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| With both EDD and probably Clark under 'load management', it sure looks like they need a guard with size. I think Jaz would be too wild for Mike T. K. Charles is more likely and maybe they were hoping Onyenwere or Willoughby would become available. As I said previously, re-signing Wiese would also make sense. |
I agree that a claim for Charles might make some sense. Although my primary target would probably be whoever isn't going to make the cut in Minnesota, assuming one of Rennia Davis or Bridget Carleton is gone. |
Yeah I could see either of those (definitely Carleton
I know Mike T isn't the biggest fan of rookies but I could still see him finding a role for Westbrook if she became available as well
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| Posted: 05/03/22 1:57 pm ::: |
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Per Kareem Copeland Washington Post:
Mystics have waived Stephanie Mavunga and Linnae Harper. Katie Benzan still here.
Decisions still to be made. Thibault said if Alysha Clark is out more than the weekend they could apply for a hardship. If so, more likely a post player.
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| Posted: 05/03/22 4:42 pm ::: |
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Decisions still to be made. Thibault said if Alysha Clark is out more than the weekend they could apply for a hardship. If so, more likely a post player. |
Why would they carry 6 posts and 5 perimeter players? Based on who Thubalut played where during the preseason, there is nothing to suggest that he is planning on playing EDD or MHA at the 3.
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| Posted: 05/03/22 4:50 pm ::: |
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| are we sure Machida will stick?
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| Posted: 05/03/22 5:27 pm ::: |
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| are we sure Machida will stick? |
Yes.
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| Posted: 05/03/22 6:13 pm ::: |
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| are we sure Machida will stick? |
Check out the Mystics twitter, they're practically marketing Rui Machida in Japan, I wouldn't be surprise she starts a few games for the Mystics with Cloud playing SF.
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| Posted: 05/03/22 9:58 pm ::: |
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| are we sure Machida will stick? |
Check out the Mystics twitter, they're practically marketing Rui Machida in Japan, I wouldn't be surprise she starts a few games for the Mystics with Cloud playing SF. |
They'd best wait until Machida is up to speed on the plays. That takes a minute - and maybe two minutes if you don't speak the language. I realize Tash is needed at SF until Clark is cleared to play.
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| Posted: 05/04/22 1:35 pm ::: |
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| are we sure Machida will stick? |
Check out the Mystics twitter, they're practically marketing Rui Machida in Japan, I wouldn't be surprise she starts a few games for the Mystics with Cloud playing SF. |
They'd best wait until Machida is up to speed on the plays. That takes a minute - and maybe two minutes if you don't speak the language. I realize Tash is needed at SF until Clark is cleared to play. |
Per Wayne Cole:
https://twitter.com/waynec0le/status/1521915372617838595
For Rui Machida fans out there Coach confirms she has memorized the whole playbook and speaks it in English.
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| Posted: 05/04/22 2:24 pm ::: |
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2022 WNBA Salary Cap $1,379,200
Mystics 2022 Roster as of 05/04/22
Elena Delle Donne $227,900
Natasha Cloud 185,000
Alysha Clark 183,000
Ariel Atkins 170,000
Myisha Hines-Allen 170,000
Elizabeth Williams 90,000
Tianna Hawkins 72,141
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough 72,141
Shakira Austin 72,141
Rui Machida 60,471
Katie Benzan 60,471
11 Player Total $1,363,265
Salary Cap $1,379,200
Under The Cap $ 15,935
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| Posted: 05/05/22 5:13 pm ::: |
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Per Kareem Copeland Washington Post:
https://twitter.com/kareemcopeland/status/1522303226741207042
The roster as is will be the final one turned in at 5 p.m. That will be 11 players. The team is expected to apply for a hardship to add a player, though, with Elizabeth Williams and Alysha Clark expected to miss a couple games.
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| Posted: 05/06/22 4:07 pm ::: |
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Might be another Lady Terp coming home.
Per Kareem Copeland Washington Post:
https://twitter.com/kareemcopeland/status/1522600190322032640
The Mystics will receive a hardship roster spot as they’re down to 9 players with Elizabeth Williams and Alysha Clark out to start the season.
Stephanie Jones was in the building this morning. She still has to clear waivers this afternoon, but is expected to do so.
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Stephanie Jones cleared waivers and is signed as the hardship player and eligible to play tonight.
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| Posted: 05/08/22 4:34 pm ::: |
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Per Kareem Copeland Washington Post:
https://twitter.com/kareemcopeland/status/1523359636962697216
Thibault hopes Alysha Clark (foot) to be available Friday. Kennedy Burke is scheduled to arrive in DC a week from Monday and will travel to Dallas. Elizabeth Williams just depends on how far her team advances in the postseason.
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| Posted: 05/08/22 6:30 pm ::: |
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the announcers at the last game said Hawkins wouldn't be going to Minnesota either. What's that about?
nvm: I see it in the game thread.
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| Posted: 05/10/22 3:16 pm ::: |
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| Not at all thrilled with the lineup without Tasha on the court. Rui Machida hasn't shown much. But we'll have EDD and THawk back on the floor, so that's a plus. Ariel Atkins will have her hands full defending the Aces' backcourt.
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| Posted: 05/12/22 1:21 pm ::: |
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Per Kareem Copeland Washington Post:
Thibault said Natasha Cloud is feeling better but still has to test negative twice before she can return. And even after that will take a couple days to get back physically before playing in a game.
Mike Thibault explains if Alysha Clark is ready to go tomorrow (as expected) Stephanie Jones would have to be released since she was the first hardship signing before Katie Benzan. So Benzan is good for tomorrow.
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| Posted: 05/16/22 10:40 am ::: |
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It's looking good for Natasha returning this week. It's a good chance the Mystics will have Cloud, Williams and Burke but not EDD for the Atlanta Dream Game on Friday. Elena will play Tuesday in Dallas against the Wings then travel back home missing the Atlanta Dream.
Per Myles Ehrlich Winsidr:
https://twitter.com/MylesEhrlich/status/1526197678497214464
Cloud said she hasn't felt symptoms since Monday, and "that was a really, really rough day." She dealt with some congestion after that, but "it's good to be back, for real."
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| Posted: 05/16/22 10:58 am ::: |
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| @SportsGuru Thanks for all of the work you are doing pulling these different Mystics updates together. Appreciate it!
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| Posted: 05/16/22 12:57 pm ::: |
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| @SportsGuru Thanks for all of the work you are doing pulling these different Mystics updates together. Appreciate it! |
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