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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 18: Tanisha Wright #30 of the New York Liberty goes for a rebound against the Phoenix Mercury on August 18. 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)

Liberty fail to take advantage of shorthanded squads in Dallas and Phoenix

Angel McCoughtry announces her intention to return September 8

EXCLUSIVE: Erica McCall writes about performing with Carrie Underwood

How can the Lynx get Sylvia Fowles more involved?

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 01: Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner (21) in action during a WNBA game between Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun on August 1, 2019, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Diana Taurasi returns, Brianna Turner steps up for Mercury

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)

A’Ja Wilson returns after month-long ankle injury, helps Aces clinch postseason berth

EVERETT, WA- AUGUST 18: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm talks with the media after the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 18, 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)

Storm grind out win over Lynx for vital playoff positioning

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

The Connecticut Sun celebrate after Connecticut Sun guard Shekinna Stricklen (40) makes the winning free-throw during the WNBA game between the Seattle Storm and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on August 16, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Connecticut Sun steal the game from the Seattle Storm

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 16: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks goes to the basket against the Chicago Sky on August 16, 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)

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

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 11: The Chicago Sky huddle up before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks 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)

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