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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

Kurtis Zimmerman
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams suspended 10 games

What’s different about the Atlanta Dream?

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

Keith Geswein
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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

Ben Rosof
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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

Derek James
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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

Howard Megdal
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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

Ben Dull
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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

Ben Dull
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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

Jenn Hatfield
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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

Jackie Powell
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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

Natalie Heavren
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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

Keith Geswein
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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

Andy Brown
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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

Ben Dull
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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

Sabreena Merchant
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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

Howard Megdal
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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

Howard Megdal
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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

Keith Geswein
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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

Ben Dull
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WHITE PLAINS, NY- June 28: Head Coach Katie Smith and Assistant Coach Charmin Smith of the New York Liberty pose for a photo prior to a game against the Dallas Wings 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)

‘It’s a memory’: Katie Smith and Liberty discuss Charmin Smith’s tenure

Jackie Powell
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 5: Kristi Toliver #20 of the Washington Mystics shoots the ball 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)

Where has the WNBA’s offense gone?

Ben Rosof
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 07: Los Angeles Sparks guard Chelsea Gray #12 being guarded by Washington Mystics guard Kristi Toliver #20 during the Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks game on July 07, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Los Angeles showcased its overwhelming individual talent against the Mystics

Sabreena Merchant
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UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 01: New York Liberty center Tina Charles (31) grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun on August 1, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut defeated New York 92-77. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tina Charles and Britney Griner named WNBA Players of the Week

Tykera Carter
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BELGRADE, SERBIA - JULY 07: Anna Cruz () of Spain in action against Marine Johannes (L) and Bria Hartley (R) of France during the FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2019 Final match between Spain and France on July 7, 2019 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Coming off Vegas loss, Liberty add speed and strength to the roster

Jackie Powell
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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)

Agent: League seeking to suspend Riquna Williams

Howard Megdal
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WHITE PLAINS, NY- JULY: Kayla McBride #21 of the Las Vegas Aces dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Liberty 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)

Liberty’s lethargic loss at home against the Aces snaps win streak

Jackie Powell
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