After a very unpredictable and daunting 2020 season that ended in a bubble and saw the Seattle Storm capture the franchise's fourth title and put them on par with the Minnesota Lynx and Houston Comets as the most decorated teams in the league. 2020 was not exempt from the coronavirus's impact on activities and the wave of outcry for social and racial justice that swept the US. The league is still in its offseason, but that only means that the real business end is kicking into gear with trades and front office changes that make all the difference when the players take to the hardwood. As with every other offseason in professional sports, there is always player movement as teams look to improve, trim, economize, or players looking for a new challenge, better payday, or need to have a change of scenery. Punters look forward to all these changes with delight and rapt attention, as they could determine a season even before it starts and with that the flow of their money and bets. Getting skin in the game, especially for those making season-long bets, requires being shrewd and smart with opportunities to cut down cost while maximising gains, such as using promo codes like BetRivers and other freebies.
With the season almost upon us, the most exciting part of the offseason, at least for fans, is always free agency. Who is going to make the switch, who stays put, what teams do, etc. We take a look at some of the players on that one-of-a-kind list.
Arguably the biggest name of this free agency class, based on achievement and what she represents in terms of a veteran presence, championship DNA, and leadership. Despite her age, 40, Bird still seems to find more tools to make her game ever more efficient and productive. She played 11 games in 2020, but managed averages better than her career and last season lines, showing why she will be a fundamental piece on any contender team if the Storm decide not to give her a new and possibly improved contract.
The Sparks have come up short in recent seasons as they chase the kind of glory demanded by the Los Angeles fanbase, and a lot of the success and fingers focus on two-time MVP Parker. At 34, Parker is still a very dominant presence and can instantly add contender value to any team that picks her up this season.
Still rehabbing a knee injury while playing overseas, Thomas should get a contract if she will be ready to play at any point this season. How good the Maryland product has become is mindblowing, and anything less than a max contract will not do her justice, even with a knee injury. That is how good she is.
