WNBA Team Minnesota Lynx staked their claim as a serious title contender with Tuesday's 94-89 win over the Liberty in the Commissioner's Cup final.
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WNBA Team Minnesota Lynx staked their claim as a serious title contender with Tuesday's 94-89 win over the Liberty in the Commissioner's Cup final.
PHOENIX — Arike Ogunbowale set the WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points and Caitlin Clark made the most of her All-Star debut as the WNBA team Won Against the U.S. Olympic team 117-109 on Saturday night.
The league's standout players for the Season 2023-2024 were individually honored for their accomplishments during the competitive and Exciting Season.
Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty found themselves in an unusual situation as they prepared for the USA WNBA’s Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game. Instead of their usual home court at the Barclays Center, the team had to warm up at UBS Arena, the home of the New York Islanders. Despite efforts to make the arena feel like home, Jones expressed frustration with the decision to host the game away from their turf, feeling like it was more of a road game for her. The scheduling conflict arose because the Barclays Center was hosting the NBA Draft the following day, forcing the Liberty to adapt to the new environment.
The Oklahoma City Thunder made a big move this offseason, trading Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. This trade signifies the Thunder’s commitment to making a championship push next season by acquiring a proven veteran in Caruso. Giddey, a young and talented player, is seen as having the potential to become a borderline All-Star in the future with a fresh start in Chicago.
The NBA draft is always a prime time for trades to happen, with around 5-10 trades occurring each year. This year, with financial restrictions in the new CBA, a ‘flat’ draft pool, and some teams in tricky situations, the draft-day-trade cycle is expected to be particularly active. The Toronto Raptors, armed with picks #19 and #31, are one team that could make moves that will impact their long and short-term aspirations. Whether they choose to move up for a lottery-level talent or trade down to accumulate future assets will reflect their plans for the future.