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This weekend, Elena Delle Donne reminded us just how special of a player she is

Kiara Leslie’s knee is ‘a lot better,’ but the timetable for her return is still unknown

Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings: You again?

Aces notebook: coming up short in Seattle

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 12: Erica Wheeler #17 of the Indiana Fever seen prior to the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 12, 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)

Podcast: Indiana Fever midseason check-in with Keith Geswein

Connecticut Sun guard Bria Holmes (32) Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (42) Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) Connecticut Sun guard Rachel Banham (1) and Connecticut Sun forward Morgan Tuck (33) during the WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on July 19, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Connecticut Sun make a statement in 98-69 win over the Atlanta Dream

PHOENIX, AZ- JULY 14: DeWanna Bonner #24, Diana Taurasi #3, and Brittney Griner #42 of Phoenix Mercury smile 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)

Podcast: All-Star Game rosters with Lyndsey D’Arcangelo

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 5: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics plays defense against the Las Vegas Aces 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)

ESPN2 to televise WNBA All-Star Draft for first time in league history

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- MAY 29: Alaina Coates #81 of the Minnesota Lynx warms up before the game against the Seattle Storm on May 29, 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)

Atlanta Dream sign Alaina Coates; Hayes listed as questionable vs. Sun

EVERETT, WA- JULY 14: Brittany Boyd #15 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Seattle Storm on July 14, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, 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)

Injured Boyd and Durr return to practice as the Liberty eye the Sparks at home

UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 12: Brionna Jones #42, Natisha Hiedeman #2 and Morgan Tuck #33 of the Connecticut Sun smile during a game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 12, 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)

Podcast: Sun midseason check-in with Molly Yanity

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 14: Diamond DeShields #1 and Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Chicago Sky high five during the game against the Dallas Wings on July 14, 2019 at College Park Center 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)

PODCAST: Nick Niendorf’s latest Chicago Sky report

PHOENIX, AZ- JULY 14: Diana Taurasi #3 and Camille Little #20 of Phoenix Mercury smile 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)

Next woman up: Camille Little shines off the bench as Phoenix Mercury win, 69-64

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Riquna Williams #2 high-fives Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks against the Chicago Sky 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)

Chiney Ogwumike, Derek Fisher talk Riquna Williams suspension

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: A'ja Wilson #22 high-fives Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces against the Washington Mystics on July 13, 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)

Aces notebook: win in Washington, no Delle Donne

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 6: Haley Peters #17 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces on June 6, 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)

Atlanta Dream cut Haley Peters

Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) Connecticut Sun guard Shekinna Stricklen (40) Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) and Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) during the WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on July 12, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Ranking the 12 WNBA team All Star campaigns

WASHINGTON DC , June 11 : Mystics' head coach Trudi Lacey during The Chicago Sky defeat of The Washington Mystics 84 - 77 at The Verizon Center in Washington DC , June 11 , 2011. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Reflecting on the biggest year-over-year drops in WNBA history

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams #2 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)

Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams suspended 10 games

ATLANTA, GA JULY 12: Atlanta Dream players huddle at the free throw line during the WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Atlanta Dream on July 12th, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What’s different about the Atlanta Dream?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- JULY 14: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx is introduced prior to a game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 14, 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)

Roundtable: our Minnesota Lynx writers weigh in on season so far

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 guard Erica Wheeler makes her first All-Star team

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 9: Nneka Ogwumike #30 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)

Jones and Ogwumike named WNBA Players of the Week

UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 06: Minnesota Lynx guard Odyssey Sims (1) defended by Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas (5) during a WNBA game between Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun on July 6, 2019, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

How Minnesota’s Odyssey Sims landed in the all star game

INDIANAPOLIS, IN JUNE 25 2019: Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler (17) drives past Minnesota Lynx guard Odyssey Sims (1) and goes in for the lay up during the game between the Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever June 25, 2019, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Diamond DeShields, Odyssey Sims among all star reserves

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 7: Diamond DeShields #1 of the Chicago Sky drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Wings on July 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)

12 Things: 2019 WNBA All-Star picks: starters, reserves

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- JULY 14: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx warms up prior to a game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 14, 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)

Podcast: PHX/MIN, LV/WAS, Coates, Carleton w/ Eric Nemchock

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics on July 13, 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: Aces beat Mystics to stay in first place