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Smith needs to leave, having already proven herself a traitor to the Fever and not happy to be there. Not to mention she is a traffic cone on defense and a bricklayer on offense. The final straw should have been yukking it up about her disgusting “partner” about the eye poking assault against Caitlin Clark.
I don’t care where she goes just get rid of her. I hope they can get a good free agent for the fifth spot and maybe save a sixth from the existing roster.
Smith is more valuable as trade material as opposed to letting her go in the expansion draft. The Valkyries can only pick one player from each team, so that means they can only pick from Dantas, Samuelson, Berger, Saxton, and Wheeler. And of that lot, I think they will choose Katie Lou Samuelson. If not her, Berger.
No that's not true. She's still with the team. While Stephanie White has made public statement that she wants players that contribute to team chemistry and players that accept their roles in the team, no definitive statement officially has been made on Smith yet.
Why would they keep smith??? She offers nothing when she is dating Dijon mustard and all that traitor stuff and making fun of her teamate getting injured by her gf. There's is clearly bias, shady stuff and that decision could really hold back fever and sabotage the progress and where they can go, PLEASE get rid of her
If this is a leaked list, it might be meant to jump start other teams asking about Smith as opposed to havivg to act like you want to get rid of her. Bargaining leverage.
@@SandraWhite-dj7spI was thinking that she’s stronger than some and would be a good coming off the bench player but You are correct about speed . I would love to have someone stronger than BOSTON . I like Boston don’t me wrong . I definitely would love to see the Fever get rid of Smith , however. We are going to see the great reveals soon. Today is November 26, 2024.
Smith was a suprise. I think there's something more going on. Her girlfriend, DiJonai Carrington, *INTENTIONALLY* tried to rake Caitlin's eyes, almost succeeding leaving Cailin with less than perfect sight for the rest of the game. Proving her lack of team loyalty by laughing about it in a virol online video should have been enough to get her put off the team. They could have let her go with no hit to the cap with the "Conduct detrimental to the team" clause they always use. So to me this doen't make sense and I can't help but think that Caitlin and others on the protected list would not be happy about this.
Well, if those are the protected players, no one can do anything about it... they're protected. Safe to say Mitchel, Clark, Boston, and Hull are staying no matter what. Make what you will of the other 2 but I do know Smith will definitely ruin Indiana's chances against the Sun because of her relationship with Carrington. I don't understand why no one can see that. smh
Everyone can see it but business is business,watching Smith play ,when she is on she is an asset but if she is still there when they play against the team her partner plays for she must be excluded from match day tactics because where Carrington is concerned Smith can not be trusted
That 'Core6' is the correct and perfect choice! They can build from there. The Champion core, is right there ready to go. They just need 2 or 3 more players to shore up what they've got. Defense against outside shooters (who can also rest Lexie Hull), and another 'BIG' (who can take the stress off of A.Boston, and can be interchanged in the front court ,as strategically as needed). The fanbase will quiet down, when the Fever are 8-0, next season, and on their way!
Top 6 keepers - Boston, CC, Hull, Mitchell, Dantas & Wheeler stepped up her game slowly during season (& a team needs seasoned pros). Gamble with possible loss - Fagbenle, Berger, Samuelson (need tall with Smith gone) - trade Smith. The scene with 'blades' Carrington is a burr under a Fever saddle. ...Smith has been released if this is at all possibly true in this environment hard finding truth.
Grace is a beast! Really hope the Valkyries don't snag her. Let's hope the Fever don't resign Wheeler (or get her on some coaching / team staff role), so that Grace can shine. She can give quality minutes to backup CC / KM
A Nalyssa Smith supporter posted this pic hoping to get fans interested in keeping Smith ir appears. Fagbenle if healthy is a much better starter in my opinion. Fagbenle actually plays defense and can rebound and protect the rim, the only thing Smith does well is hit wide open mid range jumpers. If anyone contests her shot she almost always bricks the shot.
The same conversation could be had over every team. We all can make our guesses. Educated or otherwise. It's a gamble whichever way the teams go. If it were easy, everybody would do it. Nobody would be making millions to do it.
Please, leaks are not accidental. They are done for a purpose. I am just excited to watch these players blossom into a banner winning team. Last season, they were beginning to look like poetry in motion. I can hardly wait to watch that happen next season❤❤❤! Screenshot❤!
That's true - but makes you wonder though how come they deleted it 1 hour after? Do you think this roster can go all the way or do they need 1-2 more free agents?
Likely to be traded. If she isn't protected now, they lose her to Golden State for nothing. Likely she gets traded in January once free agency opens up after the expansion draft in December. Steph White made it very clear she wants cultural fit in her team and teammates that embrace their roles
That's what we think too - either it was intentional (since they created the graphic so it's official) or it could have been posted too early and should've been posted AFTER the expansion draft
0:58 Did you just call Clark's season "Medioric?" It's not even a word. I would think you meant to say it's mediocre? You're tripping. She could have won the MVP if it wasn't for the media.
It's likely they're keeping her to trade her in January. If they dont protect her now, Golden State could get her for nothing. If they wait until January, they at least can get something (assuming of course anyone wants her)
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Smith needs to leave, having already proven herself a traitor to the Fever and not happy to be there. Not to mention she is a traffic cone on defense and a bricklayer on offense. The final straw should have been yukking it up about her disgusting “partner” about the eye poking assault against Caitlin Clark.
NaLyssa Smith needs to go
Go to Chicago
I could see NS leak that photo tbh
I don’t care where she goes just get rid of her. I hope they can get a good free agent for the fifth spot and maybe save a sixth from the existing roster.
Smith is more valuable as trade material as opposed to letting her go in the expansion draft. The Valkyries can only pick one player from each team, so that means they can only pick from Dantas, Samuelson, Berger, Saxton, and Wheeler. And of that lot, I think they will choose Katie Lou Samuelson. If not her, Berger.
Dump Smith! Trade her.
NS is only being protected so we can trade her. They know she doesn’t fit with the team.
I don't think that's true at all. We'll see.
NaLyssa Smith “NEEDS” to be TRADED !
Not traded, FIRED!
Nah, just dump her. Deny her a wnba career.
Grace Berger is worth 5 Nalyssa Smiths.
Get rid of Smith. She's a spotty player. Not consistent.
Save Berger & RELEASE SMITH!!!!!
Don't panic people, if they keep Smith it will be for her trade value.....
💯👍
True that.
I thought via so many other sites, that Smith was already done/canned.
No that's not true. She's still with the team. While Stephanie White has made public statement that she wants players that contribute to team chemistry and players that accept their roles in the team, no definitive statement officially has been made on Smith yet.
How can you possibly believe anything that the major news networks print❤❤❤!
Screenshot❤.
I have to trust Stephanie White and the GM.
I trust SW!!!!
totally!
She wants to WIN!!!
Why would they keep smith??? She offers nothing when she is dating Dijon mustard and all that traitor stuff and making fun of her teamate getting injured by her gf. There's is clearly bias, shady stuff and that decision could really hold back fever and sabotage the progress and where they can go, PLEASE get rid of her
If this is a leaked list, it might be meant to jump start other teams asking about Smith as opposed to havivg to act like you want to get rid of her. Bargaining leverage.
They may be protecting Smith because of trade value - ?
5 of the 6 picks were known and whether they protect Berger or Smith is not earth shattering especially when it’s all made public in a week.
@BobG-pi8bb Right, I agree. Other teams already knew
that these 6 players would be protected, it's a no-brainer.
The idea is to build around CLARK...see who you can get with exceptional talent. Keep Dantis get rid of Smith
Dantis can be traded also for someone faster.
@@SandraWhite-dj7spI was thinking that she’s stronger than some and would be a good coming off the bench player but You are correct about speed . I would love to have someone stronger than BOSTON . I like Boston don’t me wrong . I definitely would love to see the Fever get rid of Smith , however. We are going to see the great reveals soon. Today is November 26, 2024.
Protect Smith. Can get more for her n a trade deal. She's conflicted, but not someone to let go for nothing.
Trade her for Kate Martin
Dump Smith. Bye Felicia
The obvious six. They did not reveal any secrets.
Smith was a suprise. I think there's something more going on. Her girlfriend, DiJonai Carrington, *INTENTIONALLY* tried to rake Caitlin's eyes, almost succeeding leaving Cailin with less than perfect sight for the rest of the game. Proving her lack of team loyalty by laughing about it in a virol online video should have been enough to get her put off the team. They could have let her go with no hit to the cap with the "Conduct detrimental to the team" clause they always use. So to me this doen't make sense and I can't help but think that Caitlin and others on the protected list would not be happy about this.
Well, if those are the protected players, no one can do anything about it... they're protected.
Safe to say Mitchel, Clark, Boston, and Hull are staying no matter what. Make what you will of the other 2 but I do know Smith will definitely ruin Indiana's chances against the Sun because of her relationship with Carrington.
I don't understand why no one can see that.
smh
Everyone can see it but business is business,watching Smith play ,when she is on she is an asset but if she is still there when they play against the team her partner plays for she must be excluded from match day tactics because where Carrington is concerned Smith can not be trusted
That 'Core6' is the correct and perfect choice! They can build from there. The Champion core, is right there ready to go. They just need 2 or 3 more players to shore up what they've got. Defense against outside shooters (who can also rest Lexie Hull), and another 'BIG' (who can take the stress off of A.Boston, and can be interchanged in the front court ,as strategically as needed). The fanbase will quiet down, when the Fever are 8-0, next season, and on their way!
Top 6 keepers - Boston, CC, Hull, Mitchell, Dantas & Wheeler stepped up her game slowly during season (& a team needs seasoned pros). Gamble with possible loss - Fagbenle, Berger, Samuelson (need tall with Smith gone) - trade Smith. The scene with 'blades' Carrington is a burr under a Fever saddle. ...Smith has been released if this is at all possibly true in this environment hard finding truth.
Fagbenle is NEEDED . She was injured in 2024, now she’s back. The Fever need Temi as the fifth starter , a fait accompli … N Smith bye !
Injury prone. I have never trusted my decisions on drafting or keeping 'walking wounded' in any sport. It is gambling.
they need a protector for Caitlin Clark...otherwise she will get hurt next season especially if she dominates the court
which I suspect will happen
Is it just me or is Grace Berger the "2nd Best Point Guard in the W"? ..Have you seen her playing for the Turkish Team of Late? Dominating!
Grace is a beast! Really hope the Valkyries don't snag her. Let's hope the Fever don't resign Wheeler (or get her on some coaching / team staff role), so that Grace can shine. She can give quality minutes to backup CC / KM
You don't need to be Einstien to nominate the protected 6, including Smith.
Smith needs to GO! Not Protected! She is NOT loyal to her own team. She is only loyal to her girlfriend’s team.
The picture was more a ruse than a mistake. Nalyssa was in the leaked image, but she won't be in the picture next year.
A Nalyssa Smith supporter posted this pic hoping to get fans interested in keeping Smith ir appears. Fagbenle if healthy is a much better starter in my opinion. Fagbenle actually plays defense and can rebound and protect the rim, the only thing Smith does well is hit wide open mid range jumpers. If anyone contests her shot she almost always bricks the shot.
Not at all 😂😂😂this was to throw the fans off..and yes intentionally leaked to get feedback from the fans
The same conversation could be had over every team. We all can make our guesses. Educated or otherwise. It's a gamble whichever way the teams go. If it were easy, everybody would do it. Nobody would be making millions to do it.
1# L. Hull, 2# A. Boston, 3# K. Michelle, 4# C. Clark ,5#?pick. S. White as coach 💥 FEVER and the FEARLESS 5 💥
Dont overthink keeping Nalyssa Smith for trade bait. Take advantage of your opportunities and get rid of her ASAP.
Without cc no wnba
Please, leaks are not accidental. They are done for a purpose. I am just excited to watch these players blossom into a banner winning team. Last season, they were beginning to look like poetry in motion. I can hardly wait to watch that happen next season❤❤❤!
Screenshot❤!
That's true - but makes you wonder though how come they deleted it 1 hour after? Do you think this roster can go all the way or do they need 1-2 more free agents?
I seen a vid on here that they are probably going to trade or release Nai Smith
I can not believe they would keep Smith.
Likely to be traded. If she isn't protected now, they lose her to Golden State for nothing. Likely she gets traded in January once free agency opens up after the expansion draft in December. Steph White made it very clear she wants cultural fit in her team and teammates that embrace their roles
Trade Smith so they can get Satou. Protect Grace or Dantis
Could be "fake press release" to get the other teams thinking...
That's what we think too - either it was intentional (since they created the graphic so it's official) or it could have been posted too early and should've been posted AFTER the expansion draft
We'll see who comes out on the floor when the season starts😎
They're aren't gonna keep Smith she'll get traded
The four basketeers! All for one...
No Smith PLEASE, she got to go.
That’s not gonna change anything. Those 6 are no surprise at all.
Can’t watch fever next year if Smith is on team
They need Nalissa for trade bait.
Why is it so hard to see Smith is the weakest link in this roster. Get her gone
0:58 Did you just call Clark's season "Medioric?" It's not even a word. I would think you meant to say it's mediocre? You're tripping. She could have won the MVP if it wasn't for the media.
Meteoric :) like a meteor rising
I can’t believe they would be that stupid to keep Smith on what is wrong with this new head coach
It's likely they're keeping her to trade her in January. If they dont protect her now, Golden State could get her for nothing. If they wait until January, they at least can get something (assuming of course anyone wants her)
I agree, Smith needs to leave!! ASAP!!
Keep Berger please
Without Catilin I don't care what they do because I won't be watching anymore.
Keep Berger toss Smith!!
Get rid if Smith…..protect Katie Lou Samuelson.
Trade Smith for Kamilla Cardoso
Clark won't be coming back to the WNBA . She's going to make multiple millions in Europe.
its not the original list 😅
Smith needs to go! Traitor to the Fever. Plus she's a Debbie Downer and keeping the best and most upbeat women will get them much further.
Wish they would get sabally martin aces not going to play martin
I'll miss erica wheeler
Well I will believe it when it happens 😡 this can be gas lighting😮
Lose her,trade her….DO NOT PROTECT her she is a lazy, half-assed player with ZERO loyalty
Smith needs to go.
So the Fever is woke 👎👎 I’m out if Smith is still there 👎👎👎
Blah blah blah...is anyone surprised?
Those were gimmes...thats easy list
These 6 are the right choices
Fabulous Five 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😅😅😮😅😮😅😊😮😅😊😂😂😂❤
Blah blah blah...is anyone surprised?
Those were gimmes...thats easy list