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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

‘It’s just these little moments that keep me from being on the court’: Diana Taurasi on the realities of recovery in Year 16

What’s next? The aftermath of Saturday night in Phoenix

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

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 01: Guard Alexis Jones #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball defended by forward Dearica Hamby #5 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)

Alexis Jones is thriving in Los Angeles

The front of the Washington Mystics cheer card for August 8 commemorating the FORWARD8 initiative. The team gives fans a different cheer card at every home game.

Mystics ownership announces FORWARD8 initiative to support local community

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 4: Brittany Boyd #15 of the New York Liberty watch film before the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 4, 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)

‘Trying to find good starts’: Katie Smith’s search for Liberty guard play

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 15: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks high fives Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm after the game on May 15, 2016 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA players, teams will be playable in NBA 2K20

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough #32 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball 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)

12 Things: Shatori, Gustafson, Diamond’s fastball

Napheesa Collier, picked 6th overall this April, would be the lowest-selected player to be Rookie of the Year since 2005. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/TNS via Getty Images)

Napheesa Collier is the analytically savvy choice for Rookie Of The Year

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 7: The Chicago Sky celebrate during the game against the New York Liberty on August 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)

Chicago Sky match last season’s win total with victory over Liberty

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

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 4: Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty passes the ball against the Connecticut Sun on August 4, 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)

Katie Smith names the New York Liberty enemy: Turnovers

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Jaime Nared #31 of the Las Vegas Aces handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 15, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Aces sign Jaime Nared to seven-day contract

WHITE PLAINS, NY- June 28: Theresa Plaisance #55 of the Dallas Wings looks to pass against the against the New York Liberty on June 28, 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)

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