New reporting from me on Jonquel Jones' surgery. Source familiar says it's a minor surgery to correct ankle instability.

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‪Later I asked her about Dawn Staley’s recent comments about the NBA glass ceiling, why the ceiling exists and if the ceiling even should matter amid the growth across the #WNBA. ‬

‪“A lot of time the people who are hiring, their jobs are on the line too.” (2/2)‬

With the news coming out this morning about Alex Sarama officially hired by Portland, I want to share part of a chat I had with Becky Hammon yesterday.

First I asked her about who she thinks within NBA circles is most fit to coach in the #WNBA which was “a loaded question.” (1/2)

A’ja Wilson skipping with her Finals MVP trophy.

Cathy Engelbert presents the trophy to the Aces and boos ensue.

We’ve got some Abracadabra from the Mercury’s Golden Grannies.

I always appreciate when Buckets does his best Freddie Mercury impression. There’s a special wrinkle at the end when he shows the crowd a sign that says:

Freddie Mercury > Phoenix Mercury

I appreciate the Michelob Ultra DJ who played Frank Sinatra's "Strangers In the Night" by Frank Sinatra to introduce the Mercury as they came onto the floor. Quite an apropos song choice.

I asked Cathy Engelbert pregame about how the #WNBA needs to be prepared to address its own injury epidemic.

Cc to @seehafer.bsky.social and his injury data base @theixbasketball.bsky.social. Here’s part of her answer.