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Dream playoff hopes crushed, but their future is far from a nightmare

By Gabriella Lewis / August 21, 2022

Missing the playoffs by a single game may have served the Dream exactly what they need

Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) goes for a jumpshot as the Mercury's Megan Gustafson (10) and Jennie Simms (25) contest the shot.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 21, 2022: Aces hand Phoenix Mercury playoff-eliminating 37-point loss

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 21, 2022

Historically bad playoff losses bookend Saturday’s slate of WNBA playoff games

Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins kneels on the court after failing to prevent an errant pass from going out of bounds.

Film room: How the Storm defense stonewalled the Mystics in Game 1

By Emily Adler / August 20, 2022

There truly are no answers for the Storm defense

Phoenix Mercury guard Shey Peddy (11) dribbles during a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Aug. 2, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

What Shey Peddy’s Achilles injury means for the Phoenix Mercury

By Hayden Cilley / August 20, 2022

‘For her to go down like that, it just breaks your heart’

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) raises her arms in celebration following a 98-91 playoff victory over the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 17, 2022. (Photo credit: Josh Sawyer)

‘Why not us?’: How the New York Liberty shocked the world in Game 1

By Jackie Powell / August 20, 2022

One phrase has kept the Liberty hungry and humming this season

Chicago Sky head coach James Wade and his assistant coaches sit on the bench and look out towards the court, with Wade looking disgusted by what he's seeing

Daily Briefing — Aug. 20, 2022: Chippy in Chicago, starring James Wade and Reporter

By Emily Adler / August 20, 2022

It’s like Sleepless in Seattle, but more Barclays Center, less Empire State Building

Washington Mystics forward/guard Elena Delle Donne (11) shoots over Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) during a game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Finally healthy for the playoffs, Elena Delle Donne has a ‘dominating’ Game 1 performance

By Jenn Hatfield / August 19, 2022

But Delle Donne and the Mystics couldn’t write the storybook ending

Chicago Sky wing Kahleah Copper drives baseline from the corner, while Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin runs alongside her with an arm in front of Copper to try to keep up

What Kahleah Copper’s potential absence in Game 2 means for the Sky

By James Kay / August 19, 2022

James Wade: “We’re fine”

"Sun Shine to open playoffs" tagline on preview thumbnail for the Aug. 19 episode of the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Connecticut Sun shine to start WNBA Playoffs

By The Next / August 19, 2022

Host Alex Simon is joined by Connecticut Sun beat reporter Jacqueline LeBlanc to discuss the Sun’s Game 1 victory over Dallas, the rest of the series, and the Seattle-Washington series

Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey (3) tries to wrestle the ball from Connecticut Sun big Jonquel Jones (35). Wings big Satou Sabally (0) defends Jones opposite Mabrey.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 19, 2022: SUN SHOWERS — Seattle Storm narrowly beat Mystics in epic first-round clash

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 19, 2022

The Wings flew too close to the Connecticut Sun