THIS is EXACTLY how the INDIANA FEVER can get SATOU SABALLY IN FREE AGENCY

[@kristinmarra7005]

Hey, I just found you on a recommendation from Carter. This is what I’m looking for. Even-handed. No lurid clickbate stuff with AI voices that mispronounce players’ names. Plus, it’s intelligent. I’m happy

[@rosalinamerrihue]

@@kristinmarra7005 thank you so much! i love carter too! i’m so happy to be here and will be putting out a couple vids a week 😊

[@buzzard6410]

The endorsement deals by going to the Fever will be at least 4x what she would get anywhere else. She is very well spoken and professional. And she gives great interviews with a bit of humor. Perfect fit!

[@johnbrady1500]

@@buzzard6410 In NY she would also maximize her marketing potential.

[@Fizz8111]

@buzzard6410: Agreed, but... The problem is how much it will cost to get her?

[@MrDallasblk]

Yeah, K. Mitchell is overflowing with endorsements by being Indy...you Fever fans are hilarious 🤦

[@JE-IC]

@@MrDallasblk maybe Kelly Krauskopf and Amber Cox can start pulling in endorsements for members of the Fever team other than Caitlin. With Kelly's history in Pacers Entertainment, I'll bet she has good ties with the local business community. Both Kelly and Amber should be pressing Cathy Engelbutt to use some of the Fever players in their ads. Aliyah Boston already has some good endorsements which were probably arranged by her agent, not by the Fever. TJ Maxx, for example. Aliyah and Lexie appeared together in an Aflac commercial. I didn't know if Fever helped make it happen, or if their agents found it for them. I was happy to see it, and I hope there will be more.

[@MrDallasblk]

@@JE-IC So professional athletes should now be endorsed because of who they PLAY with not based on their OWN talent or marketability...my oh my how things have changed! 🤔

[@kenthomas1609]

Rosa, you’re doing an excellent job with your Fever options. Keep up the great work. I appreciate your math strategy, and you're absolutely right about Smith-not fast enough for the Fever’s pace. The team will need two more fast-paced runners for CC’s passes, along with a strong defender and a sharpshooter from 3-point range. CC will set you up perfectly for those wide-open 3-pointers and easy layups. If Kelsey signs and we bring in a couple more players who fit Coach White's vision, the Fever will have a strong chance at a deep playoff run.

[@reggienoble3195]

Where were you for the most historic WNBA season ever in 2024? KZbin algorithm never ever showed a video from you in 2024 but this is high quality stuff. Wish you were around in 2024. Welcome...

[@rosalinamerrihue]

@@reggienoble3195 i hadn’t put all my time into making content yet. which i’m trying to go all in for next season! it’s just takes a lot of time to make these vids, but i was over on tiktok and am switching over thankfully!

[@azbooker2762]

@@rosalinamerrihue I agree with Reggie3195. New sub just now.

[@ranhill62]

Same here, new sub (but whenever I say that, I always envision a collar around my neck 🤦🏿‍♂️...😅)

[@angelas4681]

Satou would be such a perfect fit for the Fever. Amber Cox said "we have a plan" when asked about losing Temi to the expansion draft, and it's clear that they want to compete now, not later. I'm really curious to see what moves they make.

[@karencarlisle2887]

@@angelas4681 I say Satou is plan.

[@AMart870]

Unlike a lot of guys I've followed the WNBA since 1997 when I was a teenager, I really like your channel, it's relaxing and cool natured, I like keeping up with the W, New Subscriber! 👍🏾

[@rosalinamerrihue]

@@AMart870 love this!

[@CharlieBrown-qd8vc]

Glad I found your channel. Nice to hear intelligent talk about basketball opposed to hyped up controversy for the sake of click bait. As to the Fever free agency moves, I'm betting whoever they bring in is going to be as much about culture and the locker room as it is about stats and money.

[@grb024]

Love your content, btw. I subscribed with an earlier post of yours.

[@south5carolina]

U give up Berger,,,,u have no decent backup for CC,,, hard to find a backup with the potential of grace,,,,

[@geronimocruz9123]

I agree, but Burger needs playing time. She's wasting away sitting on the bench

[@south5carolina]

@ new coach in town,,,,will get playing time,,,,,

[@Fizz8111]

I agree, getting rid of Grace brings no advantages.

[@JE-IC]

I agree. Fever needs to keep Berger - she can back up both Caitlin and Kelsey (assuming Kelsey re-signs). Stephanie White and her assistant coaches need to invest in developing Grace. Give her minutes, help her grow.

[@agla6634]

thank you for your breakdown. its nice to have a breath of fresh air with so many channels.

[@Spyda1409]

Subscribed! You did great and are very knowledgeable! I look forward to more videos

[@kzmaven7478]

Loved your presentation of everything - look forward to more...!

[@REB6509]

I also found you from Carter's recommendation. I like seeing the sorts of things that a GM needs to think about. Look forward to seeing you during the season. I'm a subscriber and a fan.

[@rosalinamerrihue]

thank you! i’m a big fan of his too. and im really happy to be doing this. ❤

[@pueo5785]

Totally refreshing and informative show! And true to the title, unlike all the deceitful fake clickbait that seems to plague W podcasts. TYSM for that. Totally in agreement with you about Janelle Salaun. The Fever needs a big with a motor to fill Temi's void...she's a good on-ball defender who can guard all 5 positions...AND, she's a sniper too! Her good wingspan and great skills make up for her smaller size. The fever will need her as I believe NY will take Satou (reunite with younger sister Nyara). If so, NY will have an absolutely stacked team. Subscribed! Edited to add...Fever needs to keep Berger. Clark needs a back-up at the point...Grace is good. She accepted her role well last year and her time is here..heard she's killing it in the Republic of Türkiye (Turkey).

[@rosalinamerrihue]

there are so many different opinions on berger. i’m going to try to make a vid about her actually now. i started deep diving and it’s interesting. her footwork is actually kinda impressive. it was so hard to gauge from the little she played last season how she’d acclimated.

[@pueo5785]

@@rosalinamerrihue Wow...gonna look forward to seeing a vid about her. Berger hardly saw action because Sides favored Wheeler...and it's hard not to like Wheeler as a person...but Berger is a better point guard. She accepted her situation and performed like a soldier...she earned her shot. She's a combo guard and can also go in for Mitchell...very strong midrange (where CC is weakest) and 40% at 3. Sides ignored her but White will not imo. Aloha!

[@ajhobby254]

Subscribed, loved the insight. Looking forward to your commentary as the Free Agency period opens up for the WNBA!

[@swanrose9454]

Just found you and this was great. Subbed

[@rogerspaistefan]

I can’t see your reasoning in the Fever trading Grace Berger, a 6’ true point guard who was treated very poorly by Christie Sides. You commented that the Fever need a back up point guard, why look when you have one already and I am confident Coach White is be of the same opinion. Adding Sabally and Salaun and resigning Kelsey Mitchell would make the Fever a definite contender in ‘25. I feel Smith, Dantas and Wallace will be the players the Fever will try to shop around for a trade.

[@Michael-of6zf]

There is a reason why Sides did not bring in Berger much. Look at the games when CC was in and look at the games when CC sat. When CC was in it was an well oiled machine, when CC sat, it looked like a preschool team.

[@Doctor_Kroom]

@@Michael-of6zf That is why indiana neeed a proper coach.

[@georgewashington5979]

I disagree in part. I do not believe Dantas will be trade bait due to her value as a Boston backup, and even better as a PF backup. Something about when Dantas and Boston are on the floor together is a productive time in my opinion.

[@Fizz8111]

@rogerspaistefan: Exactly, why would you throw away a talented SG to act as backup to just have to go out to look for a player to fill the gap who is going to cost you more money?

[@JE-IC]

@@Michael-of6zf that's mostly because Sides used Erica Wheeler as the backup point guard instead of using Grace Berger. Erica Wheeler is not a very good point guard, and her production was nowhere near good enough to justify her enormous salary. Erica is about 33 years old, and lacks the speed & endurance for the fast offense Coach White plans to run. Erica was the sub for Caitlin in the Phoenix game where Fever lost the 31 point lead. She had no idea how to keep the offense going when Phoenix switched to a zone defense. So, keep Grace, don't re-sign Erica, and invest in Grace with player development coaching and giving her meaningful minutes in every game.

[@OldNorse75]

Like your show you do a good job. Many off the others make things up just for clicks thank s for not doing that.💯❤️

[@scottduke7102]

Best description I have heard so far on the Fevers best options. If the Fever gets Satou It will be one hell of a ride for everyone. 2025 will see records broken on the court and new eyes in the seats. I will be one of them. Great Job!!! Job well done.

[@coffeeandbarbells2271]

Just found your channel. Really enjoyed this video and am now a subscriber 💪🏻👊🏼👍

[@whiskeyricard]

Wow, glad to find your channel. Pretty rare to find YT discussions that are based on facts instead of hype. I'm happy to subscribe. Looking forward to more reality based discussions from you.

[@WBBClips]

In the WNBA, you’re not required to fill all 12 roster spots. 11 is the minimum roster size. So you could put all $151,000 into that eleventh player.

[@Dunybrook]

Have to disagree. Too many great prospects in the draft this year that they can get for cheap. Would not give up any of the draft picks.

[@impartialreview-r7f]

Also next year with everyone on a 1 year contract, things will be nuts so I don't know how important 2025 will actually be in the grand scheme of things.

[@marktrinder626]

Welcome to KZbin. Subscribed.

[@Michael-of6zf]

For bench players, I would look at the ones that are close to retiring. They have the experience and will cost the least. They don't have to be big names, just someone who can give you a few points or rebounds while your starter is on the bench resting.

[@OldNorse75]

I think they should take some players from Europe there are a lot off players that play the style Fever want. CC playstyle whold fit a europlayer.💯 And maybe sheper then a lot off them in the US. Just a thought 😏🤑

[@Wiggiwan]

New Subscriber... I liked the way you delivered your information and the logic of it, so good luck! Go Fever!

[@stevehardwick7285]

I'd like Grace to stay in Indiana, she has potential. Sides had her in the doghouse for some reason and she was often the last one off the bench, but she could be the backup point guard.

[@jinku77]

same

[@analogee6858]

Yeah I never understood that. I also never understood why Sides didn’t get pressured by the Fever’s front office to play her since she is the hometown player.

[@scotthamp8540]

They have to have Grace as a backup point guard. They are already losing Wheeler.

[@JE-IC]

@@stevehardwick7285 Sides benched Grace because of favoritism. Both Erica Wheeler and Kristi Wallace are close personal friends of Christie Sides from back when all three of them were at Atlanta Dream together. Sides was assistant coach, the other two were players. When Sides came to Indiana, she persuaded Lin Dunn to bring over Wheeler and Wallace with her. Even though both Wheeler and Wallace were mediocre, Sides was using both as starters at the beginning of the season. When Caitlin needed a rest, Wheeler took over as point guard. Remember the Phoenix game when a 31 point lead was lost while Caitlin was in the bench? Wheeler's excellent point guard skills at work. Those minutes should have gone to Grace.

[@stevehardwick7285]

@@JE-IC That must be the issue, I can't imagine Grace causing any problems within the team. I hope she gets a lot more floor time this coming season.

[@kristengerber997]

followed you from tik tok. Love the content!

[@blesstherebel]

Genuinely refreshing to see more W content out in the wild, and thoughtful and insightful content, at that. Just subbed, I'm already a big fan and I can't wait to see more as free agency and the season draw closer. Will you be covering Unrivaled as well?

[@rosalinamerrihue]

i will! i’ve been just trying to stay away from the less basketball oriented stories as i really got tired of covering off court issues being perceived as on court issues (some are, most aren’t). but i have two vids in the works coming in the next few days!

[@TheRealBrotherRob]

I hate math, but you did a great job. First time watching you and you're great in front of a camera as well as behind a mic.

[@saluther1905]

First time watching you, very impressed with this explanation on trades and free agents. I subscribed.

[@johnbrady1500]

I subbed, great content.

[@tzu2146]

Subscribed. It's great to see another voice pop up on my feed. ❤🎉

[@Kalamabbfan]

Enjoyed your content. Very well thought out. Liked and Subscribed.

[@bobuncle8704]

A very reasoned argument. Time will tell.

[@michaelobrien5910]

enjoyed the video. well done and thank you

[@richs6926]

FIBA lists Janelle Salaün as 6'2". Her stats are unimpressive. Satou Sabally is the key as a forward. Grace Berger had great stats in college and in the 2023 Fever season. She could be CC's backup. Sides kept her on the bench, so if White isn't going to play her, I hope she gets traded for her sake. I'd like the Fever to draft Sonia Citron, a good defender and shooter. She and Lexi Hull could share playing time.

[@cathygregory3443]

Totally agree. Satou, Salaun, Citron, and keep Berger though it may be pie in the sky to think we could swing all that. There are options for Citron if she's gone at 8 or we don't have our 8th pick. Hunter Cruse is great at keeping us updated about potential draftees for the 3 and 4 positions.

[@PaulTerryWalhus]

Wow, what a great breakdown. I hope they get Fiebich (sp?). My head is spinning.

[@MargueriteFahey]

Fiebich is on a rookie contract with the Liberty for the next three years. You would have to give NY a LOT to get them to trade away that sweet contract.

[@ChangeAgentJohn]

There's an Iowa teammate of CC who's playing in Europe that I think should be part of the consideration mix. She was a starter with Caitlin @ Iowa and she's been playing well in Europe.

[@ericschmitz357]

Enjoyed the analysis and RL's presentation of it. Would seem that the additional exposure on and off the court that would result from playing with Clark would be worth giving up a little higher salary that might be available elsewhere - supporting RL's cap analysis as realalistic if not conservative. Subscribed and look forward to future content.

[@jamesvandemark2086]

You're right about the LYNX. Being ambush predators in the wild suggests a fast silent surprise for the league. Fun to watch!

[@bradleyd417]

This was a fantastic breakdown! Thank you!

[@kimberlysingleton2205]

As a Wings fan this is the best thought out commentary I have seen on Satou going to the Fever. Most seem to assume that Dallas would let Satou go for nothing. Well thought out trade with the two #1 picks and two players. I still hope Satou stays in Dallas but if she leaves, we need to get a lot in return.

[@Fizz8111]

That's the truth. The question is if the price they want will be too big for the Fever to pay. 2 players and 2 picks is too expensive. The Fever needs too many other pieces for them to pay so much for just 1 player.

[@JE-IC]

@@Fizz8111 especially a player with a history of so many injuries.

[@daylight2905]

Hi, I'm from Germany and I have an important question because I'm not very familiar with your draft and free agent system. For me, a free agent is without a contract because their contract with the Wings has expired. How can it be that the Wings are still allowed to make demands for their draft. Here in Europe you can move wherever you want at the end of your contract without the current club being able to demand anything in return. Satou wants to join the Fever, as she said in 2 interviews in Germany before Christmas. She even went so far as to say that if the deal with Fever doesn't materialize, she wants to go back to Germany and play basketball there. I hope you can explain to me why the Wings are still allowed to make demands even though her contract has expired and she is out of contract. I hope you can explain this to me. I wrote what Satou wants above. Best wishes from Germany and a healthy and peaceful 2025.

[@MargueriteFahey]

@@daylight2905 Satou is an unrestricted free agent, but she can be "cored" by her team. Coring is similar to a "franchise tag" in American football. A cored player receives the highest salary in the WNBA (about $250K). Coring was established to promote a more competitive balance in the league so that wealthy teams couldn't horde all the good players. If cored, Satou can 1.) resign with Dallas for the max salary, 2.) seek a trade to a team of her liking or 3.) simply refuse to play next season in the league if no trade develops which is satisfactory to both her and the Wings. Being from Germany, option #3 is a real threat for her. Dallas will certainly core her so that she can't just sign with some other team and leave them empty handed. Dallas needs to try to make her happy in a trade so that she doesn't simply refuse to play in the WNBA in 2025.

[@neilmcpherson8864]

So if Fever were to get Sabally and also Janelle Salaun rather than Howard @ 214 k, would there then be enough cap space to target say...Kelsey Plum and still pick up a decent rookie ?

[@howardbierley1581]

Fever need Grace to backup both guard positions.

[@cathygregory3443]

I'm thinking that with a new coach and a new development coach, we may be surprised with what we already have. My guess is that motivation is really high all through Fever land given the progressively higher expectations (now "America's Team" to play an international game!), and each teammate knows what's on the line. The Fever will spend big money on some one or two players who are good, but surely the cap (and vision) will promote actual coaching of a lot of our current bench, and I'm personally excited to see what growth ensues.

[@ScottAyers-]

I love how you WALKED Wheeler right off the team and never mentioned her name, CLASSIC! I agree with you on this!

[@ericMT]

She’s much too expensive to keep for a bench player

[@howardbierley1581]

​@ericMT but she is popular with players and fans so make a player/coach position for her?

[@cjones11001]

some thought went into the podcast, for sure! Nice job.

[@howardmorrison6540]

Very informative keep it up

[@1lxpg]

I don't think they should pursue Satou. She has injuries, she is saying in her interviews that she would pick Reese over Clark. Bring over the French player Saloun.

[@KevinT93]

Good ideas. But imo i'd take Sonia Citron #8 and Ajša Sivka as #20 in the draft, core Kelsey Mitchell (she's also a good leader). Trade Nalyssa Smith for Howard because she fits the way White wants to play. And the situation in Dallas was not good. So i tend to think she will get ready for the Fever challenge. And finally i'd take Nia Kurse as a free agent, so we have her and Hull as shooters. Satou won't come forget it. New subscriber.

[@MargueriteFahey]

I don't think you need to trade anything to get Natasha (true free agent). Sivka will be long gone by pick #20. I like the idea of Salaunn. I think she would help the team immediately, where someone like Sivka (at #8) is probably a few years away from contributing.

[@MrDallasblk]

Howard is not leaving Dallas because the "situation was not good," she's leaving for "personal" reasons but think what you want!

[@patricklarson7564]

I would not give up the farm for Satou, even though she is very talented. The injury concerns are real, over the course of her career, she has missed more games than she has played.

[@MrDallasblk]

🤫🤫🤫

[@GrAdeAjAmAicAn]

Why was Erica Wheeler ($202,154) left off your roster? I personally think Berger is best suited for development as the backup PG for CC playing the 1&2 positions in the rotation for KM as well. Fever needs a 4 like Salaun or Izzy Harrison and a solid defensive 5 to fill Temi's former role. Just my 2 cents.

[@LJD13]

I love your video🙌❤️

[@johnbrady1500]

I am glad you put this together. I think the way WNBA trades tend to go, makes your proposal for Satou a little too rich. Keep Grace Berger, a college star at IU, and a solid backup point guard. If they were to move ahead with a trade for Satou, Nalyssa and the #8 should get it done in my opinion. Satou may also prefer to go to the Liberty though, to play with Nyala and Sabrina (college teammates). Janelle Salaun is an interesting add who I would go after whether the Sabally trade happens or not. Remember I don’t ascribe to the social media villainizing of Nalyssa, and fans in the arena will root for players who are giving it their all. A couple outliers from your review… Erica Wallace is a backup point guard at this point in her career and a veteran leader and a UFA. After the Fever really gelled as CC’s team, Erica stepped up and played her roll great. If we had to add another player to a Satou package , there are other options to consider such as Christy Wallace and Victaria Saxton. I also think Natasha Howard is also a good veteran leader to potentially bring in, depending on the budget $. Also the next few college drafts promise to be deep, and so packaging future picks in a deal is potentially more valuable to prospective trade partners than sending them bench depth.

[@JE-IC]

@@johnbrady1500 Erica Wheeler and Kristi Wallace are both close personal friends of Christie Sides. I want both gone. Don't re-sign Wheeler, and waive Wallace. Both are mediocre. Sides played favorites, using Wheeler as the backup point guard when Caitlin was on the bench. Wheeler's performance as point guard was poor, one of the worst in the league. She's slow, and lacks the endurance for the fast offense Coach White has in mind for this year. Sides should have given those minutes to Grace Berger. Grace is young and fast, and is a true point guard. She should be the backup for Caitlin and Kelsey Mitchell.

[@impartialreview-r7f]

This year will be the year we find out if players really are willing to go the Indiana to play with what will be a great team or will they prefer the big markets.

[@JollyOng2]

Subscribed. Anything Caitlin, I'm in! :)

[@zealazax6287]

After the Olympic break the Fever beat the Liberty. Fever has the potential to be in the finals next season.

[@yasmin5538]

They beat the liberty before the Olympic break

[@Michael-of6zf]

I truly think that if CC did not get her eye poked out in the first playoff game they would have made it past first rd. You can tell after that poked eye her shots were way off and she admitted she could not see straight for like a week.

[@karencarlisle2887]

​​​@@Michael-of6zfthey should've won that second game. Clark took the lead with 3 min left. And then well u watched who threw away the game.

[@fallofasparrow429]

Big fan of Sabally! I feel like any team that gets her becomes an instant contender.

[@impartialreview-r7f]

If she goes to the Liberty, the avg height of the starting 5 would be 6' 4"

[@brianwoods9552]

Whether you're a Fever player or not, you gotta love the atmosphere playing at home. And Fever fans travel too...so players feel supported wherever they play!

[@sambell904]

I think everyone jumped on the Sabally bandwagon because she indicated she wants to go to the Fever and the fans don't like Smith. There are plenty of other players who could fit in with the Fever.

[@LiveWireSportsMedia]

I do agree

[@LiveWireSportsMedia]

I also think if the Fever have 2 first pick they also use that 20th to try to move up the boards as well

[@ckono5991]

Same here…I’m in on your channel. please continue with facts and quality is great as well. Let’s go CC and Fever but most of all, let’s play some good basketball 👍🏽🤞🏽

[@Doctor_Kroom]

Grace berger has to stay, she is the second choice point guard and will improve massively under stephanie white´s coaching.

[@JE-IC]

Another idea: instead of going for Satou, what if the Fever does a trade with Aces to get Megan Gustafson as a power forward?

[@dark-boson3697]

Meg Gustafson would be great

[@richs6926]

Even being an Iowa fan, I wouldn't try to get Gustafson. She's too slow.

[@impartialreview-r7f]

Gustafson quit basketball and is in medical school

[@MargueriteFahey]

@@impartialreview-r7f That was Monica Czinano.

[@reginaldsimmons4600]

Love your approach and analogy for building the Fever team. I hope it works out exactly as you have worked it out. The overseas player with S.S. and two good players from the bench will give the Fever a chance to win a championship. POW!POW!POW!💥💥💥🏀🏀🏀

[@randypetersen2623]

Great Commentary.

[@stella-i3v]

Dantas,Grace and Saxton Stays in Indy.

[@NaiganiResorts]

Awesome analysis ... Go the Fever !

[@bermudabengal]

great analysis

[@tybozo]

i think the Fever should do nothing but sign Kelsey and trade Nalyssa for maybe Sophie Cunnigham since natasha cloud has a major rift against her and phoenix may be willing to trade her. any free agent will only sign a one-year deal so everyone will be available next year with the new cba except Sabally will be unrestricted. they should use their picks on the best fit for their team or draft and stash an overseas player and concentrate on developing Lexie, the new 4 and fill out the bench but keep as much cap space available for 2026

[@karencarlisle2887]

I like Cunningham

[@Fizz8111]

This is also a logical strategy but keep in mind that the Fever only has 2 more seasons on CC's rookie contract to prove to her that they are willing to do whatever it takes to get her a championship. Make no mistake, if they won't do whatever it takes to get her some rings she will leave in a heartbeat. She only cares about basketball. And what do you think will happen to the Fever brand if she leaves? Think about it, what was the Fever like before she came?

[@Iheartbaylor]

They're not letting go of Tash.

[@tybozo]

@@Fizz8111 as much as i love sabally, there's only one ball and it could affect kelsey just like it did nalyssa. lexie and aliyah will be free agents in 2026 plus two new expansion teams. i just think you need to be financially flexible for 2026 and not make any big trades for someone who could be a rental

[@MargueriteFahey]

@@Fizz8111 Fever have the option of locking her up for her fourth season also under her rookie contract. They did this with Smith prior to last season.

[@Mrrickyboy41]

Do we really want her though? She's injury-prone. How many games did she play in the last 3 years?? I love her but the risk is high.

[@grb024]

Why is Erica Wheeler never mentioned as a signed player? This is the third or fourth time she’s been noticeably missing when the Fever roster is mentioned. What did I miss?

[@rosalinamerrihue]

@@grb024 she isn’t signed w the team in any contract as of rn. it’s a sad thing to wonder what will happen

[@seeweda]

Yep Erica Wheeler is a Free Agent and not under contract and not sure Fever are willing to pay her the vet minimum or that she is willing to take vet minimum. She’s a good person and decent player but her play style does not really fit the team anymore.

[@grb024]

@@rosalinamerrihue Got it…so she’s kinda in limbo. Not mentioned or considered. But her salary probably affects the team’s $ in some way, no?

[@rosalinamerrihue]

@ she was the first or second highest player on the team (KLS was the other), and in there no doubt indy won’t offer her that coming up. her contributions on court compared to her low plus minus don’t bode well. BUT she shiiiiines w her vibe off court. so a lot of peeps are putting the idea of her coming on in some coaching bc aspect. idk what role she’d be or if there anything that can even substantiate this. but indiana is not promoting her so the writing seems it be on the wall? but who knows!

[@grb024]

@@rosalinamerrihue She would be so good in a minor coaching role. Maybe not the best coach, but definitely a morale booster and chemistry builder!

[@djthegoat4819]

If I was the fever I’d go after Salaun and Malonga bring over the French duo

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Malonga is 2 years away. Her hands are not good. Has problems catching passes. No way does she catch passes from CC for the next 2 years. She is 19 so she has plenty of time to develope and get some strength on her 6'6" frame. She will not get pass the Liberty at 7. Liberty has so much talent still in Europe that can come over anytime. Malonga is said to be Jonquel Jones replacement in 2-3 years.

[@GOLDKW-bl4gp]

Remember the WNBA has 2 more Expansion Drafts over the next 2 years or so, maybe more. If the Fever drafts Malonga who is 2+ years away from playing in the WNBA, you have to protect her. Meaning you are going to lose 2+ players that is helping you on the roster.

[@MarkFaris-d9z]

I’m in for Salaun. She is a free agent not cored as I understand it. Molonga is a different story. She is in the draft and will go 3rd or higher. She should probably go number 1. If we go all in for a high pick and someone else takes her before we can, we have spent a lot for Kiki Iriafen. If Kelsey Mitchell does not want to return I would entertain a core and trade to Chicago for the number 3.

[@djthegoat4819]

@@GOLDKW-bl4gp those are both great points I don’t think she falls either I was imagining a team like Chicago trading down or something. Who do you think they should draft in the first round? I think everyone wants Citron and as a ND fan I’d want her on the Fever as well.

[@johnbrady1500]

@@djthegoat4819 I hope Citron makes it to #8. A great fit for the Fever and has played with CC on youth national teams.

[@alanbecker5256]

After doing some research on Satou Saballys interviews and clips, I have come to the sad but realistic conclusion that Satou is not currently a good fit with Clark and the Fever. Her disloyal interviews show the underbelly of her true opinion of Caitlin Clark. Check the interviews, it's all there

[@IgorCapablanca.]

what she did say

[@stuartjohnstone80]

I wonder if the fever speaks to Satou for 2026, as we would be giving a lot for a one year contract as there is no way anyone signs for more than one year due to the CBA. But I do think looking at some players from euro league is a good option for us, we may not need the draft picks but using them to then trade their contracts after the cba could be another way. I think we will naturally improve this year and probably make semi-finals of play-offs, we could do more, but I would be happy at semis. New subcriber and enjoyed this video, I hope your channel grows as you have good knowledge.

[@redrust3]

Problem with Sarou and a lot of other big players is their fragility. Sarou and her sister have spent a lot of time out with injuries. Indiana has been fortunate to have remained healthy. Especially Aliyah Boston. Caitlin needs a backlup, and Grace is a great point guard at a cheap price. She gave Caitlin a hard time in college, so she’s a keeper Yje Caitlin Clark Effect has elevated the commercial viability of others in her orbit, like Aliyah and Lexie Hull. (Check out their AFLAC ad.) Something that that Satou should consider.

[@aussiewendt3029]

I like your break down but I find it hard for them to give up the 8th pick with the talent coming in on this draft now with that been said getting the 5th pick would set there future up and move ab to the power forward spot with domick malonga

[@Richard-v7g]

Nice video! Doesn't Satou have injury problems? Sometimes these persist.

[@MrDallasblk]

🤫🤫🤫 They want her so bad they can her!

[@grod6026]

If that happens they're automatically a contender i wouldn't over pay for her tho

[@frederickrobinson9502]

Love your no nonsense fact based content!

[@nicolaskorte2183]

Great analysis. Happy you moved over here form TikTok. Problem with this kinda "logical" analysis is, that there are some more teams around than the Fever and the Wings and all have plans interacting with each others plans. If for example the Valkyries hire Kelsey Plum from the Aces this could start a very fast roundabout of transfers including Satou.

[@rosalinamerrihue]

@@nicolaskorte2183 Oh i know! and w the new. CBA who knows what will happen with 2025. but the fever have a hot iron right now and thinking that striking might be a move they’re thinking of doing.

[@davidfehlman5150]

I believe that all that the Fever needs at max contract is just Mitchell and a solid power forward that's good at defense and rebounding, decent scorer. And better off the bench players.. Cuz I believe CC will be better and make her teammates alot better with another year under her belt... I Believe with CC they don't need a lot of high paid players just solid players.. (My opinion)

[@DannerPlace]

Shocking how little CC22 is paid. And, why is Samuelson at the top of the list? Crazy.

[@karencarlisle2887]

Katie stinks. This will b her last year thank God!!!

[@jjleeisme]

Mitchel has hinted that she might want to leave. If she's cored then she'll may want to do a sign and trade. If Satou comes to the Fever then I pretty sure Kelsey will want to go. She wants the ball. She wants to be a team leader. Even without Satou I think Mitchel will want to go. That will mean the Fever will have to find a replacement for Mitchel. I believe foreign players who have never been drafted can come in as a free agent but have to come under a rookie contract. Grace Berger might want to be traded for a potential starting position this means there's only Wheeler left as backup guard for the rest of the starting guards and I don't see her as a point guard.The fever need at least one if not two guards from the draft or free agency. Iowa/Clark fans have been screaming to get Lucy Olson, who plays point, in Indy, but there should be other options. Howards stats are good but at 33 can she keep up? She's also expensive at $224,675. Under your plan then the Fever can only afford 2 rookie contracts. Of course if Mitchel leaves then there's more money on the table. The other thing to remember is that with the expansion draft next year, 2 players will be lost. Be careful of getting players this year that you don't want to lose next year.

[@impartialreview-r7f]

She said it as about business. They said they will give her a max contract and she's got endorsement deals with NIKE and Gatorade and million + contract with the Chinese league as did Smith. Plus her numbers are up because CC is passing to her which makes her a more attractive option. If she does come back, it will be about her family's tragedy. I think she says things that come off a little bit too negative because she's still hurting.

[@toddpiechowski]

don't downplay your math skills. you are doing just fine. Thanks for the break down. I'm trying to not fall into the drama, but it's hard.

[@dekunutsocarina]

Dream scenario

[@Iheartbaylor]

They need defense not more offense. That same Nalyssa Smith that everyone thinks "can't play basketball" dropped a her career high 30 points against Dallas with Satou as her primary defender.

[@tomquimby8669]

Nice comment! Seems to me any interesting tikcok gets reposted on X. Your presentation is professional quality and not really suited to a kick streamer platform.

[@A350Airways]

If the Fever can't sign Satou Sabally, maybe they should try signing Liu Yutong (and not simply because Yutong played with Kelsey Mitchell in Shanxi; Yutong has size, and might be better able to protect CC than Nalyssa Smith was able to)...

[@finnishview2933]

Good video, very good actually. If you next one is good too, i sub then.

[@BBstillclockstea2]

I love the Fever fans enthusiasm for trades but you guys should focus on keeping your core as they demand out and let SATOU go she’s staying with Dallas . She’s currently in Dallas playing 5 on 5 with Arike at the college arena 😂😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️ she also liked posts about coming to the La sparks but you don’t see them running a narrative 😂😂😂

[@MrDallasblk]

Let the delusion continue, it's actually quite entertaining 😆😆😆

[@jimsmith6021]

JMHO---Go all out to get Sabally to replace Temi that they let get away, then do the best you can do with the other two spots. Too bad we couldn't have had Temi and Sabally both on the same team, but......

[@stella-i3v]

Satou stays in Dallas or goes to Aces or Liberty

[@4321grp]

Satou Sabally, Arike, and Paige Bueckers are going to take the Wings to the playoffs this year.

[@fernandolundy3644]

Yes, we want Satou Sabally.

[@Iheartbaylor]

Idk why. You need defense not more offense.💀

[@charliemirus4124]

This year, coring doesn’t seem so bad because anybody who signs as a free agent will sign for one year because of the collective bargaining negations after this year.

[@robertmccaw4247]

I hope so

[@eddiemil88]

#20 draft pick isn't in the first round.

[@stevedesio7433]

I think this great. Who would have thought 2 years ago that we would have had this much hype from people breaking down WNBA free agency. But here we are

[@jjleeisme]

I believe foreign who have never been drafted have to come under a rookie contract.

[@rosalinamerrihue]

@@jjleeisme thank you for this info!