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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 1: Marina Mabrey #5, Sydney Wiese #24, and Kalani Brown #21 of the Los Angeles Sparks pose for a photo before the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 1, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sparks bench players stay ready for postseason push

Natalie Achonwa wants to inspire others like Muffet McGraw inspired her

Chelsea Gray’s career-high 30 points led the Sparks to a key road victory

Another huge performance by Teaira McCowan leads Fever to victory

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- AUGUST 27: Allie Quigley #14 of the Chicago Sky drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx on August 27, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Sky fall to Minnesota Lynx as Vandersloot sets assist record

Photo by Domenic Allegra.

Kristi Toliver misses sixth straight game, but Washington Mystics cruise

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma is calmed down by assistant coach Chris Dailey, left, against Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. UConn won, 65-55. (Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/TNS via Getty Images)

UConn, Notre Dame extend series through 2023-24 season

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 09: West Virginia Mountaineers Guard Tynice Martin (04) works to get past Kansas State Wildcats Guard Kayla Goth (10) during the BIG12 Women's basketball tournament between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Kansas State Wildcats on March 9, 2019, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. (Photo by David Stacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tynice Martin charged with domestic battery, remains suspended

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 11: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics and Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx reach for the ball during the game on August 11, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Mystics’ six-game winning streak ends at hands of Chicago Sky

SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 25: Tiana Mangakahia #4 of the Syracuse Orange drives to the basket around Madison Guebert #11 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the second half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Carrier Dome on March 25, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. South Dakota State defeated Syracuse 75-64. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

Tiana Mangakahia will sit out 2019-20 season to complete cancer treatment

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 24: Angel McCoughtry #35 of Atlanta Dream shakes hands with referees prior to a game against the Dallas Wings on May 24, 2019 at the State Farm Arena 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Angel McCoughtry announces her intention to return September 8

Indiana Fever forward Erica McCall raps "The Champion" while on stage with Carrie Underwood during a concert at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 16, 2019. Photo by Jessica Hoffman

EXCLUSIVE: Erica McCall writes about performing with Carrie Underwood

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 16: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks goes to the basket against the Chicago Sky on August 16, 2019 at the Wintrust 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks doomed by third straight slow start, fall to Chicago Sky

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 11: The Chicago Sky huddle up before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 11, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

PODCAST: Nick Niendorf’s latest takes on the Chicago Sky

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Head Coach of the Baylor University Women's Basketball, Kim Mulkey is seen during the 2019 WNBA Draft on April 10, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images)

Baylor dismisses Honesty Scott-Grayson for violation of team rules

Guard Erica Wheeler had one of her most efficient games of the season to help the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream on August 10. Wheeler had 19 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and just one turnover to help the Fever win 87-82. Photo by Kimberly Geswein

The Fever are still riding the wave of Wheeler’s All-Star Game performance

PHOENIX, AZ- AUGUST 10: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 10, 2019 at the 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tempers flare as Kristine Anigwe and Brittney Griner dust-up clears benches in Phoenix

UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 24: Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty reacts during a game against the Connecticut Sun on July 24, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liberty looking for Unity ahead of regular-season debut in Brooklyn

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 01: Guard Alexis Jones #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball defended by forward Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces at Staples Center on August 01, 2019 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Alexis Jones is thriving in Los Angeles

The front of the Washington Mystics cheer card for August 8 commemorating the FORWARD8 initiative. The team gives fans a different cheer card at every home game.

Mystics ownership announces FORWARD8 initiative to support local community

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Jantel Lavender #42 of the Chicago Sky battle for position against Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on June 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

PODCAST: Nick Niendorf’s latest Chicago Sky update

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Azzi Fudd #35 of St. John's in action against Centennial in the semifinal of the GEICO High School National Tournament at Christ the King High School on April 05, 2019 in Middle Village, New York. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

How Azzi Fudd’s mother lit her road to recovery

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: Napheesa Collier #24 and Sylvia Fowles #34 of Team Wilson look on during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 on July 27, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Napheesa Collier signs with Erin Kane and Octagon

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 18: Cappie Pondexter #25 of the Indiana Fever signs a ball after the game against the Chicago Sky on August 18, 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)

Cappie Pondexter headlines basketball portion of Chicago Park District and Nike Girls Camp

COLLEGE PARK, MD - MARCH 19: Maryland Terrapins guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (32) blocks West Virginia Mountaineers guard Tynice Martin (5) during a Div. 1 NCAA Women's basketball 2nd. round game between Maryland and West Virginia on March 19, 2017, at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. Maryland defeated West Virginia 83-56. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

West Virginia senior Tynice Martin suspended indefinitely, will miss team’s foreign tour

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 1: Head Coach Katie Smith speaks with her team during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 1, 2019 at the College Park Arena 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York’s playoff push took a turbulent turn against Dallas

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 12: Chicago Sky guard Diamond DeShields (1) defends Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) during a WNBA game between Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun on August 12, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut won 82-75. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kahleah Copper, Diamond DeShields at the heart of Sky’s explosiveness

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: Erica Wheeler #17 of Team Wilson handles the ball during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 on July 27, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)

Team Wilson wins WNBA All-Star game behind Erica Wheeler’s 25 points