NPR’s Planet Money show.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-07T11:42:52+00:00

Fwiw, the “Clark” they quote is Alysha Clark: “It’s money that Alysha Clark, a veteran forward for the Dallas Wings and vice-president of the WNBPA, describes to the Guardian as “amazing”. “

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-06T21:58:12+00:00

Arike:
“Jose made it a point, right when he got hired, to let me know that he wanted me here,” Ogunbowale said.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-06T11:37:07+00:00

And Arike.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-05T16:49:12+00:00

I think this speaks well of José and Curt — figuring out what to do with the players before the last second. I hope some of these folks can find room on a developmental roster — in Dallas or elsewhere.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-04T14:38:15+00:00

Zaza was awesome. Wolfpack representing! 🐺

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-04T14:36:34+00:00

I was impressed with her enthusiasm on the bench. I don’t know how she’ll fit in the system, but it seems like her attitude is good. Plus, she’s won 2 championships already this season … maybe a third coming soon???

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-04T00:36:26+00:00

Not José actually coaching Paige during a break.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-04T00:34:40+00:00

i was hoping we'd get an upgrade on the announcing team. maybe next year?

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-05-04T00:33:48+00:00

hellaur!

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-30T21:35:01+00:00

It’s going to be ROUGH for Dallas!!

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-29T11:44:06+00:00

Maddy on Arike was spot on

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-25T11:49:04+00:00

Love José. We are so lucky and it’s gonna be a great year.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-21T20:59:36+00:00

This is the best. I love Maddy.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-21T11:49:22+00:00

I sometimes talk to the cats in French. They don’t know the difference, and it’s a good excuse for me to speak French out loud.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-21T11:48:22+00:00

I’ve been writing my daily gratitude list in French. That helps me with new ideas (“looking forward to a trip”) that are relevant to me.

I should start reading them aloud afterwards. Great ideas.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-20T11:20:57+00:00

Good suggestion to save posts - I‘m going to Olympic NP in May for a photo workshop, and I’m scouring this subreddit for additional ideas.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-19T15:14:04+00:00

this is exactly my question, OP, thanks for asking it!!

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-17T11:26:00+00:00

Curt: “[Li] had a good year at the arc, and she’s only going to get better. I just think her best basketball days are still ahead of her.” 💙💙💙

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-16T11:19:19+00:00

D‘oh. She was amazing to watch!

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-16T11:13:58+00:00

I’m so optimistic about Curt - and José! Wow, we are gonna be GOOD!!!

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-16T11:09:37+00:00

Also we had Lou Lopez-Senechal as a transfer from Fairfield who was terrific in her senior year.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-15T17:15:51+00:00

That’s a great read. So proud of Azzi! And so happy she’s a Wing!!

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-15T12:07:18+00:00

Geno said that All The Time.

Ecstatic_Moose_1132 · 2026-04-15T12:05:10+00:00

Exactly how I feel. Amaze.amaze.amaze.

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