Transactions: Comets Swap T's: Sign Dixon

So... the Comets waived Tamara Moore and Tari Phillips, in order to sign Tamecka Dixon.

I've always liked Tari, but I have to admit that she hasn't contributed much lately. And I'm not sure it was a great idea to waive (the young and talented) Moore. But I'm ok with signing Dixon, if she's healthy and ready to play.

“I'm excited to be back with the team and to be able to play for Coach Thompson. I feel as if I'm starting anew. I've just been working out, training and hoping for the opportunity to contribute my talent and effort.”

Truth is, I enjoy watching her. I like her 'old school' style of play. While some might disagree, I, personally, like her energy, leadership and determination, and I think there's a place for her here. And yeah, I know, I'm partial to the veterans!

It's amazing and sometimes scary how accurate the rumor mill can be! I'm ok with this one, though... for now.One thing that's confusing me, though, is that we waived two players, one with veteran pay (I'm assuming), but only signed one veteran at veteran pay (I'm assuming)... What else is coming down the pike?

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Houston Waives

The Comets waived Tamara Moore and Tari Phillips today.

Comment withheld, pending future transactions.

Comets Fire Up First Win Against Sparks

We did it! We really did it!

Not only did the Comets log their first W, but they soundly defeated l.a. in the process!

The final score was 74-64 and while Michelle Snow (21, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 turn overs) and Tina Thompson (20, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover) led by far in points, almost everyone who played, scored:

Hodges (9, 4 assists, 1 turn over)
Smith (8, 1 rebound, 4 assists)
Byears (5, 2 rebounds, 1 assist)
Maiga-Ba (5, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 6 turnovers)
Moore (5, 3 rebounds, 3 assists)
Shields (1)

The exceptioins: Sancho Lyttle started, played 13:40, snatched 6 rebounds, caused 3 turnovers and didn't score. Tari Phillips played 3:09 and didn't score but didn't cause any turnovers.

In a game that was equal parts lackluster and brilliance (because we never fell behind), our girls came out and played four complete quarters. They actually got the crowd in the game, for the first time all season. And when the final horn sounded, you would have thought we had won the Championship!

Congratulations Karleen and Hilton... on your first win. (I heard on the radio that Hilton got the game ball. I'm thinking he deserves it because the checks must have cleared!).