Shakir Austin is on the All-Rookie team. | Photo by Jane Gershovich/NBAE via Getty Images The third pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft was named to the honor last week. Last week, the WNBA announced that Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin was named to the All-Rookie team. She was the third pick in the draft, where she averaged 8.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Among … [Read more...] about Austin named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team
Archives for August 2022
Four former Wizards/Bullets and an All-Star walk into Gafford’s doppelgänger results
Wizards center Daniel Gafford | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Swapping Troy Brown Jr. for Daniel Gafford was a clear win for Tommy Sheppard and the Washington Wizards. Brown had shown some promise in his second season but backslid horrifically the following season. Brown bounced back to the “useful reserve” level last season with the Chicago Bulls and will now try … [Read more...] about Four former Wizards/Bullets and an All-Star walk into Gafford’s doppelgänger results
Atkins & Cloud named to All-WNBA Defensive First Team
BEST LOCKDOWN BACKCOURT IN THE WNBA! | Photo by Jane Gershovich/NBAE via Getty Images This isn’t their first time as defensive team members. But it’s their first as All-WNBA First teamers. On Tuesday, the WNBA named Washington Mystics guards Ariel Atkins and Natasha Cloud to the All-WNBA Defensive First team. Atkins has made the Defensive Team five teams and Cloud two … [Read more...] about Atkins & Cloud named to All-WNBA Defensive First Team
Eagles explain decision to keep Jalen Reagor
Eagle receiver Jalen Reagor, a first-round pick in 2020, has been a disappointment. That isn’t stopping the Eagles from giving him a third year. On Tuesday, G.M. Howie Roseman and coach Nick Sirianni were asked to explain how Reagor earned his spot — and whether his guaranteed contract helped keep him on the team. “I [more] … [Read more...] about Eagles explain decision to keep Jalen Reagor
Kyle Shanahan isn’t concerned about Jimmy Garoppolo looking over Trey Lance’s shoulder
The 49ers’ stunning decision to keep Jimmy Garoppolo on the roster could be viewed as proof that the team lacks sufficient confidence in Trey Lance. And, of course, the 49ers want to be sure that nothing about the turns of events screws with Lance. Even if it will. Coach Kyle Shanahan met with reporters on [more] … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan isn’t concerned about Jimmy Garoppolo looking over Trey Lance’s shoulder