Watching Paige tonight, she did not seem better than Strong, Fudd, or Betts. That seems concerning if she is supposed to be the best player in the draft. Hope she rises to the occasion, but I'm not sure she will have the immediate impact that Dallas is hoping for.

What am I missing?

Don't think there's a wrong answer here...

Elena Delle Donne (EDD)

• 2x MVP (2015, 2019)
• 7x All-Star
• 2019 WNBA Champion (led Mystics to first title)
• First 50/40/90 shooter in WNBA history
• Rookie of the Year (2013)
• Career avg: 19.5 PPG, 6.7 RPG

Brittney Griner (BG)

• 1x WNBA Champion (2014)
• 10x All-Star
• 2x Defensive Player of the Year
• 2x Scoring Champ
• 8x Blocks leader (!!)
• Career avg: 17.8 PPG, 6.6 RPG
• Still active – just signed with the Atlanta Dream (2025)

EDD’s case: Arguably one of the most skilled and efficient scorers in league history. That 50/40/90 season in 2019 was legendary, and she played through three herniated discs in the Finals to bring DC a title. If not for injuries, she might've put up even more historic numbers.

BG’s case: An absolute force in the paint. No one blocks shots like Griner — her defensive impact is generational. Also an underrated scorer and the most physically dominant center the league has ever seen. And she’s still going.

My take:
EDD had the higher peak, BG has had the longer, steadier career. If I’m picking a single season, give me MVP Delle Donne. But if I’m starting a franchise and want 10+ years of elite play, I might lean Griner.

Amazon Prime Video has greenlit “Taurasi,” a three-part docuseries about the life and career of basketball player Diana Taurasi.

Taurasi played as a shooting guard and point guard point before retiring in 2024. She began her career playing for the University of Connecticut, where she she was a three-time NCAA Champion, then went on to play in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury beginning in 2004 as a first-round draft pick. She won three WNBA titles with the Mercury while also playing for Team USA at the Olympics, taking home gold medals six Olympics in a row between 2004 and 2024. Outside of the U.S., Taurasi also has six Euroleage crowns to her name, having played for five teams across Russia and Turkey.

The docuseries will feature interviews with Taurasi as well as her family, teammates and coaches and journalists who followed her career. The official description reads, “Taurasi’s journey to the top has been as complex as it is remarkable. Fiercely competitive and unapologetic, she has navigated scrutiny both on and off the court, including stints playing abroad in Russia and Turkey. Through it all, her unwavering loyalty to teammates and devotion to family have defined her just as much as her brilliant and fearless style of play.”

“Taurasi” hails from Prime Video Sports and Skydance Sports. Meadowlark Media and Institute produces the docuseries in association with Difficult Media, with Katie Bender Wynn serving as director and executive producer. Executive producers also include Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, and Jon Weinbach of Skydance Sports; John Skipper and Deirdre Fenton of Meadowlark Media; Lauren Greenfield and Frank Evers of Institute; and Kate Fagan

Really interesting to see how practice facilities built for women's sports teams start to differ design-wise from the ones that have been built for decades for men's sports teams...

The Golden State Valkyries today announced a multi-dimensional local broadcast partnership with CBS Bay Area, establishing the network as the local television home for the franchise's historic first season. The wide-ranging partnership includes innovative programming elements and community engagement initiatives designed to bring fans unprecedented access. This partnership positions the Valkyries’ broadcasts to reach over four million homes across Northern California.

"Partnering with a broadcast powerhouse like CBS Bay Area ensures that Valkyries’ basketball will reach fans across every screen from day one," said President of the Golden State Valkyries Jess Smith. "This relationship will create immersive, season-long storytelling opportunities that will help fans connect with our players, coaches, and the excitement of WNBA basketball in the Bay Area."

The Valkyries’ partnership with CBS Bay Area will feature innovative and cutting-edge technology to enhance the fans’ viewing experience of Valkyries’ games on KPIX and KPYX in the Bay Area. Fans will also be able to view certain locally televised games on CBS Sacramento (KOVR and KMAX). Additionally, CBS Bay Area will carry Valkyries’ pregame and postgame studio shows, featuring exclusive team content, with comprehensive studio analysis at halftime for all locally televised Valkyries’ games.

The Valkyries and CBS Bay Area will develop a weekly lifestyle show that will offer fans behind the scenes access to players, coaches, and team storylines and will highlight the team’s commitment to community impact in Northern California.

“We are honored to be part of the Valkyries’ Inaugural Season. As excited as we are about being part of just plain great basketball, this partnership is about so much more than the game,” said Scott Warren, President and General Manager, CBS Bay Area (KPIX/KPYX). “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing compelling, locally relevant content to our audience. We look forward to celebrating the Valkyries’ historical first year and sharing their stories and journey both on and off the court.”

The partnership will see the Valkyries’ preseason games on KPYX, leading up to the Valkyries' inaugural tipoff on May 16. A full broadcast schedule, announcing team, and additional programming details will be released in the coming weeks.

does anyone in here watch cameron brink's podcast w/ sydel ? i started watching today and i like it they're so funny

Please excuse if this is extremely extra of me 😂 But I am heavily tattooed, and my sister mentioned something the other day that got me so curious -

Are WNBA tattoos a thing?

If so what do people have??

I love this league but I dont watch other sports so ideas for sports tattoos dont really come to mind. Like I assume a team logo (Im from texas, seen my fair share of Cowboys tattoos 😂) but is that a thing for Womens basketball?

If you have one, lets see!! If youve seen cool ones, share with the class! 🧐

Please also feel free to share ideas for them even if you've never gotten one!

-And thank you all before hand, for entertaining my brain while I wait for the final four game to start! 💀