Swoopes sat out most of yesterday's practice. Stickney wondered whether maybe she'd finally been traded.

"Naw," said Van.

But the Comets sure would love to lose some of those big fat veteran salaries. Arcain, Swoopes, and Thompson all make the max. If you add Snow, Phillips, Canty, Lambert, Lyttle, and Hodges, you're left with only about 100 grand of cap room. Makes things a little tight...

As a result, Van says they may play with only 10, carrying an 11th on the IR.