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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

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

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

Photo by Domenic Allegra

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

Screenshots from Natasha Cloud's Instagram stories (@t__cloud9), taken June 27, 2019.

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

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)

Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings: You again?

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 19: Las Vegas Aces Head Coach Bill Laimbeer reacts over a turnover against the Seattle Storm late in the fourth quarter during their game at Alaska Airlines Arena on July 19, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

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