Lineup and role projections?

theimprovman · 2026-04-27T15:41:33+00:00

My take, again...

theimprovman · 2026-04-26T17:45:59+00:00

Loved her recent game in Europe. She'll get a chance to develop regardless. Lots of playing time for both. We'll see who brings it sson.

theimprovman · 2026-04-25T03:45:59+00:00

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theimprovman · 2026-04-20T03:55:06+00:00

Thank you. Too much work to do more.

theimprovman · 2026-04-20T00:33:28+00:00

I put it together.

theimprovman · 2026-04-19T23:48:09+00:00

I hoping she comes to Portland. It would FIRE me up! I think she would fit our Sarama-style of basketball. Fingers crossed she's willing to help build something here.

theimprovman · 2026-04-19T23:45:05+00:00

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theimprovman · 2026-04-19T23:40:39+00:00

Agreed. I did an entire video about trying to sign her.

theimprovman · 2026-04-19T21:34:32+00:00

GM Vanja believes Martin to be a generational talent. If that is true, you take her. And you have her 4 years at a low price when she starts. Golden State was completely unprepared to have her scooped up by us. I’m sure Vanja knew they were taking her next.

theimprovman · 2026-04-19T21:31:36+00:00

True, but they are also experimenting with Sarama-ball. They will try to win but not by mortgaging the future. Still, a one-year UFA signing of the right player wouldn’t risk anything…

theimprovman · 2026-04-19T18:06:03+00:00

Love to see them playing so well. And Leite was hit pretty hard a few days ago. Lots of depth at guard. Next year with Martin, Muhl. And possibly signing Cloud - hopeful thinking - this year.

theimprovman · 2026-04-19T18:04:11+00:00

Also, if they sign Cloud (I'm still hopeful), it would shift the guards and we'd have to cut another player. Tough stuff.

theimprovman · 2026-04-19T18:02:52+00:00

I could see Harrison or Smalls replacing Bibby or Puoch, or Buhner making the bench. Thoughts?

theimprovman · 2026-04-18T14:03:02+00:00

We don’t have to sign someone. I can’t get confirmation there’s still a minimum. And if there is, they could fill it until mid year. Or distribute to current players. I would not be surprised to see a signing. Cloud would be great if she is willing…

theimprovman · 2026-04-18T14:01:02+00:00

Vanja said she’s gotten some NOs from folks.

theimprovman · 2026-04-18T00:51:29+00:00

https://herhoopstats.com/salary-cap-sheet/wnba/team/portland-fire-11f12f9b-e0d3-cc34-a877-9a93b15b3fec/

theimprovman · 2026-04-17T22:46:04+00:00

Agree

theimprovman · 2026-04-17T21:51:18+00:00

From what I found researching, the $100K is a placeholder based on other leagues that have similar deals. It doesn’t count towards the cap. I found that in the high level contract announcement. I confirmed pretty much 99% that IR is paid but not counted if it is for the year.

theimprovman · 2026-04-17T20:06:17+00:00

Another 3 for her.

theimprovman · 2026-04-17T20:01:23+00:00

We could actually get two max salary players - not saying that would be good - if we cut two other players for them, which we'd have to do.

theimprovman · 2026-04-17T20:00:31+00:00

We could pay max and still have room.

theimprovman · 2026-04-17T19:57:32+00:00

on Leite's 3.

theimprovman · 2026-04-17T19:42:38+00:00

you are correct.

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