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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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 11: Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream shoots a foul shot 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)

Atlanta Dream: Tiffany Hayes signs multi-year extension with team

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)

WNBA News: Aces forfeit Aug. 3 game against Mystics after cancellation

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 21: Danielle Robinson #3 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on July 21, 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)

Danielle Robinson learning with every possession in Minnesota

Atlanta guard #15 Tiffany Hayes handles the ball against Minnesota guard #30 Tanisha Wright in a game at Target Center. Photo by Abe Booker, III

Takeaways: ‘Three-falling’ Dream score big win over Lynx

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 22: the Las Vegas Aces huddle after the game against the Indiana Fever on July 22, 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)

Las Vegas Aces decline to play Washington Mystics after 25 hours of flight delays

Women's Tennis Association (WTA) founder Billie Jean King speaks during the launch to mark the countdown to the last edition of the WTA Finals to be held in Singapore on March 8, 2018.The tournament will take place in Singapore from Oct 21 to 28. / AFP PHOTO / Roslan RAHMAN (Photo credit should read ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP/Getty Images)

How the inspiring WNBA All-Star Game intro came together

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces looks on against the Connecticut Sun on July 7, 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)

WNBA News: Players of the Month, Rookie of the Month announced for July

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 22: the Las Vegas Aces huddle after the game against the Indiana Fever on July 22, 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)

August WNBA schedule analysis: Push for the playoffs

Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ed Zurga/NBAE via Getty Images)

Candace Parker talks Jr. NBA World Championship

MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 28: Allie Quigley #14 of the Chicago Sky wins the three-point contest during halftime of the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game 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 Adam Bettcher/NBAE via Getty Images)

Allie Quigley never made excuses and got her chance

MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 28: Liz Cambage #8 of Team Parker shoots the ball against Team Delle Donne during the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game 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 Adam Bettcher/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liz Cambage finds love in basketball

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 17: Elizabeth Cambage #8 of the Dallas Wings reacts to a play against the New York Liberty on July 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)

Amazing comeback ends in a heartbreak for Dallas Wings

MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 28: Liz Cambage #8 of Team Parker shoots the ball against Team Delle Donne during the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game 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 Adam Bettcher/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA, players suggest expansion of All-Star Weekend

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 3: Cappie Pondexter #25 of the Indiana Fever looks on during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on July 3, 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)

Pokey Chatman, Cappie Pondexter explain veteran’s role on the Fever

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 28: Maya Moore #23 of Team Parker is interviewed by Arielle Chambers before the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game 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 Steel Brooks/NBAE via Getty Images)

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