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SEATTLE, WA - JULY 22: ABC broadcasters Rebecca Lobo and Ryan Ruocco speak during the 2017 WNBA All-Star Game on July 22, 2017 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Dow/Getty Images)

Takeaways from the WNBA 2019 season schedule

Howard Megdal
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The Atlanta Dream to play 2019 at renovated State Farm Arena

How Brian Agler landed Dallas Wings job: The inside story

Kelly Krauskopf becomes first female assistant general manager in NBA history

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 2: Head coach of the Seattle Storm Brian Agler poses with the 2010 WNBA Coach of the Year award before the game against the Phoenix Mercury in Game One of the 2010 Western Conference Finals during the 2010 WNBA Playoffs on September 2, 2010 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Terrence Vaccaro/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Brian Agler named new head coach of the Dallas Wings

Howard Megdal
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 7: Penny Toler introduces Derek Fisher to the media as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks during a press conference on December 7, 2018 at Luxe City Center Hotel 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Derek Fisher draws criticism for new job (no, not as Sparks coach)

Howard Megdal
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 7: Derek Fisher is introduced to the media as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks during a press conference on December 7, 2018 at Luxe City Center Hotel 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

PODCAST: New coach Derek Fisher talks Los Angeles Sparks opportunity

Howard Megdal
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TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 28: Head Coach Derek Fisher of the New York Knicks gestures to his players during an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre on January 28, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

WNBA: Derek Fisher said all the right things, but there is still reason to question his appointment as Sparks head coach

Erica Ayala
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 11: NBA Coach Derek Fisher (L) and Actress Gloria Govan (R) attend the City Of Hope Gala on October 11, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

Los Angeles Sparks hire Derek Fisher as head coach

Howard Megdal
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ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 09: LA head coach Brian Agler (center) talks to his team during a timeout during the WNBA game between Atlanta and Los Angeles on August 9th, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks by a score of 79 73. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sparks shocker: Brian Agler resigns as head coach of Los Angeles

Howard Megdal
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 13: (L-R): Chicago Sky President Michael Alter, new team Head Coach and General Manager James Wade and team Co-owner James Rogers, Jr. respond to questions from the media during a press conference on November 13, 2018 at the team's offices 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)

PODCAST: Chicago Sky head coach, general manager James Wade

Howard Megdal
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 23: Assistant Coach James Wade and Shelley Patterson of the Minnesota Lynx talk during the game against the Dallas Wings on May 23, 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)

Lynx assistant James Wade set to be named Chicago Sky head coach

Blake DuDonis
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People vote at outdoor booths during early voting for the mid-term elections in Pasadena, California on November 3, 2018. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP) (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

WATCH: WNBPA issues final call to “Rock the Vote”

Howard Megdal
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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts on the court following game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals against the Seattle Storm at Talking Stick Resort Arena on August 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Storm 86-66. 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)

BREAKING: WNBPA opts out of collective bargaining agreement

Howard Megdal
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WASHINGTON - AUGUST 14: Chasity Melvin #44 of the Washington Mystics stretches prior to the WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun on August 14, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The Mystics won 91-89 in OT. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chasity Melvin named first female coach in Swarm, Hornets history

Carly Grenfell
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COLUMBIA, SC - FEBRUARY 09: Allisha Gray and Skylar Diggins-Smith of the 2018 USA Basketball Women's National Team talk during training camp at the University of South Carolina on February 9, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. 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 Travis Bell/NBAE via Getty Images)

Skylar Diggins-Smith is pregnant; here’s what it means for Wings

Howard Megdal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - OCTOBER 5: Kristi Toliver sits on the bench as an assistant coach of Washington Wizards during a pre-season game against the Miami Heat on October 5, 2018 at Capital One Arena, in Washington, D.C. 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)

Five takeaways from the Wizards hiring Kristi Toliver

Carly Grenfell
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WASHINGTON D.C - SEPTEMBER 11: LaToya Sanders, Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins, and Kristi Toliver, of the Washington Mystics pose with a fan at the 2018 Jr. WNBA Clinic on September 11, 2018 at Hart Middle School in Washington D.C. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

Why the Jr. NBA “Her Time to Play” campaign matters

Carly Grenfell
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Chris Sienko. (photo courtesy of Atlanta Dream)

Atlanta Dream promote Chris Sienko to team president

Howard Megdal
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FAIRFAX, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm is presented the 2018 Most Valuble Player award from the WNBA President Lisa Borders after winning the 2018 WNBA Finals against the Washington Mystics during Game Three of the 2018 WNBA Finals on September 12, 2018 at Eaglebank Arena at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. 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)

Lisa Borders to leave WNBA, head up Time’s Up

Howard Megdal
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 2: Head Coach Nicki Collen of the Atlanta Dream looks on during the game against the Washington Mystics 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)

WNBA News: Atlanta Dream extend head coach Nicki Collen through 2020

Joseph Zucker
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WASHINGTON D.C - SEPTEMBER 12: ESPN Reporter, Holly Rowe interviews Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm on court after winning Game Three of the 2018 WNBA Finals against the Washington Mystics on September 12, 2018 at George Mason University in Washington D.C. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 WNBA Finals: Sue Bird would decline White House invite after title win

Joseph Zucker
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FAIRFAX, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: The Seattle Storm celebrate after winning Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Washington Mystics and the Seattle Storm at George Mason University on September 12, 2018, in Fairfax, VA. The Seattle Storm swept the Washington Mystics in three games in win the title. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Seattle Storm are your 2018 WNBA champions

Howard Megdal
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 09: Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm high-fives Breanna Stewart #30 as Sue Bird #10 hugs Jewell Loyd #24, who reaches out to hug Alysha Clark #32 as the Storm lead the Washington Mystics with 1.8 seconds left during the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals at KeyArena on September 9, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 75-73. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

2018 WNBA Finals: Storm survive to take 2-0 lead on Mystics in Game 2

Joseph Zucker
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 7: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm talks to the media after the game against the Washington Mystics during Game One of the 2018 WNBA Finals on September 07, 2018 at KeyArena in Seattle, WA. 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)

2018 WNBA Finals: Storm cruise past Mystics to take Game 1

Joseph Zucker
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SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 6: Hall of Fame Inductee Tina Thompson points to the audience during the Class of 2018 Press Event as part of the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 6, 2018 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Katie Smith, Tina Thompson enter Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Erica Ayala
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 9: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball against the Seattle Storm during a game played on August 9, 2018 at the 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)

WNBA Finals film room: 5 things to watch for as the series unfolds

Ben Dull
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 4: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm hits a big three pointer in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during Game Five of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on September 4, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Podcast: Storm/Mystics WNBA Finals preview

Ben Dull
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