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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

Chicago Sky road troubles continue in loss to Washington Mystics

WNBA Daily Fantasy preview – June 6, 2019

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

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26: Maria Vadeeva #7 of Los Angeles Sparks shoots jumper against the Las Vegas Aces on May 26, 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: early 2018 draft look-back with Eric Nemchock

WHITE PLAINS, NY - JUNE 26: Tina Charles (31) of the New York Liberty and Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury look on during the game on June 26, 2018 at 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

High Post Hoops’ Top 20 WNBA players, ranked for 2019

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 1: Azura Stevens #30 of the Dallas Wings shoots the ball against the Minnesota Lynx on June 1, 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)

12 Things: A’ja to Liz, Sky lineup change, the Dallas bench mob

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 31: Brittney Griner #42 of Phoenix Mercury hugs Liz Cambage #8 of Las Vegas Aces after the game on May 31, 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: Aces at Mercury with Brendon Kleen

Rookie Kennedy Burke drives to the basket during her first WNBA regular season game on June 1, 2019, against the New York Liberty. The former UCLA star scored 7 points. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Kennedy Burke’s whirlwind 72 hours

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 1: Han Xu #21 of New York Liberty blocks a shot against Paris Kea #7 of Indiana Fever on June 1, 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)

Offense out of sync as Liberty go down on the road

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 31: Chiney Ogwumike #13 and Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on before the game against the Connecticut Sun on May 31, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ogwumike duo powers Los Angeles to its first win

Indiana Fever rookie Paris Kea blocks a shot during the second quarter. Kea scored 10 points in her first regular season WNBA game and helped Indiana defeat New York 92-77. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

Every Fever player scores as they cruise over Liberty

UNCASVILLE, CT - MAY 28: Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) shoots over Indiana Fever center Teaira McCowan (15) during a WNBA game between Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun on May 28, 2019, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

How the Sun can finish its West Coast road trip on high note

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 1: Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky celebrates in a huddle before the game against the Seattle Storm on June 1, 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)

Chicago Sky’s Big Three lead the way in home opener against Seattle Storm

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Yvonne Turner #6 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against the Seattle Storm during Game Three of the WNBA Semifinals on August 31, 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)

Mercury guards step up as Phoenix seeks right offensive mix

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 31: The Las Vegas Aces huddles during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on May 31, 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)

Liz Cambage makes her Aces debut

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)

Takeaways: Natasha Howard powers Storm past Dream

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 25: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx wins the opening tip against Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Chicago Sky during their game at Target Center on May 25, 2019 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. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

LISTEN: Nick Niendorf talks all things Chicago Sky, previews home opener

Australia's center Liz Cambage (L) vies with US' center Brittney Griner during the FIBA 2018 Women's Basketball World Cup final match between Australia and United States at the Santiago Martin arena in San Cristobal de la Laguna on the Canary island of Tenerife on September 30, 2018. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images)

WNBA Daily Fantasy – May 31, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 17: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against Sancho Lyttle #31 of the Phoenix Mercury on June 17, 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)

More on Sancho Lyttle’s questionable status for Mercury against Aces

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- MAY 29: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx talks to the media after 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)

Podcast: Storm/Lynx, early season things to watch for with Lyndsey D’Arcangelo

Minneapolis, MN-MAY 29: Minnesota Lynx Odyssey Sims reacted after making a three pointer in the second half against the Seattle Storm at the Target Center. (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

Minnesota Lynx-Seattle Storm key takeaways