WNBA 2019 Season Preview: Four Tiers

The WNBA’s 23rd season tips off on Friday. The headlines leading into the summer surround the myriad of star players who will miss at least a portion the 2019 campaign. Another major story that will loom over this entire season is the ongoing CBA negations. The players association opted out of the deal in the fall of 2018 and have until October to rework the agreement.

Fortunately there is real basketball to be played and with only 12 teams, the WNBA is chock full of all world talent. With so many legacy all star players missing time this year, young players across the league can use the season an opportunity to step into the limelight and make a name for themselves. The 2019 playoff picture…