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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 15h

Never a boring night in this league lmfao

Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 22h

That’s always the Faustian bargain lol because ultimately we are rooting for more capitalism at the end of the day on some level

I thought Tamika’s point on workaround equity in the NBA was fascinating because that’s the capitalist answer to the problem. I hope the PA doesn’t get suckered into that

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 22h

I think what makes it so unique is the total lack of historical analog for what’s happening. I don’t think there’s been an environment where athletes of this caliber are still so closely aligned with a normal American worker and their experience since maybe…the 70’s or 80’s? Maybe?

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 22h

Oh god, I’m like that movie The Good Shepherd but in WNBA journalist form 😭

Erica M @ericamauter.com · 1d

This was a fantastic listen. And kinda dense; I was multitasking and missed stuff and had to rewind a few times. But a ton of great insight here.

No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 1d

What does the WNBA's labor fight look like to someone that has intimate knowledge about how it all works?

On this week's Ball Up Top, Andrew is joined by former NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio to discuss a CBA negotiation for the ages.

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 1d

To say the Las Vegas Aces' Kierstan Bell has been on a journey in the WNBA would be an understatement.

Amidst the outside noise, she persevered into now playing a legit role for a Las Vegas team that is one win away from a WNBA Championship.

www.nocapspacewbb.com/p/a-key-cont...

A Key Contributor Now, Aces Guard Kierstan Bell Gets The Last Laugh

The once ridiculed Las Vegas Aces bench player became an integral piece in the Aces midseason turnaround and is one win away from the sweetest championship in her career to date.

www.nocapspacewbb.com

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 1d

Lebron with sciatica? He just like me fr

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk.bsky.social · 1d

LeBron James is out at least 3-4 weeks with sciatica on his right side, and will miss opening night

The Lakers say he will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, which means he likely is out until early to mid-November. At least.

www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/leb...

LeBron James out at least 3-4 weeks with sciatica on his right side, will miss opening night

LeBron had yet to play in the preseason. This will be the first time in his 23-year career he has missed a season opener.

www.nbcsports.com

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 1d

While it's easy for new fans of the game to assume A'ja Wilson has always been in the GOAT conversation, the reality is that the climb was anything but easy.

But knowing that backstory makes her game winner on Wednesday all the more meaningful.

Full column below...

A graphic with excerpt quotes from No Cap Space WBB's column on A'ja Wilson's shot and the greatness she's achieved in the last five years.

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 1d

I always say that, for all of Twitter's faults, there is no No Cap Space WBB without it.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 3d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 1d

What does the WNBA's labor fight look like to someone that has intimate knowledge about how it all works?

On this week's Ball Up Top, Andrew is joined by former NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio to discuss a CBA negotiation for the ages.

What Comes Next in the WNBA's Labor Battle with Former NBPA Leader Tamika Tremaglio | Ball Up Top: A WBB Podcast

Tamika Tremaglio helped lead the negotiations for the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement in 2023 and advised on the WNBA's CBA in 2020. So what are her thoughts on the W's labor battle?

www.nocapspacewbb.com

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 2d

Rule 1 of being a ball-knower: read Seerat Sohi

Seerat Sohi @seeratsohi.bsky.social · 2d

Even the basketball Gods couldn’t stop A’ja Wilson. Then again, maybe they were setting the stage for her. On her historic shot, the Aces killer instinct, and an immortalizing night for a player climbing up the GOAT ladder. www.theringer.com/2025/10/09/w...

Even the Basketball Gods Couldn’t Stop A’ja Wilson

In a Finals clash brimming with chaos, the WNBA's four-time MVP rose above mortals to remind everyone who rules the mountaintop

www.theringer.com

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 2d

This is incredible yall!!

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 2d

Great catch! Combined eras a bit there lol

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 2d

Something that I feel has been missed in the discussion of A’ja Wilson’s greatness is that the payoff of her ascent is earned.

Four years to the day since being blocked by Brittney Griner with a series on the line, Wilson’s game three game winner marks the completion of her hero’s journey.

With A WNBA Finals Game Winner In Hand, A'ja Wilson's Ascent Is Now Complete

There's no question about it now. One win away from a third WNBA title in four years and on the heels of a Game Three game winning jumper, A'ja Wilson is officially the undisputed best in the world.

www.nocapspacewbb.com

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 2d

I'm inspired.

Let's start writing.

Andrew Hammond @ahamm.bsky.social · 2d

A photo like this is going to inspire an entire generation of girls to hoop even more.

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No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 3d

A new edition of Luxury Tax just dropped with NC State's Khamil Pierre!

Hear about her unique basketball start, her Summer transfer, the excitement on growing her game in the ACC and much more!

In podcast and video form ⬇️
www.nocapspacewbb.com/p/how-khamil...

How Khamil Pierre Shocked the Women's Basketball World And Landed at NC State | Luxury Tax

After an All-American season at Vanderbilt, Khamil Pierre changed the course of the NCAA landscape by transferring to NC State. What

www.nocapspacewbb.com

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 3d

Oh that injera looks divine

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 3d

did i eat this entire plate of ethiopian? yes, i did.

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 3d

That is a fascinating point. The WNBA/NBA actually made the conditions for what we're seeing now and it's like Tim Robinson in the hot dog costume like "we're all trying to find who did this!"

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks so much for reading and watching! Fortunately, the W repeatedly scratches the itch I have for discussing sports business and labor!

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 4d

Oh my god *THAT* throw from Trevor Lawrence.

Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 4d

Nightside anchor, sports anchor, meteorologist

Ryan Teague Beckwith @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social · 4d

Editor in chief, city editor, features editor

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 4d

I realized that I wrote 4,000 words over the weekend on the WNBA's labor fight and missed the most important point:

In essence, this is a labor fight between a worker's coop (Unrivaled) vs. corporate monopoly (WNBA).

And if the players win, so can normal people too.

No Cap Space WBB @nocapspacewbb.com · 4d

The Monday column is here!

On the Aces and the chase for dynasty status, what to do with Alyssa Thomas in game three of the WNBA Finals and why Napheesa Collier and Unrivaled may represent the most important labor movement of the post-COVID era.

Five Out: Aces Up Two, The AT Limitations And Why An Unrivaled Conflict of Interest Is Good For Women's Basketball

After one of the messiest weeks in recent WNBA memory, the future of women's basketball hangs in the balance. Oh, and the Finals are going on too. Lots to talk about in Five Out this week.

www.nocapspacewbb.com

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Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 6d

Officiating tension and more have overshadowed the WNBA Finals this week.

How did we get here, and what’s next? Talked to some folks who understand the WNBA officiating program over the years | @sfchronicle.com

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...

Engelbert announces WNBA officiating committee, but more detailed proposals have been ignored

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert tried to address the WNBA’s officiating problems with a new committee, but previous, more detailed plans to train and retain the best referees were never implemented.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 6d

ESPN deserves a lot of credit for how much they’ve upped their game on highlighting the pageantry of college football in the last few years.

These games *feel* so much bigger in the regular season now.

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 6d

Very cool moment for Rick Neuheisel too

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Andrew G. Haubner @aghaubner.bsky.social · 6d

Best sport ever

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