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ATLANTA, GA - JULY 14: Assistant Coach Darius Taylor of the Atlanta Dream looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks 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)

Joni and Darius Taylor balance basketball, family

How WNBA All-Star game MVP Erica Wheeler turned an escape into a celebration

Team Wilson wins WNBA All-Star game behind Erica Wheeler’s 25 points

Why Laimbeer, Johnson, Raimon coaching All-Star Game is good news for Aces

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 26: Chelsea Gray #12, Napheesa Collier, and Candice Dupree #4 of Team Wilson look on during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Practice and Media Availability 2019 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)

Napheesa Collier on All-Star nod and smooth transition to the pro game

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 26: Sylvia Fowles #34 of Team Wilson smiles during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Practice and Media Availability 2019 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)

All-Star Sylvia Fowles on retooling of the Minnesota Lynx

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 26: Shekinna Stricklen #40 of the Connecticut Sun accepts the award from Cathy Engelbert after winning the three-point contest during the 2019 WNBA MTN Dew Three-Point Contest 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun forward Shekinna Stricklen wins All-Star 3-Point Contest

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 26: Diamond DeShields #1 of the Chicago Sky shoots three point basket 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Sky’s Diamond DeShields wins WNBA All-Star Skills Competition

NEW YORK - JULY 12: All-Star MVP Nikki Teasley #42 of the Los Angeles Sparks poses for a portrait after the 2003 WNBA East/West All-Star game at Madison Square Garden on July 12, 2003 in New York City, New York. The West won 84-75. 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 Copyright 2003 WNBAE (Photo by M. David Leeds/WNBAE via Getty Images)

An unlikely MVP: The path to Nikki Teasley’s 2003 All Star moment

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 21: The Atlanta Dream look on during a game against the Washington Mystics on July 21, 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)

Dream notebook: Collen, Hayes and Williams talk midseason point

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 5: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces handles the ball against the Washington Mystics on July 5, 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)

‘It’s always something extra’: Looking back at the earthquake that shook up the Mystics-Aces season series

Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) during the WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on July 24, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Takeaways: Connecticut Sun defeat the New York Liberty to win their fourth straight game

Play-by-play breakdown: Karlie Samuelson’s performance on Ryan’s Mystery Playdate

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 22: Allie Quigley #14 of the Chicago Sky shoots during the three-point contest as part of the 2017 WNBA All-Star Game on July 22, 2017 at Key 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. (Photo by David Dow/Getty Images)

Three-point and skills competition participants announced for WNBA All Star weekend

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 23: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces looks on during the game against the Seattle Storm on July 23, 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 bounce back against Storm

PHOENIX, AZ- JULY 23: Head Coach Sandy Brondello hi-fives Briann January #12 of the Phoenix Mercury on July 23, 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)

Phoenix Mercury complete season sweep of Indiana Fever with blowout win

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 26: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm talks to the media during halftime against the Phoenix Mercury during Game One of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on August 26, 2018 at KeyArena 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Breanna Stewart and Swin Cash among visiting headliners at Jr. NBA Global Championship

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 23: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces and Sydney Colson #51 of the Las Vegas Aces gets introduced before the game against the Seattle Storm on July 23, 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)

Podcast: SEA/LV, state of the Aces at the break with Sam Gordon

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 6: Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne speaks to the media during the Washington Mystics Media Day at the Entertainment & Sports Arena on May 6, 2019 in Washington , D.C. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Elena Delle Donne and A’ja Wilson draft WNBA All Star teams

New York Liberty's guard Marine Johannes (R) handles the ball next to Los Angeles's Sydney Wiese during the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) match between New York Liberty against Los Angeles Sparks on July 20, 2019 in the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images)

Marine Johannès a revelation; New York Liberty look locked in

PHOENIX, AZ- JULY 14: The Phoenix Mercury react after a game against the Dallas Wings on July 14, 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)

The Mercury at the midpoint: Taurasi recovery, rebounding among many concerns

NANTES, FRANCE - JUNE 18: Lindsey Harding (C) of Belarus in action during the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament match between Argentina and Belarus at La Trocardire in Nantes, France on June 18, 2016. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Lindsey Harding hired as Kings assistant coach

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 21: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts to a play during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on July 21, 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 notebook: Liz v. Syl, Hamby draws start, Colson’s ankle

SEATTLE, WA- JULY 19: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces battles for possession of the ball during the game against Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm on July 19, 2019 at the Alaska Airlines 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 Scott Eklund/NBAE via Getty Images)

Podcast: WAS/IND, LV/SEA, Coates to ATL with Eric Nemchock

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 21: (L-R) Assistant coach Vickie Johnson, A'ja Wilson #22, Jackie Young #0 and JiSu Park #19 of the Las Vegas Aces watch from the bench as the team takes on the Minnesota Lynx at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Lynx 79-74. Wilson suffered a sprained ankle in a game against Seattle on July 19. 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)

A’ja Wilson could be out ‘weeks’ with ankle injury

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 9: Riquna Williams #2 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against the Dallas Wings on July 9, 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 Tim Heitman /NBAE via Getty Images)

‘It’s almost like fixing something once it’s broken’ — The way forward for WNBA, domestic violence

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Los Angeles Sparks guard Marina Mabrey #5 during the Chicago Sky versus the Los Angeles Sparks game on June 30, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

This is my kitchen: Marina Mabrey using clothing line to reject online sexism

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 19: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Chicago Sky handles the ball against Natalie Achonwa #11 of the Indiana Fever on May 19, 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)

Chicago Sky head into All-Star break in control of their own playoff destiny