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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

PODCAST: Nick Niendorf’s latest Chicago Sky report

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

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

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 12: The New York Liberty huddle up during the game against the Chicago Sky on July 12, 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)

Reunited didn’t feel as good for the Liberty in Chicago

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) 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

Diana Taurasi (mostly) welcomed back by Connecticut

Indiana Fever forward Candice Dupree gives instructions to her teammates during a game against the Seattle Storm on June 11, 2019. Fever coach Pokey Chatman says Dupree "is a coach on the floor." Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Candice Dupree talks about how she leads a young Fever team

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 15: Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty shoots against Moriah Jefferson #4 of the Las Vegas Aces at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on August 15, 2018 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. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Kia Nurse shows the world, again, why she’s an All-Star starter

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 10: The Las Vegas Aces celebrate a victory after the game against the Indiana Fever on July 10, 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)

Aces notebook: handling Liberty, Fever; Mystics up next

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Chiney Ogwumike #13 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on June 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

The Sparks frontcourt depth is being revealed once again

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 10: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Chicago Sky fights for position during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on July 10, 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)

PODCAST: Nick Niendorf’s latest Skycast

MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 27: A'Ja Wilson #22 and Kayla McBride #21 of Team Delle Donne look on during WNBA All-Star Practice and Media Availability 2018 on July 27, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA names 2019 All Star Game starters; captains are Delle Donne, Wilson

Indiana Fever rookie Teaira McCowan had her third double-double of the season during the Fever's loss to Las Vegas on July 10, 2019. McCowan finished with 11 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Takeaways: Indiana Fever lose another close game to Vegas

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JULY: Reshanda Gray #12 of the New York Liberty drives through the paint during the game against Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces on JULY 7, 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 Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images)

12 Things: BMW, Reshanda Gray, Gulich for 3