Professional sports is a cruel business, as there’s only a limited number of roster spots for elite athletes.
In the WNBA, sometimes talent and work ethic are not enough for a player to earn a spot. Even though the league is expanding, opportunities remain limited. Additionally, positional need can cause teams to consider certain players expendable. Organizations also may prioritize rostering rookies for developmental reasons or veterans due to their experience.
Here’s an all-too-early look at some teams that already might be regretting waiving players who participated in their training camps:
Arella Guirantes (Chicago Sky)
On paper, Arella Guirantes seemed like a perfect fit for the Sky.
The confident ball handler doesn’t shy away from competition and is the first player to step up when her team is struggling. For some reason, things didn’t click in the Windy City and the star of the Puerto Rican National Team was cut.
In their loss to the Indiana Fever, the Sky were at one point down by 35 points, and while things got heated a couple of times, it looked like the Chicago backcourt…
