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Marisa Ingemi@mingemi.bsky.social · 5d ago

My understanding is that if the Sparks don’t move Plum by tomorrow, it would be because their asking price is super high and teams are balking at that for an expiring contract they could sign in the offseason, even if she could help now.

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What should the Valkyries do on Sunday? Looking over every realistic option at the WNBA trade deadline.

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Marisa Ingemi@mingemi.bsky.social · last wk.

Couple of league sources I spoke with this morning said it's "most likely" that the Sparks will trade Kelsey Plum by the Sunday trade deadline. They've gotten multiple calls from other WNBA teams and the plan is to move her.

From late yesterday… Detailed behind-the-scenes look at a WNBA training camp competition, with cameos by future Valkyries Kate Martin, Natalie Nakase and Kiah Stokes. This is Part 2 of a series on Angel Jackson’s pro basketball journey.

With the WNBA trade deadline arriving on Sunday, we explain the rules that govern deals and look at where each team stands with less than a week to go. Newsletter by @richardcohen.bsky.social: herhoopstats.substack.com

Detailed behind-the-scenes look at a WNBA training camp competition, with cameos by future Valkyries Kate Martin, Natalie Nakase and Kiah Stokes. This is Part 2 of a series on Angel Jackson’s pro basketball journey.

Whew, I passed the test. It turns out that Part 2 of my Angel Jackson series, which I’ve labored over for weeks, was in fact written by a human. I’ll post it tomorrow morning. For max drama, read Part 1 first: valkyrienation.subst... about Angel on 2024 WNBA Draft Night

I love this “play” that Becky Hammon draws up and A’ja having to deal with it

Empé 🐉👑@roccslaststand.blacksky.app · 2w ago

If you ask me why I love A’ja. It’s shit like this.

Not too late for Dub Nation to prepare for the coming of Demar DeRozen xcancel.com/ericapri...

I don't usually complain about team power rankings, because it all gets settled on the court anyway, but... ESPN BPI has the Valkyries (19-8) #8 in the league, below LA Sparks (10-16). And also MIN #5. Have they not fixed BPI since it gave Warriors 80% odds to lose 2022 Finals?

there are two million things to do during wnba all star weekend, which starts today in chicago! but what if you're looking for the most affordable, accessible, weird/experimental, intergenerational & local stuff? here are my picks slash an (aspirational) schedule for the weekend:

ARG was so passively defensive. I can’t support that kind of play. Game got so much more fun at the end when ARG were forced to try to play the game of soccer. And ESP, after going up, continued to attack. Congrats to ESP and may more teams copy them.

As a well-known celebration scholar, I've been asked about Ja's 3 celly. It looks to me like Dennis Schröder Freeze with overtones of D'Angelo Ice In My Veins. I carefully explain the difference in my old video, which is mock serious but completely factual.

Impressive amount of detail and quotes from Laeticia Amihere’s teammates in this epic piece from Conrado Pascual @CP3_777

Laeticia Amihere’s Gamecock Mentality Steadies Valkyries

From DNPs to a 7-game win streak, Laeticia Amihere brings Dawn Staley's "even-keeled" South Carolina mindset to the GS Valkyries.

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From Thursday… The story of Angel Jackson, a college star basketball player, and her journey from the SF Bay along the edge of the WNBA to all over the world. Angel is playing summer pro ball at the WPBA @womenspba This piece is a real labor of love and I hope you enjoy it.

The story of Angel Jackson, a college star basketball player, and her journey from the SF Bay along the edge of the WNBA to all over the world. Angel is currently playing summer pro ball at the WPBA @womenspba This piece is a real labor of love and I hope you enjoy it.

Game 23 wrap: Valkyries beat Tempo, pull away behind Salaun’s career high 26 - Coach Nat says no update, but Gabby was smiling - advanced stats - live game notes - metric conversions - Inspirational verse: "Q2.3.07. KT with the 3. Just so you know, in metric, that’s 1,000 T’s."

Coach Nakase had no update but said Gabby was smiling

Marty@martypediaa.bsky.social · 4w ago

Nice to see the bench be rock solid. I feel like everyone is playing and improving throughout the season. Any news on Williams' contusion? Fall looked hard hopefully it's nothing serious

Valks win, was Close Enough To Hurt™, but didn't hurt that much. I don’t think it will last but CONN is ahead of MIN. That would put GSV in 2nd. If GSV stay in 2nd on Friday, that would make Nakase one of the coaches in the All-Star Game.

Yaxel Lendeborg postgame 7/5: I have to get used to the speed of pro game. I could play college for 40 min without breaking a sweat. Here I’m tired after 5 min.

To Valkyries fans mad at ESPN projecting GSV far far behind the top 5 teams: (1) Formulas are only a start of a discussion, not the conclusion. And... (2) In the 2022 MNBA Finals, ESPN BPI famously gave the Warriors a 14% chance of beating the Celtics.

From this morning, before Gabby was announced as ALL-STAR STARTER 🎉 - Explain: a Gabby Williams appreciation with Maddy Brown, WNBA stats analyst and video maker by @EricApricot Appreciation via statistics and reminiscence and video highlights

On LeBron, my gut says that he goes to CLE. So much better for him reputation-wise than going to GSW, where he’ll never be loved like Steph or even KD. CLE is younger and more successful. The only negative is Harden, and maybe in the right context that’s not even a negative.

Explain: a Gabby Williams appreciation with Maddy Brown, WNBA stats analyst and video maker by @EricApricot Appreciation via statistics and reminiscence and video highlights

Immediately trade-eligible, hmmm

KeithSmithNBA@keithsmithnba.bsky.social · last mo.

Note on Kristaps Porzingis' new contract with the Warriors: This is an extension (and it's already official) vs a new deal. The deal also didn't include greater than a 5% raise from Year 1 to Year 2. That means that Porzingis is immediately trade-eligible. No restrictions.

amazing job by @bradyklopfer.bsky.social writing about the dogshit incident that finally severed my giants fandom for good www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisc...

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After a career defined by toughness, Buster Posey has reversed course drastically

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As penance, you must rewatch one of my videos and then find the nearest pug and give them a nice scratch behind the ears

@wonderinall.bsky.social · last mo.

I missed your great article in February (how could I!). I might have voted yes at the time only in honor of the epic ambiguity that is JK. I wish him well.

Head-spinning breakdown of the Warriors' cap situation, updated with news of Kristaps Porzingis' reported deal: sfstandard.com/2026/06/29/w...

Warriors cap breakdown: Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, and salary gymnastics

Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy has limited flexibility to add top talent to his roster after Kristaps Porzingis agreed to a two-year deal on Monday.

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In honor of Jonathan Kuminga’s becoming a free agent today, it feels right to re-post my long reflection on Kuminga’s tenure with the Warriors. 1/2

NEW POD: With guest @ericapricot.bsky.social breaking down the Valks win over New York www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSh7...

Valkyries Courtside Report | Are the Valkyries so for real right now?

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