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UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

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DES MOINES, IA - MAY 6: a general view of the WNBA Championships trophies during the game between the Washington Mystics vs the Minnesota Lynx in a WNBA pre-season game on May 6, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. 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 Jason Bradwell/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Money Line: May 20 WNBA spreads, totals and analysis, part 1

Growing pains, promising signs from Indiana Fever rookies

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Kaela Davis #3 of the Dallas Wings in action during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

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UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 04: The WNBA basketball lays on the court during the game as the Connecticut Sun host the Phoenix Mercury on August 04, 2017 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury waive 2018 second round pick Raisa Musina

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 12: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm drives to the basket against the Phoenix Mercury during a pre-season game on May 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Podcast: ESPN writer Kevin Pelton on the Seattle Storm

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks plays defense against Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx in Game Three of the 2017 WNBA Finals on September 29, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photos by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Top 20 WNBA players countdown, ranked for the 2018 season: Part 2

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 9: Stefanie Dolson #31 and Gabby Williams #15 of the Chicago Sky pose for portraits during WNBA Media Day 2018 on May 9, 2018 at the Sachs Recreation Center 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 WNBA preview in three quotes: Chicago Sky edition

SEATTLE, WA - May 09: Jewell Loyd #24 Jordin Canada #21 Sue Bird #10 and Breanna Stewart #30 pose for a portrait during the Seattle Storm Media Day on May 09, 2018 at Key Arena 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)

2018 WNBA preview in three quotes: Seattle Storm

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 14: Marie Gulich #21 of the Phoenix Mercury poses for a portrait at Media Day on May 14, 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)

2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Marie Gulich

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 12: Gabby Williams #1 of the Chicago Sky shoots the ball against the Minnesota Lynx on May 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)

2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Gabby Williams

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 7 : Victoria Vivians #35 of the Indiana Fever shoots a free throw against the Chicago Sky during a pre-season game on May 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)

2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Victoria Vivians

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Lexie Brown #4 of the Connecticut Sun drives to the basket defended by Sydney Wiese #24 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the Connecticut Sun Vs Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Lexie Brown

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty during warm up before the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Kia Nurse

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2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Maria Vadeeva

DES MOINES, IA - MAY 6: Ariel Atkins #7 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball against the Minnesota Lynx during a pre-season game on May 6, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. 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 Jason Bradwell/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Ariel Atkins

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Azura Stevens #30 of the Dallas Wings defended by Shavonte Zellous #1 of the New York Liberty during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Azura Stevens

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 8: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball during a pre-season game against the Phoenix Mercury on MAY 8, 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)

2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Jordin Canada

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: Diamond DeShields and Gabby Williams pose for a portrait after being selected by the Chicago Sky during the WNBA Draft on April 12, 2018 in New York, New York at the Nike New York Headquarters. 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 J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)

2018 WNBA Rookie Report: Diamond DeShields

INDIANAPOLIS - MAY 8 : Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever poses for a portrait during Indiana Fever Media Day at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 8, 2018 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 condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA 2018 Rookie Report: Kelsey Mitchell

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 6: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces looks on before the game against the China National Team in a WNBA pre-season game on May 6, 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA 2018 Rookie Report: A’ja Wilson

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 10: Elena Delle Donne

Washington Mystics Preview: Adjusting to life without Emma Meesseman

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Elizabeth Cambage #8 of the Dallas Wings in action during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Drop Off: Why Wings, Mercury make for exciting opener

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Nneka Ogwumike #30, Chelsea Gray #12, and Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks during WNBA Jr. Fit Clinic at the Galen Center during the WNBA Finals in Los Angeles, California on September 28, 2017. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks 2018 WNBA season preview

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 7: Maggie Lucas #33 of the Atlanta Dream poses for a head shot at WNBA Media Day at McCamish Pavilion on May 7, 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)

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