Who should be the next WNBA Commissioner? It appears that the current Commissioner, Cathy Engelbert’s relationship with the WNBA players is irreparably damaged. This likely affects a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) from being reached by October 31st 2025, when the old one expires. The WNBA player’s union submitted to… Read More »The Next WNBA Commissioner
Ideal Hoops and distracted by the New York Mets. This is despite the instant classic WNBA Game 1 Final, whereby the Minnesota Lynx upset the New York Liberty in Brooklyn. Game 2 is today. The New York Mets (NYM) are the Muse’s favorite sports team of all time since their… Read More »Ideal Hoops and Distracted by the New York Mets
Even with basketball, hope springs eternal. A baseball phrase, but true for this sport too. Hoopla – the first day of basketball practice is explained below. In the Northeast, outdoor temperatures drop and the winds pick up in October. Shorts to pants and sweatshirts to coats. Soon its too cool… Read More »Hoopla – The First Day of Basketball Practice
There is a rash of jawing at the referees in all sports at all levels. Its unbecoming behavior. Upon looking up the spelling of jawing in Webster’s Dictionary, the example provided was “jawing with the referee.” This post’s title is “at” the referee, since it seems a one way activity… Read More »Jawing at the Referees
Despite their 18-12 record, 5th place standing, and losing the last two of four games since the Olympic break, the Las Vegas (LV) Aces can still win the WNBA championship in 2024. Why? Player for player against all other WNBA teams, the defending champion Aces remain a very talented and… Read More »LV Aces Can Win the WNBA Championship in 2024
For a handful of WNBA players, WNBA heaven is a new place on earth. These players were either waived, traded, or their contracts expired landing them all in much better places, teams, and situations. Let’s explore each of them. The biggest move is the Chicago Sky trading Marina Mabrey to… Read More »WNBA Heaven is a New Place on Earth
The WNBA is back in action on August 15th 2024 following a pause for the Olympic games and Team USA’s gold medal win against France on their home floor in front of 12,000+ fans in Paris. Ideal hoops and the most impactful players on the return to action on Thursday… Read More »WNBA is Back in Action