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

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

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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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 4: The Seattle Storm celebrates after the game 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)

Storm advance to WNBA Finals by slaying Taurasi and Mercury

Alex Simon
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 4: during Game Five of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on September 04, 2018 at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. 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)

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

Mitchell Northam
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 2:Despite a bruised knee, Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne (11) starts in game 4 of the WNBA conference finals against the Atlanta Dream at the Charles E. Smith Center September 02, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 97-76 and will play game 5 in Atlanta on Tuesday.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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

Ben Dull
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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

Alex Simon
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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

Alex Simon
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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

Brendon Kleen
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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

Alex Simon
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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

Erica Ayala
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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

Ben Dull
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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

Alex Simon
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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

Lindsay Gibbs
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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

Alex Simon
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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

Joseph Zucker
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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

Howard Megdal
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