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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 9:Washington Mystics forward Aerial Powers (23) shoots over Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) in the second half at Washington Entertainment and Sports Arena June 09, 2019 in Washington, DC. The Washington Mystics beat the Dallas Wings 86-62.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Podcast: Mystics with Jenn Hatfield, Jessica Shepard injury

A tale of two halves for the Fever in their loss to Phoenix

Cheyenne Parker helps Chicago Sky remain undefeated at home with win over Seattle Storm

Takeaways: Mystics beat Wings for fourth straight win

Views from the Stands: Lindsay Whalen’s Jersey Retirement

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 22: Monique Billings #25 of the Atlanta Dream goes up for a rebound after the game Courtney Williams #10 of the Connecticut Sun on June 22, 2018 at McCamish Pavilion 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Dream showing signs of life – off the bench

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 29: Jessica Shepard #10 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to pass the ball during 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lynx rookie Shepard to miss rest of season; Ogunbowale hurts ankle

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 11: Alex Bentley #20 of the Atlanta Dream drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics on July 11, 2018 at Capital One 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dream likely to suspend Bentley during EuroBasket, make temporary signing

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 8: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks talks to the media after the game against the Minnesota Lynx on June 8, 2019 at 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: Sparks/Lynx with Sabreena Merchant

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 7: Bria Hartley #14 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics on June 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Liberty lose first-half momentum in loss to Mystics

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 11: Alex Bentley #20 of the Atlanta Dream drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics on July 11, 2018 at Capital One 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dream notebook: Atlanta’s defense; Bentley and EuroBasket

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 5: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Chicago Sky shoots the ball against the Washington Mystics on June 5, 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)

LISTEN: Nick Niendorf talks Chicago Sky, focus on home opener

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 7: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics warms up before the game against the New York Liberty on June 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Mystics top Liberty Friday night

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 6: Liz Cambage #8 and A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces high five during the game against the Atlanta Dream 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)

Aces win big in Cambage’s first start

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 6: Lexie Brown #4 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on June 6, 2019 at 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: Aces/Dream, Mercury/Lynx, Sparks/Sun

Minneapolis, MN-June 6: Minnesota Lynx guard Odyssey Sims drove against Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) in the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis. (Photo by Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

Lynx-Mercury takeaways: Bonner’s big night not enough

UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 6: Chiney Ogwumike #13 of the Los Angeles Sparks warms up before the game against the Connecticut Sun on June 6, 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)

Chiney Ogwumike given an ice cold welcome back at Mohegan Sun Arena

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Head Coach Nicki Collen of the Atlanta Dream looks on during the game against the Washington Mystics during Game One of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on August 26, 2018 at McCamish Pavilion 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

What’s going on with the Atlanta Dream?

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 2: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the Atlanta Dream during Game Four of the WNBA Semifinals on September 2, 2018 at the Charles Smith Center at George Washington University 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 2018 NBAE. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tiffany Hayes opens up on her lingering ankle injury

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 5: Gabby Williams #15 of the Chicago Sky drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics on June 5, 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)

Chicago Sky road troubles continue in loss to Washington Mystics

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 4: Chiney Ogwumike #13 of the Los Angeles Sparks warms up prior to a game against the New York Liberty on June 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 Matteo Marchi/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA Daily Fantasy preview – June 6, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 5: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics greets fan after the game on June 5, 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: Mostly-healthy Mystics top 100 points, prepare to lose Belgian internationals

ATLANTA, GA JULY 22: Seattle head coach Dan Hughes talks with his players during time-out during the WNBA game between Atlanta and Seattle on July 22, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Seattle Storm by a score of 87 74. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm waive Anriel Howard, sign Blake Dietrick in a pair of moves

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 4: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty on June 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 Matteo Marchi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Podcast: Sparks at Liberty with Mirjam Swanson

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 4: Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 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 Matteo Marchi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Tina Charles sets Liberty scoring mark, Liberty trust process

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 2: The Las Vegas Aces react to a call during the game against Connecticut Sun on June 2, 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)

Turnovers, lack of energy hurt Aces in loss to Sun

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 28, 2018: Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm high-fives teammates against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 28, 2018 at Key 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jonquel Jones and Natasha Howard win WNBA Player of the Week honors

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 26: Leilani Mitchell #5 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the Seattle Storm 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)

What the expected Leilani Mitchell addition means for Phoenix Mercury