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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

New York Liberty re-sign Kiah Stokes

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

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

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

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 22: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of Dallas Wings hugs Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx after the game between the two teams on August 22, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minneosta. 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)

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

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket 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)

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

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 8: Alex Bentley #20 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against 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’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