Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon admitted she was wrong about Jalen Brunson's ability to lead the New York Knicks to an NBA championship, calling his performance historic, but she refused to apologize for her initial opinion.
WNBA expansion teams are providing more opportunities for players, with expansion teams like the Golden State Valkyries and Portland Fire showcasing overlooked talent. International players are also making a significant impact, and new developmental spots are fostering future growth.
WNBA coaches face scrutiny for publicly criticizing their teams. While it can motivate, it also risks backlash. Coaches must weigh the temperament of their roster, potential media fallout, trust-building, and job security before speaking negatively to the press.
Women’s sport is in its high-growth phase. With surging salaries and new – or even revived – teams, the league has plenty to reflect on and to look forward toOpening night typically pulses with anticipation rather than gushes with nostalgia, but the New York Liberty wore a “court origins” uniform that alludes to their history as one of the WNBA’s eight founding members when they hosted the Connecticut Sun on Friday.Protracted and pugnacious negotiations between the players’ union and the league threatened to delay or even wreck the new season. But an accord that hands the players significant pay rises means the league has much to look forward to, as well as plenty to reflect on, as it celebrates 30 years. Continue reading...
Die deutsche Basketball-Nationalspielerin Satou Sabally wechselt nach einer Saison bei den Phoenix Mercury zu den New York Liberty. Dort will sie mit Topstars und Nationalmannschaftskollegin Leonie Fiebich ihren ersten WNBA-Titel gewinnen.
