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FNG wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 7:24 pm

WildWolf2813 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 6:36 pm not the NBA, but Minnesota Lynx drafted Olivia Miles 2nd overall.


Miles is nice, but all these teams are loading up on tall bigs that can move. Just feels like a Pacers-like year coming for Cheryl Reeve's team

Kinda liked the big center from UCLA, but what do I know? Interested in what kek thinks.

kekgeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 9:32 pm

FNG wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 7:24 pm

WildWolf2813 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 6:36 pm not the NBA, but Minnesota Lynx drafted Olivia Miles 2nd overall.


Miles is nice, but all these teams are loading up on tall bigs that can move. Just feels like a Pacers-like year coming for Cheryl Reeve's team

Kinda liked the big center from UCLA, but what do I know? Interested in what kek thinks.

Completely fine with the pick. This draft has 4 tier 1C prospects (meaning I think they are 3rd best players on championship teams or 2 or less All Star appearances). Each of the players have their strengths and weaknesses.

Fudd: Elite shooter but struggled to get her shot off against WNBA defenders
Miles: very good passer, high IQ, good but not great scorer and a little smaller
Fam: highest upside, athletic, 4/5 but played the weakest competition
Bett: Very good post defender, good post player, can’t spread the floor at the moment and I’ll be curious how she does guarding in space.

Overall fine with the pick, Cheryl just doesn’t believe in the traditional post player, she wants to play 5 out so I’m not shocked they didn’t take Betts (a little surprised they didn’t take Fam)

Lynx on paper taking a big step back, losing 2 starters, their 6,7,8 and 9th woman. Phee is out at least half the year, McBride got hurt on an airplane and had surgery complications so she is expected to miss the beginning of the year because she can’t fly at the moment.

The Lynx might be bad with that said Cheryl finds under the radar talent all the time. 2 years ago I wanted them to tank for Paige and they ended that season a missed travel can away from a championship. Lynx signed Howard who is solid, Nia Coffey (Hopkins alum) and 2 complete unknown players from overseas they in just expecting to be great because that is what Cheryl does

FNG wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 7:41 am

kekgeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 9:32 pm

FNG wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 7:24 pm

Kinda liked the big center from UCLA, but what do I know? Interested in what kek thinks.

Completely fine with the pick. This draft has 4 tier 1C prospects (meaning I think they are 3rd best players on championship teams or 2 or less All Star appearances). Each of the players have their strengths and weaknesses.

Fudd: Elite shooter but struggled to get her shot off against WNBA defenders
Miles: very good passer, high IQ, good but not great scorer and a little smaller
Fam: highest upside, athletic, 4/5 but played the weakest competition
Bett: Very good post defender, good post player, can’t spread the floor at the moment and I’ll be curious how she does guarding in space.

Overall fine with the pick, Cheryl just doesn’t believe in the traditional post player, she wants to play 5 out so I’m not shocked they didn’t take Betts (a little surprised they didn’t take Fam)

Lynx on paper taking a big step back, losing 2 starters, their 6,7,8 and 9th woman. Phee is out at least half the year, McBride got hurt on an airplane and had surgery complications so she is expected to miss the beginning of the year because she can’t fly at the moment.

The Lynx might be bad with that said Cheryl finds under the radar talent all the time. 2 years ago I wanted them to tank for Paige and they ended that season a missed travel can away from a championship. Lynx signed Howard who is solid, Nia Coffey (Hopkins alum) and 2 complete unknown players from overseas they in just expecting to be great because that is what Cheryl does

Off topic, but I do find it interesting that Dallas drafted its star's girlfriend. Not being judgmental at all, but it probably wouldn't have made Paige happy if they had passed on Fudd. Can you imagine if an NBA team had two guys in their locker room that were dating? It would be huge news! But it's no big deal in the WNBA.

FNG wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 7:41 am

kekgeek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 9:32 pm

FNG wrote: ↑Mon Apr 13, 2026 7:24 pm

Kinda liked the big center from UCLA, but what do I know? Interested in what kek thinks.

Completely fine with the pick. This draft has 4 tier 1C prospects (meaning I think they are 3rd best players on championship teams or 2 or less All Star appearances). Each of the players have their strengths and weaknesses.

Fudd: Elite shooter but struggled to get her shot off against WNBA defenders
Miles: very good passer, high IQ, good but not great scorer and a little smaller
Fam: highest upside, athletic, 4/5 but played the weakest competition
Bett: Very good post defender, good post player, can’t spread the floor at the moment and I’ll be curious how she does guarding in space.

Overall fine with the pick, Cheryl just doesn’t believe in the traditional post player, she wants to play 5 out so I’m not shocked they didn’t take Betts (a little surprised they didn’t take Fam)

Lynx on paper taking a big step back, losing 2 starters, their 6,7,8 and 9th woman. Phee is out at least half the year, McBride got hurt on an airplane and had surgery complications so she is expected to miss the beginning of the year because she can’t fly at the moment.

The Lynx might be bad with that said Cheryl finds under the radar talent all the time. 2 years ago I wanted them to tank for Paige and they ended that season a missed travel can away from a championship. Lynx signed Howard who is solid, Nia Coffey (Hopkins alum) and 2 complete unknown players from overseas they in just expecting to be great because that is what Cheryl does

Off topic, but I do find it interesting that Dallas drafted its star's girlfriend. Not being judgmental at all, but it probably wouldn't have made Paige happy if they had passed on Fudd. Can you imagine if an NBA team had two guys in their locker room that were dating? It would be huge news! But it's no big deal in the WNBA.

kekgeek wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 3:19 pm This offseason the Dallas Mavericks are targeting Tim Connelly as their No. 1 target for president of basketball operations.

per @BannedMacMahon

Coolbreeze44 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 4:20 pm

kekgeek wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 3:19 pm This offseason the Dallas Mavericks are targeting Tim Connelly as their No. 1 target for president of basketball operations.

per @BannedMacMahon

Smart move by Dallas. It would hurt to lose TC. I hate that he's made some errors, like not trading Randle in the offseason, but he's done far more good than bad. We won't know what we had until he's gone, if he's gone.

FNG wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 4:47 pm

Coolbreeze44 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 4:20 pm

kekgeek wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 3:19 pm This offseason the Dallas Mavericks are targeting Tim Connelly as their No. 1 target for president of basketball operations.

per @BannedMacMahon

Smart move by Dallas. It would hurt to lose TC. I hate that he's made some errors, like not trading Randle in the offseason, but he's done far more good than bad. We won't know what we had until he's gone, if he's gone.

I'd hate to lose TC also...inconsistent draft record, but stellar trading performance. And as connected as anyone in the league.

But I don't know how Dallas would be able to steal him away, since he opted into his contract last summer...we own him through 2027. I guess I understand why he might prefer the Dallas job over ours...they have a young star in Flagg and a better draft situation than the Wolves. But I also think his star would be tarnished if he left a job because of a poor draft situation that he created. I think Tim MacMahon is pretty reliable, so I don't doubt that Dallas is targeting TC...I just don't see it happening.

Coolbreeze44 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:53 pm Terrific performance by Wiggins tonight in Charlotte