The video she posted with her girlfriend about the eye poke... that's hard to forgive. But if she's not toxic in the locker room and I were the coach I'd give her another chance - she's a great baller.
My pick 6 does not include Smith. She's toxic to this team. My 6 are Caitlin, Kelsey, Aliyah, Lexi, Berger and Temi. Temi is injury prone but Samuelson didn't play well. Dantes is slow and not built for a fast pace game. 1. Caitlin Clark (2nd year of 4 year contract, floor General, makes teammates better) 2. Kelsey Mitchell (Veteran, is the glue of team, 3 points, can drive to the basket, but is a free agent) 3. Aliyah Boston (3rd year of rookie contact, can play anywhere, excels in the paint) 4. Lexi Hull (1 of 3 splash sisters on team, had best season of career with Caitlin leading, great defense) 5. Grace Berger (limited playing time small sample, very good on defense can come off the bench for either Caitlin or Kelsey) 6. Temi Fagbenle (injury issues, very good defense, can run could be a veteran as well) Samuelson could be protected if Temi is not a good option. Don't know how she plays, very small sample size. None of the others are worth keeping. Wheeler is max contract, ball hog, Dantes is slow, Smith can't be trusted, Saxon has no immediate value, Wallace like Saxon has no value. They need someone off the bench, Berger understands that. The Fever can't have CC, Kelsey and Lexi on the floor the entire game. I suppose that goes to Aliyah as well, both Lexi and Temi can sub for Boston as needed. The team already knows who is safe and who's not. All they can do is wait to see who enters next year's draft, and who becomes a free agent.
Yes, I don't need someone else telling me who I think should stay or go. I give my opinion on it and I explained why that player should be or not be protected. Smith is of no use to this team. Keeping Smith is the same thing as sleeping with the enemy here.
Correct. If you allow GSV to take Grace, you have to go get a backup for CC. CC needs a break in games and Sides would not play Grace. Grace is a real good player.
Exactly! Grace also fills in for 3 positions for resting starters. Plus she can fill in for those players if any short injuries occur. Unless GSV wants to build a similar team as the Fever, it's not beneficial to take a pick and roll vet in the draft. I just think Temi is more replaceable than Grace and keeps the core of the team young and together longer. Grace will be a modestly valuable trade piece once she gets minutes this year. So, if the Fever don't want to resign her after her rookie deal or she opts to go to free agency to get a bigger bag 💰 than what the Fever might want to give her; they might be able to get a late first rounder for her at the trade deadline next season.
The social media team has no idea who they are keeping and saving from the expansion draft. I think this was a big uh oh on the social media department and the front office told them to take it down because it was a bad look. Obviously these are the main six players from last season as well.
Valkyrie coach has a 5 year plan for a championship ring. Temi will be 37 in 5 years. They won't pick her, so she can be left unprotected. Same with Wheeler
I agree with the others here, Grace has the numbers in her favor and therefore more valuable to not only the Fever, but any new or young team wanting to run. She could be a de facto (starting) PG day 1 for GSV.
Technically the Fever can protect 8 players. KLS has a 2025 contract for 180k and Dantas 100k. Salary Cap 2025 is 1,507,100. No way will GSV take either of those salaries. I hope they would.
Kelly Krauskopf said Expansion Draft is a good time to pick up a player or two. The Fever and opponents will be able to see who is Unprotected and make deals. A team does not have to protect 6 players. They can protect as few as they want. More than half of the league is Unprotected.
Here is why we protect Nalyssa Smith. Nalyssa scored 15 pts and 10 rebounds a game last year -- her second year in the league. This year as a fourth option with no plays called for her and then the 5th option after Lexie emerged, Smith averaged 11 and 7. That is value. Way more value than Grace Berger or anyone else on the team who was not in the "protected" picture. We have to get better players in here and Nalyssa can help us do that. Put aside the hate and think dispassionately about what helps our team get better.
Can someone please explain this "protecting players" thing? I'm confused because Mick says "if Kelsey wants to leave, she can, even if they 'protect" her?" So what does the "protection" do and for whom?
The starting five . CC - AB - KM - LH - TF ! The FEVER would be making a HUGE mistake if Temi Fegbenle is not the one of the starters.? If they get SABBY it would be a coup of all coups. Keep Dantas That would be an ALL STAR team . Sabby would make a six starters lineup. . I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY TEMI GETS NO KUDOS ! She was injured, she’s healed now. Smith is on the adios express. I don’t understand why Smith is in pix. Kelsey Mitchell is going nowhere . In her own words when CC got the ROTY “ CC I’ll always be in your backcourt “ How is hell you can compare Grace Berger with Temi Fagbenle is insane. Grace could be a possible starter ON A DIFFERENT TEAM. Temi is a starter right NOW as is Sabby .
I understand that the Fever may want to use Nalyssa for a trade; however, at what cost? It can be a win-win situation if you let her go and keep Grace Berger.
The teams aren’t allowed to say who they are protecting. It’s just artwork showing the key players in 2024. I guess we will know after the expansion draft.
These are the ones I would keep, but grace is on my want list too. But she’s too talented to be on the bench as much as she is… if GS get grace… it would make me sad but I’d be happy for her.
If the Fever loses Grace Berger, I hope they can pick up Sonia Citron in the draft. Perhaps they can trade a second round draft pick and Kristy Wallace to trade up draft picks to get her? That's assuming that the second round draft pick won't be used in the trade for Satou Sabally. After re-signing Kelsey Mitchell, signing Satou Sabally is the next highest priority.
The problem is that Temi runs the floor as good as any big in the league and she has great hands. Her skillset is hard to find. She’s a uniquely good fit. There are lots of good guards that match Grace’s archetype.
You can trade Smith for anyone not protected. Under the rules, you can work out a trade with the Valkyries who would select a player for you, and then trade a player for someone you want that you'd normally not have a chance at. Smith and Carrington have expressed interest in going to the Valkyries, they get Smith their chances of getting Carrington in FA IS MUCH better.
I’m not going to 2nd guess this leadership team. They have already made solid, smart decisions. I’m taking a wait and see approach and let them work their plan. May not always agree with everything they will do but Kelly’s earned my respect.
GB is the perfect back up for CC at PG. I hope she stays, better off with GB over TF she is younger, and I think a better overall player. Would rather they both stay and just give up NS but I understand why they would protector her
Temi will not be traded, she might be left unprotected. Temi is integral to the Fever's success in the coming few years. Like you say, she is 32. I doubt she is as valuable to Golden State as she is to Indy. They still could pick her though and losing her would hurt far more than losing Berger. Hopefully, Krauskopf and company are more adept at playing the cards dealt and being able to bluff more than you and I are.
With current roster they have no choice but protect their starting 5. They need Smith for a sign and trade at the very least. A cored free agent from another team needs something in return in order for the team to agree to the trade. They might be willing to take Smith to free up cap space in exchange
"No team wants her?" I'm amazed you know how all the WNBA teams think. Nalyssa scored 15 pts and 10 rebounds a game last year -- her second year in the league. This year as a fourth option with no plays called for her and then 5th option after Lexie emerged Smith averaged 11 and 7. That is value.
All they have to do is trade Smith to the expansion team before it drafts and also if you look at the photo you can see a difference between Whites face and the players face and I'm sure that almost all of you will come to the same conclusion that I did its photoshopped.
My thinking around Temi versus Grace is about age and ceiling, combined with likelihood of getting taken by the Valkeries. Grace is 24 and Temi is in her 30’s . Temi is much more seasoned and experienced. When healthy she is an impactful player. But I doubt she is a building block for Golden State. I think Grace could be a big contributor with a high ceiling and might get snatched if left unprotected. I want them both back, so who you protect versus who is left unprotected is a bit of a game of roulette.The team dynamic was special, even Nalyssa’s issues may have had more to do with the coach than anything else.
Bring taurasi - the “old goat “ changes everything If she was convinced to join she could win another title, she would be THE enforcer for CC, she would find CC off ball It would also force the W to change their BS hate mongering when they have UConn all W GOAT on the same team with CC Best move in the off season - make it happen
The way I understand it, teams can protect up to 6 players and cored players don't count against the 6 protected players. Once cored, that player is protected. Am I wrong?
@@stevecourtois3741 Yes, I am wrong? Or is that accurate? If Kelsey Mitchell gets cored, does that mean she won't be counted as part of the 6 protected players meaning the Fever can protect an additional player?
they are not going to get anything for, Smith and she is not good enough. I would like to keep Berger but if they not going to play her let her go don't ruin her career on the bench.
@@ads2686 As some who has been watching the Wnba for years yes. I don't think y'all realize how good she is. Imagine having to change the way you play to fit someone's play style. Idk why y'all expected her to connect right away.💀
cant believe they are keeping nylassa smith, Fuck sake. If golden state take Grace berger or Victaria Saxton amd they become stars people should be asking questions of the fever for keeping Nylassa smith amd fucking Temi. 2 players who probably wont even be on the team we the season starts
Lauren Betts is a Center. You know, the position Aliyah Boston plays. We do not need Lauren Betts. I lover her as a player though. 70% field goal percentage.
@@josephbobgreen A'ja Wilson is a Center. Bri Jones in a Center. When A'ja was a pf Candace Parker was a Center. Ezi Magbegor is a center. Y'all really watch nobody else but the Fever.💀
This was ai generated so i wouldnt necessarily be too pressed to believe this is the 6, its more likely because these were later half starters knowing ai, keep in mind ai uses LLMs so its not who started the most but who was talked about most
Nalyssa needs to go
The video she posted with her girlfriend about the eye poke... that's hard to forgive. But if she's not toxic in the locker room and I were the coach I'd give her another chance - she's a great baller.
@@pfrost45trade her
They have to protect her to trade her.
I THOUGHT SHE WAS DUMPED ALREADY 😅
@@thisisshaun1 no she still with the team I think they’re gonna keep her
The team needs to be built around CC. Mick is missing the point. Smith will destroy team cohesion around CC . And on top of that she is not very good.
Hopefully Smith is practicing free throws in the off season.
My pick 6 does not include Smith. She's toxic to this team. My 6 are Caitlin, Kelsey, Aliyah, Lexi, Berger and Temi. Temi is injury prone but Samuelson didn't play well. Dantes is slow and not built for a fast pace game.
1. Caitlin Clark (2nd year of 4 year contract, floor General, makes teammates better)
2. Kelsey Mitchell (Veteran, is the glue of team, 3 points, can drive to the basket, but is a free agent)
3. Aliyah Boston (3rd year of rookie contact, can play anywhere, excels in the paint)
4. Lexi Hull (1 of 3 splash sisters on team, had best season of career with Caitlin leading, great defense)
5. Grace Berger (limited playing time small sample, very good on defense can come off the bench for either Caitlin or Kelsey)
6. Temi Fagbenle (injury issues, very good defense, can run could be a veteran as well)
Samuelson could be protected if Temi is not a good option. Don't know how she plays, very small sample size.
None of the others are worth keeping. Wheeler is max contract, ball hog, Dantes is slow, Smith can't be trusted, Saxon has no immediate value, Wallace like Saxon has no value.
They need someone off the bench, Berger understands that. The Fever can't have CC, Kelsey and Lexi on the floor the entire game. I suppose that goes to Aliyah as well, both Lexi and Temi can sub for Boston as needed.
The team already knows who is safe and who's not. All they can do is wait to see who enters next year's draft, and who becomes a free agent.
Did you not listen to what he said??💀
Yes, I don't need someone else telling me who I think should stay or go. I give my opinion on it and I explained why that player should be or not be protected. Smith is of no use to this team. Keeping Smith is the same thing as sleeping with the enemy here.
@@Weaver67bl So u didn't listen to what he said.😂😂😂 He said nothing about keeping her.
@@Weaver67bl they can't wait. Expansion draft happens before the main draft. Also Fever will protect Smith so they can use her for a trade.
dantas is more important than berger , berger sucked .
Mick said Caitlin would play in unraveled too lol
i would protect grace over temi, temi is 32 years old
Correct. If you allow GSV to take Grace, you have to go get a backup for CC. CC needs a break in games and Sides would not play Grace. Grace is a real good player.
I love Temi, but she is also injury prone. Valks are in building mode, so they would prefer younger players anyways.
Exactly! Grace also fills in for 3 positions for resting starters. Plus she can fill in for those players if any short injuries occur.
Unless GSV wants to build a similar team as the Fever, it's not beneficial to take a pick and roll vet in the draft.
I just think Temi is more replaceable than Grace and keeps the core of the team young and together longer.
Grace will be a modestly valuable trade piece once she gets minutes this year. So, if the Fever don't want to resign her after her rookie deal or she opts to go to free agency to get a bigger bag 💰 than what the Fever might want to give her; they might be able to get a late first rounder for her at the trade deadline next season.
Gracie is dope. She just needs the shine.
Grace sucks! Temi is a much better player right now. And they are talking now!
Smith needs to go 100%
send Nalyssa to Seattle or better yet the Deep Blue Sea.
The social media team has no idea who they are keeping and saving from the expansion draft. I think this was a big uh oh on the social media department and the front office told them to take it down because it was a bad look. Obviously these are the main six players from last season as well.
Valkyries coach wants to focus on defense and play uptempo exciting basketball. They’d definitely take Temi with those goals in mind.
No. She will be 33 next year and injury prone. Grace Berger is the player most think GSV will take.
Valkyrie coach has a 5 year plan for a championship ring. Temi will be 37 in 5 years. They won't pick her, so she can be left unprotected. Same with Wheeler
I agree with the others here, Grace has the numbers in her favor and therefore more valuable to not only the Fever, but any new or young team wanting to run.
She could be a de facto (starting) PG day 1 for GSV.
@@GOLDKW-bl4gp This ain't rocket science.
They want young players.
Technically the Fever can protect 8 players. KLS has a 2025 contract for 180k and Dantas 100k. Salary Cap 2025 is 1,507,100. No way will GSV take either of those salaries. I hope they would.
@@GOLDKW-bl4gp hope they take Katie Lou.
we dont want KLS protected , she is horrible .
Why is Smith there? Maybe that’s the reason it was deleted.
SMITH NEEDS TO GO
Kelly Krauskopf said Expansion Draft is a good time to pick up a player or two. The Fever and opponents will be able to see who is Unprotected and make deals. A team does not have to protect 6 players. They can protect as few as they want. More than half of the league is Unprotected.
why would anyone NOT protect 6 ??
Here is why we protect Nalyssa Smith. Nalyssa scored 15 pts and 10 rebounds a game last year -- her second year in the league. This year as a fourth option with no plays called for her and then the 5th option after Lexie emerged, Smith averaged 11 and 7. That is value. Way more value than Grace Berger or anyone else on the team who was not in the "protected" picture. We have to get better players in here and Nalyssa can help us do that. Put aside the hate and think dispassionately about what helps our team get better.
they aren't protecting Nylassa smith to play, they are protecting her because they are stupid enough to think some dumb team will trade for her.
They got to protect Berger.🙏
Can someone please explain this "protecting players" thing? I'm confused because Mick says "if Kelsey wants to leave, she can, even if they 'protect" her?" So what does the "protection" do and for whom?
The play on the board tells it all. It's a nothing play. A misdirection play. The 6 pictured "keepers" is also a misdirection.
The starting five . CC - AB - KM - LH - TF ! The FEVER would be making a HUGE mistake if Temi Fegbenle is not the one of the starters.? If they get SABBY it would be a coup of all coups. Keep Dantas That would be an ALL STAR team . Sabby would make a six starters lineup. . I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY TEMI GETS NO KUDOS ! She was injured, she’s healed now. Smith is on the adios express. I don’t understand why Smith is in pix. Kelsey Mitchell is going nowhere . In her own words when CC got the ROTY “ CC I’ll always be in your backcourt “ How is hell you can compare Grace Berger with Temi Fagbenle is insane. Grace could be a possible starter ON A DIFFERENT TEAM. Temi is a starter right NOW as is Sabby .
I understand that the Fever may want to use Nalyssa for a trade; however, at what cost? It can be a win-win situation if you let her go and keep Grace Berger.
Keep Grace!
The teams aren’t allowed to say who they are protecting. It’s just artwork showing the key players in 2024. I guess we will know after the expansion draft.
These are the ones I would keep, but grace is on my want list too. But she’s too talented to be on the bench as much as she is… if GS get grace… it would make me sad but I’d be happy for her.
She was on the bench because of Sides. She's gone now.
i will be happy for her too because she is not on the fever roster . lol
If the Fever loses Grace Berger, I hope they can pick up Sonia Citron in the draft. Perhaps they can trade a second round draft pick and Kristy Wallace to trade up draft picks to get her? That's assuming that the second round draft pick won't be used in the trade for Satou Sabally. After re-signing Kelsey Mitchell, signing Satou Sabally is the next highest priority.
No way they protect Smith.
Yes way! They keep her so they can trade her ofc
The problem is that Temi runs the floor as good as any big in the league and she has great hands. Her skillset is hard to find. She’s a uniquely good fit. There are lots of good guards that match Grace’s archetype.
You need to protect Nalyssa to get a trade for her!!
Who cares so long as she's gone? I'd rather not risk losing Grace Berger
Getting rid of her is addition by subtraction trade or no trade.
Exactly, she is going to be in a package for Satou
You can trade Smith for anyone not protected. Under the rules, you can work out a trade with the Valkyries who would select a player for you, and then trade a player for someone you want that you'd normally not have a chance at. Smith and Carrington have expressed interest in going to the Valkyries, they get Smith their chances of getting Carrington in FA IS MUCH better.
@@BulletSponge178 why , she has done nothing .
I’m not going to 2nd guess this leadership team. They have already made solid, smart decisions. I’m taking a wait and see approach and let them work their plan. May not always agree with everything they will do but Kelly’s earned my respect.
Why all the Grace fans, havent seen her do a thing
Why is Smith in the photo?
GB is the perfect back up for CC at PG. I hope she stays, better off with GB over TF she is younger, and I think a better overall player. Would rather they both stay and just give up NS but I understand why they would protector her
Temi needs to be traded. She’s 32. We need to protect Grace.
Temi will not be traded, she might be left unprotected. Temi is integral to the Fever's success in the coming few years. Like you say, she is 32. I doubt she is as valuable to Golden State as she is to Indy. They still could pick her though and losing her would hurt far more than losing Berger. Hopefully, Krauskopf and company are more adept at playing the cards dealt and being able to bluff more than you and I are.
You can protect both, and not Smith
grace sucks , what are you all watching ????????????????????
@@stevecourtois3741 her performance overseas.
Fever up there
" Reverse Trolling " Nalulyssa Smith by making her be the one with the ball. 👀 😂😂😂
With current roster they have no choice but protect their starting 5. They need Smith for a sign and trade at the very least. A cored free agent from another team needs something in return in order for the team to agree to the trade. They might be willing to take Smith to free up cap space in exchange
Do you think they’re gonna save Smith and then trade after the draft?
I think Grace Berger will be awesome outside of Indiana
Vodka and cranberry nice Mick!
Grace's exit interview where she was made to talk about how great CC is was painful to watch. Hopefully she gets a new start.
lol you cant make someone to talk great about someone aaand CC was great .
Bad take. That isn't what this means. There is no reason to protect Smith. No team wants her.
"No team wants her?" I'm amazed you know how all the WNBA teams think. Nalyssa scored 15 pts and 10 rebounds a game last year -- her second year in the league. This year as a fourth option with no plays called for her and then 5th option after Lexie emerged Smith averaged 11 and 7. That is value.
All they have to do is trade Smith to the expansion team before it drafts and also if you look at the photo you can see a difference between Whites face and the players face and I'm sure that almost all of you will come to the same conclusion that I did its photoshopped.
My thinking around Temi versus Grace is about age and ceiling, combined with likelihood of getting taken by the Valkeries. Grace is 24 and Temi is in her 30’s . Temi is much more seasoned and experienced. When healthy she is an impactful player. But I doubt she is a building block for Golden State. I think Grace could be a big contributor with a high ceiling and might get snatched if left unprotected. I want them both back, so who you protect versus who is left unprotected is a bit of a game of roulette.The team dynamic was special, even Nalyssa’s issues may have had more to do with the coach than anything else.
grace is a guard and temi is a big , we need bigs .
Bring taurasi - the “old goat “ changes everything
If she was convinced to join she could win another title, she would be THE enforcer for CC, she would find CC off ball
It would also force the W to change their BS hate mongering when they have UConn all W GOAT on the same team with CC
Best move in the off season - make it happen
The way I understand it, teams can protect up to 6 players and cored players don't count against the 6 protected players. Once cored, that player is protected. Am I wrong?
yes
@@stevecourtois3741 Yes, I am wrong? Or is that accurate? If Kelsey Mitchell gets cored, does that mean she won't be counted as part of the 6 protected players meaning the Fever can protect an additional player?
@@Locutus.Borg. yes you were wrong
You're absolutely crazy they're not keeping Alyssa Smith she's being traded that's a fact and they're only protecting Kelsey and Lexi
Got to get rid of naylissa she’s anti fever anti CC
she's trade bait
Anti CC?? She was supporting her before they even got on the same team😂😂
they are not going to get anything for, Smith and she is not good enough. I would like to keep Berger but if they not going to play her let her go don't ruin her career on the bench.
I can tell you don't watch the WNBA fr.💀
@Idklemmesee, do you seriously think anyone will give up anybody for nylassa smith
@@ads2686 As some who has been watching the Wnba for years yes. I don't think y'all realize how good she is. Imagine having to change the way you play to fit someone's play style. Idk why y'all expected her to connect right away.💀
berger was horrible last year .
@ads2686
She averaged a double double a year ago. She's horrible foe this team at this point. She has value but not here. She will be traded
5:59: They need an efficient small forward even more.
Grace Berger is younger and keeping in Shape over Seas ❤
cant believe they are keeping nylassa smith, Fuck sake. If golden state take Grace berger or Victaria Saxton amd they become stars people should be asking questions of the fever for keeping Nylassa smith amd fucking Temi. 2 players who probably wont even be on the team we the season starts
Nalyssa you cannot trust.............
I’ve seen enough the Fever need Lauren Betts! She’s fast, athletic, and smart! Lauren, Caitlin, Aaliyah, Kelsey and Lexie would be a tough team!
No they need spacing.💀
We don't need another star
Lauren Betts is a Center. You know, the position Aliyah Boston plays. We do not need Lauren Betts. I lover her as a player though. 70% field goal percentage.
@ Aaliyah isn’t tall enough to be an effective center. I’d move her to power forward
@@josephbobgreen A'ja Wilson is a Center. Bri Jones in a Center. When A'ja was a pf Candace Parker was a Center. Ezi Magbegor is a center. Y'all really watch nobody else but the Fever.💀
Phew .. just repeating what others are saying .. don't like the thought of Grace being wisked away.
Slow down, that image is AI generated and not based on anything the Fever is doing.
have you really been watching last year ?? berger sucked when she got a chance early
Mick, what are you drinking my man? Looks good. 🍹
This was ai generated so i wouldnt necessarily be too pressed to believe this is the 6, its more likely because these were later half starters knowing ai, keep in mind ai uses LLMs so its not who started the most but who was talked about most
K. Mitchell would ruin her reputation if she was cored n didn't play. It would come across as she's spoiled n not a team player.
You’re going by a cartoon?
This is what I would do also
Why Nalyssa Smith? She needs to go. We can protect Grace Berger instead of Smith.
I can tell you don't know how basketball works.💀
hell no
I'd want Dantas and Wheeler over Temi & Nalyssa based on having a good locker room presence and playoff dependability tbh.
I don’t think Wheeler will accept less money than the big contract she already has
Those 2 unlikely to be picked. But, you should never want to protect Smith.
@@marthamadrid6100 If she wants to be on a winning team she's got to. That's the only way to keep Kelsey.
@@marthamadrid6100 nobody is signing wheeler for 200k a year
If this is true, and nothing is gonna change then Mitchell should leave
gotta be the stupidest post of the day .
@ it was sarcasm Steve calm down