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Shakira Austin celebrates on the court, while other Mystics claps and cheer in the background

Daily Briefing — May 10, 2022: Aces-Mystics renews

By Emily Adler / May 10, 2022

Fever, Lynx battle to avoid 0-3

Mystics

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Elena Delle Donne is back and the Washington Mystics are rolling

By The Next / May 9, 2022

‘After she takes that contact, plays 30 minutes a game, she wakes up the next morning and she still feels good’

The Becky Hammon experience is off to a high-flying start

By Matthew Walter / May 9, 2022

What are some early takeaways after two opening weekend wins for the Las Vegas Aces?

A'ja Wilson dribbles up the court

Daily Briefing — May 9, 2022: ACES HIGH — Las Vegas bests Seattle in primetime rivalry

By Emily Adler / May 9, 2022

Plus: on Los Angeles and Washington’s road wins to wrap up the opening weekend

Film room: How Gabby Williams elevates the Storm

By Emily Adler / May 8, 2022

Williams’ defensive contributions on Friday were transformative

Rhyne Howard

Daily Briefing — May 8, 2022: Rhyne Howard dazzles in debut

By Emily Adler / May 8, 2022

No. 1 picks show out across the Eastern Conference

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier shoots a free throw during a game against the Indiana Fever at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sept. 12, 2021. (Photo credit: John McLellan)

Napheesa Collier dries ink on max-level extension with Minnesota Lynx

By Lucas Seehafer / May 7, 2022

Collier is set to be the Lynx’s next franchise player, but they still need to shore up their point guard play

Phoenix

Sights, sounds and the sentiments of the Phoenix Mercury on opening night

By Hayden Cilley / May 7, 2022

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia, a new head coach and new players made for an unusual start to the season for the Mercury

The joy of a Washington Mystics season opener featuring Elena Delle Donne

By Jenn Hatfield / May 7, 2022

Delle Donne played in a season opener on Friday for the first time since 2018, and it mattered for reasons beyond the final score

Washington Mystics forward/guard Elena Delle Donne dribbles against Indiana Fever guard Tiffany Mitchell in a game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Daily Briefing — May 7, 2022: OPEN SEASON — Canada sparks comeback, Seattle and Las Vegas make statements on opening night

By Emily Adler / May 7, 2022

Becky Hammon aces her first test and Elena Delle Donne returns