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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Astou Ndour #45 of the Chicago Sky handles the ball against the Washington Mysticson 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)

Chicago Sky to host Phoenix Mercury in first round of playoffs

Rookie Race: Looking back at the WNBA’s closest Rookie of the Year votes

Takeaways: Elena Delle Donne reaches 50-40-90, a WNBA first

Dream’s final game embodies season-long offense struggles

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 1: Marina Mabrey #5, Sydney Wiese #24, and Kalani Brown #21 of the Los Angeles Sparks pose for a photo before the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 1, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sparks bench players stay ready for postseason push

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 6: Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics reacts to play against the Dallas Wings on September 6, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and 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)

Natasha Cloud’s community service has been a constant in her career

WHITE PLAINS, NY - SEPTEMBER 6: Tiffany Mitchell #3 of the Indiana Fever deends Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty on September 6, 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)

Takeaways: Indiana Fever defeat New York Liberty, secure top lottery odds for New York

ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 05: Atlanta's Alaina Coates (right) and Maite Cazorla (left) wave to fans following the conclusion of the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream on September 5th, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Comeback in fourth quarter leads Dream past Aces

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Chicago Sky looks on during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 29, 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)

PODCAST: Nick Niendorf’s newest edition of the Skycast

Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler attacks the basket during a game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 10, 2019. Wheeler, who is 2nd in the WNBA with 99 assists, has been named as an All-Star for the first time in her career. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Indiana Fever to play at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in 2020, 2021 and part of 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 3: Chelsea Gray #12 of Los Angeles Sparks reacts during the game against the Atlanta Dream on September 3, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks prepare for final stretch before postseason

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 30: Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 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 Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

12 Things: Canada, Odyssey, Johannes

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 30: Angel McCoughtry #35 of the Atlanta Dream looks on from the bench during the game against the New York Liberty on June 30, 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)

Angel McCoughtry not cleared to return to Dream in 2019

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 30: The New York Liberty huddles up against the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 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 Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Without Tina Charles, the Liberty experimented with their Identity

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)

Time is no longer on the side of the Phoenix Mercury as they await the real Diana Taurasi

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 25: Tianna Hawkins #21 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against the New York Liberty on August 25, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and 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)

Washington Mystics sign Tianna Hawkins to one-year extension

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 03: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm watches from the sidelines due to a knee injury while the Seattle Storm take on the New York Liberty during their game at Alaska Airlines Arena on July 03, 2019 in Seattle, 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. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Storm’s Sue Bird to miss rest of season

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 1: The Chicago Sky huddles up before the game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 1, 2019 at the 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 Sky dominate possible playoff matchup against Phoenix Mercury

WHITE PLAINS, NY- AUGUST 13: Seimone Augustus #33 of the Minnesota Lynx smiles during the game against the New York Liberty 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)

Minnesota Lynx thank fans amid playoff seeding push in special season

COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 30: Head coach Muffet McGraw of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates during the semifinal game of the 2018 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Final Four at Nationwide Arena on March 30, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Notre Dame defeated Connecticut 91-89 to advance to the National Championship. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Natalie Achonwa wants to inspire others like Muffet McGraw inspired her

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 1: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm talks with media after the game against the Atlanta Dream on September 1, 2019 at the Alaska Airlines Arena Arena, in Seattle, 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)

Seattle Storm regain footing in win over Atlanta

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 31: Epiphanny Prince #11 of the Las Vegas Aces dribbles up court against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 31, 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)

Plum, Prince spark Aces in fourth-quarter comeback against L.A.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 29: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball during the game against the Indiana Fever on August 29, 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)

Chelsea Gray’s career-high 30 points led the Sparks to a key road victory

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 30: Courtney Williams #10 of the Connecticut Sun warms up before the game against the New York Liberty on August 30, 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 Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Connecticut Sun win, Courtney Williams leads

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 4: Han Xu #21 of the New York Liberty warms up before the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 4, 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 Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

When this season does Han Xu get her moment? Time is ticking.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 27: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces drives to the basket during the game against the Indiana Fever on August 27, 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)

12 Things: McCowan, Dolson, Arike

Sao Paulo, BRAZIL: Brazil's Janeth dos Santos Arcain celebrates after converting a point during their FIBA World Championship for Women Brazil 2006 game against Czech Republic, at the Ibirapuera arena, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 20 September 2006. AFP PHOTO/Mauricio LIMA (Photo credit should read MAURICIO LIMA/AFP/Getty Images)

And One: Janeth Arcain, underrated Hall-of-Famer

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against the Atlanta Dream on JULY 14, 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)

Stacey Abrams featured on newly founded WNBPA, Board of Advocates