WNBA needs to return on the players’ terms — because they have so much to say –

Ticha Penichiero, the legendary point guard turned player agent, is plotting from her native Portugal, where she opted to shelter in place. She is keeping steady tabs on the latest from the WNBA and is also monitoring women’s basketball leagues throughout the world. Korea and Australia have already ruled out imports for the coming season. The popular leagues in Europe are also in limbo, dealing with COVID-19 issues.

In Europe and China are where WNBA players make the most money. They play in America to be at home, for the passion of the game and the legacy of women’s hoops in the States, and because it is the most competitive league in the world. But overseas is how they reach new tax brackets, get compensation closer to their talent, and thus validate all they’ve had to endure.

But Penichiero has marching orders from one of her clients, Seattle Storm veteran Alysha Clark.

“She is turning down overseas this year,” Penichiero said…