Dalton. Rushing. Play him more, Dodgers

Madison Square Garden is special, but it’s not Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the best city in the world.

Vladito. PLAKATA

The lord’s work

I asked Angel Reese about getting the No. 5 from Taylor Thierry, but she wasn’t aware she had it. So I asked her about being in a new system that emphasizes space. Here’s what she said. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social

The Walking Bucket newsletters with the biggest increase in subscribership in a year-plus of this newsletter: Skylar Diggins hairstyle breakdown on W/L record (lol) Kaitlyn Chen 1-on-1 interview Natasha Cloud piece today. Shoutout to @herhoopstats.com and @richardcohen.bsky.social #WNBA

This is why it’s fuck the Pirates

I asked Angel Reese about getting the No. 5 from Taylor Thierry, but she wasn’t aware she had it. So I asked her about being in a new system that emphasizes space. Here’s what she said. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social

I asked Karl Smesko about Bri Jones injury: "We love Bri and can't wait to get her back. We're just trying to put what we do in so that everyone knows what we do."

Rhyne Howard picking up where she left off last year - drilling 3s. Paopao with the dish in transition. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social

Confirmed with the Dream that Brionna Jones will be back this season. There’s no new injury from her injury she suffered overseas. Shes just not practicing right now. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social

The Walking Bucket newsletters with the biggest increase in subscribership in a year-plus of this newsletter: Skylar Diggins hairstyle breakdown on W/L record (lol) Kaitlyn Chen 1-on-1 interview Natasha Cloud piece today. Shoutout to @herhoopstats.com and @richardcohen.bsky.social #WNBA

Nice read that looks at the cap space availability across the league and what a fair contract looks like for Natasha Cloud

This anonymous scout is trying to get a GM fired tbh

Excellent read this morning, check it out! #WNBA

This was a great analysis to explain why Cloud hasn't signed yet and how the math works for teams with the new salary cap and roster requirements! I highly recommend reading this for anyone wondering what kind of space their team has for signing any of the remaining WNBA free agents still available.

As expected, Bri Jones is recovering from her meniscus injury that ended her overseas season early. The Dream said they'll announce a timeline for her return to play at a later date. Naz Hillmon will start the season in the starting lineup while Bri recovers. #WNBA

I don’t think she’s going back to PHX given she was blindsided by the trade (Satou trade?) Would be weird to go back after they lost Satou lol But can’t rule it out. I like the idea of her in Seattle. I just read a good newsletter from @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social making the case.

Today's Walking Bucket newsletter is LIVE: When will Natasha Cloud sign? No, she isn't blackballed. I took a look at what a contract would look like for her, as well as narrowed it down to two teams who can make it work financially. #WNBA walking-bucket.ghost.io/106-where-is...

This Spurs environment is A+ right now.

CCing @mollyknight.bsky.social & @sheaserrano.bsky.social again about getting off of Substack. Great breakdown here.

Tomorrow's Walking Bucket newsletter: Issue No. 106: Where will Natasha Cloud sign? No, she isn't being blackballed. I ran some comps to project her salary, as where as some landing spots for her. After going over the cap for each team, I landed at 2 possibilities. #WNBA walking-bucket.ghost.io

Re: Dana Evans - what I’m from a source is that the team expects her back this season but without a timeline in mind. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social

This just in per the @lvaces.bsky.social : Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans will be sidelined indefinitely while rehabilitating a left leg injury. #WNBA

Tomorrow's Walking Bucket newsletter: Issue No. 106: Where will Natasha Cloud sign? No, she isn't being blackballed. I ran some comps to project her salary, as where as some landing spots for her. After going over the cap for each team, I landed at 2 possibilities. #WNBA walking-bucket.ghost.io

I'm about to write my newsletter for tomorrow about Natasha Cloud, predicting what her contract will be, where she will sign, and why the hell she hasn't yet. So prepare for her to sign today as soon as I finish it. #WNBA

The Atlanta Dream’s training camp roster is officially set. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social

That’s Memphis Grizzlies legend Luke Kennard to you.

Atlanta Dream beat writer Michael Waterloo on how Madina Okot will fit with her new team: youtube.com/shorts/si7qv...

Samara Weaving’s horror scream >>>>

I want exactly 1 vinyl for record store day today and I’m just fully banking on it not selling out or paying double from a reseller.

Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko mentioned that Madina Okot can space the floor, crash the boards, push in transition, and protect the rim. I went back to look at her South Carolina film to show how those skills translate to her on-court game. My latest #WNBA content for @theixsports.bsky.social

Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko mentioned that Madina Okot can space the floor, crash the boards, push in transition, and protect the rim. I went back to look at her South Carolina film to show how those skills translate to her on-court game. My latest #WNBA content for @theixsports.bsky.social

"Luckily I was in a situation where it was mutual on both sides. I was able to choose a destination. I felt like they loved each other. I could feel the sisterhood just on & off the court and looking at them. So it felt like the right situation for me." - Angel Reese @theixsports.bsky.social #WNBA

The 2026 Atlanta Dream from today's press conference. (Zoom quality) #WNBA @theixsports.bsky.social

Rhy and Lish were having fun about what it was like playing against Angel the last two years: "I text Angel, and I was like, I ain't gonna lie, last year. I love playing against Chicago because I had my best games." - Allisha Gray."

"I wouldn't necessarily say different, but enhanced. So obviously, I did have the pieces last year, and we still came up short. So continue to add on that and bring it in somebody like Angel, I think it's special for us because she could be exactly what we were missing." Rhyne Howard #WNBA

"Luckily I was in a situation where it was mutual on both sides. I was able to choose a destination. I felt like they loved each other. I could feel the sisterhood just on & off the court and looking at them. So it felt like the right situation for me." - Angel Reese @theixsports.bsky.social #WNBA

"Dan's (Padover) good at asking questions. He comes to me and he goes, "what do you think about Angel? And I go, don't ask unless we can get her." - Karl Smesko #WNBA

"This is why I'm so grateful for Angel (Reese). For seeing what we are building here. And bringing her fire, her versatility, and her grit to the Atlanta Dream." - Larry Gottesdiener, Dream owner. #WNBA

Read your own book, Reese. I’m begging you.

Their teammates are there in the front row for support, as expected.

The Atlanta Dream press conference to introduce Angel Reese, Bri Jones, Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Naz Hillmon is about to begin. I just got home from my trip, so I can't be there live, but I'll be there via Zoom. #WNBA

Just saw my first Raven Johnson billboard in Atlanta. Get that bag.

Big news. Kymora Johnson removed her name from the portal and is returning to Virginia, per On3. #NCAAWBB

Another W in court against this administration 👏👏👏 Court blocks administration's latest restrictions on grants to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. www.pcadv.org/blog/court-b...

I just hope that Hayley Williams is having a good evening.

It’s also not lost on me that the people looking for answers and wondering why it’s not “a story” are mostly straight men

OK, James Tibbs. Put on a show tonight. #MILB