2024 WNBA Discussion Thread

[glv98]

Calf muscle strains, like any overuse injury can come from all sorts of causes. In a "hip bone is connected to the thigh bone", something like tight hamstrings or any kind of muscle imbalance between quads and hammies can create stress that gets absorbed by other muscles, like those in the calf until they can't handled it any more.

Pretty sure the calf muscle was ongoing; she had it wrapped at times the previous season. Was being actively treated for it at one of the very early practices which I was at.

RJ def gained weight briefly last summer. Can't speak to how that happened. But I do know bulking up in the weight room was intentional and celebrated. Hard to imagine doing one and letting the other go but who knows.

 

[lvocd]

Looks like the rules in China need a little fine tuning.

 

[VolBall09]

Looks like the rules in China need a little fine tuning.

This is how Geno describes the SEC

 

[glv98]

This is how Geno describes the SEC

I've heard of the Euro-step, but the China-run? Is this what it looks like when traveling is gone?

 

[knoxvol52]

Going out on a limb now.

Indiana Fever will be a top 5 seed when playoffs start.

Caitlin Clark and Boston will be a dynamic duo, especially on the pick-n- roll.

 

[glv98]

Going out on a limb now.

Indiana Fever will be a top 5 seed when playoffs start.

Caitlin Clark and Boston will be a dynamic duo, especially on the pick-n- roll.

LOL apparently the WNBA hasn't gotten the memo that traditional posts are passe and half court offensive plays a relic of the past. Nylissa Smith is no slouch either. I'd say the Fever's days in the lottery pool are over for a while. I also think CC's passing will be as important if not more so, than her shooting.

 

[chuckiepoo]

I didn’t want to talk about it at the time but I was worried when I saw how different her body was. I think it would be better to slim down and have more quickness for her size at 6’2.

You got that right…
I also have learned to not speak to body changes or physical condition coming back from break.

 

[Knoxvol14]

I'd be willing to bet the farm that it was the sudden extra weight RJ was carrying at the time that caused that injury. There was way more stress on her body during that time than it was accustomed to. But now that she's in optimum condition, I really don't worry so much about that leg being a problem for Rickea.

If you saw Kea in person all year, she was fit and trim. She also didn't have a calf injury as an FYI.

 

[glv98]

If you saw Kea in person all year, she was fit and trim. She also didn't have a calf injury as an FYI.

I think when we hear lower leg, which is what the program said, we generalize calf. Plus that's a general area I watched them treat several times, and which she wore a wrap on sometimes. But exact location doesn't matter, it still wrecked our season.

 

[VolFuture]

 

[glv98]

I wonder if Rennia Davis is on a training camp roster.

 

[VolFuture]

I wonder if Rennia Davis is on a training camp roster.

My god she deserves to be on a team… stupid Minnesota

 

[glv98]

Rickea, Jordy, Rae, Izzy, Candace, Mercedes, Diamond, what 2 am I missing?

 

[VolFuture]

Rickea, Jordy, Rae, Izzy, Candace, Mercedes, Diamond, what 2 am I missing?

Rennia made it

 

[VolFuture]

Rickea, Jordy, Rae, Izzy, Candace, Mercedes, Diamond, what 2 am I missing?

NARED!

 

[glv98]

Good for both Jamie and Rennia. Hope Rennia can stick this time. I always thought Nared was one of the most wasted talents of the Holly era, and that covers alot of ground!

 

[VolFuture]

Good for both Jamie and Rennia. Hope Rennia can stick this time. I always thought Nared was one of the most wasted talents of the Holly era, and that covers alot of ground!

Me too… 20 player camp is rough :/

Jaime has been a perennial WNBA sub lol
Great overseas career

 

[DarkPhoenix]

 

[chuckiepoo]

That was quick.

 

[VolBall09]

That was quick.

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[chuckiepoo]

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Fill roster spot opened by retirement.

 

[glv98]

First WNBA preseason game with Caitlin Clark and Indy Fever against the Dallas Wings coming up at 8 pm est. Free on the WNBA ap. Will be interesting to see how she does, the preseason game is a sell out in Dallas!

Chicago Sky w Angel and Kamilla also playing tonight, but that preseason game is not televised.

I'm working the multi devices tonight, Nashville Predators Playoff hockey game on TV, LV softball clinching SEC reg season championship on the tablet, and the WNBA preseason game on the laptop.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

First WNBA preseason game with Caitlin Clark and Indy Fever against the Dallas Wings coming up at 8 pm est. Free on the WNBA ap. Will be interesting to see how she does, the preseason game is a sell out in Dallas!

Chicago Sky w Angel and Kamilla also playing tonight, but that preseason game is not televised.

I'm working the multi devices tonight, Nashville Predators Playoff hockey game on TV, LV softball clinching SEC reg season championship on the tablet, and the WNBA preseason game on the laptop.

Everyone is pissed that the Sky game is not on, but like I said they pick who they want to promote.

 

[VolBall09]

For the first time in history forgetting to cancel a subscription has worked in my favor!

Heck yeah to the grandfathered in League Pass price

 

[glv98]

Everyone is pissed that the Sky game is not on, but like I said they pick who they want to promote.
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The link you posted explains it wasn't a "who to promote" choice by the WNBA. The local Bally network had a committment to MLB. They have promoted CC and her first game to the highest hilt, but this was not part of that.

The W is offering the Sparks/Storm preseason game for free on their ap tomorrow night to make it up to you. Jordy and RIckea.