Playoff rosters

[GeorgeofSacramento]

As we near the playoffs, I'm curious as to the WNBA rules for team playoff rosters. When does Whisenant have to submit this, and how many players are allowed to be on it? Also, does this evaporate our IRL cushion? (hopefully not)

I checked the Official WNBA Guide and couldn't find an answer, so I thought I'd seek the more experienced minds here. Anybody?

 

[StevenHW]

"IRL cushion"? What does the IRL mean?

 

[GeorgeofSacramento]

"IRL cushion"? What does the IRL mean?

IRL = Injured Reserve List. It seems to be a way that all professional teams hide extra players and save them for later. Some "injuries" are just on paper. You know that if DeMya comes back to play, somebody will be "injured" conveniently.

 

[Monty'sBiggestFan]

I believe the playoff rosters have to be submitted on the 28th or at some point that week....but I'm almost certain I did read that the exact date was the 28th.

 

[NWFan]

Interesting. I didn't even think about this. Last year, the Storm kept the same roster from the regular season into the playoff's (12) - with Trina F on the IR.