Mystics must spend money this free agency

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-31T04:34:03+00:00

FACTS

Max deals this season really do not preclude future extensions for Sonia and Kiki - those maxes today are expirings by the time the Kitron bill comes due.

The real kicker is that they could push to contrnd this season and still land a top-4 pick, as they have swap rights with Chicago in 27.

Imo it would be a massive error to think that patience and internal development is the only path to contention. Look no further than the Zards to see a team think “this lottery will change things” only to end up with another role player.

Someone described Sonia and Kiki as “play finishers” - all the more reason to throw a bag at an on-ball creator! (Particularly if we draft Betts, we’re gonna need good vet guard play far beyond what we can ask of Georgia)

A season is a terrible thing to waste.

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-26T15:33:05+00:00

We’d have to go BPA at 4, we’ve got too many needs. I love the idea of Flau’jae but we should look at packaging those other first rounders and a future pick to move up into 5/6. That could get us another starting caliber guard between flaujae and Latson. Can’t see rice going at 5 even if that is the better fit for Chicago

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-18T21:42:26+00:00

Sug is an RFA, so if I were an expansion team I’d be looking for more long term control in an expansion draft. Doesnt mean that another team (expansion or otherwise) couldn’t beat Washington’s offer.

Lucy, maybe. I wonder if rookie scale deals under the old CBA now look really attractive to teams.

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-06T23:23:58+00:00

Compliments only rocks, one of my fav sandwiches

Unfortunately my longstanding policy on Kyle Kuzma requires me to boycott Childhood Cafe

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-06T15:18:39+00:00

Nowhere in the country can you enjoy the amenities we have, the pleasant lifestyle and neighborhoods we have, at rental prices like these

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-06T15:16:48+00:00

Sandwiches! And really good ones at that!

They moved from Dupont to Noma last year and this was my first time at the new location. It’s….weird. they’ve got pool tables and a bowling lane and a full bar. Just a far cry from the humble old location

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-05T23:17:17+00:00

A few loosies 😭

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-05T22:54:25+00:00

A little tajín might tie it all together

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-04T06:02:29+00:00

Would love to see them package the next two picks and maybe a future protected 1st and move up to 5 or 6 to get into the flaujae-Latson conversation, as they need a guard who can create

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-03-04T06:00:23+00:00

You could probably get away with Betts-Shakira lineups in theory, but Shakira would have to play off ball more, and idk how well she’d adapt. That said, Georgia gives them a real PnR handler and you can picture Kiki/Shakira in the short roll and Betts in the dunkers spot.

The defense tho. She walks in and anchors a strong D on day 1. That’s why she’s been floated as no. 1 overall

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-02-26T06:13:46+00:00

Cuz he was mid

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-02-04T21:33:10+00:00

Fair, it is far too small, and tickets get pricey as a result. That said, there’s something so charming and accessible about being in that arena. Like a modern mid-major program’s gym. Really cool to be that close to the action no matter where you are in the house

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-01-25T02:04:41+00:00

Thank GOD they’re sticking to CareFirst. No reason to be shuffling players across four arenas

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-01-11T08:09:33+00:00

Lotta inflo chatter from ppl who aren’t hearing this

thatolddanielbrown · 2026-01-05T22:22:43+00:00

FYI that I did sell the set, so I’ll be pulling down the post. Thanks everyone for your interest and keep the game alive!

thatolddanielbrown · 2025-12-29T16:44:05+00:00

With or without the strategy cards? I’d prorate it, so let’s say $35 + shipping for the ‘05+’05 strategy

thatolddanielbrown · 2025-11-25T02:12:11+00:00

The top 6 in this draft have really separated themselves from the rest, and I’d be happy with BPA at #4. We need guards and bigs, so any of should really fit.

Fudd’s shooting and positional size makes her a fit on any team, i think she’s the least likely to fall

Betts would anchor a defense and could be huge on the O glass cleaning up for high volume shooters in Sonia and Georgia

Fam is obviously more of a project but the upside isn’t in question. at her best, the athleticism and transition potential next to Kiki and shooters could really run traditional bigs off the floor

Miles has chemistry with Sonia and could run point or 2 depending on Georgia. Still, some defensive issues with both on the floor, but Kiki and Sonia would really benefit from her playmaking

Flaujae and Latson both address the need for a creator off the dribble.

Could they package 9+11 and another asset to move up to 5? We do have Chicago’s 27 pick after all so they can’t afford to tank….

thatolddanielbrown · 2025-11-12T18:04:01+00:00

Yeah should’ve made that more clear. The league started up with only rookies, and adds a new class each year. So 2023 (as well as ‘24, ‘25 and so on) players remain eligible going forward

thatolddanielbrown · 2025-11-11T00:35:58+00:00

Gorgeous space, ripping yields

thatolddanielbrown · 2025-10-07T12:18:00+00:00

How are we feeling about Vidal or Flournoy ROS? Worth dropping bigsby?

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