2025 WNBA Discussion, Betting, and Prediction Thread

[xzone]

After seeing LeBron James' statements, I watched the highlights of the last match. There was a serious objection that a wrong decision was made that would affect the outcome. If this is true, it wouldn't be very fun to be a champion this way. Congratulations to New York Liberty, being a champion is never easy. Jonquel Jones showed a great performance and achieved very difficult statistics, she had a really successful playoff series

[Fredomago]

After seeing LeBron James' statements, I watched the highlights of the last match. There was a serious objection that a wrong decision was made that would affect the outcome. If this is true, it wouldn't be very fun to be a champion this way. Congratulations to New York Liberty, being a champion is never easy. Jonquel Jones showed a great performance and achieved very difficult statistics, she had a really successful playoff series

In that specific point I guess watching replay will give such an idea how things being called by the ref, in every angle you'll see that it's a clear block sad to say that it was the very important play that cause Lynx losing the title, though it was done and there's nothing that can do about it, I've read some social media post that the coach of Lynx already congratulate Liberty for winning their first ever title, moving forward, there's another season to catch up and earn that title.

[danherbias07]

After seeing LeBron James' statements, I watched the highlights of the last match. There was a serious objection that a wrong decision was made that would affect the outcome. If this is true, it wouldn't be very fun to be a champion this way. Congratulations to New York Liberty, being a champion is never easy. Jonquel Jones showed a great performance and achieved very difficult statistics, she had a really successful playoff series

In that specific point I guess watching replay will give such an idea how things being called by the ref, in every angle you'll see that it's a clear block sad to say that it was the very important play that cause Lynx losing the title, though it was done and there's nothing that can do about it, I've read some social media post that the coach of Lynx already congratulate Liberty for winning their first ever title, moving forward, there's another season to catch up and earn that title.

Refs are human. That's all that I comment about what happened. We have seen Lebron James retaliated with a missed call and Patrick Beverley getting a T for recording a video about the foul. But let's face it, we can't let robotics dominate the game. It's a human that must make the calls and they can make mistakes.
I also argued with it in Game 4 when I thought Sabrina Ionescu didn't make a foul at the last play of the game that made a Lynx shoot 2 free throws to win the game. Still, we must accept that the referees can make this kind of mistake and Liberty thought it was alright. I am not against if anyone tries to battle with it but the Liberty won and it's over.

I guess the point they are making is the refs trying to make the right call at the right time, as if it was that easy.
In that specific point I guess watching replay will give such an idea how things being called by the ref, in every angle you'll see that it's a clear block sad to say that it was the very important play that cause Lynx losing the title, though it was done and there's nothing that can do about it, I've read some social media post that the coach of Lynx already congratulate Liberty for winning their first ever title, moving forward, there's another season to catch up and earn that title.

Congratulations to the 2024 WNBA champion New York Liberty!!!
https://www.youtube.com/@NewYorkLiberty

I don’t really follow this league either, but I placed a bet on New York Liberty when they were down by double digits. I bet on them winning by 11+ points, but they just fell short. No big deal though, it was just a small bet on a game I don’t usually watch. Since it was the last game, I think I’ll just check out the highlights to see if my bet ever had a real shot.

Hoping to see you again next year!

[danherbias07]

Just want to update this thread after seeing a lot of Caitlin Clark news on my feed.

Yeah, that's after the Nike advertisement in the Super Bowl with most of the popular women sports athletes in the world.
https://x.com/Nike/status/1888761352757600538


The new poll is because of the rookie's starting salary of Caitlin Clark.
Caitlin Clark's Agent Says It's 'Impossible' For The WNBA To Pay Her What She's Worth

Consequently, many, including her agent, Erin Kane, feel the superstar's $76,500 salary for her rookie year wasn't enough. However, based on their comments during a conversation with ESPN, Kane doesn't ever see the WNBA reaching a place where they could pay Clark what she's truly worth.

The problem is that there are rules that they must abide by. They cannot give Clark the max contract because she is a rookie although many believe that she is worth more than that.
Truly, she is a spark in the WNBA popularity and many men and women now are excited to watch the WNBA again because of her but they cannot just change the rule so easily including that rookie salary.

Here is how their salary works.

For the 2024 season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the base salary of the top four rookie picks was set at close to 77 thousand U.S. dollars. For rookies drafted in 2024, this figure was to rise to nearly 86 thousand U.S. dollars by 2026 and, in the case of the contract being extended, 97.58 thousand U.S. dollars by 2027. During the 2024 WNBA draft, college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark was the No.1 rookie pick.
Player salaries in the WNBA are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which is negotiated between the league and the players union, known officially as the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA). The last CBA was concluded in January 2020 and set the league's salary structure for seasons through to 2027.

Statista Link

[Fredomago]

Just want to update this thread after seeing a lot of Caitlin Clark news on my feed.

Yeah, that's after the Nike advertisement in the Super Bowl with most of the popular women sports athletes in the world.
https://x.com/Nike/status/1888761352757600538


The new poll is because of the rookie's starting salary of Caitlin Clark.
Caitlin Clark's Agent Says It's 'Impossible' For The WNBA To Pay Her What She's Worth

Consequently, many, including her agent, Erin Kane, feel the superstar's $76,500 salary for her rookie year wasn't enough. However, based on their comments during a conversation with ESPN, Kane doesn't ever see the WNBA reaching a place where they could pay Clark what she's truly worth.

The problem is that there are rules that they must abide by. They cannot give Clark the max contract because she is a rookie although many believe that she is worth more than that.
Truly, she is a spark in the WNBA popularity and many men and women now are excited to watch the WNBA again because of her but they cannot just change the rule so easily including that rookie salary.

Here is how their salary works.

For the 2024 season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the base salary of the top four rookie picks was set at close to 77 thousand U.S. dollars. For rookies drafted in 2024, this figure was to rise to nearly 86 thousand U.S. dollars by 2026 and, in the case of the contract being extended, 97.58 thousand U.S. dollars by 2027. During the 2024 WNBA draft, college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark was the No.1 rookie pick.
Player salaries in the WNBA are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which is negotiated between the league and the players union, known officially as the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA). The last CBA was concluded in January 2020 and set the league's salary structure for seasons through to 2027.

Statista Link

Just like what you mentioned, she worth more than that and for my personal take, I guess WNBA might consider her as what she brings to the league last season, though a business is a business and there are rules and regulations that they need to consider, it's tough to conclude if what will be the next moves for Clark and her camp regarding to this matter,.

Else, if there's other pro league who can provide whatever the demand there might be a change in direction we never know what's the competition may offer..

[danherbias07]

WNBA Tip-Off is happening today. But tomorrow we will have some great games with the best teams in the league.

https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&month=all


https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba


Yeah, I know you guys are still busy with the NBA playoffs. I am, too.

Anyway, it is said that the average attendance of WNBA viewers is growing. I guess they are doing pretty well in marketing the league, and I think it has a lot to do with the Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Well, she did it last year, so it's going to continue. WNBA will be more fun this season.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

WNBA Tip-Off is happening today. But tomorrow we will have some great games with the best teams in the league.

Yeah, I know you guys are still busy with the NBA playoffs. I am, too.

Anyway, it is said that the average attendance of WNBA viewers is growing. I guess they are doing pretty well in marketing the league, and I think it has a lot to do with the Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Well, she did it last year, so it's going to continue. WNBA will be more fun this season.

The Fever definitely made some strong moves to get Clark some help. I think they should be a top 4 team this season for sure. What I don't want to see is any more reports or any attention given to Angel Reese, haha. This woman is SOO annoying and overrated, it's crazy. Now she will even appear in Shaq's Netflix show about overhauling the Reebok basketball division. 

She actually thinks she has fans, can play and also is some model type sxxt. Just embarrassing watching her play and talk.

[Fredomago]

WNBA Tip-Off is happening today. But tomorrow we will have some great games with the best teams in the league.

https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&month=all


https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba


Yeah, I know you guys are still busy with the NBA playoffs. I am, too.

Anyway, it is said that the average attendance of WNBA viewers is growing. I guess they are doing pretty well in marketing the league, and I think it has a lot to do with the Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Well, she did it last year, so it's going to continue. WNBA will be more fun this season.

We will if that hype continue about Clark like what you've said last year she brings decent amount of viewers, since there's only 1 game tomorrow for NBA it's a good alternative for those who loves taking some bets, will be checking tomorrow if there's a spare budget for this I like that handicap for the Indiana Fever we will see if Clark and her squad will start strong coming this opening season..

[danherbias07]

An early triple-double for Caitlin Clark. That was awesome. 20 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds. But despite the stats and the blowout win against the Sky, what they are still talking about is the flagrant foul made by Clark against Reese.

Clark answered during the post-game interview that it was not a malicious foul. It was just a take foul, and that's it. Well, the referees think it is flagrant, and I think Reese sold it right by using a dramatic reaction. After I watched it over and over, I think it's too weak for a flagrant foul, or maybe I am biased, or maybe I just got used to the flagrant in the NBA.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

An early triple-double for Caitlin Clark. That was awesome. 20 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds. But despite the stats and the blowout win against the Sky, what they are still talking about is the flagrant foul made by Clark against Reese.

Clark answered during the post-game interview that it was not a malicious foul. It was just a take foul, and that's it. Well, the referees think it is flagrant, and I think Reese sold it right by using a dramatic reaction. After I watched it over and over, I think it's too weak for a flagrant foul, or maybe I am biased, or maybe I just got used to the flagrant in the NBA.

It was nothing, just a normal foul. Reese whining is nothing now, she just cries for attention all the time. Last season she made a hard foul on Clark, half ripping her head off. And she played it down like it was a normal play. This woman is so desperate and her ego is so huge, it's amazing. Thank god she missed the foul shot she got for the "flagrant". As much as KC is the big go to person for the league, Reese really is the cancer with her inflated ego. This woman misses so many open layups, just embarrassing.

[danherbias07]

I have just updated with the scores and the results lately, but have not found a time to watch the live games yet. Maybe after the NBA championship.

Liberty is still undefeated, and so is the Lynx. Napheesa Collier of the Lynx is such an offensive monster. With her on the team, they won't have any problem scoring. All the other players could focus on other jobs, mostly on defense.

We will have 5 games later.

https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba

The Golden State Valkyries, although a new team, are playing better than the old teams. But I highly doubt they can beat the Liberty. I don't want to risk it, though, with -17.5.

[danherbias07]

2 games later.


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The New York Liberty have not lost a game yet since the start of the season, and they are really fun to watch. They are blowing out different teams, and truly, it shows how powerful the chemistry of their superstar trio, Jonquel Jones, Stewie, and Ionescu. With them having a great start, they can rest for the rest of the quarters and let the 2nd team do some playtime.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

The Golden State Valkyries, although a new team, are playing better than the old teams. But I highly doubt they can beat the Liberty. I don't want to risk it, though, with -17.5.

Well well, not the first upset the Valkyries got this season. Beating a team like Las Vegas by 27 points, while being an 18 point underdog, is a statement win. That's a whopping 45 point swing we have seen here, Vegas's odds makers got that totally wrong.

I doubt though many people have bet on this Golden State team since they are still very hard to predict. Still great win for them, especially winning every single quarter is an accomplishment, the 2nd one alone by 19 points (!!).

[Fredomago]

2 games later.


https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba

The New York Liberty have not lost a game yet since the start of the season, and they are really fun to watch. They are blowing out different teams, and truly, it shows how powerful the chemistry of their superstar trio, Jonquel Jones, Stewie, and Ionescu. With them having a great start, they can rest for the rest of the quarters and let the 2nd team do some playtime.

Just like what you've said Liberty's key players provides decent numbers, though Jones got an early injury and been ruled out Stewart carried them together with the help of every players who been with her inside the court, Liberty manage to escape and win the game even Sab's got some poor shooting percentage though even she's not making those attempts she got a new record surpassing Crystal Robinson as a all-time leader for 3-point successful made (401) at her career.

[danherbias07]

We only have 1 game today.


https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba

Poor Connecticut Sun, being the heavy underdog, they won only 2 of their 11 games and will probably just rebuild their team. Without any stars in their roster, they will probably end up at the bottom of this league. From being in the 3rd spot last year, to this. Ouch!

Good luck to those who will bet on this game. Without a doubt, Mercury will win, I just don't know about the spreads.

[yahoo62278]

With Caitlin Clark back I am a little surprised noone has been betting the Fever games or talking about the 6 technical fouls that happened vs the Sun yesterday. I feel like everyone trying to run Caitlin over and be as dirty as they can when they're playing her. I guess noone was paying attention to ticket prices of games when Clark was out. Fever vs Sky, what was supposed to be Reese vs Clark 2, tickets were $65-80 before Clark got injured. They dropped to $5-8 for a ticket when she was ruled out for the game.

These ladies better wake up and see that people pay to see Clark and if they keep up the antics, Clarks gonna end up out for the season and ticket sales are gonna go in the tank. No big TV deal if that happens, no raise in salaries, no interest from the public to watch womens basketball.

[danherbias07]

@yahoo62278
They are still unpredictable, that's the problem. CC can definitely be a factor for the Fever, but it's not like they will win whenever she has a good game.
She needs help, that I am sure. Just like Steph needed help when he was in GSW. It was not a one-man team. It has never been. CC may be one of the best players of the WNBA, but it doesn't mean she can run the whole game.

[danherbias07]

We have 2 games later.



https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba

Indiana Fever for my first pick @-4.5.
Las Vegas Aces -6.5. for my second pick. - I am still waiting for the other handicaps to come out. Well, there are still 4 hours before the start of this game.

Yeah, I just don't want to underestimate the Mystics. They have 7 wins, which is identical to the Aces, so I might go for the lower spreads if needed to avoid losing my bet by a point or two.

Good luck, everyone. 

[yahoo62278]

We have 2 games later.



https://stake.games/sports/basketball/usa/wnba

Indiana Fever for my first pick @-4.5.
Las Vegas Aces -6.5. for my second pick. - I am still waiting for the other handicaps to come out. Well, there are still 4 hours before the start of this game.

Yeah, I just don't want to underestimate the Mystics. They have 7 wins, which is identical to the Aces, so I might go for the lower spreads if needed to avoid losing my bet by a point or two.

Good luck, everyone. 

Rough loss for ya in the Fever game. You need to check injury reports before making a bet as Caitlin Clark is out with a groin injury. I would bet against the Fever until she returns unfortunately. They are a decent team but they seem to need the spark in the game or they don't do well.

[danherbias07]

Rough loss for ya in the Fever game. You need to check injury reports before making a bet as Caitlin Clark is out with a groin injury. I would bet against the Fever until she returns unfortunately. They are a decent team but they seem to need the spark in the game or they don't do well.

Yeah, lost both my bets there. I forgot to check the injury reports, and I didn't CC ain't playing until I watched the game. My bad.

WNBA Responds to Big Caitlin Clark News on Sunday

On Sunday, the league officially named Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier as captains for the 2025 AT&T WNBA All‑Star Game.

Link Sports Yahoo


https://x.com/WNBA/status/1939408537232216350

Now we wait for the list of players who will enter the All-Star, and then the two captains can pick their roster. I bet CC won't pick Angel, and it's best not to. Maybe it will make the game more competitive if she is on the other side.