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Traditionally power rankings publish on Mondays in most sports. That’s 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 wasn’t annoyed. But I still think it’s good practice to check when power rankings are issued. Most networks have written analysis to go with power rankings so it’s relatively easy to look up. The graphic also indicates they’re week 1 rankings.

I am aware why the comments were made. That’s why ai clarified.

NP. Tbh I am not very active on Blue Sky. So if someone didn’t send me this message I wouldn’t have known. I really still primarily exist on Twitter (unfortunately) but I can’t keep up with multiple platforms.

The final thing I’ll say about my rankings is they’re not standings. Just b/c a team lost doesn’t mean they’re 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.

I’d say on paper both teams are better and that’s 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

It’s also not in their best interest to win a lot of games anyway. They have a brutal 5-game stretch coming up where they’ll a be fortunate to get 1 win.

Expansion teams aren’t usually good for the first few years and the Valks don’t have a franchise star. So while I understand the reax to this since the date wasn’t 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, it’s 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...

It’s 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.

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Hi Frosty, thanks for your interest and for watching. Our names should’ve displayed at the beginning of the convo. Apologies for that. I’m Natalie Esquire and I was talking to Callie Fin. We’re both more active on X and Instagram. I’m @natfluential on all platforms.

Hi there! I’m on here but not really on here lol

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