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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 4: Yvonne Turner #6 of the Phoenix Mercury smiles after the game against the Washington Mystics on August 4. 2019 at 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)

WNBA Daily Fantasy preview – August 8, 2019

Katie Smith names the New York Liberty enemy: Turnovers

Aces sign Jaime Nared to seven-day contract

Connecticut Sun go all-in on 2019 with Theresa Plaisance deal

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: Napheesa Collier #24 and Sylvia Fowles #34 of Team Wilson look on during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 on July 27, 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Napheesa Collier signs with Erin Kane and Octagon

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 18: Cappie Pondexter #25 of the Indiana Fever signs a ball after the game against the Chicago Sky on August 18, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cappie Pondexter headlines basketball portion of Chicago Park District and Nike Girls Camp

Minneapolis, MN-July 17: Minnesota Lynx center Temi Fagbenle (14) and Seattle Storm forward Alysha Clark (32) battle for a rebound during the first half at Target Center. (Photo by Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

For Seattle Storm, a ‘team of fighters’ has them in contention

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Head Coach of the Baylor University Women's Basketball, Kim Mulkey is seen during the 2019 WNBA Draft on April 10, 2019 at Nike New York Headquarters in New York, 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 Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images)

2020 WNBA mock draft: Big Board 2.0 with team projections

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 4: Yvonne Turner #6 of the Phoenix Mercury high fives her teammates during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 4. 2019 at 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)

Takeaways: Short-handed Mercury end Mystics’ winning streak

INDIANAPOLIS, IN AUGUST 03 2019: Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) battles for the rebound with Indiana Fever center Teaira McCowan (15) during the game between the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever Aug. 03, 2019, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Should we worry about the Minnesota Lynx?

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 1: Head Coach Katie Smith speaks with her team during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 1, 2019 at the College Park Arena in Arlington, Texas. 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 Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York’s playoff push took a turbulent turn against Dallas

Connecticut Sun guard Layshia Clarendon (23) during the WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on May 14, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Layshia Clarendon finds the silver lining in her freak injury

Domenic Allegra

WNBA names Players, Coach of the Month for July

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 01: Guard Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks to pass defended by forward Tamera Young #1 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)

Podcast: Aces at Sparks with Brady Klopfer

Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) congratulates Connecticut Sun forward Morgan Tuck (33) during the WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on August 01, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Connecticut Sun grind out a win against the Phoenix Mercury

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: Allie Quigley #14 of Team Wilson and Courtney Vandersloot #22 of Team Delle Donne pose for a photo before the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 on July 27, 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

PODCAST: Talking Chicago Sky’s playoff push, All Star weekend

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- JULY 17: Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx high-fives teammates before the game against the Seattle Storm on July 17, 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)

WNBA milestones: What we’ve seen and what’s to come in 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: Kia Nurse #5 of Team Delle Donne shoots the ball during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 on July 27, 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 Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sights and sounds from Kia Nurse and Tina Charles’ All Star weekend

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 16: Seimone Augustus #33 of the Minnesota Lynx poses for a portrait during WNBA media day at Target Center on May 16, 2019 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)

How will the Lynx fit Seimone Augustus back into the lineup?

Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) shoots during the WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on July 30, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

What are the keys to the Connecticut Sun’s hot streak?

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 23: Tiffany Hayes #15 Hi-fives Head Coach Nicki Collen of Atlanta Dream before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 23, 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)

Will the Atlanta Dream have a second half to remember … or to forget?

UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 30: Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky handles 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)

Chicago Sky’s comeback falls short against Connecticut Sun

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics smiles after the game 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)

Takeaways: In a battle of All-Stars, Washington’s Delle Donne and Toliver beat Phoenix’s Griner and Bonner

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 21: Odyssey Sims #1 of the Minnesota Lynx brings the ball up the court against the Las Vegas Aces during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Lynx 79-74. 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)

12 Things: 2019 WNBA season first-half takeaways

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 26: Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Seattle Storm, Courtney Vandersloot #22 and Allie Quigley #14 of the Chicago Sky celebrate during the 2019 WNBA Skills Challenge on July 26, 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Allie Quigley, Courtney Vandersloot on pace to set statistical history

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 12: Chicago Sky guard Diamond DeShields (1) defends Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) during a WNBA game between Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun on August 12, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut won 82-75. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kahleah Copper, Diamond DeShields at the heart of Sky’s explosiveness

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 19: Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts against the Seattle Storm in the first quarter during their game at Alaska Airlines Arena on July 19, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

WNBA Daily Fantasy preview – July 30, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 25: Liz Cambage #8 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces high five during the game against the Seattle Storm on June 25, 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)

Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces to resume play August 5