Today another city will be added to the expansion teams with the announcement of Portland getting their own WNBA team.
Golden State and Toronto were already ready to receive a womens team to each of those cities within the next two years.
Now Portland will be added to the league and be the 15th team to be coming within a couple of years at the Moda Center.
Topic: 2024 WNBA Discussion, Betting, and Prediction Thread - page 3. (Read 1080 times)
Seeing people cheer for Angel Reese like she’s the next Shaq is crazy. Her fans on X are celebrating her getting another 20 rebound game but she shot 23.5% from the field. She consistently can’t make a layup and just tosses the ball to herself off the rim. Still, casual WNBA fans think she’s good. The actual stats that matter, like her +/- today was -3. She’s a liability, not a star.
They are hyping her trying to equal the hype on Caitlin Clark. 
Speaking of Clark.
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Atlanta Dream
https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-makes-wnba-history-against-atlanta-dream
But the thing is she cannot come closer to Clarks potential and what worse with Reese right not is she is suffering from season ending injury which is really bad for her.
WNBA is getting a lot of hype for their rivalry and for what happen to Reese I guess he will set for long time watching Clark to dominate the league. But still hoping for faster recovery since WNBA became more interesting especially if Reese is playing around.
Yup, the league is benefiting with these rivalries and for sure they will keep that as it is, while social medias and those so-called vloggers are really hyping and also benefiting from them, as per report Reese suffered from an injury that will give Clark additional advantages in taking the possible ROY.
Let's enjoy what we are witnessing and moreso with those potential games that we might win decently..
Clark was always going to win rookie of the year anyway. She has just been too good across the board amd taken the best shots from the entire league. I know Reece is a rebounding machine but her shooting just isn't there yet. Clark shot just fine and couple that with 8+ assists amd 5+ reb a game and you habe a special player. Took that team from the bottom to relevent in a half a season. She is gonna be a monster for years in this league.
Seeing people cheer for Angel Reese like she’s the next Shaq is crazy. Her fans on X are celebrating her getting another 20 rebound game but she shot 23.5% from the field. She consistently can’t make a layup and just tosses the ball to herself off the rim. Still, casual WNBA fans think she’s good. The actual stats that matter, like her +/- today was -3. She’s a liability, not a star.
They are hyping her trying to equal the hype on Caitlin Clark. Speaking of Clark.
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Atlanta Dream
https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-makes-wnba-history-against-atlanta-dream
But the thing is she cannot come closer to Clarks potential and what worse with Reese right not is she is suffering from season ending injury which is really bad for her.
WNBA is getting a lot of hype for their rivalry and for what happen to Reese I guess he will set for long time watching Clark to dominate the league. But still hoping for faster recovery since WNBA became more interesting especially if Reese is playing around.
Yup, the league is benefiting with these rivalries and for sure they will keep that as it is, while social medias and those so-called vloggers are really hyping and also benefiting from them, as per report Reese suffered from an injury that will give Clark additional advantages in taking the possible ROY.
Let's enjoy what we are witnessing and moreso with those potential games that we might win decently..
Seeing people cheer for Angel Reese like she’s the next Shaq is crazy. Her fans on X are celebrating her getting another 20 rebound game but she shot 23.5% from the field. She consistently can’t make a layup and just tosses the ball to herself off the rim. Still, casual WNBA fans think she’s good. The actual stats that matter, like her +/- today was -3. She’s a liability, not a star.
They are hyping her trying to equal the hype on Caitlin Clark. Speaking of Clark.
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Atlanta Dream
https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-makes-wnba-history-against-atlanta-dream
But the thing is she cannot come closer to Clarks potential and what worse with Reese right not is she is suffering from season ending injury which is really bad for her.
WNBA is getting a lot of hype for their rivalry and for what happen to Reese I guess he will set for long time watching Clark to dominate the league. But still hoping for faster recovery since WNBA became more interesting especially if Reese is playing around.
Seeing people cheer for Angel Reese like she’s the next Shaq is crazy. Her fans on X are celebrating her getting another 20 rebound game but she shot 23.5% from the field. She consistently can’t make a layup and just tosses the ball to herself off the rim. Still, casual WNBA fans think she’s good. The actual stats that matter, like her +/- today was -3. She’s a liability, not a star.
They are hyping her trying to equal the hype on Caitlin Clark. Speaking of Clark.
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Atlanta Dream
https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/caitlin-clark-makes-wnba-history-against-atlanta-dream
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Clark is on pace to become the first player in league history to average at least 18 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds.
The 6-foot guard made WNBA history with her rebounding in Sunday's game against Atlanta. With five rebounds, Clark broke a league record for the most rebounds by a rookie guard in a season (via StatMamba on X). She has 204 for the season with five games remaining.
The 6-foot guard made WNBA history with her rebounding in Sunday's game against Atlanta. With five rebounds, Clark broke a league record for the most rebounds by a rookie guard in a season (via StatMamba on X). She has 204 for the season with five games remaining.
This lady is phenomenal. The love for the game is there, the competitive spirit is high, and she badly wants to win every game.
We are getting near the playoffs and I bet she will enter a monster mode when that time comes, at least if the Fever stays on the secured spot.
During that game, Aliyah Boston helped a lot on the offensive end to win the game against the Atlanta Dream. 30 points were scored by the lady in the center.
After 5 games today, there will be no games tomorrow.
Seeing people cheer for Angel Reese like she’s the next Shaq is crazy. Her fans on X are celebrating her getting another 20 rebound game but she shot 23.5% from the field. She consistently can’t make a layup and just tosses the ball to herself off the rim. Still, casual WNBA fans think she’s good. The actual stats that matter, like her +/- today was -3. She’s a liability, not a star.
Again, the winning streak of the Indiana Fever was broken. Minnesota Lynx did it.
Chicago Sky is just in their tail with 11 wins while Fever has 13. They have to put more gap so they can reach the secured playoff spot.
Also, the New York Liberty's supposed 9th winning streak was broken by the Connecticut Sun. The Sun lead by 13 with 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter but the Liberty won't just give it up. Breanna Stewart keeps on shooting those threes that helped them get close to a single digit but the Sun keeps on coming back too.
That's the first time the Sun won against the Liberty this season and it's sweeter because it's on the road.
Later, we have Sky vs Aces and Wings vs Sparks.
Chicago Sky is just in their tail with 11 wins while Fever has 13. They have to put more gap so they can reach the secured playoff spot.
Also, the New York Liberty's supposed 9th winning streak was broken by the Connecticut Sun. The Sun lead by 13 with 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter but the Liberty won't just give it up. Breanna Stewart keeps on shooting those threes that helped them get close to a single digit but the Sun keeps on coming back too.
That's the first time the Sun won against the Liberty this season and it's sweeter because it's on the road.
Later, we have Sky vs Aces and Wings vs Sparks.
Liberty clinched a spot in the postseason from what I seen of the playoff picture.
Reese had a season high for rebounds last night but the Chicago Sky still lost.
Season still has a month until the play-offs start for the league.
Reese had a season high for rebounds last night but the Chicago Sky still lost.
Season still has a month until the play-offs start for the league.
Alright, Indiana Fever won against the Mercury. They will need all the wins they can get to secure that playoff spot. There are still a lot of games that will come but it's getting more interesting as we move on.
Later, the Fever will have a match again and it's up against the Seattle Storm.
https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba
Despite that last win and a chance for their momentum to continue, they are still the underdog in this match.
Well, that's also because of the fact that the Fever has not won against the Storm yet. Perhaps they can now break that curse. We will see.
Later, the Fever will have a match again and it's up against the Seattle Storm.
https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba
Despite that last win and a chance for their momentum to continue, they are still the underdog in this match.
Well, that's also because of the fact that the Fever has not won against the Storm yet. Perhaps they can now break that curse. We will see.
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Sorry man, I was busy with the Paris Olympics. Now that it is done let's go back to the WNBA.
Congratulations to the Women's Team USA who won the Gold again. That's their 8th consecutive gold medal which is awesome.
Today Mercury defeated Sky (85-65), Lynx defeated Mystics (79-68), and the Liberty was still strong defeating the Sparks in a blowout game (103-68).
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points and Sabrina Ionescu with 18 points. Yeah, that's the recipe for a win.
Tomorrow, Fever versus Mercury, Dream versus Storm, and Wings versus Sun.
Watch out, we are getting near the playoffs. This half of the season will be fast.
Sorry man, I was busy with the Paris Olympics. Now that it is done let's go back to the WNBA.
Congratulations to the Women's Team USA who won the Gold again. That's their 8th consecutive gold medal which is awesome.
Today Mercury defeated Sky (85-65), Lynx defeated Mystics (79-68), and the Liberty was still strong defeating the Sparks in a blowout game (103-68).
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points and Sabrina Ionescu with 18 points. Yeah, that's the recipe for a win.
Tomorrow, Fever versus Mercury, Dream versus Storm, and Wings versus Sun.
Watch out, we are getting near the playoffs. This half of the season will be fast.
Allisha Gray wins both the Skills and the three pointer competition to get both prizes with a sum of $110,000.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2024/07/19/wnba-all-star-weekend-skills-3-point-live-updates-results-highlights/74470401007
Tonight is the All-Star game in the WNBA and wouldn't have known of Gray's massive payday in the Skills Challenge last night wasn't highlighted on my local Sports morning news.
https://twitter.com/dawnstaley/status/1814490770478448963
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2024/07/19/wnba-all-star-weekend-skills-3-point-live-updates-results-highlights/74470401007
Tonight is the All-Star game in the WNBA and wouldn't have known of Gray's massive payday in the Skills Challenge last night wasn't highlighted on my local Sports morning news.
https://twitter.com/dawnstaley/status/1814490770478448963
She is truly a Fever in this league. So hot.
Fever's Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA’s game assist record with 19
https://www.nba.com/news/caitlin-clark-wnba-record-assists
https://x.com/IndianaFever/status/1813748924873904319
And she is just in the first year of her career. Wow! Sadly, they lost in that game. 18 assists was the highest which was done by Courtney Vandersloot back when she was with Chicago Sky.
Who would not hype this lady? I mean she is playing like she had been in the WNBA for a long time and it doesn't feel like she is a rookie. Also, there's a major change in the WNBA MVP race thanks to that performance which put her higher in the rankings. Then, she might just get that Rookie of the Year award since she won't be joining the Paris Olympics USA Women's Basketball team.
So hot. Fever's Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA’s game assist record with 19
https://www.nba.com/news/caitlin-clark-wnba-record-assists
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Indiana rookie Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game Wednesday night, finishing with 19 in the Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
“I just try to set my teammates up for success,” Clark said. “I think at times I can almost overpass.”
The previous record was 18 by Courtney Vandersloot for Chicago on Aug. 31, 2020. Vandersloot also had 18 in a playoff game on Sept. 28, 2021.
“I just try to set my teammates up for success,” Clark said. “I think at times I can almost overpass.”
The previous record was 18 by Courtney Vandersloot for Chicago on Aug. 31, 2020. Vandersloot also had 18 in a playoff game on Sept. 28, 2021.
https://x.com/IndianaFever/status/1813748924873904319
And she is just in the first year of her career. Wow! Sadly, they lost in that game. 18 assists was the highest which was done by Courtney Vandersloot back when she was with Chicago Sky.
Who would not hype this lady? I mean she is playing like she had been in the WNBA for a long time and it doesn't feel like she is a rookie. Also, there's a major change in the WNBA MVP race thanks to that performance which put her higher in the rankings. Then, she might just get that Rookie of the Year award since she won't be joining the Paris Olympics USA Women's Basketball team.
We have 1 game later.
New York Liberty versus the Chicago Sky
https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba
The New York Liberty are the heavy favorite as they are the top seed of the league right now while the Chicago Sky are in the 7th spot. Plus, the Liberty had been playing great at home with a 10-1 record.
I guess it's a sure win for them, it's just up to us how much spread we would like to input to win a better profit.
I will just go with the combo today instead of the ML or the handicap. Here is my pick.
New York Liberty - Chicago Sky
Winner & Total (Incl. Overtime)
New York Liberty & Over 166.5
Good luck everyone.
New York Liberty versus the Chicago Sky
https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba
The New York Liberty are the heavy favorite as they are the top seed of the league right now while the Chicago Sky are in the 7th spot. Plus, the Liberty had been playing great at home with a 10-1 record.
I guess it's a sure win for them, it's just up to us how much spread we would like to input to win a better profit.
I will just go with the combo today instead of the ML or the handicap. Here is my pick.
New York Liberty - Chicago Sky
Winner & Total (Incl. Overtime)
New York Liberty & Over 166.5
Good luck everyone.
I think I’ve only bet on the WNBA once in my life, but I’ll admit that without a daily NBA pick now that we’re in the offseason, I miss it. I may have to take a look at the standings and start making some guesses as to who will win in order to help keep the fun alive until the NBA returns at the end of the year.
Yeah, it's a game that could give us entertainment too while the NBA is on hiatus or you could also check the NBA Summer League if you cannot watch the WNBA. After the Connecticut Sun won today against the Atlanta Dream, they are back to being tied with the New York Liberty at the top of the league. 17-4. That's the 3rd winning streak for the Sun. DeWanna Bonner led the offense with 23 points with Brionna Jones and Tiffany Mitchell in double figures too. It's now the 4th losing streak of the Dream and it's not looking well for them.
The Sparks are the ones who stopped the 6 winning streaks of the Aces, but now they won strong again versus the Dallas Wings. A'ja Wilson scored 28 points and 10 rebounds. She is definitely going to win the MVP this year. It will be her 3rd if she successfully wins it. The odds are like -550 and I think that says it all unless injuries happen.
I think I’ve only bet on the WNBA once in my life, but I’ll admit that without a daily NBA pick now that we’re in the offseason, I miss it. I may have to take a look at the standings and start making some guesses as to who will win in order to help keep the fun alive until the NBA returns at the end of the year.
We have 3 games later.
https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba
The Aces are getting their rhythm back so I guess I am betting for them with that handicap. -12.5 for the Aces.
The Atlanta Dream had been losing and there were 2 losses already, I guess that's the reason why they are the underdogs plus Jordin Canada posted as unable to play this game. Still, I am trusting this team to end the losing streak. Dream ML @2.50
https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba
The Aces are getting their rhythm back so I guess I am betting for them with that handicap. -12.5 for the Aces.
The Atlanta Dream had been losing and there were 2 losses already, I guess that's the reason why they are the underdogs plus Jordin Canada posted as unable to play this game. Still, I am trusting this team to end the losing streak. Dream ML @2.50
The sad thing about Clark and Reese situation is that they are lacking the understanding that it benefits them. Sure, there could be better players that doesn't get enough talking because of these two, but also we are talking about a situation where they may make more money thanks to these two and isn't that more important at the end of the day? I feel like we are talking about something that is getting a little bit attention grabbing but a lot of money sharing thanks to this.
If I played in WNBA and made 2x what I used to make and nobody talked about me and did not even know I existed, I would still be happy about it and thank these two. Reese is definitely doing something great, that double is important because Reese is showing female version of Rodman levels of rebounding, so she may deserve it. That doesn't mean she will win it, Clark is still scoring bunch of points and willing herself to get wins for her team so she still has a chance, I would say the yare neck and neck right now.
Correct! The WNBA is getting a lot of attention thanks to those two. Instead of pulling them down, why not build them up? That game of the Las Vegas Aces at home against the Indiana Fever won't be a sold-out ticket if they are playing against a different team. Caitlin Clark has a lot of fans and in that dome, a lot of people are wearing her jersey. If I played in WNBA and made 2x what I used to make and nobody talked about me and did not even know I existed, I would still be happy about it and thank these two. Reese is definitely doing something great, that double is important because Reese is showing female version of Rodman levels of rebounding, so she may deserve it. That doesn't mean she will win it, Clark is still scoring bunch of points and willing herself to get wins for her team so she still has a chance, I would say the yare neck and neck right now.
The sad thing about Clark and Reese situation is that they are lacking the understanding that it benefits them. Sure, there could be better players that doesn't get enough talking because of these two, but also we are talking about a situation where they may make more money thanks to these two and isn't that more important at the end of the day? I feel like we are talking about something that is getting a little bit attention grabbing but a lot of money sharing thanks to this.
If I played in WNBA and made 2x what I used to make and nobody talked about me and did not even know I existed, I would still be happy about it and thank these two. Reese is definitely doing something great, that double is important because Reese is showing female version of Rodman levels of rebounding, so she may deserve it. That doesn't mean she will win it, Clark is still scoring bunch of points and willing herself to get wins for her team so she still has a chance, I would say the yare neck and neck right now.
If I played in WNBA and made 2x what I used to make and nobody talked about me and did not even know I existed, I would still be happy about it and thank these two. Reese is definitely doing something great, that double is important because Reese is showing female version of Rodman levels of rebounding, so she may deserve it. That doesn't mean she will win it, Clark is still scoring bunch of points and willing herself to get wins for her team so she still has a chance, I would say the yare neck and neck right now.
Hot game in Las Vegas guys.
Aces versus Fever. They are getting physical under the rim. Mitchell is also hot with the flops done by the Aces or the referees think it's an offensive foul.
Even with just a 6-point lead (as of time of writing) by the Aces, the odds are at x5.00+. I will take my chances at taking that bigger profit in case the Fever wins. It's going to be tough but I think they can do it.
Edit: Crap, Aces made a run.
Another game is happening Mystics versus the Sparks. But I like it more watching the other game.
Aces versus Fever. They are getting physical under the rim. Mitchell is also hot with the flops done by the Aces or the referees think it's an offensive foul.
Even with just a 6-point lead (as of time of writing) by the Aces, the odds are at x5.00+. I will take my chances at taking that bigger profit in case the Fever wins. It's going to be tough but I think they can do it.
Edit: Crap, Aces made a run.
Another game is happening Mystics versus the Sparks. But I like it more watching the other game.
Seems that Angel Reese has taken over the Rookie of the Year race:
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/06/angel-reese-has-taken-over-the-wnba-rookie-of-the-year-race
9th straight double-double. Yes, she definitely is something to be looked at. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/06/angel-reese-has-taken-over-the-wnba-rookie-of-the-year-race
Speaking of looking, the two rookies now have caught the eyes of many and the WNBA viewers grew because of them.
Here is a good read.
https://athlonsports.com/wnba/legendary-coach-sends-stern-message-angel-reese-caitlin-clark
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“(Caitlin) and Angel Reese are not the two best players in the WNBA, but they’re the two most talked about players in the WNBA right now. If you’re some of the players … you can moan and groan about why weren’t they talking about me when I was here … or you can just appreciate what it is and take advantage of it now,” Auriemma said, via Vanshay Murdock on X.
That's from UConn Women's head coach Geno Auriemma.Quote
Reese and Clark have received some backlash from veterans around the league, but Auriemma believes other players should be taking advantage of the increased viewership rather than trying to take the spotlight.
I agree with this. They should not be jealous of them but instead, be happy that this is an opportunity for them to be in the spotlight. Being in the spotlight means more sponsorship and that also means an increase in their salaries in the future.
Well anyway, anything they say, they are just shut down by these two rookies. They will definitely become the next faces of the WNBA.
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