Zena Keita

How the hell did Trevor Lawrence just do that?

He fell…TWICE!

🎶 Say My Name, Say My Name 🎶

…IF they extend the deadline past October 31, how delayed will the window be.

In 2020, it started on Jan 28 and they couldn’t sign until Feb 10 because of the CBA negotiations pushing past the deadline.

I only wonder because there are SO many free agents this offseason in comparison.

Great question. With the current CBA not yet expired, teams have to follow its current established rules, which say that teams can start talking to free agents in mid Jan, but the agents can’t sign until February. GMs can also begin building trades in that time.

What will be interesting is…

How can you not love the fight in Indiana?

Aliyah looked like she was crying. Aerial Powers head dropped.

This is terrible blow for Indiana. Hate this for them.

#wnba

This sucks. So much.

I am absolutely starting our next pod by saying “Hey Guys” three times.

The Fever and Aces have 20 minutes left to determine who heads to the WNBA Finals 🍿

it’s finally time for what was supposed to be the ACTUAL big event of the day.

#wnba

Alyssa Thomas has been brilliant in these WNBA Playoffs. @nekiasnba.bsky.social and myself breaking down how she’s led the Mercury to the Finals

Update: Al Horford has a second-year player option in his two-year, $12 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Horford is expected to start at center and is eager to compete for another championship. Deal negotiated by agent Jason Glushon.

The WNBPA has issued a statement re: Napheesa Collier's comments.

"The leaders of the league and its teams would benefit from listening to her powerful statement. The players know their value even if the league does not."

But did she lie, Cathy? Did she lie?

THAT is the real question this statement should have addressed.

Incredibly brave of Napheesa Collier to call out the flaws she sees in the W’s leadership in this way. She established herself as one of the most powerful voices and leaders in the league with Unrivaled and this is further proof of her willingness to publicly demand better.

Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert: ‘Worst leadership in the world’ Collier was injured in the WNBA semifinals on a play that infuriated Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, who was fined and suspended.

Great overview of this situation with context from @benpickman.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/667... Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert: ‘Worst leadership in the world’

Its fascinating how leadership forgets the recent past. In 2020, the Atlanta Dream publicly shamed a member of their ownership team (Kelly Loeffler) and endorsed Raphael Warnock for Senator. They were influential in her losing that race, which resulted in her selling her ownership stake #WNBA

Re: her ankle injury — Napheesa Collier said "it's almost the exact same injury as my other ankle," "a couple torn ligaments," she said, but no broken bones.

She missed just over three weeks in mid-August with a right ankle injury.

Two things have ever made me
Go live on instagram.

Luka being traded.

Napheesa’s statement.

OH. MY. GOSH.

I REALLY wish they had cuts to the audience like in awards shows.

No worries, it can be confusing the way they announce things.

Update on this thread: GP2 signed today.

"Why was GP2 able to sign before the Kuminga 10/1 deadline, but Melton & Horford weren’t?"

Instead of signing a larger deal, GP2 signed a vet minimum deal (~$3.6M), which lets teams add vets w/o using cap space or impacting other deals.

I'm incredibly happy that the Dolphins won in those uniforms. They are beautiful.

Nothing I posted is in contradiction to this.

I posted my thread a day ago (9/28), when GP2 had agreed to a deal and as of this morning (9/29), he officially signed (with the terms still private, per team policy). Horford and Melton have both committed, but haven't signed because of this JK limbo.

Phoenix was the big engine that could all season long. You couldn’t call them “little” bc they had big-time talent, but no one knew how it would mesh.

They didn’t have Copper until a month in, Bonner until mid-season, a ton of W rookies…

They just chugged along regardless, pushed by AT.

#wnba

BREAKING: Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show at Super Bowl LX.

Ultimately, JK’s decision will impact the Warriors’ roster significantly and potentially the trajectory of their season.

It puts a young talent’s belief in himself and his future at odds with a franchise’s closing window on a generational talent and preparing for its future.

Stay tuned!

6️⃣There’s also the minuscule chance of a sign-and-trade, as Sac had shown interest, but this is likely off the table as the Dubs don’t want long-term salaries in return, which is what was offered (e.g., Malik Monk).

5️⃣ Negotiate a “bridge year” deal with GSW: 1yr deal w/ a higher salary than the QO and still allows him to be an unrestricted free agent after the season.

(Warriors don’t love that either.)

4️⃣ Take the Qualifying Offer (QO): 1 yr, $7.9M, which makes JK an unrestricted free agent next summer (JK would be taking a big bet on himself; Warriors don’t want to lose a talent like him for nothing, so they don’t love that option.)

It’d also have a no-trade clause.

The QO goes away after Oct. 1