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LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 15: Dearica Hambry #5 of the Las Vegas Aces talks with the media after the game against the Chicago Sky on September 15, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Dearica Hamby, Aces stun Sky

Dearica Hamby’s jaw-dropping shot sends Aces to WNBA semifinals

Nneka Ogwumike wins the WNBA’s 2019 sportsmanship award

Preview: Aces host Sky with trip to semis on the line

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 20: Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces hi-fives teammates during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 20, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dearica Hamby named 2019 WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 11: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert presents the WNBA Coach of the Year Award to Head Coach James Wade of the Chicago Sky before the game against the Phoenix Mercury during Round One of the WNBA Playoffs on September 11, 2019 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA will cover charter flights for Game 1 of semifinals

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 5: Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces gets introduced before the game against the Washington Mystics on August 5, 2019 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dearica Hamby: Sixth Woman of the Year and Most Improved Player?

UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 30: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Chicago Sky passes the ball against the Connecticut Sun on July 30, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Stefanie Dolson and the art of the outlet pass

EVERETT, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 11: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm takes the court before the first game of the WNBA playoffs against the Minnesota Lynx at the Angel of the Winds Arena on September 11, 2019 in Everett, Washington. The Seattle Storm top the Minnesota Lynx 84-74 and advance to the second round. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Jordin Canada the key to Seattle’s success

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics speaks with the media after the game against the Chicago Sky on September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA record recap: Breaking down 2019 records and milestones reached

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 9: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Chicago Sky reacts against the Las Vegas Aces on August 9, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images)

PODCAST: Nick Niendorf talks playoffs on the Skycast

WHITE PLAINS, NY- AUGUST 13: New York Liberty huddle before the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 13, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA draft lottery set for Sept. 17 on ESPN2

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- AUGUST 16: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics and Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics celebrate during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 16, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBPA Board of Advocates brings strength in numbers

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 11: Diamond DeShields #1 of the Chicago Sky speaks to the media after the game against the Phoenix Mercury during Round One of the WNBA Playoffs on September 11, 2019 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago in the Sky with Diamond: DeShields the key moving forward

EVERETT, WA - SEPTEMBER 11: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm talks to the media after the game against the Minnesota Lynx during Round One of the WNBA Playoffs on September 11, 2019 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Inside how Storm captured signature win to eliminate Lynx

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- August 12: Diamond DeShields #1 of the Chicago Sky in action during the Connecticut Sun Vs Chicago Sky, WNBA regular season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 12, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Diamond DeShields helps Chicago Sky cruise past Phoenix Mercury in first round playoff game

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Los Angeles Sparks guard Sydney Wiese #24 during the Atlanta Dream vs Los Angeles Sparks game on September 03, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Consistency is the key for Sydney Wiese, Los Angeles Sparks

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 31: Brittney Griner #42 of Phoenix Mercury hugs Liz Cambage #8 of Las Vegas Aces after the game on May 31, 2019 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Expectations for Phoenix Mercury largely unknown in playoffs

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Head Coach James Wade draws a play during a huddle in the game against the Washington Mystics on September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: James Wade to receive WNBA Coach of the Year award

WASHINGTON D.C - SEPTEMBER 11: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics talks with Mike Thibault during the 2018 WNBA Finals practice on September 11, 2018 at George Mason University in Washington D.C. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

12 Things: WNBA regular-season awards picks

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 29: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Atlanta Dream on August 29, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Diana Taurasi doubtful for opening round of WNBA playoffs

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 8: A overview of the game between the Atlanta Dream and the New York Liberty on September 8, 2019 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dream will not return to State Farm Arena in 2020

NIS, SERBIA - JUNE 30: Kiah Stokes (41) of Turkey in action during FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2019 Group C basketball match between Turkey and Hungary in Nis, Serbia on June 30, 2019. (Photo by Sasa Djordjevic/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

New York Liberty re-sign Kiah Stokes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 24: Tamika Catchings, the WNBA champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist retires her No. 24 jersey during halftime of the game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Indiana Fever on June 24, 2017 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

For Tamika Catchings, a ‘clean slate’ to build Indiana Fever

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 22: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx speaks with Assistant Coach Cheryl Reeve during the game on June 22, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

With Sylvia Fowles and Cheryl Reeve, the Minnesota Lynx can never be counted out

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell attacks the basket during Indiana's 84-82 loss to the Seattle Storm on June 11, 2019. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Kelsey Mitchell sets a WNBA record with 9 three-pointers in a game

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 8: Pokey Chatman talks with Kennedy Burke #25 of the Indiana Fever during the game against the Connecticut Sun on September 8, 2019 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pokey Chatman out as head coach, GM of Indiana Fever

Kahleah Copper. (Domenic Allegra photo)

Kahleah Copper and the Chicago Sky bench shine in loss to the Washington Mystics