The past few days have been filled with talented players — highly drafted rookies and veterans alike — getting cut from rosters across the WNBA, sparking debate about team salary caps, expansion and more opportunities for development.
The Minnesota Lynx sent shockwaves through the league on Tuesday when they waived six players, including 2020 Rookie of the Year and former UConn women’s basketball star Crystal Dangerfield, veteran guard Layshia Clarendon and both of their recent draft picks, Kayla Jones (22nd overall) and Hannah Sjerven (28th overall).
Former UConn Star Evina Westbrook (21st overall) was waived by the Seattle Storm on Wednesday, and the team waived their top draft pick Elissa Cunane (17th overall) earlier in the week. The Las Vegas Aces cut draft picks Mya Hollingshed (eighth overall) and Khayla Pointer (13th overall) as well.
