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Traditionally power rankings publish on Mondays in most sports. Thatβs also an indication of the new week in the WNBA. So the Valks won in week 2 not week 1. So rankings reflecting that win will be in the week 2 rankings.
I wasnβt annoyed. But I still think itβs good practice to check when power rankings are issued. Most networks have written analysis to go with power rankings so itβs relatively easy to look up. The graphic also indicates theyβre week 1 rankings.
I am aware why the comments were made. Thatβs why ai clarified.
NP. Tbh I am not very active on Blue Sky. So if someone didnβt send me this message I wouldnβt have known. I really still primarily exist on Twitter (unfortunately) but I canβt keep up with multiple platforms.
The final thing Iβll say about my rankings is theyβre not standings. Just b/c a team lost doesnβt mean theyβre just going to drop. The Mystics have faced better teams than the Valks. And have had no blowouts yet. The Sky for example had massive blowouts but went up vs 2 contenders. I factor that.
Iβd say on paper both teams are better and thatβs why. Tina Charles is on the Sun + Mabrey. They have two top 10 rookies. I think the Mystics are better than both teams & could make the playoffs. Mystics have been more competitive against top teams like the Aces & even tho the Valks won it was close
Itβs also not in their best interest to win a lot of games anyway. They have a brutal 5-game stretch coming up where theyβll a be fortunate to get 1 win.
Expansion teams arenβt usually good for the first few years and the Valks donβt have a franchise star. So while I understand the reax to this since the date wasnβt indicated, expectations for them this yr should be realistic.
These rankings were written on Monday, May 19. Before the Valks had won a game. www.nbcsports.com/news/2025-wn...
No, itβs not. When looking at power rankings you should check to see when they were actually published. Monday, May 19. www.nbcsports.com/news/2025-wn...
It makes sense if you understand the publish date of the rankings was Monday, May 19 before the Valks had even won a game. www.nbcsports.com/news/2025-wn...
Itβs actually because these rankings were published before the Valks even won.
Also, @raphiellej.bsky.social, Cole Huff, @natfluential.bsky.social and I discussed some of the #WNBA's biggest questions and storylines to follow roundtable style via NBC Sports.
Which new free agent signing will have the most impact, what do we expect out of the Valkyries and much more.
Thank you Mark!
Hi Frosty, thanks for your interest and for watching. Our names shouldβve displayed at the beginning of the convo. Apologies for that. Iβm Natalie Esquire and I was talking to Callie Fin. Weβre both more active on X and Instagram. Iβm @natfluential on all platforms.
#wbb #wnba #unrivaled my people, who is this!?
I was reading about the draft on Yahoo, and this video was autoplaying, but they never say their names in the video. It was lightly branded βOn Her Turfβ and it was a fun conversation. Iβd like to follow and support their content, but who are they!?
Really good interview here from @natfluential.bsky.social. The most fascinating part is when Swin Cash explains the hurdles that come with getting women in front offices.
@zenakeita.bsky.social and @natfluential.bsky.social break down the Warriors' hard-fought win over the Pistons on Dubs Talk Live.
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Hi there! Iβm on here but not really on here lol
βSometimes people get stuck on narratives of the past.β - Jalen Hurts on why heβs doubted
Another thing Hurts made clear:
βIn anything that [he does, heβs] gonna do it [his] way.β
Thank you! ππΎ
β¦ really enjoyed this discussion between @natfluential.bsky.social and @sheknowssports.bsky.social
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The content we LOVE to see!!
People don't understand how legendary Kah is.
I predict her to become a coach and win a title some day.
That'll fit nice with the W championship and Olympic Gold medal
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You can tell Kah really cares about Angelβs growth and development. Very dope!
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Disappointed but not surprised that ESPN isn't doing a #WNBA Expansion Draft pre-show.
I found an On Her Turf segment to watch before though with @calliefin.bsky.social and @natfluential.bsky.social
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