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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 18: The Chicago Sky huddle before the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 18, 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 Sky lose heated game against Las Vegas Aces

Connecticut Sun steal the game from the Seattle Storm

Los Angeles Sparks doomed by third straight slow start, fall to Chicago Sky

PODCAST: Nick Niendorf’s latest takes on the Chicago Sky

WHITE PLAINS, NY- AUGUST 13: Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty looks on. during 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)

Rebecca Allen has been working toward this “purple patch” her whole life

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 13: Dearica Hamby #5 hi-fives Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces during the game against the Atlanta Dream on August 13, 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)

Aces notebook: holding on against Atlanta, A’ja’s return

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - AUGUST 12: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Disney CEO Bob Iger, Mike Conley of the Utah Jazz, Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic, Former WNBA Player Swin Cash,, NBA Legend Grant Hill, ESPN Talent Rachel Nichols,NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,NBA Legend Dwyane Wade, Brook Lopez and Victor Oladipo of the Orlando Magic pos for a photo during the grand opening of NBA Experience on August 12, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images)

Survey says WNBA players have strong feelings about Disney

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 11: Aerial Powers #23 of the Washington Mystics smiles after the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 11, 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)

Aerial Powers is making the trade that brought her to DC look good

Indiana Fever guard Shenise Johnson will miss the last nine games of the 2019 season due to a knee injury. The Fever will miss her leadership and energy, which she provides during warmups here before a game on June 11, 2019. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Shenise Johnson will miss the rest of the 2019 season

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 11: Sydney Wiese #24 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts to a play during the game against the Chicago Sky on August 11, 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

12 Things: Wiese, Gulich, a possible Sun shakeup

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)

‘At all times, we need her’ — Seimone Augustus playing unique role on youthful Lynx roster

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Cheyenne Parker #32 high-fives Jantel Lavender #7 of the Chicago Sky against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 30, 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)

Chicago Sky’s Jantel Lavender to miss eight to nine weeks after surgery on left foot

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 27: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks on the court after the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Team Wilson defeated Team Delle Donne 129-126. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

PODCAST: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks CBA, expansion and more

PHOENIX, AZ- AUGUST 10: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 10, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘It’s not consistent across the board’: Brittney Griner responds to her three-game suspension

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 11: Liz Cambage #8 and head coach Bill Laimbeer of the Las Vegas Aces talk before their game against the Connecticut Sun at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on August 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sun 89-81. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images )

Aces hold on against Sun, setting up tiebreaker in Connecticut

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 11: Myisha Hines-Allen #2 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 11, 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)

Shorthanded Mystics put depth on display in win over Lynx

Guard Erica Wheeler had one of her most efficient games of the season to help the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream on August 10. Wheeler had 19 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and just one turnover to help the Fever win 87-82. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

The Fever are still riding the wave of Wheeler’s All-Star Game performance

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 8: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury greets her teammate as she exits the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 8, 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘It’s just these little moments that keep me from being on the court’: Diana Taurasi on the realities of recovery in Year 16

PHOENIX, AZ- AUGUST 10: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 10, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

What’s next? The aftermath of Saturday night in Phoenix

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 9: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces handles the ball against the Chicago Sky 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)

Aces comeback falls short against Chicago

UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 24: Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty reacts during a game against the Connecticut Sun on July 24, 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 Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liberty looking for Unity ahead of regular-season debut in Brooklyn

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 01: Guard Alexis Jones #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball defended by forward Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces at Staples Center on August 01, 2019 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Alexis Jones is thriving in Los Angeles

The front of the Washington Mystics cheer card for August 8 commemorating the FORWARD8 initiative. The team gives fans a different cheer card at every home game.

Mystics ownership announces FORWARD8 initiative to support local community

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 4: Brittany Boyd #15 of the New York Liberty watch film 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)

‘Trying to find good starts’: Katie Smith’s search for Liberty guard play

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 15: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks high fives Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm after the game on May 15, 2016 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA players, teams will be playable in NBA 2K20

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough #32 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on July 30, 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)

12 Things: Shatori, Gustafson, Diamond’s fastball

Napheesa Collier, picked 6th overall this April, would be the lowest-selected player to be Rookie of the Year since 2005. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/TNS via Getty Images)

Napheesa Collier is the analytically savvy choice for Rookie Of The Year

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 7: The Chicago Sky celebrate during the game against the New York Liberty on August 7, 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 match last season’s win total with victory over Liberty