Justin Behan
@justinlakebehan.bsky.social
Writer, New York Liberty fan, career dabbler, sports card collector, progressive.
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Decoding a big, confusing WNBA CBA update with @maitreyiaa.bsky.social where we ask a burning question: Should Ellie unionize? Plus, the rise of the athlete-influencer era and some WNBA Draft talk
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A Big, Confusing WNBA CBA Update, the Athlete-Influencer Era, and WNBA Draft Talk
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December 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Decoding a big, confusing WNBA CBA update with @maitreyiaa.bsky.social where we ask a burning question: Should Ellie unionize? Plus, the rise of the athlete-influencer era and some WNBA Draft talk
open.spotify.com/episode/3tyc...
open.spotify.com/episode/3tyc...
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Sources told @theathletic.com the WNBA’s salary structure proposal would result in players receiving less than 15% of total league revenue.
Plus, news on many more proposal items with @benpickman.bsky.social, including a (mandatory?) draft combine, benefits and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Plus, news on many more proposal items with @benpickman.bsky.social, including a (mandatory?) draft combine, benefits and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
WNBA CBA proposal includes mandatory draft combine, new revenue-sharing model: Sources
The league proposed a draft combine requirement that ties participation to rookie salary.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Sources told @theathletic.com the WNBA’s salary structure proposal would result in players receiving less than 15% of total league revenue.
Plus, news on many more proposal items with @benpickman.bsky.social, including a (mandatory?) draft combine, benefits and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Plus, news on many more proposal items with @benpickman.bsky.social, including a (mandatory?) draft combine, benefits and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
The canceled TV show you’ll never stop thinking about.
December 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The canceled TV show you’ll never stop thinking about.
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the @baseballhall.org announced the 16-member Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ahead of Sunday's vote in Orlando. It seems to avoid some of the glaring issues I carp about re: cronyism and includes two of the most conscientious voters I know in @jaysonst.bsky.social and @tylerkepner.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
the @baseballhall.org announced the 16-member Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ahead of Sunday's vote in Orlando. It seems to avoid some of the glaring issues I carp about re: cronyism and includes two of the most conscientious voters I know in @jaysonst.bsky.social and @tylerkepner.bsky.social
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BREAKING: The WNBA has proposed cutting team housing in addition to an earlier start date, according to multiple sources.
The start date for training camp could be as early as mid-March, sources indicated, which would come with serious implications.
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The start date for training camp could be as early as mid-March, sources indicated, which would come with serious implications.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
WNBA Proposes Cutting Team Housing, Earlier Start to Season
The league is proposing a seven-figure base maximum salary, but it’s coming at a cost, multiple sources told FOS.
frontofficesports.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
BREAKING: The WNBA has proposed cutting team housing in addition to an earlier start date, according to multiple sources.
The start date for training camp could be as early as mid-March, sources indicated, which would come with serious implications.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
The start date for training camp could be as early as mid-March, sources indicated, which would come with serious implications.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-cba-upd...
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Inbox: Official Statement from the #WNBA-
The second extension of the current CBA has been made official with the new deadline of January 9, 2026 to get a new deal done. That’s 40 days.
The second extension of the current CBA has been made official with the new deadline of January 9, 2026 to get a new deal done. That’s 40 days.
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Inbox: Official Statement from the #WNBA-
The second extension of the current CBA has been made official with the new deadline of January 9, 2026 to get a new deal done. That’s 40 days.
The second extension of the current CBA has been made official with the new deadline of January 9, 2026 to get a new deal done. That’s 40 days.
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"In recent history, the Doctor Who actor has repeatedly made headlines thanks to his allyship towards trans and gender non-conforming people – most notably with a subtle gesture during a TV interview that wound up helping to raise £18,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth charity AKT."
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"In recent history, the Doctor Who actor has repeatedly made headlines thanks to his allyship towards trans and gender non-conforming people – most notably with a subtle gesture during a TV interview that wound up helping to raise £18,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth charity AKT."
From @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social
The Phoenix Mercury enters brand redesign hell for no good reason.
They had owned - perhaps - the most iconic logo in the #WNBA
Don’t get it.
#phoenixmercury
The Phoenix Mercury enters brand redesign hell for no good reason.
They had owned - perhaps - the most iconic logo in the #WNBA
Don’t get it.
#phoenixmercury
The Phoenix Mercury have announced the team's first-ever rebrand.
It includes a new brand look with redesigned logos and wordmarks.
It includes a new brand look with redesigned logos and wordmarks.
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
From @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social
The Phoenix Mercury enters brand redesign hell for no good reason.
They had owned - perhaps - the most iconic logo in the #WNBA
Don’t get it.
#phoenixmercury
The Phoenix Mercury enters brand redesign hell for no good reason.
They had owned - perhaps - the most iconic logo in the #WNBA
Don’t get it.
#phoenixmercury
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Ok, new Common Sense just released. It's timely and pithy and hopefully you think it worth your time (and mine).
We called it: "Who's the Boss?"
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We called it: "Who's the Boss?"
dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3...
dts.podtrac.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Ok, new Common Sense just released. It's timely and pithy and hopefully you think it worth your time (and mine).
We called it: "Who's the Boss?"
dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3...
We called it: "Who's the Boss?"
dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3...
It’s women’s college hoops season y’all!
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It’s women’s college hoops season y’all!
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There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.
November 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.
Bucket list.
Saw my first @graigkreindler.bsky.social painting in the real world. As stunning and immersive as I could have hoped.
More please.
#graigkreindler #baseballhalloffame
Saw my first @graigkreindler.bsky.social painting in the real world. As stunning and immersive as I could have hoped.
More please.
#graigkreindler #baseballhalloffame
November 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Bucket list.
Saw my first @graigkreindler.bsky.social painting in the real world. As stunning and immersive as I could have hoped.
More please.
#graigkreindler #baseballhalloffame
Saw my first @graigkreindler.bsky.social painting in the real world. As stunning and immersive as I could have hoped.
More please.
#graigkreindler #baseballhalloffame
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Amazing that Trump can say this but fucking Chuck Schumer can't
Q: would you feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani administration ?
TRUMP: I would. I really would.
TRUMP: I would. I really would.
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Amazing that Trump can say this but fucking Chuck Schumer can't
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Effectively Wild Episode 2403: How Our Preseason Predictions Panned Out blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
Effectively Wild Episode 2403: How Our Preseason Predictions Panned Out
Ben, Meg, Michael Baumann, Ben Clemens, and Chris Hanel congregate to review the results of the 2025 minor league free agent draft (11:45) and recap their 40 bold preseason predictions (19:01), following...
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Effectively Wild Episode 2403: How Our Preseason Predictions Panned Out blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
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Offseason Effectively Wild is the best Effectively Wild imo
Effectively Wild Episode 2402: A (Qualifying) Offer You Can’t Refuse blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
Effectively Wild Episode 2402: A (Qualifying) Offer You Can’t Refuse
Ben and Meg banter about the benefits of baseball supporting longer careers than some other sports (inspired by LeBron James becoming the first NBA player to make it to a 23rd season), the Mariners re-signing...
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Offseason Effectively Wild is the best Effectively Wild imo
I understand the #WNBA evolution to positionless basketball.
But, I think the New York Liberty are taking this coachless basketball thing too far.
#NYLiberty #NewYorkLiberty #SandyBrondello
But, I think the New York Liberty are taking this coachless basketball thing too far.
#NYLiberty #NewYorkLiberty #SandyBrondello
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I understand the #WNBA evolution to positionless basketball.
But, I think the New York Liberty are taking this coachless basketball thing too far.
#NYLiberty #NewYorkLiberty #SandyBrondello
But, I think the New York Liberty are taking this coachless basketball thing too far.
#NYLiberty #NewYorkLiberty #SandyBrondello
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Effectively Wild Episode 2401: Just Awards blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
Effectively Wild Episode 2401: Just Awards
Ben and Meg banter about Based Boras vs. Borscht Belt Boras and a few corny quips they overlooked, then discuss end-of-season awards (Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes vs. Cristopher Sánchez,...
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Effectively Wild Episode 2401: Just Awards blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
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Effectively Wild Episode 2400: There’s No Such Thing As a Free Agent blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
Effectively Wild Episode 2400: There’s No Such Thing As a Free Agent
Ben and Meg banter about a hotel-lobby shrine to Addison Barger and Scott Boras wordplay at the GM meetings, Stat Blast (25:50) about Paul DePodesta’s comeback, POBO percentage, postseason questions,...
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Effectively Wild Episode 2400: There’s No Such Thing As a Free Agent blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
@howardmegdal.bsky.social via @theixbasketball.bsky.social hits hard at the unknowns and lack of information produced by the mysterious Project B.
#WNBA #WNBPA #womensbasketball
#WNBA #WNBPA #womensbasketball
In Basketball Wednesday, our @howardmegdal.bsky.social breaks down the huge, unanswered questions about Project B, along with why they matter so much. #WNBA #NCAAW www.theixsports.com/features/the...
The crucial unanswered questions about Project B - The IX Sports
There are plenty of unanswered questions about Project B that will tell us about both the league's upside and what it will mean overall.
www.theixsports.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
@howardmegdal.bsky.social via @theixbasketball.bsky.social hits hard at the unknowns and lack of information produced by the mysterious Project B.
#WNBA #WNBPA #womensbasketball
#WNBA #WNBPA #womensbasketball
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Effectively Wild Episode 2399: Fixed That (Pitch) for You blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
Effectively Wild Episode 2399: Fixed That (Pitch) for You
Ben and Meg break down the federal indictment of Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz, including the documentary and statistical evidence of their alleged pitch-fixing, the implications for the sport and...
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Effectively Wild Episode 2399: Fixed That (Pitch) for You blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
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I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
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Kate Martin bodied this silhouette challenge! How many did you get? #WNBA #Unrivaled
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Kate Martin bodied this silhouette challenge! How many did you get? #WNBA #Unrivaled
I can’t believe I’m seeing RUSH in concert next year.
Not seeing them live was my biggest music regret. Sad that Neil Peart won’t be there, but excited to see Geddy and Alex.
Never thought I’d get an opportunity.
#Rush #Rushtour #50somethingtour #Rush2026
Not seeing them live was my biggest music regret. Sad that Neil Peart won’t be there, but excited to see Geddy and Alex.
Never thought I’d get an opportunity.
#Rush #Rushtour #50somethingtour #Rush2026
November 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I can’t believe I’m seeing RUSH in concert next year.
Not seeing them live was my biggest music regret. Sad that Neil Peart won’t be there, but excited to see Geddy and Alex.
Never thought I’d get an opportunity.
#Rush #Rushtour #50somethingtour #Rush2026
Not seeing them live was my biggest music regret. Sad that Neil Peart won’t be there, but excited to see Geddy and Alex.
Never thought I’d get an opportunity.
#Rush #Rushtour #50somethingtour #Rush2026