Jackie Powell
@classicjpow.bsky.social
I have covered Women's basketball for Yahoo Sports, MSNBC,
Bleacher Report, and more. I cover the New York Liberty & host @lockedonwbb.bsky.social for @theixbasketball.bsky.social. Obsessed with pop culture and Lady Gaga too.
Bleacher Report, and more. I cover the New York Liberty & host @lockedonwbb.bsky.social for @theixbasketball.bsky.social. Obsessed with pop culture and Lady Gaga too.
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Happy WNBA draft lottery day!
Here are each team’s odds to land the No. 1 pick:
Dallas Wings: 42%
Minnesota Lynx: 26.1%
Seattle Storm: 16.7%
Washington Mystics: 9.7%
Chicago Sky: 5.5%
Here are each team’s odds to land the No. 1 pick:
Dallas Wings: 42%
Minnesota Lynx: 26.1%
Seattle Storm: 16.7%
Washington Mystics: 9.7%
Chicago Sky: 5.5%
November 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Happy WNBA draft lottery day!
Here are each team’s odds to land the No. 1 pick:
Dallas Wings: 42%
Minnesota Lynx: 26.1%
Seattle Storm: 16.7%
Washington Mystics: 9.7%
Chicago Sky: 5.5%
Here are each team’s odds to land the No. 1 pick:
Dallas Wings: 42%
Minnesota Lynx: 26.1%
Seattle Storm: 16.7%
Washington Mystics: 9.7%
Chicago Sky: 5.5%
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News: Cameron Brink, the 2024 No. 2 WNBA draft pick, has signed with Zack Miller at WME Basketball, joining its powerhouse roster of active players including Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston, Satou Sabally and Jackie Young
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
News: Cameron Brink, the 2024 No. 2 WNBA draft pick, has signed with Zack Miller at WME Basketball, joining its powerhouse roster of active players including Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston, Satou Sabally and Jackie Young
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In today's @nypostsports.bsky.social, there's a whole lot of women's sports.
Five stories to be exact.
Five stories to be exact.
November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
In today's @nypostsports.bsky.social, there's a whole lot of women's sports.
Five stories to be exact.
Five stories to be exact.
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Lynx sending the StudBudz to the draft lottery, absolutely love the vibes
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Lynx sending the StudBudz to the draft lottery, absolutely love the vibes
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ESPN has reported that the Liberty are set to hire longtime Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco, and our @itssydneywingfield.bsky.social recaps the move.
New York Liberty to hire Chris DeMarco as new head coach - The IX Basketball
Decade-long Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco is set to become the new head coach of the New York Liberty.
www.thenexthoops.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
ESPN has reported that the Liberty are set to hire longtime Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco, and our @itssydneywingfield.bsky.social recaps the move.
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Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela has withdrawn from consideration for the Liberty head coaching job, league sources tell The Post.
Story TK.
Story TK.
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela has withdrawn from consideration for the Liberty head coaching job, league sources tell The Post.
Story TK.
Story TK.
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More details here on why the WNBPA feels the WNBA's CBA proposal misses key demands.
Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Sources: Players unmoved by WNBA's proposal
The WNBPA feels the league's latest CBA proposal misses the mark and does not include a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business, sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
More details here on why the WNBPA feels the WNBA's CBA proposal misses key demands.
Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
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NEW: The WNBA's latest offer to players includes a million-dollar max salary—but only if certain revenue sharing targets are hit. The base supermax in 2026 would remain in the six figures.
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The WNBA’s Million-Dollar Offer Isn’t What it Seems
The reported $1.1 million figure represents a six-figure base salary with potential revenue sharing added in, multiple sources told FOS.
frontofficesports.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
NEW: The WNBA's latest offer to players includes a million-dollar max salary—but only if certain revenue sharing targets are hit. The base supermax in 2026 would remain in the six figures.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-mil...
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-mil...
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Good morning! As the #WNBA considers changes to its CBA, what does the data tell us about injuries and the schedule? Our @seehafer.bsky.social and @jacobmox.bsky.social dig into the details www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/what-do...
What does the data say about WNBA injuries and scheduling? - The IX Basketball
Ways the current schedule has impacted injuries, and how that might get better or worse moving forward as CBA negotiations continue.
www.thenexthoops.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Good morning! As the #WNBA considers changes to its CBA, what does the data tell us about injuries and the schedule? Our @seehafer.bsky.social and @jacobmox.bsky.social dig into the details www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/what-do...
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The ABSOLUTE latest on the #WNBA CBA negotiations, with a brief but helpful comparison between the WNBA and some other pro leagues. Plus, hear from UTSA's Karen Aston. Basketball Wednesday with @howardmegdal.bsky.social is live! www.theixsports.com/features/to-...
To understand the WNBA's position, just look around - The IX Sports
To understand the WNBA's position, just look around — Karen Aston talks UTSA basketball all in Basketball Wednesday.
www.theixsports.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The ABSOLUTE latest on the #WNBA CBA negotiations, with a brief but helpful comparison between the WNBA and some other pro leagues. Plus, hear from UTSA's Karen Aston. Basketball Wednesday with @howardmegdal.bsky.social is live! www.theixsports.com/features/to-...
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and water is wet
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Fox News Poll: Voters say White House is doing more harm than good on economy
Trump's approval hits new lows as 76% view economy negatively in the latest Fox News poll. Rising costs for groceries, utilities spark voter dissatisfaction nationwide.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
and water is wet
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According to Shams' report, the NBA is saying that injuries are not up this season actually but did not provide any data to back up the assertion. feels familiar but i can't recall what other league took this exact same approach (only for it to be wrong),,,, /s
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
According to Shams' report, the NBA is saying that injuries are not up this season actually but did not provide any data to back up the assertion. feels familiar but i can't recall what other league took this exact same approach (only for it to be wrong),,,, /s
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Shams: NBA launching league-wide biomechanics assessment program in attempt to reduce injuries moving forward.
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Shams: NBA launching league-wide biomechanics assessment program in attempt to reduce injuries moving forward.
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Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco has emerged as a serious contender for the Liberty’s head coaching job, multiple sources told The Post on Tuesday. nypost.com/2025/11/18/s...
NBA champion emerges as serious contender in Liberty coaching search
He joins a pool of finalists that includes former Nets assistant Will Weaver, Raptors assistant Jama Mahlalela and Mercury associate head coach Kristi Toliver.
nypost.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco has emerged as a serious contender for the Liberty’s head coaching job, multiple sources told The Post on Tuesday. nypost.com/2025/11/18/s...
I was in Hartford yesterday for UConn's rout of Ohio State. The defending champions aren't just deeper but are more versatile than they've been in years.
For @nbc-sports.bsky.social, I explain why the Huskies are playing a style much more reliant on pace, space and length post Paige Bueckers.
For @nbc-sports.bsky.social, I explain why the Huskies are playing a style much more reliant on pace, space and length post Paige Bueckers.
UConn’s Reinvention: How depth and modern basketball are fueling a repeat push
UConn’s 100–68 win over Ohio State on Sunday showcased the Huskies’ evolution without Paige Bueckers, and their potential to make another deep run.
www.nbcsports.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I was in Hartford yesterday for UConn's rout of Ohio State. The defending champions aren't just deeper but are more versatile than they've been in years.
For @nbc-sports.bsky.social, I explain why the Huskies are playing a style much more reliant on pace, space and length post Paige Bueckers.
For @nbc-sports.bsky.social, I explain why the Huskies are playing a style much more reliant on pace, space and length post Paige Bueckers.
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Jonquel Jones announces on Instagram that she’s joining Project B.
“To be able to continue to play against the best players in the world, play with the best players in the world and be able to see new parts of the world so let’s get it,” she says.
“To be able to continue to play against the best players in the world, play with the best players in the world and be able to see new parts of the world so let’s get it,” she says.
November 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Jonquel Jones announces on Instagram that she’s joining Project B.
“To be able to continue to play against the best players in the world, play with the best players in the world and be able to see new parts of the world so let’s get it,” she says.
“To be able to continue to play against the best players in the world, play with the best players in the world and be able to see new parts of the world so let’s get it,” she says.
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Hey all, I made a starter kit featuring all the ever-valuable Rotoworld sport feeds, as well as our excellent contributors/friends all in one place. Follow along. There's a lot more to come!
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November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hey all, I made a starter kit featuring all the ever-valuable Rotoworld sport feeds, as well as our excellent contributors/friends all in one place. Follow along. There's a lot more to come!
go.bsky.app/LAD2Cnm
go.bsky.app/LAD2Cnm
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Springfield, Illinois will be the home to the WPBL in its inaugural season. The league—which will feature four teams in year one—will play all of its games at Robin Roberts Stadium.
More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
frontofficesports.com/womens-pro-b...
More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
frontofficesports.com/womens-pro-b...
Women’s Pro Baseball League To Play 1st Season in Springfield, Illinois
The Women’s Pro Baseball League tells FOS it expects to raise $3 million and will play its entire debut season in the Midwest.
frontofficesports.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Springfield, Illinois will be the home to the WPBL in its inaugural season. The league—which will feature four teams in year one—will play all of its games at Robin Roberts Stadium.
More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
frontofficesports.com/womens-pro-b...
More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
frontofficesports.com/womens-pro-b...
In recent days, the news came out via @jakelfischer.bsky.social and @madkenney.bsky.social about where the Liberty are in their coaching search.
Below for @theixbasketball.bsky.social I examined the strengths and weaknesses of NY's final 3 candidates Will Weaver, Jama Mahlalela and Kristi Toliver.
Below for @theixbasketball.bsky.social I examined the strengths and weaknesses of NY's final 3 candidates Will Weaver, Jama Mahlalela and Kristi Toliver.
Breaking Down the Liberty's Coaching Finalists: Pros and Cons
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Liberty's three head coaching finalists Kristi Toliver, Will Weaver and Jama Mahlalela?
www.thenexthoops.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
In recent days, the news came out via @jakelfischer.bsky.social and @madkenney.bsky.social about where the Liberty are in their coaching search.
Below for @theixbasketball.bsky.social I examined the strengths and weaknesses of NY's final 3 candidates Will Weaver, Jama Mahlalela and Kristi Toliver.
Below for @theixbasketball.bsky.social I examined the strengths and weaknesses of NY's final 3 candidates Will Weaver, Jama Mahlalela and Kristi Toliver.
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The race to be the next New York Liberty coach is down to three contenders. @classicjpow.bsky.social explains why each one would be a good choice, as well as why they may get passed over for the job:
www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/new-yor...
www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/new-yor...
Breaking Down the Liberty's Coaching Finalists: Pros and Cons
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Liberty's three head coaching finalists Kristi Toliver, Will Weaver and Jama Mahlalela?
www.thenexthoops.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The race to be the next New York Liberty coach is down to three contenders. @classicjpow.bsky.social explains why each one would be a good choice, as well as why they may get passed over for the job:
www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/new-yor...
www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/new-yor...
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Huge ovation for Rachel Banham and Napheesa Collier, who are here courtside.
Phee still has a boot on her left foot after suffering a significant ankle and shin injury in the WNBA semis.
Phee still has a boot on her left foot after suffering a significant ankle and shin injury in the WNBA semis.
November 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Huge ovation for Rachel Banham and Napheesa Collier, who are here courtside.
Phee still has a boot on her left foot after suffering a significant ankle and shin injury in the WNBA semis.
Phee still has a boot on her left foot after suffering a significant ankle and shin injury in the WNBA semis.
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“As centers’ jobs become easier, it’s harder to stand out as a post player, and the centers of yesteryear are trying to diversify their games. Sometimes that leads to Cameron Brink and Awa Fam. Sometimes that leads to Alissa Pili and Lorela Cubaj.”
Is the WNBA on a path to a future without centers? As our @emilyadler.bsky.social writes, the stream of true center prospects may be drying up, or at least taking new form as the game evolves.
The 2026 WNBA Draft may be the last great class for centers - The IX Basketball
Fewer centers are being drafted highly anymore, but the next few WNBA draft classes are even more extreme. Why?
www.thenexthoops.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“As centers’ jobs become easier, it’s harder to stand out as a post player, and the centers of yesteryear are trying to diversify their games. Sometimes that leads to Cameron Brink and Awa Fam. Sometimes that leads to Alissa Pili and Lorela Cubaj.”
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1) Mitchell is a great reporter. I'd be thrilled to publish freelance works from him, and I hope he gets a job soon.
2) Vox needs to either let SB Nation sunset with dignity or commit resources to actually run it. Doing this slowmotion bleed out is unfair to readers, staffers, and shit, even brands
2) Vox needs to either let SB Nation sunset with dignity or commit resources to actually run it. Doing this slowmotion bleed out is unfair to readers, staffers, and shit, even brands
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
1) Mitchell is a great reporter. I'd be thrilled to publish freelance works from him, and I hope he gets a job soon.
2) Vox needs to either let SB Nation sunset with dignity or commit resources to actually run it. Doing this slowmotion bleed out is unfair to readers, staffers, and shit, even brands
2) Vox needs to either let SB Nation sunset with dignity or commit resources to actually run it. Doing this slowmotion bleed out is unfair to readers, staffers, and shit, even brands
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Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller, campaigned with Zohran Mamdani and once hoped to join him in City Hall. Now he is eying a congressional seat, with Mamdani's support. nyti.ms/3LZXcn4
November 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller, campaigned with Zohran Mamdani and once hoped to join him in City Hall. Now he is eying a congressional seat, with Mamdani's support. nyti.ms/3LZXcn4
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New @tempobasketball.bsky.social head coach Sandy Brondello discusses why her ouster from the Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason & the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
New @tempobasketball.bsky.social head coach Sandy Brondello discusses why her ouster from the Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason & the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...