Caitlin Clark & Fever BRACE For Roster Changes Tomorrow As Valkyries Select Players Here’s Who Goes
Important Upcoming Event: Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft.
– Teams will have to protect certain players and lose one player from the unprotected list.
– The rules of the draft have changed from before, most notably the need to protect unsigned free agents (CEDs), which allows teams like the Indiana Fever to protect an extra player without worrying about losing them.
The Indiana Fever need to protect some key players to maintain a strong squad for next season.
– Players the team will protect (to name a few):
– **Caitlyn Clark:** A star of the team, arguably the most important player on the Fever.
– **Aaliyah Boston:** A standout talent and a key part of the roster.
– **Lexi Hull and Grace Berger:** Players with potential to develop in the future.
– **Tammy FEG Benley and Melissa Smith:** Important players for the team in recent seasons, although Melissa Smith has had issues with attitude and performance, she is still protected because of the possibility of a trade later.
**Unprotected players and possible picks:**
– **Katie Lou Samuelson:** Although she is a valuable player, the team will likely choose to let her go in the expansion draft. This decision will help the team save salary cap space and may create opportunities for other players.
– **Victoria Saxton and D’Tis:** Both could be lost, but may not be selected if Golden State is not interested in them. D’Tis is 32 years old and not as good as she used to be, while Saxton may still be a good option but is not a big threat to the team.
**Melissa Smith and Kelsey Mitchell Issues:**
– **Melissa Smith:** This player has a lot of potential but has had some attitude and performance issues this year. These issues could lead the Fever to decide not to protect her and let her go, or to trade her for other assets like draft picks.
– **Kelsey Mitchell:** Despite her age and performance, she may not be a player needed for the Fever’s long-term future. The team may decide to protect her in this case, but the team’s strategy is to build a championship-oriented roster, and they can trade Kelsey Mitchell if necessary.
.**Unrestricted free agent situation:**
– The speaker also noted that the free agent situation could impact the draft. In particular, Golden State can only pick up one unsigned free agent per team, so teams like the Indiana Fever will have to carefully consider who they want to keep.
– Key WNBA free agents like **Tina Charles, Cheyenne Parker, Ariel Powers, Kelsey Plum** and **Brittney Griner** could change teams’ defense strategies.
In particular, teams like the **Seattle Storm** could completely change their rosters due to the large number of unsigned free agents, coupled with the team’s internal instability.
**Predictions on trades and roster moves:**
– Finally, the speaker predicts that the **Indiana Fever** will likely protect players like Caitlyn Clark, Aaliyah Boston, Lexi Hull, Grace Berger, Tammy FEG Benley, and Melissa Smith, but will need to trade **Katie Lou Samuelson** to free up salary space for other players.
– They will attempt to work with Golden State to trade Katie Lou and receive assets like draft picks in return. If Melissa Smith is protected and successfully traded, the team will be able to retain other key players.
**Conclusion and Call to Action from the Speaker:**
– The speaker concludes the video by asking viewers to share their opinions on which players they think will be lost in the draft, as well as whether the Indiana Fever should protect Melissa Smith and trade her.
– They also expressed optimism about the team’s future and the quality of the roster, saying the Indiana Fever can attract good players thanks to star player Caitlyn Clark and championship potential.
The Indiana Fever will have to make decisions in the context of the WNBA expansion draft and their future roster changes. These decisions will not only affect the outcome of next season but also reshape the team’s roster for years to come.
