Myth about Kamila Vodichkova...Seattle could not have matched the offer.

This only tells part of the story. Phoenix' offer to Vodichkova was made over three weeks into the free agency period. While Phoenix was waiting to see if Sacramento would match the Merucy's offer to DeMya Walker, Seattle was free to sign Kamila Vodichkova. But the Storm didn't.

Anne Donovan cannot hide behind her "couldn't match" comments. She could have signed Vodichkova for less than the maximum amount (what Phoenix is paying her). But Donovan did not take advantage of the opportunity. After Sacramento matched on Walker, Phoenix extended the offer sheet to Vodichkova. Donovan had over three weeks to re-sign Vodichkova and failed to do so. She could have re-signed Vodichkova, plus still have had money to pay Janell Burse to keep the post nucleus together.