Roster Reloaded: The 2021 Minnesota Lynx
General Manager & Coach Cheryl Reeve was not messing around this free agency.
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Although the WNBA has yet to announce when their 2021 season will kick-off this year, I’m already counting down the imaginary days until it begins. Free agency officially began a few weeks ago on February 1st and transactions are still taking place, but teams like the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces have stolen the headlines by siphoning franchise cornerstones Candace Parker (CHI) and Chelsea Gray (LVA) from the Los Angeles Sparks. Other recent champs like the Seattle Storm (
What Wednesday s blockbuster WNBA trades mean and how they impact each team
What Wednesday s blockbuster WNBA trades mean and how they impact each team
At 29, Natasha Howard, who helped Seattle win two titles, is likely to play a big role in New York s long-term future after Wednesday s trade.
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One of the busiest days in WNBA offseason history saw five teams combine to make five trades involving seven players and five draft picks on Wednesday, highlighted by 2019 Defensive Player of the Year Natasha Howard heading to the New York Liberty and the Dallas Wings landing the No. 1 overall pick.
USA Women Draw Japan, France, Nigeria for Olympic Preliminary Round Play
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FIBA conducted the draw for the Tokyo Olympics women’s basketball competition virtually Tuesday from its headquarters in Mies, Switzerland, and the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team has been drawn into Group A alongside host Japan, France and Nigeria for the July 26-Aug. 2 preliminary round.
Rounding out the 12-team field are Canada, Serbia, South Korea and Spain in Group A; and Group C features Australia, Belgium, China and Puerto Rico.
The XXXII Olympic Games women’s basketball competition will be held July 26-Aug. 8 at the Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan.