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In this exclusive segment of Podhalla, Garrett and Brian Gonzales sit down with Richard Cohen from Her Hoop Stats to dissect the high-stakes world of the upcoming WNBA Expansion Draft. With new franchises entering the league in Portland and Toronto, the Golden State Valkyries face difficult decisions on who to protect and who to risk losing to their new rivals.

Richard breaks down the complex rules governing the expansion draft, clarifying how many players each team can protect and the strategic nuances of the "Draft and Stash" rules. The conversation gets heated as the guys dive into the Valkyries' specific roster dilemmas.

Key Discussion Points:

The Protection Puzzle: Why the final protected spot for Golden State likely comes down to a choice between the high-upside youth of Carla Leite and the veteran European sharpshooting of Cecilia Zandalasini.

The Kayla Thornton Gamble: Why fan-favorite Kayla Thornton might intentionally be left unprotected and the mathematical reasoning behind that risk.

Raid Warnings: Predictions on which players the Portland and Toronto expansion teams are eyeing from the Valkyries' current rotation.

Whether you are a die-hard Valkyries fan or just a follower of WNBA front-office strategy, this interview provides the most comprehensive look at the expansion landscape available.

Comment below: Who would YOU protect if you were the Valkyries GM?

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