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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chicago Sky Release Three of Angel Reese's Teammates on Sunday
After securing a win in each of their first two preseason games, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky couldn't finish with an undefeated record, falling to 2-1. On Saturday, Reese and the Sky suffered a 92-87 loss to Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx in their 2025 WNBA preseason finale. Advertisement With the regular season less than a week away, the Sky needed to release some players to cut their roster down to the WNBA maximum of 12. In order to get to this number, Chicago was forced to cut three players on Sunday, including forward Morgan Bertsch, guard Alex Wilson and center Jessika Carter, per Sky reporter Karli Bell. "The Chicago Sky have waived Morgan Bertsch, Alex Wilson and Jessika Carter," Bell wrote on X. "This means that rookie draft pick Maddy Westbeld has made the 2025 roster." With the latest roster moves, it certainly appears as though the Sky will be keeping rookies Maddy Westbeld and Hailey Van Lith around for the foreseeable future. Advertisement The release of Bertsch, Willson and Carter may not come as a surprise to some. Outside of guard Courtney Vandersloot, who was out with a rib injury, new head coach Tyler Marsh elected not to play the three aforementioned players in the preseason finale, marked as a "DNP-coach's decision." Chicago Sky forward Angel ReeseKamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Bertsch is the only player of the Sky's three cuts who has seen legitimate WNBA action in her career. Although she was drafted in 2019, Bertsch did not play until 2023 with Chicago, averaging 4.4 points and 1.7 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game. She also notched five starts in her 28 games played that year. Bertsch played in 11 games last season with the Mercury and Wings as well. Advertisement Now, Reese and the Sky will look toward the regular season, where they open up against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET. Related: Brittney Griner Leaves Game Within Minutes Against Caitlin Clark
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA Trade Rumors: Golden State Warriors might sign $100 million Portland Trail Blazers superstar to form Big 3 with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler
The Golden State Warriors and are reportedly discussing a major offseason trade that could shake up both rosters. According to predictions, the Warriors may part ways with Jonathan Kuminga in a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Portland's high-scoring guard Anfernee Simons . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now (Disclaimer: The information and analysis presented in this article are based on current speculations. While the details are sourced from credible insights, it's important to note that these are not confirmed moves or official statements. Readers are encouraged to take this analysis with a grain of salt and stay tuned for official updates as the offseason unfolds.) Trade breakdown: Who gets what? Here's the proposed deal: Golden State Warriors receive: - G Anfernee Simons Portland Trail Blazers receive: - F (via sign-and-trade) - SG Moses Moody Why the Golden State Warriors might make the move for Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons (Image via Getty) Kuminga's future with Golden State has been uncertain for months. Despite being the team's third-leading scorer at just 22 years old, he was benched in crucial games, signaling a potential exit. As noted: "When a team's 22-year-old, third-leading scorer is registering a DNP-coach's decision in the biggest games of the season, it might be a sign that a change is coming." Key reasons for Golden State: - Anfernee Simons provides immediate scoring (19.3 PPG last season) and playmaking (4.8 APG). - His 36.3% three-point shooting complements Stephen Curry 's gravity. - At 25, he fits the Golden State Warriors' need for dependable youth. Why the Trail Blazers might agree Portland lacks the cap space to sign Kuminga outright, making a trade their best option. Anfernee Simons, their leading scorer, has only one year left on his contract before hitting unrestricted free agency. Why this works for Portland: - Kuminga (15.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG) adds athleticism to their young core. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now - Moody (11.0 PPG, 39.4% from three) is on a team-friendly three-year deal. - Both players offer long-term stability alongside Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe. What this probable trade means for both teams Golden State's new look If the trade goes through, the could deploy Anfernee Simons in multiple ways: - Starting alongside Curry, Podziemski, Butler, and Green. - Leading the second unit as an elite sixth man. Portland's rebuild continues The Blazers would solidify their young core: - Kuminga and Moody join Henderson, Sharpe, Avdija, and Clingan. - More financial flexibility with Simons' contract off the books. Also read: This trade makes sense for both sides. The Warriors get a proven scorer to bolster their title hopes, while the Blazers add two promising young players to accelerate their rebuild. With the offseason approaching, this could be one of the summer's biggest moves.
