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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

Storm advance to WNBA Finals by slaying Taurasi and Mercury

Delle Donne shines in big moments; Mystics advance to WNBA finals

Podcast: Mystics/Dream Game 4 recap, Game 5 preview

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 2: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball 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)

WNBA Takeaways: How Phoenix Mercury forced a Game 5

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm reacts during game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Mercury 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)

The latest on Sue Bird’s latest broken nose: what it means for Game 5

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 2: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

How Brittney Griner found another gear and kept the Mercury alive

ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 26: Washington's Elena Delle Donne (11), who had a game-high 32 points, is interviewed by ESPN following the conclusion of the WNBA semi-final playoff game between Atlanta and Washington on August 26th, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. The Washington Mystics defeated the Atlanta Dream by a score of 87 84. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Column: ESPN’s no-win situation over WNBA broadcast snafu

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)

WNBA Playoffs: Coach of the Year Nicki Collen one win away from her first-ever WNBA Finals

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm goes to the basket against the Phoenix Mercury 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA semifinals podcast: Dream up 2-1, Phoenix wins Game 3

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’s Yvonne Turner stars in starting role in Game 3

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 31: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the Washington Mystics during Game Three of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on August 31, 2018 at Captial 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)

Takeaways: Atlanta Dream defeat a Delle Donne-less Washington Mystics

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury falls over Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm as they attempt to control the ball during game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals 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)

Seattle Phoenix WNBA Semifinals Game 3 Takeaways

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 10: Head Coach Amber Stocks of the Chicago Sky looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 10, 2018 at 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA News: Chicago Sky fire head coach Amber Stocks

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 12: A'ja Wilson poses with a Las Vegas Aces hat during the 2018 WNBA Draft 2018 on April 12, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images)

2019 WNBA Mock Draft Big Board: Version 1.0

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- August 17: Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun shoots another three point basket during the Connecticut Sun Vs Minnesota Lynx, WNBA regular season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 17, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Source: Sun exercise five team options, mutual interest in Jasmine Thomas return

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 15: Kayla McBride #21, Kelsey Plum #10 and Tamera Young #1 of the Las Vegas Aces stand on the court during their game against the New York Liberty 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)

Sliding doors: How Aces’ forfeit may have changed the WNBA forever

ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 09: LA's Alana Beard (0) points to the LA bench 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)

WNBA Awards: Alana Beard wins 2018 Defensive Player of the Year

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream reacts 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)

Podcast: WNBA semifinals check-ins with Lindsay Gibbs and Alex Simon

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 28: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury is seen against the Seattle Storm during Game Two of the WNBA SemiFinals 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)

Storm-Mercury Takeaways Game 2 — What just happened?

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Jessica Breland #51 of the Atlanta Dream passes the ball 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)

Breland, Bentley excel, Delle Donne exits early in Dream win

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 26: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm talks to the media during halftime against the Phoenix Mercury 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)

Breanna Stewart leads way in Storm Game 1 win over Mercury

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)

WNBA Awards: Natasha Howard wins 2018 Most Improved Player

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 28, 2018: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm moves up the court 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)

WNBA Awards: Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart wins 2018 MVP

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 12: Forward Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm makes her entrance before the game against the Minnesota Lynx makes her entrance before the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 12, 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)

Natasha Howard holds the keys to a Storm run to the Finals

ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 09: Atlanta's Jessica Breland (51) gets a hand in the face of LA's Candace Parker (3) 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)

Block Party: How Jessica Breland anchors the Atlanta Dream’s defense

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 17: The Seattle Storm huddle up during the game against the New York Liberty on August 17, 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)

WNBA playoffs semifinals preview podcast: Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 23: Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January (12), Phoenix Mercury forward Stephanie Talbot (8), Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3), Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) and Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) during the second round of the WNBA playoff game between Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun on August 23, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Phoenix won 96-86. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2018 WNBA Playoffs: Connecticut falls victim to Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury