Finally a content creator that got the 6 correct. You want GSV to take KLS. She makes 180k next year. 180k can free up a lot of money for a free agent like a stretch 4. A lot of people say protect Dantas & Fagbenle with the main 4. Dantas contracted for 100k next year. She is slow and Fagbenle is older and cannot stay healthy. NaLyssa has the most value outside the top 3 for a trade.
I was thinking the same, GSV would take the Samuelson sisters, I had Fever protecting the exact same players. I had GSV signing wheeler though, as vet presence. No way they leave Berger unprotected.
Aliyah Boston, CC and Lexie Hull are no brainers. If I remember correctly all are 1st round picks. How’d Hull go from worst 3 pt shooter among pt guards to best? IDK. Maybe she got a dose of the magic that CC got during the Olympic Break. The big 3 suddenly clicked with Hull & Mitchell upping their games. Kelsey Mitchell is a little more nuanced; find out what she wants - to be a Fever for one more year. I can’t see why she’d want to leave if can only get a max contract, is loved in Indy and a chance to play with CC one of the 2-3 best players. As to NyLyssa Smith, interesting analysis. I know a lot of people want Smith gone. Smith put in some good minutes as far as I could tell. It will be important to get a sense where Smith’s “head is at.” Yes, if Smith has trade value then perhaps best to get something in return. Number six is where the coach and GM earn their pay.
The only way you protect Smith is if there is a prearranged draft trade between the Fever - Valkyries. In that the Valkyrie draft someone the Fever wants in exchange for Smith. Unprotected they could just select Smith and not trade. And that is only if they have a high expectation of getting Carrington later as a FA.
One through five are clear, Clark, Boston, Michell, Hull and Fagbenle. The sixth pick is the only debatable one. Berger, if you haven't lined up a trade for either Smith or Dantas. If you have a great trade lined up, protect Smith or Dantas and pray they don't take Berger.
@@PaulRounds-l7c You dont need to protect Dantas. If she stays great. If not, no great gap. But Berger is untapped potential. Muscular tall backcourt players dont grow on trees.
@@diIbert I don't want Dantas on the team next year. I would only protect Dantas or Smith if a lined up trade exceeds the value of keeping Berger, and then I would hope they didn't take Berger.
I'm sorry but as I watch this UConn vs North Carolina game, Paige is the most skilled all around player in college or the WNBA. Efficiency is off the charts.
CC, AB, KM, LH are easy. By now the Fever should have a pretty good idea of what Smith is worth in the trade market. If not, get on the phone and find out. If that value is greater than replacing Fagbenle or Berger protect Smith. Easy calculation. I really like KLS as a team member, however she is almost unplayable due to her defense. If the GSV take her with a 180,000 guaranteed contract it would be great, but I’m not holding my breath. The real question is Fagbenle or Berger. The upside of keeping Berger is higher as you said. The downside of loosing Fagbenle and Smith decimates the front court. The result is that any trade negotiations (Satou) are more costly as we need help in the front court and everyone knows it. I hate to loose Berger but I would protect Fagbenle.
Kelly intimated that the Expansion Draft is a chance to get a player. Might be able to swap a player or get a player for a 2nd draft pick. 2nd round draft picks typically do not amount to anything.
They would NEVER be so foolish, I’m sure multiple people will look at any document and people would notice that immediately. There is ZERO chance that will happen.
With Kelly Krauskopf hinting that the Fever are going to core Kelsey Mitchell and given the clear interest by both Satou Sabally and the Fever to see Satou make the switch to Indiana has anyone given any thought as to which player would be wearing the 'zero' on their jersey in 2025 if that move does happen? Could this be a dealbreaker for Satou if she can't keep her signature number, assuming all the dominoes fall into place for this transfer? Any thoughts, _@Mick Talks Hoops_ ?
Smith has got to go!!! She is a traitor to the team. Let her go play on the same team as her wife. She did not play to win against her at any meeting this year. And that video she did was the straw that broke the back!
Clark, Mitchell, Boston, Hull , Fagbendle and Wheeler Before people say “ not” Wheeler , I watched her play team ball and also shutdown defense on Mabry second game of series until she twisted her knee right before half
Golden State is NOT going to pick Wheeler. VanderSloot is from the West Coast and a FAR better point guard at this stage of both their careers. Doubt they pick Sloot either, but she is the better choice. Long story short......no way in effin' hell Wheeler is protected (or chosen by GSV if not).
You don't have to protect a cored player according to a Google search. Core Mitchell. Protect Caitlin, Boston, Hull, Berger, Temi, and Smith just to use in a Satu trade
Berger has not impressed me, but then who has gotten to see what offers. When Saxton had five minutes she played well if I remember correctly she had 5 points. First time I saw her play.
You keep repeating "value" and "talent" for weeks about Smith without her proving it in any way. She had 3 seasons already. No one will pay anything for her. Fever better just cutting her if Golden State don't take. Oh and the people who drafted her and gave her spot in the first team? They are all out.
Smith has already been optioned for year number four by the Fever, so they can't just cut her. Same problem with Katie Lou. Samuelson costs twice as much, so it would be nice for the Valkyries to take her off the books.
Obviously we should protect CC, Boston, Hull, and Berger. Then protect Smith and Mitchelll to trade them and get good players back. Everybody not named are options for the Valkyries.
Don’t be a jerk. She was an amazing player before she had her daughter. She had a bad year but she has potential. Post partum depression is real. I assume you don’t have any kids. That said, I wouldn’t protect her in this expansion. And by your logic how dumb do you think GS is to take the worst player in the world? She’s tall and has good athletic ability. Once she gets her form back she will do great if she decides to stay in the league.
@ericMT so after all you emotionally triggered name calling, you agree with leaving her unprotected. You just don’t like my bluntness because you need things sugar-coated. Tough, both male and female athletes will be discussed the same way, because equality was fought for. And now it’s here, deal with it 😎. Results-oriented business, she’s not good enough and needs to go. Toughen up, buttercup. 💅🏻
She just got out I'm sorry but she just got out she don't need that ABCs stuff whatever that is and on top of that she locked it CC's good Lexus good Mitchell's good Aaliyah Boston good
Finally a content creator that got the 6 correct. You want GSV to take KLS. She makes 180k next year. 180k can free up a lot of money for a free agent like a stretch 4. A lot of people say protect Dantas & Fagbenle with the main 4. Dantas contracted for 100k next year. She is slow and Fagbenle is older and cannot stay healthy. NaLyssa has the most value outside the top 3 for a trade.
Let us pray that they take Samuelson. I like her just fine, but her contract is NUTS.
They should get rid of Nalyssa Smith before having to protect her. That would allow them to protect one more player.
I have the same 6. Caitlin, Aliyah, Kelsey, Lexi, Grace Berger and NaLyssa Smith
I was thinking the same, GSV would take the Samuelson sisters, I had Fever protecting the exact same players. I had GSV signing wheeler though, as vet presence. No way they leave Berger unprotected.
You dont protect Smith 🕳️
We have to because we have to trade her.
@ You couldnt trade her for Bronny.
I’ve said for awhile that if they don’t protect her, the Valkries will take her.
@@diIbert bro NaLyssa is not bad, she's just in the wrong system, we can get players for her
Her trade value is greater than her contract. Protect her
Aliyah Boston, CC and Lexie Hull are no brainers. If I remember correctly all are 1st round picks. How’d Hull go from worst 3 pt shooter among pt guards to best? IDK. Maybe she got a dose of the magic that CC got during the Olympic Break. The big 3 suddenly clicked with Hull & Mitchell upping their games. Kelsey Mitchell is a little more nuanced; find out what she wants - to be a Fever for one more year. I can’t see why she’d want to leave if can only get a max contract, is loved in Indy and a chance to play with CC one of the 2-3 best players.
As to NyLyssa Smith, interesting analysis. I know a lot of people want Smith gone. Smith put in some good minutes as far as I could tell. It will be important to get a sense where Smith’s “head is at.” Yes, if Smith has trade value then perhaps best to get something in return. Number six is where the coach and GM earn their pay.
I totally agree with your six picks to protect, Mick!
The only way you protect Smith is if there is a prearranged draft trade between the Fever - Valkyries. In that the Valkyrie draft someone the Fever wants in exchange for Smith. Unprotected they could just select Smith and not trade. And that is only if they have a high expectation of getting Carrington later as a FA.
Ignoring Berger is the biggest indictment of Sides's coaching, maybe even more than calling time outs during a fast break.
One through five are clear, Clark, Boston, Michell, Hull and Fagbenle. The sixth pick is the only debatable one. Berger, if you haven't lined up a trade for either Smith or Dantas. If you have a great trade lined up, protect Smith or Dantas and pray they don't take Berger.
@@PaulRounds-l7c You dont need to protect Dantas. If she stays great. If not, no great gap. But Berger is untapped potential. Muscular tall backcourt players dont grow on trees.
@@diIbert I don't want Dantas on the team next year. I would only protect Dantas or Smith if a lined up trade exceeds the value of keeping Berger, and then I would hope they didn't take Berger.
I'm sorry but as I watch this UConn vs North Carolina game, Paige is the most skilled all around player in college or the WNBA. Efficiency is off the charts.
CC, AB, KM, LH are easy. By now the Fever should have a pretty good idea of what Smith is worth in the trade market. If not, get on the phone and find out. If that value is greater than replacing Fagbenle or Berger protect Smith. Easy calculation. I really like KLS as a team member, however she is almost unplayable due to her defense. If the GSV take her with a 180,000 guaranteed contract it would be great, but I’m not holding my breath. The real question is Fagbenle or Berger. The upside of keeping Berger is higher as you said. The downside of loosing Fagbenle and Smith decimates the front court. The result is that any trade negotiations (Satou) are more costly as we need help in the front court and everyone knows it. I hate to loose Berger but I would protect Fagbenle.
Smith is a great talent, but she hasn't fit well with the new CC-led team. The big question is whether she fits well with better coaching.
Kelly intimated that the Expansion Draft is a chance to get a player. Might be able to swap a player or get a player for a 2nd draft pick. 2nd round draft picks typically do not amount to anything.
X on smith”fool me once shame on you twice shame on me”After smith s cute little mock video with Mustard on the eye gouge F her.
If they somehow forget to protect CC, it would be both the dumbest and funniest thing to happen in women’s basketball history.
They would NEVER be so foolish, I’m sure multiple people will look at any document and people would notice that immediately. There is ZERO chance that will happen.
YEAH CC #22 & INDIANA FEVER 😅😅
I would love for the fever to keep Berger. But I don’t expect her to be protected.
With Kelly Krauskopf hinting that the Fever are going to core Kelsey Mitchell and given the clear interest by both Satou Sabally and the Fever to see Satou make the switch to Indiana has anyone given any thought as to which player would be wearing the 'zero' on their jersey in 2025 if that move does happen? Could this be a dealbreaker for Satou if she can't keep her signature number, assuming all the dominoes fall into place for this transfer? Any thoughts, _@Mick Talks Hoops_ ?
Mitchell wore the number three at Ohio State and shoots the three amongst the best. Problem solved.
Smith has got to go!!! She is a traitor to the team. Let her go play on the same team as her wife. She did not play to win against her at any meeting this year. And that video she did was the straw that broke the back!
Agree on Berger!
No way. Keep Dantis to come off the bench. Stretch 5
Clark, Mitchell, Boston, Hull , Fagbendle and Wheeler
Before people say “ not” Wheeler , I watched her play team ball and also shutdown defense on Mabry second game of series until she twisted her knee right before half
lol and average 2 points and can’t make a layup what the used
Golden State is NOT going to pick Wheeler. VanderSloot is from the West Coast and a FAR better point guard at this stage of both their careers. Doubt they pick Sloot either, but she is the better choice. Long story short......no way in effin' hell Wheeler is protected (or chosen by GSV if not).
Protect Clark and Boston. Everyone else is expendable.
Sexie lexie can stay. Also Mitchell.
Sexie Lexie and Berger should stay. Mitchell and Smith to be traded.
I think Clark, Boston, Hull, and mitchell are the team. Anyone else need to prove themselves.
Fuck Boston
@@paulstrouth i agree 100%
You don't have to protect a cored player according to a Google search. Core Mitchell. Protect Caitlin, Boston, Hull, Berger, Temi, and Smith just to use in a Satu trade
Berger has not impressed me, but then who has gotten to see what offers. When Saxton had five minutes she played well if I remember correctly she had 5 points. First time I saw her play.
You keep repeating "value" and "talent" for weeks about Smith without her proving it in any way. She had 3 seasons already. No one will pay anything for her. Fever better just cutting her if Golden State don't take.
Oh and the people who drafted her and gave her spot in the first team? They are all out.
Smith has already been optioned for year number four by the Fever, so they can't just cut her. Same problem with Katie Lou. Samuelson costs twice as much, so it would be nice for the Valkyries to take her off the books.
You do not protect Nalyssa Smith. What is wrong with you Mick?
You protect her for the trade value
What's up brother
Obviously we should protect CC, Boston, Hull, and Berger. Then protect Smith and Mitchelll to trade them and get good players back. Everybody not named are options for the Valkyries.
Berger ? Come on - she played about 15 min
Blame Sides for that.
@ true - tough to get a read on a player who doesn’t play
Trade Mitchell? What are you drinking?
@@caroledamoci2231a bigger Mitchell the wnba draft have potential
❤They just going to give her more money cuz that's what we call get her what she worth been in the NBA on the fever❤
Can the traitor Smith.
6 period. No 7.
You have way too many "not entirely sure" moments. They can protect six regardless of free agency status. Six and only six no matter what.
Mick all you have to do is read one article to find out how this works.
Katie Lou is the worst player in the world, she can't move. Please Golden State take her, i beg you. I'll pay you.
Don’t be a jerk. She was an amazing player before she had her daughter. She had a bad year but she has potential. Post partum depression is real. I assume you don’t have any kids. That said, I wouldn’t protect her in this expansion.
And by your logic how dumb do you think GS is to take the worst player in the world? She’s tall and has good athletic ability. Once she gets her form back she will do great if she decides to stay in the league.
@ericMT so after all you emotionally triggered name calling, you agree with leaving her unprotected. You just don’t like my bluntness because you need things sugar-coated. Tough, both male and female athletes will be discussed the same way, because equality was fought for. And now it’s here, deal with it 😎. Results-oriented business, she’s not good enough and needs to go. Toughen up, buttercup. 💅🏻
What about Erica she’s the glue and pacifier in the locker room don’t despise her she’s a decent person. Know I’m gonna get a lot of flak but hey…..
There's a 0% chance she's taken in the expansion draft
@ thanks for answering
They protect players that teams want to take. Erica is a great person but there are better unprotected options to take from the Fever.
@@rosemarieromans8796what do she do but dance
not” Wheeler
She just got out I'm sorry but she just got out she don't need that ABCs stuff whatever that is and on top of that she locked it CC's good Lexus good Mitchell's good Aaliyah Boston good
Lexie is okay but she is hesitant to shoot in all but one game. I think she can improve on that.
😂Remember CeCe is ambassador like a president of the organization😅 Clark
Dude hell no
The Valkyries are not taking Samuelson or Wallace. They are bums.
I don't want it to happen, but I get the sneaky suspicion Hull is going to end up in a trade deal.
don't protect caitlin clark! who needs the fans, excitement, sold-out arenas, nationally-televised games, a sane locker room, etc.
MICK give it up on Grace Berger. Sadly she didn't get much floor time. When she has, she did nothing. She's like Wallace, not impressed.
She’s so much better than Wallace. Look at her history. She’s a great bench player that doesn’t take up a lot of salary cap.
What??? Only 18 views in 2 mins? You fell off mick. 😂
Sometimes UA-cam is slow to update view numbers.
Sides called a timeout in the first minute and caused his view count to slow down