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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: The Washington Mystics celebrate from the sideline during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks in Round Two of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on August 23, 2018 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 Playoffs round 2 podcast: Sparks-Mystics, Mercury-Sun

Takeaways: Sparks on to Washington, Lindsay Whalen’s last game, Lynx look to future

PODCAST: WNBA playoffs round 1 recap, Lynx/Sparks and Wings/Mercury

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN JUL 01 2018: Atlanta Dream Head Coach Nicki Collen talks with her team during a time out during the game between the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever July 01, 2018, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

WNBA coaches: What Nicki Collen, Dan Hughes, Brian Agler bring to their respective teams

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 2: Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx and Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks battles for position on August 2, 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Podcast: Lynx/Sparks WNBA playoff preview with Neil Olstad

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 14: Betnijah Laney #44 of the Connecticut Sun looks on before the game against the Dallas Wings on August 14, 2018 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)

The second annual Jantel Lavender All-Stars, WNBA regular season awards picks

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 19: Jasmine Thomas #5 of the Connecticut Sun drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 19, 2018 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun streaking into 2018 WNBA playoffs; Sparks struggling

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 29: Danielle Robinson #3 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Atlanta Dream on June 29, 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)

Minnesota Lynx: Danielle Robinson Signs Contract Extension

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 01: Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller speaks with his team 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)

TAKEAWAYS: Connecticut coming into form, put away defending champs in 96-79 win

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 17: Azura Stevens #30 and Elizabeth Cambage #8 of the Dallas Wings hug after the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 17, 2018 at College Park Center 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 2018 NBAE (Photos by Tim Heitman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liz Cambage’s early birthday present to herself: a Dallas Wings playoff berth

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 15: Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces handles the ball during the game against the New York Liberty on August 15, 2018 at the Allstate 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Q and A: Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 27: DeWanna Bonner #24 and Sancho Lyttle #31 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts during game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 27, 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)

How DeWanna Bonner keys Mercury lineup change, title hopes

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 7: The Seattle Storm walk down court in unison during the game against the Indiana Fever on August 7, 2018 at 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Team to play in Alaska Airlines Arena for 2019 WNBA season

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 28: WNBA President Lisa Borders presents Allie Quigley #14 of the Chicago Sky with the Trophy during the Three-Point Contest during halftime during the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game 2018 on July 28, 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)

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Chicago Sky forward Diamond DeShields pulls up for a jumper in a game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. Photo by Abe Booker, III

Takeaways: DeShields shoots for the Sky in Chicago win

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- August 12: Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky in action during the Connecticut Sun Vs Chicago Sky, WNBA regular season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 12, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Chicago Sky: Courtney Vandersloot sets single-season WNBA assist record

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 13: Lindsay Whalen and Head Coach Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx announce Whalen's retirement at the end of the current WNBA season on August 13, 2018 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square 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)

How Lindsay Whalen changed Minnesota basketball, and this author, forever

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 3: Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during the game against the Seattle Storm on August 3, 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)

Minnesota Lynx: Lindsay Whalen to retire after 2018 WNBA season

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 12: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury speaks with the media after the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bonner’s big night leads Mercury over Sparks

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 12: Head Coach Fred Williams of Dallas Wings stands during the national anthem before the game against the Washington Mystics on August 12, 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)

UPDATED: Dallas head coach Fred Williams, executive Greg Bibb involved in altercation; Williams let go

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 10: Adaora Elonu #2 of the Atlanta Dream participates in a Habitat for Humanity build on May 10, 2018 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 Kevin Liles/NBAE via Getty Images)

Atlanta Dream: Adaora Elonu signs seven-day contract

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 11: Alex Bentley #20 of the Atlanta Dream drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics on July 11, 2018 at 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)

Bentley providing a boost for the Dream as playoff push continues

ATLANTA, GA JULY 22: Atlanta's Angel McCoughtry (35) brings the ball up the court 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)

Atlanta Dream: Angel McCoughtry ruled out for rest of 2018 WNBA season

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 7: The Seattle Storm huddle during the game against the Indiana Fever on August 7, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

WNBA Playoffs: Examining the 2018 postseason picture

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 8: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream handles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces on June 8, 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 David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Still growing: Tiffany Hayes has Dream ready for playoff run

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 5: Kayla McBride #21, Kelsey Bone #3 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces look on during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 5, 2018 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)

Players, coaches from Aces, Mystics and Dream react to forfeit ruling from WNBA

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 7: guard Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 7, 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)

Takeaways: What we learned from Mystics’ win over Mercury