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Trudi Lacey needs to go
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 29, 2012 at 8:56am

For all the head-scratching I did yesterday when Marynell Meadors was fired as Dream coach and general manager, I did an equal amount of wondering why Washington Mystics Coach Trudi Lacey still has a job.If anyone should be let go, it's Lacey.In her first...more

Transcript: New Dream Coach Talks After McCoughtry Suspended Indefinitely By Team
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2012 at 8:53am

Yes, there was a game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.Yes, it was Fred Williams's first game at head coach of the Atlanta Dream. Yes, the Tulsa Shock won their first road game in a year, beating Atlanta 84-80.But undoubtedly, that is all less interesting tha...more

Angel McCoughtry suspended indefinitely by the Dream
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 29, 2012 at 8:49am

To add to the drama:ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream suspended WNBA scoring leader Angel McCoughtry indefinitely on Tuesday for violating team rules.Dream spokeswoman Tonya Allene said that new coach and general manager Fred Williams told McCoughtry befo...more

WNBA Hollinger Power Rankings: L.A. Sparks Aren't Number One Yet, But Jenna O'Hea Should Help
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2012 at 8:42am

Last week, I wrote that the WNBA has a two-team elite, with the Minnesota Lynx and San Antonio Silver Stars at the top. With nine consecutive wins, we should now probably add the Los Angeles Sparks to that elite group. But as the hottest team in the le...more

Mock NBA/WNBA Mixed 3x3 Tournament: Western Conference Squads
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2012 at 8:17am

We introduced our mock 3x3 tournament idea yesterday, which will coincide with SB Nation - NBA's network-wide 3 on 3 theme day coming tomorrow. Today we introduce the five Western Conference squads and ask for your input on the top team. Los Angeles Lak...more

Liz Cambage Will Not Return To Tulsa In 2012
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2012 at 8:07am

"Over the past 6 months Liz has been involved with the Australian National Team as they prepared for the 2012 London Olympics. She has returned from the Olympic campaign physically exhausted and is in need of some recovery time. Unfortunately this will ...more

The Marynell Meadors Era is Over
by Swish Appeal
posted August 28, 2012 at 9:48pm

"I'll never make the mistake of being seventy again." - Casey StengelIn the case of Marynell Meadors, she'd fall one year short. Marynell Meadors' tenure as head coach and general manager of the Atlanta Dream was officially ended as of August 27, 2012, e...more

Atlanta Dream coach Marynell Meadors fired
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 28, 2012 at 8:35am

In the midst of her fourth winning season as Atlanta's head coach and general manager, Marynell Meadors was fired today - her birthday. Assistant coach Fred Williams has stepped into her spot.Team owners gave no reason for the firing.Fans, coaches and pla...more

Atlanta Dream Replace Coach & GM Marynell Meadors With Assistant Fred Williams
by Swish Appeal
posted August 28, 2012 at 8:33am

About 45 minutes after a tweet by USA Basketball coach Geno Auriemma, the Atlanta Dream announced today that they have replaced coach and general manager Marynell Meadors with current assistant coach Fred Williams. @marynellmeaders gets fired atlanta ...more

A Mock NBA/WNBA Mixed 3 x 3 Tournament: Intro & The Eastern Conference Field
by Swish Appeal
posted August 28, 2012 at 8:22am

The SB Nation NBA team is going to continue its weekly theme days this week with each team's site selecting a three on three team, inspired by FIBA's interest in adding 3 x 3 competition. You'll see more on that across the SBN-NBA network this week, but ...more

Sky Overshadow Sun
by Swish Appeal
posted August 28, 2012 at 8:14am

Just the Facts, Ma'am: A balanced attack and a 43-27 second half score fueled an 82-70 win for the Chicago Sky over the Connecticut Sun. Epiphanny Prince's 15 points led five Chicago players in double figures; Courtney Vandersloot's 11 assists off the be...more

Washington Mystics Sign Iziane Castro Marques
by Swish Appeal
posted August 27, 2012 at 8:31am

(h/t to thewiz06 for posting this first as a fan shot) The Washington Mystics have announced the signing of nine-year veteran guard Iziane Castro Marques and release of guard Natasha Lacy, who has gotten inconsistent minutes this season. The Mystics a...more

Four WNBA games last night
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 27, 2012 at 8:28am

Sparks 87, Liberty 62 (by yours truly)The MIA Angel McCoughtry returned to the Dream, but the Lynx prevailed in the rematch of last year's finals, 84-74.The other MIA, Phoenix's Diana Taurasi, also made her way back to her team, but it wasn't enough as th...more

Game Day: New York and its trio of Washingtonians at Seattle
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 26, 2012 at 8:37pm

Washington natives Leilani Mitchell (Richmond), Alex Montgomery (Tacoma) and Katelan Redmond (Spokane) are returning for the first time with the New York Liberty. Yet, it's not exactly the homecoming they'd like. The Liberty (9-14) is wrapping up a five-...more

Mystics cut Natasha Lacy, sign Iziane Castro Marques
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 26, 2012 at 1:08pm

Yesterday the Washington Mystics signed Iziane Castro Marques, cutting Natasha Lacy to make room.A call to the Mystics last night for comment wasn't immediately returned. ...more

You can deal with this, or you can deal with that (Basketball)
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 25, 2012 at 7:27am

Last night's WNBA action:Fans thought the red-hot Silver Stars vs. the eight-game winning streak Sparks would be the match up last night, but LA dominated the game from start to finish. They won easily, 101-77, snapping San Antonio's 12-win run. Sparks gu...more

Friday WNBA Links: How Do You Feel About Diana Taurasi Remaining Out Of The Phoenix Mercury Lineup?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 24, 2012 at 3:36pm

Over at SB Nation's Golden State of Mind this past NBA season, folks were openly pro-tank - and anti anti-tanking sentiments - as the Warriors desperately tried to save their lottery pick that would be sent to the Utah Jazz if it ended up being lower th...more

The Pros & Cons Of Seattle's Planned New Arena For The Seattle Storm
by Swish Appeal
posted August 24, 2012 at 7:52am

Seattle Storm President & CEO Karen Bryant recently put together a letter to fans about what the planned new NBA and NHL arena would mean for the Seattle Storm. The Storm have posted that letter along with a 9-question FAQ at StormBasketball.com, w...more

Game Day: Indiana makes first (and only) trip to Seattle
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted August 23, 2012 at 9:20pm

It was a scene most have been waiting to see at Storm practice on Wednesday. Centers Ann Wauters and Ewelina Kobryn were on one end of the court intensively working with assistant Nancy Darsch and volunteer coach Salvo Coppa on one-on-one drills in the p...more

A legendary coach stays in your head
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 23, 2012 at 8:36am

Ex-Tennessee players have long told stories about legendary Coach Pat Summitt staying in their heads at times during games. Not only do they hear her actual voice once in a while, but her philosophies are so engrained in them that they come as automatical...more

Last night's WNBA results, and more
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 23, 2012 at 8:29am

The Sun barely pulled off a victory last night in overtime, squeaking by the Shock 82-80.The Silver Stars struggled to take their 12th straight, beating the Mystics 75-72.Liberty 77, Sky 67.Lynx 86, Storm 73. But, Lauren Jackson is finally back in Seattle...more

Sparks 79, Fever 69
by They're Playing Basketball
posted August 23, 2012 at 8:27am

The Sparks easily put away the Fever last night, 79-69. Prior to the game, the Sparks honored Olympians Tamika Catchings and Candace Parker. Team owner Paula Madison, above, presented them both with flowers.Erin Phillips passes the ball for the Fever in t...more

The Phoenix Mercury's Best Trade Ever: Tangela Smith For Lindsey Harding
by Swish Appeal
posted August 22, 2012 at 2:41pm

Flash back to 2006: the Phoenix Mercury were in need of a change. The team technically had two recent all stars in Diana Taurasi and Anna Deforge (not to mention another future all-star who we'll get to later), the latter of which was named to the WNBA...more

2012 WNBA Point Guard Rankings: How Good Has The Lynx All-Time Assist Leader Been This Season?
by Swish Appeal
posted August 22, 2012 at 9:11am

If the Minnesota Lynx make it to the WNBA Finals this season - as many people expect - Lindsay Whalen will become just the second player to start in four WNBA Finals series at point guard, barring some sort of unforeseen circumstance. If longevity ma...more

WNBA Hollinger Power Rankings: Silver Stars #1, Liberty Catching Up To The Sky Fast
by Swish Appeal
posted August 22, 2012 at 9:06am

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was disappointed to find out that the WNBA.com power rankings had her team ranked third in its last power rankings on July 10 and the latest ESPN Hollinger Rankings suggest it's justified: the game between the elite and...more

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