YODA is not enamored with Zaccarie Risacher | Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images A preliminary look with YODA. Having crunched at least preliminary numbers on this year’s draft prospects, I have finally come around to the oft-repeated claim that this year’s class is weak. I’ve been dubious, in part because of my stat-based system (dubbed Ye Olde Draft … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2024: Can the Wizards find a gem in a weak class?
Poll: Are the Mystics at a disadvantage with sponsorships like the Aces players?
Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images And will Julie Vanloo be a starter for most of the 2024 season? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the WNBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Mystics fans and fans across the country. This week, we have two questions. How do you feel about the Las Vegas Aces players’ … [Read more...] about Poll: Are the Mystics at a disadvantage with sponsorships like the Aces players?
NBA Draft 2024: Who should the Wizards select at picks No. 2, 26, and 51?
Carlton Carrington shooting over Kyshawn George | Photo by Samuel Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images NBA Draft and college basketball analyst Ryan Hammer weighs in. On yesterday’s Bleav in Wizards podcast, NBA Draft and college basketball analyst Ryan Hammer joined to discuss who the Washington Wizards should consider with each of their 2024 NBA Draft picks. Hammer … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2024: Who should the Wizards select at picks No. 2, 26, and 51?
NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 open thread
Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images Chat about tonight’s gameS here. Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals is tonight on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. Also, the Washington Mystics play the Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET on Monumental Sports Network. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 open thread
Recap: Mystics come short in 68-70 loss to Sparks
Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images Close but not close enough Just a couple months ago, the Mystics had Elena Delle Donne and played in the WNBA playoffs. Now, they look much more like a lottery team. After 5 straight losses (counting back to the preseason), the Mystics headed to L.A. to face the Sparks that also started the season win-less. At the end of this … [Read more...] about Recap: Mystics come short in 68-70 loss to Sparks