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CamrnCrz1974
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Posted: 02/20/20 10:31 am ::: |
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My take from this is that Courtney Williams needs to be the star and she knew she was never going to be allowed to do that in Connecticut. The histrionics with her father during the playoffs is evidence #1. Also with her recent music video release in mind, it is possible that she wanted to be closer to the hip hop industry, which I’m sure is much stronger in ATL than it is in Uncasville, Connecticut. |
Naw, it was a money issue. She was pointing out on Twitter all the money they were giving Bonner. My best guess is they wanted her to take a one year deal at max so they could leave their options open on the Thomases for next season. There’s not enough money with the cap to pay 5 players max (around $1 million) and then pay the rest of the 6 or 7 players with the little amount that’s remaining.
I predicted this crisis might happen nine days ago. |
Anyone who analyzed the Sun's cap situation predicted this.
Then again, in a phone call with Rebkell lurkers/occasional posters, I predicted you would take credit for posting something that was blatantly obvious.
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readyAIMfire53
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toad455
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myrtle
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myrtle
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Posted: 02/20/20 8:37 pm ::: |
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I'm waiting to hear that Fowles is demanding out of Minny too.
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justintyme
Joined: 08 Jul 2012 Posts: 8407 Location: Northfield, MN
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Posted: 02/20/20 9:10 pm ::: |
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I'm waiting to hear that Fowles is demanding out of Minny too. |
Fowles was offered out last year and she turned it down.
The Lynx might approach her again and see of they can't get something for her if they are going to fully commit to the youth movement. But I don't see it as being player initiated.
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SpaceJunkie
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Posted: 02/20/20 9:51 pm ::: |
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I log back in to the board after not even six hours of being off of it and suddenly Augustus not only didn’t retire but also signed with a team not named Minnesota? And it was the freakin’ SPARKS???
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At least, for the first time in her career, Augustus will finally be able to play for a team with a great head coach, and whose goal is to win championships, and actually builds a team around her. I don't see the Lynx putting players like Gray, Parker, Toliver, Ogwumike, etc. around the Augustus so they can compete like the Sparks have done, so clearly the Sparks value Augustus in that they aren't wasting her talents, like the Lynx have done.
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ChiSky54
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jap
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Posted: 02/21/20 12:48 am ::: |
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What the hell did we sign Seimone for? She's well past her prime. The only post prime player allowed on this roster is Ace. Who the hell is running the show in Tinsel Town anyway?
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Shades
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Michelle89
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Posted: 02/21/20 4:22 am ::: |
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Does this mean that Baybay is not returning?
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Luuuc #NATC
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Richyyy
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Posted: 02/21/20 5:12 am ::: |
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Michelle89 wrote: |
Does this mean that Baybay is not returning? |
She fits in the current situation as well. They may have to cut someone before actually signing Gray (depends both on how much they gave Augustus and on exactly how they're interpreting their own rules this offseason - I'm trying to check at the moment), but it'd be a Mabrey/Gulich type, not RWilliams.
I think I saw someone say that she had a court date coming up very soon though, which could obviously change things if it goes badly for her. |
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dreamfan11
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Posted: 02/21/20 12:39 pm ::: |
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[quote="PickledGinger"]My take from this is that Courtney Williams needs to be the star and she knew she was never going to be allowed to do that in Connecticut. The histrionics with her father during the playoffs is evidence #1. Also with her recent music video release in mind, it is possible that she wanted to be closer to the hip hop industry, which I’m sure is much stronger in ATL than it is in Uncasville, Connecticut.[/quote]
The money issue: CT offered her LOW money and multiple years, thus limiting the dollars she could earn by pushing her to become a UFA later in the cycle. They did not low ball JJ; they paid SUPER MAX in a trade for 4 years for DB; Williams wanted a shorter deal with more $ and CT said no. The only "max" offer that came to CW was after she said she wanted out. Her agent gave them many chances and they F-ed it up. Miller and COX - or whomever is running the show because I dont think Miller is the GM anymore, at least not in the way they interview Cox and her input on all player topics/decisions.
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MuneravenMN Champion Tipster
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Posted: 02/21/20 4:02 pm ::: Sick About Seimone Leaving |
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Seimone leaving MN is like Bird leaving SEA or Taurasi leaving PHO. It feels awful. But when salaries rise, you have to expect more business decisions.
Seimone Augustus will forever be my favorite athlete.
The Lynx should trade Big Syl to a contender. Go full rebuild.
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mavcarter #NATC
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Posted: 02/21/20 4:39 pm ::: Re: Sick About Seimone Leaving |
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What contender could use a Center?
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Or maybe said poster should quit being a nuisance when people don’t agree? |
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Richyyy
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Posted: 02/21/20 4:47 pm ::: Re: Sick About Seimone Leaving |
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What contender could use a Center?
What is that contender willing to give up? |
Could Atlanta think they're suddenly close? Kalani Brown and the #4? |
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J-Spoon
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Posted: 02/21/20 4:54 pm ::: |
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Fowles to Atl for #4 pick Cazorla and E. Will
(was writing while Richyyy posted, yeah Brown and #4 might be better)
(I would be willing to take that package for Charles if Charles being traded is still a thing).
Minn gets a pick that with one more declaration becomes a pretty decent player (Cox, Sabally or Carter, or could possibly be trade say to Dallas for 5 and 7 or pick and a decent young player), a guard (they need guards even for the bench) and a young post that will fit better with a rebuild. Maybe not great but certainly a lot more than they gave up for Fowles a few years ago.
Atl inches closer to being a contender or at least a decent teams
Hayes, Williams, Stricklen, GloJo, Fowles
Montgomery, Billings, K. Brown or E. Will
OK they need some bench help but there are still some vet minimum types out there and the waiver wire
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mavcarter #NATC
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Posted: 02/21/20 5:05 pm ::: |
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J-Spoon wrote: |
Fowles to Atl for #4 pick Cazorla and E. Will |
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Kalani Brown and the #4? |
Good ones. E.Williams & #17 might not be enough to get it done._________________
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Or maybe said poster should quit being a nuisance when people don’t agree? |
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