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June 29, 2022 WNBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Candace Parker (CHI) 25 11 7 27.3 Jonquel Jones (CON) 24 11 2 22.6 Alyssa Thomas (CON) 23 5 4 20.2 Brionna Jones (CON) 18 4 3 19.1 Jewell Loyd (SEA) 24 2 4 17.5 POINTS 1. Candace Parker CHI 25 2. Jonquel Jones CON 24 2. Jewell Loyd SEA 24 4. Alyssa Thomas CON 23 5. Kelsey Mitchell IND 21 REBOUNDS 1. A’ja Wilson LVA 16 2. Jonquel Jones CON 11 2. Candace Parker CHI 11 2. Brianna Turner PHO 11 5. Emily Engstler IND 8 ASSISTS 1. Chelsea Gray LVA 8 2. Skylar Diggins-Smith PHO…

June 28, 2022 WNBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Aerial Powers (MIN) 20 3 4 17.4 Moriah Jefferson(MIN) 13 10 10 15.8 Natasha Cloud (WAS) 18 2 3 14.3 Ariel Atkins (WAS) 15 2 3 13.3 Damiris Dantas (MIN) 11 6 4 12.3 POINTS 1. Aerial Powers MIN 20 2. Natasha Cloud WAS 18 3. Arike Ogunbowale DAL 16 4. Ariel Atkins WAS 15 5. Asia (AD) Durr ATL 13 REBOUNDS 1. Natalie Achonwa MIN 13 2. Moriah Jefferson MIN 10 3. Isabelle Harrison DAL 8 3. Teaira McCowan DAL 8 5. Shakira Austin WAS 7 ASSISTS 1. Moriah Jefferson MIN 10 2. Rui…

Russell Westbrook opts in on $47 million player option

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Brandon King

In a move that surprised no one, the favorite whipping boy of Laker nation ,as well as the LeRichard riders in the media, Russell Westbrook opted in the $47 million player option. Westbrook was acquired last season in a deal that confounded those with a modicum of basketball knowledge , who questioned the fit and how the skillset of the three Laker star would mesh. The most optimistic ( or delusional) Lakers fans and media arm of clutch sports had the the team, at minimum in the Western Conference Finals.…

John Wall and Rockets to agree to buyout

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After trading for him and then sitting him, because you can’t let good players play when team tank is the club’s mantra, the short and confusing marriage between John Wall and the Houston Rockets. Wall appeared in only 40 games in space city and in those games he averaged 20.6 points , 6.9 assists ( a career low) and 3.2 rebounds ( also a career-low) on .404/.317/.749 splits. In that small sample size, the jury is still out on precisely where Wall’s game is post Achilles. He looked fine in…

Kyrie Irving ( wisely) opts in to 2022-23 Player Option

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 Brandon King

This portion of the Kyrie Irving saga seems to have reached a conclusion. Monday afternoon Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported the star guard had deicided to opt-in for to his $37 million player option for the upcoming 2022-23 season. l The Nets and Irving had seemingly reached gridlock and many in the media , and more than a few Lakers fan, were beating the drum of a potential reunion with LeBron James in Los Angeles. However the only way that cane happen, and perhaps it may still…

June 27, 2022 WNBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Top Performers Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Kelsey Plum (LVA) 29 3 5 23.8 A’ja Wilson (LVA) 25 11 1 21.1 Diana Taurasi (PHO) 27 5 2 17.8 Liz Cambage (LAS) 12 11 3 13.3 Lexie Brown (LAS) 17 2 0 12.9 POINTS 1. Kelsey Plum LVA 29 2. Diana Taurasi PHO 27 3. A’ja Wilson LVA 25 4. Kelsey Mitchell IND 22 5. Nneka Ogwumike LAS 18 REBOUNDS 1. Liz Cambage LAS 11 1. Nneka Ogwumike LAS 11 1. A’ja Wilson LVA 11 4. NaLyssa Smith IND 10 5. Brianna Turner PHO 8 ASSISTS 1. Brittney Sykes LAS 7 1. Jackie…

June 26, 2022 WNBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Top Performers Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Alyssa Thomas (CON) 15 11 8 18.2 Jessica Shepard(MIN) 15 8 2 15.0 Courtney Vandersloot(CHI) 18 5 6 13.0 Candace Parker (CHI) 13 8 2 13.0 Aari McDonald (ATL) 17 1 4 12.5 POINTS 1. Courtney Vandersloot CHI 18 2. Aari McDonald ATL 17 2. Courtney Williams CON 17 4. Kayla McBride MIN 15 4. Emma Meesseman CHI 15 REBOUNDS 1. Alyssa Thomas CON 11 2. Courtney Williams CON 10 3. Candace Parker CHI 8 3. Jessica Shepard MIN 8 5. Rhyne Howard ATL 7 ASSISTS 1. Alyssa Thomas CON 8 2. Aerial…

June 24, 2022 WNBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc AD Durr (ATL) 23 3 1 19.3 Sabrina Ionescu(NYL) 21 9 8 18.4 Natasha Howard(NYL) 19 10 5 16.7 Rhyne Howard (ATL) 19 8 2 11.1 Marine Johannes(NYL) 17 2 3 10.3 POINTS 1. Asia (AD) Durr ATL 23 2. Sabrina Ionescu NYL 21 3. Natasha Howard NYL 19 3. Rhyne Howard ATL 19 5. Marine Johannes NYL 17 REBOUNDS 1. Natasha Howard NYL 10 2. Sabrina Ionescu NYL 9 3. Rhyne Howard ATL 8 3. Beatrice Mompremier ATL 8 5. Monique Billings ATL 5 ASSISTS 1. Sabrina Ionescu NYL 8 2. Natasha…

June 23, 2022 WNBA StatCap

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Who Got It Done Top Performers PTS TRB AST GmSc Arike Ogunbowale (DAL) 24 4 6 23.9 Breanna Stewart (SEA) 19 9 7 18.8 Sue Bird (SEA) 12 3 8 18.2 Tina Charles (PHO) 26 5 1 17.3 Diana Taurasi (PHO) 23 2 3 16.7 POINTS 1. Tina Charles PHO 26 2. Arike Ogunbowale DAL 24 3. Diana Taurasi PHO 23 4. Jewell Loyd SEA 22 4. Kelsey Mitchell IND 22 REBOUNDS 1. Candace Parker CHI 14 2. Queen Egbo IND 12 3. Sylvia Fowles MIN 10 3. Teaira McCowan DAL 10 5. Shakira Austin WAS 9 ASSISTS 1. Candace Parker CHI 10 2. Sue Bird SEA…

Britney Griner given honorary spot in WNBA All-Star Game

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Brandon King

According to a report from Al-Jazeera, Brtitney Griner has been named as an honorary starter in the WNBA All-Star Game. During each season of Brittney’s career in which there has been an All-Star Game, she has been selected as an All-Star. It is not difficult to imagine that if BG [Griner] were here with us this season, she would once again be selected and would, no doubt, show off her incredible talents. So, it is only fitting that she be named as an honorary starter today and we continue to…