I remember Mabrey being discussed before the season as a trade option. I didn’t like it then (would rather keep the picks) but now that the season has played out I think she would be a much needed boost to this teams offense.
Still, I know the “business is winning” but shipping off Clark, who likely wants to retire in Seattle, and/or KLS seems pretty cold. I’d be surprised if they did that. Plus, there’s the whole question of personality fit, and how Mabrey’s alpha persona would click alongside Diggins’, and what you’d lose in Clark’s steady veteran leadership.
I think it's too late for the marina trade and the storm organization is very loyal so they won't trade AC nor KLS. I think we can make a run but they have to continue play consistently and this is me beating the same drum let skylar run point for the majority of the plays. Her standing in the corner isn't useful for us especially if it causes turnovers. So happy with this win! Next up the sparks who are playing really well. We have to get this win!
I guess what I don't understand why CT would make this trade, if it was actually on the table. I understand the prize would be a 1st round pick and the players would need to be involved because of the hard cap, but there's gotta be somewhere around 11 other teams that could offer something better than the oldest player in the league and one who physically cannot play this season with both are UFAs after the season (along with nearly everyone else).
I agree. If it were a deal they wanted, they would probably ask for either Zia Cooke or Lexie Brown to go with AC. But yes, the main offer would be the first-round pick in a team that is definitely trying to rebuild from basically the ground up. Additional first-round picks always help, but you're right in that other teams could make that offer or a better one. I think it also comes down to where Mabrey is at. If they felt she wanted out and would definitely leave in Free Agency, then they could make the trade because Connecticut isn't making the playoffs this year. However, if they felt they had a 50/50 chance to re-sign Mabrey, they likely would just keep her.
I'm a big no on a Mabrey trade. We're starting to see Lexie play like herself, let's keep it going with this group. And I agree with MAB that the front office would not likely trade AC or KLS.
Also, if you haven't read it, the WaPo article on Quinn is so good. Gift article https://wapo.st/44QlV4p
Good point Jeff Re: the expansion draft, I hadn’t thought about who they’d have to protect.
I agree with MAB that the org is too loyal to trade AC or KLS…which is why we love them right? I feel like we need a stronger bench to go deep. I feel like we should have dropped Mack and/or Zia before the deadline and tried for someone who could provide quality minutes. As an IU fan, I love seeing Mack in a Storm jersey, but on the court, she looks like a player further and further away from quality in game minutes…and even though she made 8pts on 3of4 I was surprised to see she only was tagged with 2 TOVs (it felt like more watching last night) and those came in garbage time.
I hope that we keep the draft picks to prepare for the future and to replace the player (s) that we lose in the expansion draft. Assuming we can protect 6 players I think these 6 will be Nneka, Skylar, Gabby, Jordan, Ezi and Dom.
If they are allowed to protect 6 players again, last time Nneka wasn't eligible because she had already been cored, so they might not have to protect her. If they do, then I think it's the six you have mentioned. If they don't have to protect Nneka, the choices get a little more interesting. As of today, I would think it'd come down to Erica Wheeler, Katie Lou Samuelson, or Nika Mühl. I almost wonder if they would protect Lou over Wheeler due to the age difference.
I don't see the Storm making the suggested trade, although I would wholeheartedly endorse it. Not sure why Connecticut would be motivated to do it, anyway, at least as written. The loyalty theme seems to cut across Seattle teams in general, and it's generally an admirable quality, until it morphs into inertia, avoiding tough decisions, then leads to having to solve the problems that come from hanging on to a player (or coach) too long.
I remember Mabrey being discussed before the season as a trade option. I didn’t like it then (would rather keep the picks) but now that the season has played out I think she would be a much needed boost to this teams offense.
Still, I know the “business is winning” but shipping off Clark, who likely wants to retire in Seattle, and/or KLS seems pretty cold. I’d be surprised if they did that. Plus, there’s the whole question of personality fit, and how Mabrey’s alpha persona would click alongside Diggins’, and what you’d lose in Clark’s steady veteran leadership.
💯 agree. The optics of trading AC & KLS doesn’t seem to fit Storm history.
I think it's too late for the marina trade and the storm organization is very loyal so they won't trade AC nor KLS. I think we can make a run but they have to continue play consistently and this is me beating the same drum let skylar run point for the majority of the plays. Her standing in the corner isn't useful for us especially if it causes turnovers. So happy with this win! Next up the sparks who are playing really well. We have to get this win!
"Get me on the court and I'm trouble, messed around and got a triple double!"
I guess what I don't understand why CT would make this trade, if it was actually on the table. I understand the prize would be a 1st round pick and the players would need to be involved because of the hard cap, but there's gotta be somewhere around 11 other teams that could offer something better than the oldest player in the league and one who physically cannot play this season with both are UFAs after the season (along with nearly everyone else).
I agree. If it were a deal they wanted, they would probably ask for either Zia Cooke or Lexie Brown to go with AC. But yes, the main offer would be the first-round pick in a team that is definitely trying to rebuild from basically the ground up. Additional first-round picks always help, but you're right in that other teams could make that offer or a better one. I think it also comes down to where Mabrey is at. If they felt she wanted out and would definitely leave in Free Agency, then they could make the trade because Connecticut isn't making the playoffs this year. However, if they felt they had a 50/50 chance to re-sign Mabrey, they likely would just keep her.
I'm a big no on a Mabrey trade. We're starting to see Lexie play like herself, let's keep it going with this group. And I agree with MAB that the front office would not likely trade AC or KLS.
Also, if you haven't read it, the WaPo article on Quinn is so good. Gift article https://wapo.st/44QlV4p
Good point Jeff Re: the expansion draft, I hadn’t thought about who they’d have to protect.
I agree with MAB that the org is too loyal to trade AC or KLS…which is why we love them right? I feel like we need a stronger bench to go deep. I feel like we should have dropped Mack and/or Zia before the deadline and tried for someone who could provide quality minutes. As an IU fan, I love seeing Mack in a Storm jersey, but on the court, she looks like a player further and further away from quality in game minutes…and even though she made 8pts on 3of4 I was surprised to see she only was tagged with 2 TOVs (it felt like more watching last night) and those came in garbage time.
The last sentence was re:Zia…
I'm glad you clarified that. It didn't make any sense if you were talking about Mack.
I hope that we keep the draft picks to prepare for the future and to replace the player (s) that we lose in the expansion draft. Assuming we can protect 6 players I think these 6 will be Nneka, Skylar, Gabby, Jordan, Ezi and Dom.
If they are allowed to protect 6 players again, last time Nneka wasn't eligible because she had already been cored, so they might not have to protect her. If they do, then I think it's the six you have mentioned. If they don't have to protect Nneka, the choices get a little more interesting. As of today, I would think it'd come down to Erica Wheeler, Katie Lou Samuelson, or Nika Mühl. I almost wonder if they would protect Lou over Wheeler due to the age difference.
I would watch Nika’s EuroLeague games and if she looks good, protect her.
Lou over Wheeler?!?
Anyway, we can only protect one UFA with the core designation unless the CBA changes that drastically.
I don't see the Storm making the suggested trade, although I would wholeheartedly endorse it. Not sure why Connecticut would be motivated to do it, anyway, at least as written. The loyalty theme seems to cut across Seattle teams in general, and it's generally an admirable quality, until it morphs into inertia, avoiding tough decisions, then leads to having to solve the problems that come from hanging on to a player (or coach) too long.