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May 17th, 2008

Opening Day thoughts

I’m going to use this thread for my thoughts on today’s game (which will likely be LA vs. PHX since I don’t have NBATV).
Many previews out there have the Sparks winning the title or at least the Western Conference, but what I don’t see many taking into account is as good as their biggest new […]

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May 13th, 2008

WNBA GMs pick Sparks to win title

In a survey of WNBA general managers, those surveyed picked the Los Angeles Sparks to win the WNBA title. Here’s the rundown, but I’m still working on my own previews, which is different from the pros.
1. Which team will win WNBA Finals 2008?
Los Angeles: 42%
Phoenix: 17%
Seattle: 17%
Also receiving votes: Connecticut, Indiana, San Antonio
Let’s just […]

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April 24th, 2008

Los Angeles Sparks trade leading scorer

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Normally, you’d wonder whya team would do such a thing, but as you will read in posts below, the Sparks are kind of a big deal again and may not need the scoring punch from Taj McWilliams-Franklin as much (all of her 11 points per game, but still). […]

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April 24th, 2008

‘Super Mom’ Lisa Leslie feature

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Los Angeles Sparks star Lisa Leslie might be falling to the background with the drafting of Candace Parker, but lest you forget, the People’s Daily Online from China would like you to remember that one of the best players in WNBA history is returning to the court after taking […]

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April 17th, 2008

Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker could be what WNBA needs

Could the newly-paired combo of Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker in Los Angeles be a boon for the WNBA? Yes, at least that’s according to a column from BlackAthlete.net.

It’s no dream anymore. There they were during the photo shoot, looking at home as they stood side-by-side, Parker wearing No. 3, the same number little girls […]

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April 14th, 2008

Parker, Summitt take home more awards

Candace Parker, the 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year (yeah, I said it) and Tennessee Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt took home two more awards to cap off a pretty outstanding week.
Parker won her second consecutive John Wooden Award as the most outstanding player in women’s college basketball. Summitt received the Legends in Coaching award, […]

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April 9th, 2008

Liveblogging the WNBA Draft

Unless Candace Parker’s arm falls off between now and the next few minutes, she’ll be the No. 1 pick by the Los Angeles Sparks.
I don’t think you can hold any of LA’s stats last season against them as depleted as their roster was.
12:05 p.m. - I don’t think LA can really waste any time unless […]

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April 4th, 2008

Candace Parker cleared for Final Four

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She’s good to go, said Tennessee team doctors Thursday.
After suffering a pair of shoulder separations in Tuesday’s regional final game against Texas A&M, Candace Parker has been cleared to play for the Lady Vols in their Final Four matchup against LSU.
“It’s ugly to look at,” […]

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March 16th, 2008

Seattle Storm re-sign Sue Bird

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Continuing their signing frenzy — although we knew this was coming all along — the Seattle Storm re-signed all-everything guard Sue Bird last week.
Bird got the max (ahem) — $93,000 per year — so I guess she’s got that going for her, but she also […]

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March 13th, 2008

Silver Stars re-sign Becky Hammon, Ruth Riley

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In an effort to keep their core intact, the San Antonio Silver Stars reached agreements with All-Star guard Becky Hammon and center Ruth Riley on contract extensions this week.
The two major losses for the Silver Stars through this off-season have been bench players Marie Ferdinand-Harris […]

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