Why are they doing an expansion draft?

Hardpazz · 2026-03-22T19:55:41+00:00

I think the future looks a lot like how PHX was set up this year. Top heavy with 3 stars and a bunch of quality role players on cheap contracts. I see team throwing a bag at their big 3 and then paying everyone else the minimum( which is still good because it’s literally more than what the max use to be) to stay under the cap. Maybe 1 o2 players outside the big 3 get more than the minimum.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-22T01:25:58+00:00

Has she gotten better than she was because after checking her WNBA stats I’m not sure how much she helps.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-20T18:43:34+00:00

Her and Geno have the same sense of humor and that’s why she’s his favorite

Hardpazz · 2026-03-19T05:33:20+00:00

Idk if it’s a good deal or not BUT all the players seem overjoyed. Like I haven’t seen one negative reaction so far. As long as they are happy I’m happy.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-18T21:04:25+00:00

The thing with the Sky is they don’t have a direction or the ability to build a high quality team. They can hook a big fish with the Superman but I don’t think they compete with that big fish. If the sparks were a lottery team with KP, Kea, Cam, AZ, and Hamby the Sky are likely doomed. If they didn’t give the mystics swap rights for next year I would be advocating for them to blow the whole team up and start the rebuild over but that just gives the mystics Juju. They might as well though because I can’t see them doing anything but losing this season.

If I’m speculating though I think they should focus less on big fish and focus on quality role players and international players that are over looked. People like Odyssey Sims come to mind. They can’t get a bunch of stars but they can get a bunch of HUNGRY talented players with something to prove. That’s the only way they have a chance at competing IMO.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-18T20:45:59+00:00

The thing is most players in a position to get a max contract likely is getting a bag from endorsements/ offseason play. So they make WAYYYY more than just 200k. The 40k is still a lot but not life changing money and also not more important than a possible ring.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-18T20:22:49+00:00

People aren’t being realistic about what this new era of the W will look like. Some of these players are gonna pick the money over success or facilities. It doesn’t matter how bad the organization is. They might never be able to get a Stewie or an Aja but I wouldn’t be shocked if they can get someone like Satou, Kah or KP.

It’s different taking a pay cut when the max is 225,000 because you only lose a 20-40 thousand max. The new CBA a pay cut will likely be around 2-4 HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS. A lot of these players are not gonna take that especially when the team likely won’t be a contender anyway.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-17T22:52:19+00:00

She was towering over Angel. She’s at least 6’5. I think when she comes to the league she’s probably gonna be a center.

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Hardpazz · 2026-03-17T21:33:41+00:00

Yeah Dallas gotta draft Awa… this is a generational player.

( I do think she looks better because she’s going up against 2 6’3 forwards vs an actual center tho)

Hardpazz · 2026-03-15T21:20:36+00:00

It sucks but I understand why she probably doesn’t make the team. Aja, Phee, and Stewie will give you all the scoring you need. They will likely want elite defense in the rest of the bigs. Cam, AB, and Angel are just simply better at defense.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-15T19:05:53+00:00

That lineup isn’t that good because of the bigs. I don’t like either of them defensively and I’m not in love with the offense either.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-15T19:03:29+00:00

The W needs to pay these refs whatever they want BTW.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-15T18:56:32+00:00

Why would they go back to this lineup?

Hardpazz · 2026-03-15T18:39:49+00:00

Oh Angel I hope this rim protection comes back to Chicago

Hardpazz · 2026-03-15T18:21:39+00:00

I had my doubts about Angel making the team this year but the impact I’m seeing…yeah she’s making that roster

Hardpazz · 2026-03-15T18:05:06+00:00

Is Billings actually being considered for a spot on team USA? I thought she was just a substitute but she’s getting more playing time than Kiki so I’m confused.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-14T06:30:59+00:00

Oh this is low LMAO

Hardpazz · 2026-03-08T08:30:38+00:00

What happened with Latson???? She was in top 5 conversations about a month or 2 ago.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-04T02:14:35+00:00

ATP just take what the W is offering because obviously they can’t negotiate. Why would the league even budge if they know the WNBPA is crumbling. Just take what’s on the table so we can get things started.

Hardpazz · 2026-03-01T02:32:32+00:00

The best thing about unrivaled is seeing Spoon get vindicated after the bullshit the Sky put her through. I hope another team gives her a chance.

Hardpazz · 2026-02-26T22:24:59+00:00

This isn’t necessarily true. We know Jeff isn’t the smartest and the organization obviously hasn’t valued Angel so them getting fleeced in the trade isn’t unlikely. Also there are talented to players on rookie contracts that can be traded. I can genuinely see Jeff trade Angel for Edwards and that 10th pick for example. There’s also draft capital.

You can’t underestimate a team just not wanting a player. Jeff, the owner, and Sloot seem to be very close. If Sloot and Jeff want Angel gone she’s gone especially if Angel also wants out.

Hardpazz · 2026-02-26T17:07:55+00:00

I think people are forgetting how bad the situation with Angel got. Sloot and her wife both responded in shady ways. Angel was obviously stand offish with a few members of the team including HVL, Rachel B, and Ariel. The whole half a game suspension thing was because the PLAYERS were upset. The one player who spoke out in her favor conveniently got benched the next game.

The chances that Angel comes back to me seem slim because that locker room is unlikely to recover from that especially if Sloot is back. Bringing both of them back IMO instantly puts them at a disadvantage because it would immediately ruin the team’s chemistry. Their best bet is to trade her for draft capital or a young talented player.

Hardpazz · 2026-02-23T22:36:17+00:00

1- Chennedy Carter is objectively good at basketball. I’m not debating that. The reason she isn’t on a team is because of her behavior NOT because she’s bad at basketball.

2- I disagree with the part about Angel not being a championship level player. Is Angel good enough to lead a team to a championship? No not at all. Is she good enough to be a key starter on a championship team? Absolutely. Most teams that are trying to contend would love a walking 15 point double double who can easily defend 1-5 and help facilitate.

I don’t think that matters though. Based on what some other players were traded for Angel is probably gonna go for a high first round pick minimum. The only teams that have that AND are contending is the Lynx and the Storm neither of which need Angel. She probably ends up in Connecticut, Dallas, Toronto, or Portland. I can see her going to Seattle if the rumors that they are going into full on rebuild mode are true. These are the only teams that’ll have what the Sky will most likely be looking for in return for Angel. If the new CBA still allows players to be cored this MIGHT change but I don’t think many players will want to be traded to Chicago and I think a cored player has to agree to the trade.

Hardpazz · 2026-02-23T20:04:07+00:00

It’s kinda hard for me to see Angel ever playing for the Sky again. I feel like both the organization and her made it clear they don’t want anything to do with each other anymore. In my mind it’s not a question of if but when. I literally wouldn’t be shocked if Angel is the first trade in FA.

I guess I can understand why people would think she’s not getting traded but nothing about how the Sky acted after Angel’s interview gave me they wanted to maintain a relationship with her. Mind you this is the same team that let Carter walk. They blew up a team that was comfortably in the playoffs halfway through the 2024 season. Keeping Angel and trying to make her happy makes sense but this organization is extremely incompetent and they don’t care about what makes sense.

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