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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: (L-R) DeWanna Bonner #24, Diana Taurasi #3 and Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury stand attended for the national anthem before game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on August 31, 2018 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury add Penny Taylor to coaching staff

Milestone watch: WNBA player stats to watch in 2019

Reigning WNBA champions Seattle Storm add trio to training camp roster

Diana Taurasi out for 10-12 weeks after undergoing back procedure

NEW YORK,NY - SEPTEMBER 29 : Mascot 'Maddie'of the New York Liberty gets the crowd pumped up against the Indiana Fever during game Three of the WNBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on September 29, 2015 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

BREAKING: New York Liberty plan to retain Maddie the Mascot

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 25: Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Connecticut Sun stands next to Katie Smith #30 of the Detroit Shock during the WNBA game on August 25, 2009 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncansville, 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun announce Lindsay Whalen Night

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 2: The Phoenix Mercury huddles up after the game against the Seattle Storm during Game Four of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on September 02, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘Before Sue Bird happened’: Q&A with Phoenix Mercury GM Jim Pitman

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 19: Head Coach Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx talks at Lindsay Whalen Post Game Tribute after the game against the Washington Mystics on August 19, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

Shao Ting, Sylvia Fowles’ teammate in China, to join Minnesota Lynx

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Teaira McCowan speaks with the media 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 Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Teaira McCowan and Napheesa Collier begin WNBA journey

Alex Simon. (photo courtesy of Phoenix Mercury)

A writer tries out for the Phoenix Mercury practice squad

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 20: Odyssey Sims #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against the Minnesota Lynx on May 20, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx swap Alexis Jones and Odyssey Sims

MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 28: Overview of the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game on July 28, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/NBAE via Getty Images)

CBS Sports signs multi-year television partnership with WNBA

LaChina Robinson chats with Chicago Sky post player Stefanie Dolson at the 2019 Tourney Town. Tampa, FL

Why Around The Rim matters to women’s basketball

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 5: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the New York Liberty on June 5, 2018 at Madison Square Garden 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Diana Taurasi set the bar for shooting in 2006, and almost reached it again 12 years later.

TENERIFE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 30: Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd and Dan Hughes of the USA National Team pose for a photo with the championship trophy after winning the Gold Medal Game against Australia during the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup at Pabellon de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martin on September 30, 2018 in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Spain. 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 Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes diagnosed with cancer

SYRACUSE, NY - DECEMBER 29: WNBA player Breanna Stewart speaks with Juli Boeheim wife of head coach Jim Boeheim during the basketball game between the Syracuse Orange and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies at the Carrier Dome on December 29, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse defeats St. Bonaventure 81-47. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Breanna Stewart speaks about her Achilles tendon injury

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 20: Cappie Pondexter #25 of the Indiana Fever looks on during a time out against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on July 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Cappie Pondexter announces her retirement

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 14: Alexis Peterson

Phoenix Mercury sign Alexis Peterson to training camp contract

TEMPE, AZ - AUGUST 21: Skylar Diggins-Smith and Elizabeth Cambage #8 of the Dallas Wings speak with the media after the game against the Phoenix Mercury in Round One of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on August 21, 2018 at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

EXCLUSIVE: Dallas Wings president Greg Bibb updates Liz Cambage talks, WNBA draft

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 12: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm and Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury speak during a pre-season game on May 12, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart injured in EuroLeague Women’s Finals

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 2: Head coach Pokey Chatman and Erica Wheeler

Indiana Fever sign Crystal Bradford and Bria Goss to training camp contracts

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 8: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against Emma Cannon #10 of the Phoenix Mercury during a pre-season game on MAY 8, 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)

Connecticut Sun sign Emma Cannon to a training camp contract

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Shavonte Zellous #1 of the New York Liberty in action during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm sign free agent Shavonte Zellous

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 24: Nia Coffey #12 of the Las Vegas Aces shoots the ball against the Minnesota Lynx on June 24, 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 Todd Lussier/NBAE via Getty Images)

Making sense of the ATL-Vegas-New York, NY-Minnesota WNBA trades

SOUTH BEND, IN - MARCH 25: Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Marina Mabrey (3) brings the ball up the court during the NCAA Division I Women's Championship second round basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on March 25, 2019 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Marina Mabrey brings versatility to Los Angeles Sparks

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Cristy Hedgepath poses with Asia Durr after being drafted as the number two overall pick by the New York Liberty during the 2019 WNBA Draft on April 10, 2019 at Nike New York Headquarters in New York, New York. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE

New York Liberty take Asia Durr with second overall pick

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Cristy Hedgpeth poses with Kalani Brown after being drafted seventh overall by the Los Angeles Sparks 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 Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks take Baylor’s Kalani Brown with the no. 7 pick

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 25: NC State Wolfpack guard Kiara Leslie (11) looks for the open person during the 2019 Div 1 Championship - Second Round college basketball game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the NC State Wolfpack on March 25, 2019 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Michael Berg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Mike Thibault shakes up the WNBA Draft again with surprise selection of Kiara Leslie