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Why Toronto Tempo are parting ways with Marina Mabrey's sister Dara
TL;DR
The Toronto Tempo have waived Dara Mabrey, sister of WNBA player Marina Mabrey, as they finalize their roster ahead of the regular season. This decision comes amid a busy time for the league as teams reduce their player counts.
Key points
- Toronto Tempo waived Dara Mabrey.
- Marina Mabrey is Dara's sister.
- Roster reductions are common before the regular season.
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The WNBA is busy on Thursday with players being waived.
It's a tough time as preseason rosters begin to get whittled down to their final regular season size.
For the Toronto Tempo, that meant waiving three players, according to the league's official transaction log:
- Dara Mabrey
- Kristy Wallace
- Madison Rocci
For Mabrey, it's not unexpected, but it is a bummer. Her sister, Marina, is expected to be one of the top players this season for the Tempo.
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Why did the Toronto Tempo waive Dara Mabrey?
The reality is that Dara was never likely to make a WNBA roster.
Her college career concluded in 2022, and she hasn't played a single WNBA minute in a regular season game since then.
It seems the Tempo brought her aboard to have her at training camp with her sister.
Dara was a solid college player but not a great one. She averaged 10 points per game and shot 38% from 3-point range.
In a bigger league, maybe she'd have a shot at a bench spot somewhere.
But in the WNBA's current size, there wasn't space for this Mabrey sister.
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Q&A
Why did the Toronto Tempo waive Dara Mabrey?
The Toronto Tempo waived Dara Mabrey as part of their roster reductions ahead of the regular season.
Who is Dara Mabrey and what is her connection to Marina Mabrey?
Dara Mabrey is a WNBA player and the sister of Marina Mabrey, who also plays in the league.
What does waiving players mean for WNBA teams like Toronto Tempo?
Waiving players allows WNBA teams like the Toronto Tempo to finalize their rosters as they prepare for the regular season.