The Commissioner’s Cup is underway – and Zena, Ben, and Sabreena are here to help you understand how the in-season tournament works and which teams and players might be set for a big payday come July 1. Next, the crew checks in on some injury updates about Paige Bueckers and Cailtin Clark, before getting into their picks for best “familiar face in a new place” – ie veteran players who’ve moved teams this season. Then, the crew digs into why so many international players are heading to the WNBA, and details how this generational shift might impact gameplay and roster spots both domestically and overseas. Plus, a new game: Something in Common.
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References:
Paige Bueckers enters concussion protocol, will miss next 2 Dallas Wings games by Sabreena Merchant
Fever’s Caitlin Clark taking quad injury rehab ‘day by day,’ could possibly return Tuesday vs. Dream by Ben Pickman
WNBA’s familiar faces in new places: Assessing Kelsey Plum, DeWanna Bonner and more by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman
Why are international players flocking to the WNBA? by Ben Pickman
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