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If you could pick an anthem for your favorite WNBA team, what would it be? Think critically. What captures their vibe, their aura, the way they compete on the floor and make an impact off the hardwood? When Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin pulled up to our office shortly after the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft, we knew we had to ask the W’s newest franchise that very question, which we’ll admit was inspired by the fact that Kendrick’s new album had just dropped, too. 

Their answers might surprise you. For Nyanin, it’s a soulful jam: “Rise Up” by Andra Day. “It’s a spiritual experience when I hear that song,” she says. “I think there’s something to be said about embracing the unknown and just rising. We talk about the Valkyries ascending, and I think a synonym of ascending is rising. So, I think that the Valkyries will rise to the occasion and I can’t wait for everybody else to see what we’ve got going on.” 

Nakase’s pick is just as soulful, but with a little more swagger.

“My number one go-to when I walk into the gym, what I want to hear is Rihanna. I need to hear…I’m going to say it [and] y’all can bleep it: ‘B-tch Better Have My Money.’ Let me emphasize: ‘B-tch Better Have My Money.’ Let’s get paid, ladies.”

You can sense the energy and excitement in their eyes, knowing that they have the chance to form an entirely new identity and a team that will only continue to grow the WNBA and women’s sports. But we had a couple more questions for them, too, specifically about what we can expect from the Valkyries now that they’ve selected 11 players for their roster (the team did not select anyone from Seattle), as well as the women who will be leading a franchise for the very first time in their careers (Nyanin was an assistant GM on the Liberty prior to joining Golden State). 

It’s a bit of unchartered territory for everyone; the last time the W expanded was in ’08 with the Atlanta Dream. When the League announced on October 5, 2023, that it was expanding to Golden State (since then, it also unveiled plans to expand to Toronto, welcoming the Tempo as its 14th franchise), it came with the chance to set a precedent and to build an entire organization from the ground up. From hiring Nakase, who spent three seasons as an assistant coach on the Las Vegas Aces and 10 seasons with the L.A. Clippers prior to that, to the entire front office, which has worked endlessly to create an entire identity, culture, logo and—finally—a roster that includes seven international players, four former champions and a handful of exciting names, Golden State has placed itself in a prime position to enter the W ready to go on Day 1. And keep in mind, there’s still free agency and the 2025 WNBA Draft, where the Valkyries have the fifth, 17th and 30th picks. 

But how exactly do Nakase and Co. plan on leading this team and making it a competitive championship contender? After all, that’s always the goal, isn’t it?

It starts with the three non-negotiables Nakase has for each player, as she tells us: “Ultra-competitive, high character and have a never-satisfied mindset. By that I mean, when you play, you gotta play like your life depends on it. Win or die, basically. That’s what we’re looking for.” 

Immediately after her introductory press conference in October, Nakase got to work assembling the team’s roster. As a former video coordinator and a mentee of Becky Hammon (whom she says has the biggest heart) and Tyronn Lue (a “savant of basketball” with an “IQ [that] is off the roof”), Nakase loves diving into film and breaking the game down. That’s exactly what she, Nyanin and Vanja Cernivec, the team’s Vice President, Basketball Operations, did when deciding who to draft.

“My starting point with building this team really was to go back and reflect on all the players
I had a feeling we’re going to be possibly on the list for expansion,” says Nakase. “Right after my
press conference, we got together and I’m like, OK, show me the list. I want your list, my list, I want Ohemaa’s and Vanja’s. We collaborated, we discussed and got down to one or two players that we actually agreed on [and then] it was like, OK, go watch more film. And we just kept doing that over and over, and then from there it was like, Let’s settle in. But then, I might throw in a wrench and be like, I like this idea, I like this player. There were a lot of, we like to say ‘passionate conversations’ that went on during this draft process, but also honest collaboration is how we’d word it. It was really great…and at the end of the day, we have 11 competitive players that fit our culture.”

Nakase emphasizes that she’s looking for a team that can hold its own defensively, play fast and “space the floor, play the right way, work on execution and focus on the little details of the game.” And as a coach, she wants to bring a sense of honesty and openness to her players, too.  “I’m a truth teller…My dad was a straight shooter. If I was messing up, he would let me know, but he also coached with love and passion, too. If I struggled, he was there, and I got to lean on him. It’s a combination of both. I’m a truth teller, and I’m also going to open my heart and let my players pour into me, but at the end of the day, I’m going to get the best out of them every single day.” 

When we sat down with Ohemaa, we learned that the vision for the franchise is centered around player empowerment. “We want to make sure we continue to elevate them and their platforms of just being who they are. They love being a part of different communities,” she says. “They’ve had the opportunity to play in all these different countries, play in the United States or maybe not. The diverse nature of their experiences will make for a really impactful experience for Valkyries fans and for each other.”

And, as Nakase explains below, each player is special in their own way, too. Golden State fans, allow us to introduce your Valkyries. 

Iliana Rupert (via the Atlanta Dream): She’s a positive light, she has a great spirit about her. What’s great about Ili is she wants to learn as much as she can. My first year with her, she was like, Coach, whatever it takes, whatever you need from me I’ll do. I’m like, Can you space the floor and shoot threes and then just lock up defensively whether it’s a 2, 3, 4, 5?And she’s like, Coach, I got you.

Maria Conde (via the Chicago Sky): Ooh, this girl! Watching her on film was a pleasure because she plays with so much energy and so much passion. She’s going to play hard on both ends of the court. She can space the floor, and what’s really great about Maria, too, is she knows how to play with the ball and she knows how to play without the ball.

Veronica Burton (from the Connecticut Sun): We know she’s a hard worker, she seems to play the game with joy and wants to be good at it. Those are the things we want in our players. —Ohemaa via Swish Appeal 

Carla Leite (via the Dallas Wings): Twenty years old but does not play like a 20-year-old. She’s a point guard, she’s poised, she can space the floor with that three and she can shoot off the dribble and off the catch. With all that already, she’s only 20 but she has so much potential to grow and become a really dominant player in the W.

Temi Fagbenle (via the Indiana Fever): Temi killed us when I was with the Las Vegas Aces. Down the floor, she’s one of the most electrifying athletes that I’ve ever seen before. I had to have a special defense for Temi. Defensively, she’s a rim protector, she’s a rebounder and I would not want to go against her in the paint. 

Kate Martin (via the Las Vegas Aces): Kate “Money” Martin is a culture-changer. When she walks into the building, you can feel her energy, you can hear her energy because she’s going to be talking; [she’s] just a great human being. She can defend, she can space and shoot the three. But people are always going to feel Kate every day when they walk into the building. I just can’t wait to reunite with Kate.

Stephanie Talbot (via the Los Angeles Sparks): She is a veteran that just knows how to play basketball. She has a high IQ, and she’s a player that’s [like], I’m willing to do anything, Coach. She can post and make decisions…her competitive fierceness is something I’m really looking forward to.

Cecilia Zandalasini (via the Minnesota Lynx): I can’t wait. She’s a sharpshooter. What’s special about Cecilia is she can sprint to run routes. We’re looking for her to catch and shoot threes, off the dribble, her length, defense and versatility is going to be unbelievable and more importantly, she has playoff experience.

Kayla Thornton (from the New York Liberty): “My champion. I can’t wait to coach her, she stepped up in big minutes—those are vital minutes that you can’t replace, so I can’t wait for her to defend, lock up, offensively she can space the floor, she can handle it and make quick decisions. She’s going to be such a crucial part of the Golden State Valkyries and I can’t wait to see it.”

Monique Billings (via the Phoenix Mercury): High, high energy. Fierce competitor. She boards like crazy, but more importantly, with the skill I saw she was able to rebound, push it, run and finish with either hand. I’m excited. I talk about pushing pace, she’s going to make us even faster and faster and her personality is contagious. She’s funny, hilarious. 

Julie Vanloo (via the Washington Mystics): Competitor. Ultra, ultra competitor. She fits the three non-negotiables: ultra-competitor, high character and she definitely has a never-satisfied mindset. She said, I can’t wait to come and more importantly, you’re not going to be disappointed. That’s a player that I can’t wait to see.

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Weekend Recap: LeBron James Makes History and Ja Morant Challenges All Rim-Protectors https://www.slamonline.com/news/nba/weekend-recap-lebron-james-makes-history-and-ja-morant-challenges-all-rim-protectors/ https://www.slamonline.com/news/nba/weekend-recap-lebron-james-makes-history-and-ja-morant-challenges-all-rim-protectors/#respond Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:30:31 +0000 https://www.slamonline.com/?p=771018 In case you missed it, this last weekend featured some exciting revelations from Warriors legend Draymond Green, Ja Morant doubling back on his relentless poster dunks, a WNBA blockbuster trade, Nikola Jokic dominating and hitting a game-winner, and LeBron James making more history and inching closer and closer to the all-time scoring record. Here’s what […]

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In case you missed it, this last weekend featured some exciting revelations from Warriors legend Draymond Green, Ja Morant doubling back on his relentless poster dunks, a WNBA blockbuster trade, Nikola Jokic dominating and hitting a game-winner, and LeBron James making more history and inching closer and closer to the all-time scoring record.

Here’s what happened in the NBA and WNBA over the weekend. Let’s get it!


Draymond Green Gets Candid in Interview with Taylor Rooks

Draymond Green recently sat down with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report. The Warriors legend dropped some revealing gems during their interview. Green admitted “the writings on the wall” when he was asked about leaving the Warriors as a free agent.

The two parties have had some incredible highs as four-time champs and a record-setting 2015-2016 regular, but the lows have been low during public spats with head coach Steve Kerr, Kevin Durant, and a controversial altercation with teammate Jordan Poole. When it comes to that infamous moment, Green said their relationship is “a work in progress,” and he’s willing to do the work because he was wrong.

He also said they “definitely moved forward” and that he’s “seen improvements day by day, week by week, month by month.”

Ja Morant’s Challenge to All Rim Protectors: ‘Jump with Me if You Want to Go Viral’

Do not get it confused; Ja Morant will never back down. The former No. 2 overall pick has posterized many a rim protector. Few, if any, were as impressive as Morant’s yam on Jalen Smith. The unbelievable slam was punctuated by Memphis winning their ninth straight game after beating Indiana, 130-112, on Sunday.

Postgame, Morant admitted his thunderous dunk was his best of the difficulty. Morant felt so good about it that he challenged all rim protectors to jump with him if they wanted to go viral.

“It’s what everybody has been waiting for. I finally made it.”

Jonquel Jones is Headed to New York Via Blockbuster Trade

Jonquel Jones is on the move! The 2021 MVP was a part of a three-team deal that will send her to the New York Liberty, while Rebecca Allen and Natasha Howard will be sent to the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings, respectively. The Wings will also receive Liberty guard Crystal Dangerfield, Kayla Thornton will go to New York, and Ty Harris is headed to Connecticut.

Connecticut will also receive the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft.

Nikola Jokic’s Game-Winner Sinks Orlando

Nikola Jokic delivered a stepback game-winner to sink the Orlando Magic 119-116. The back-to-back MVP posted 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists on 8-11 shooting from the field and 1-4 from beyond the arc.

“He stepped back, got the space, and just shot over the top,” teammate Aaron Gordon said per ESPN. “It was a beautiful shot.”

LeBron James Inches Closer to History After Scoring 38,000 Career Points

The King is the second player to score 38,000 career points and is now 364 points away from breaking Hall-of-Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbarr’s career scoring record. James accomplished the historic feat after knocking down a three-pointer from the top of the arc. The four-time MVP posted 35 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in the Lakers’ heartbreaking 113-112 loss to the 76ers.

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Arike Ogunbowale Continues Making Her Presence Felt On and Off the Court https://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/arike-ogunbowale-wslam-1/ https://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/arike-ogunbowale-wslam-1/#respond Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:51:42 +0000 https://www.slamonline.com/?p=725886 Arike Ogunbowale doesn’t just want next. She wants now.  “It’s dope. It’s amazing in a league where there are so many great players—like, players you’ve seen growing up and watching while in college—to be considered one of the top players for the future, that’s important,” says the 24-year-old Dallas Wings guard. “I can be the future […]

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Arike Ogunbowale doesn’t just want next. She wants now. 

“It’s dope. It’s amazing in a league where there are so many great players—like, players you’ve seen growing up and watching while in college—to be considered one of the top players for the future, that’s important,” says the 24-year-old Dallas Wings guard.

“I can be the future [of the League] but I am also taking advantage of my time right now and not wasting any time,” she continues. “I want to be one of the top players now and in the future.”

And she’s willing to do whatever it takes to be the best—on and off the basketball court—in everything she does.

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Take, for example, a recent toasty 95 degree Sunday afternoon in Dallas. Inside the Singing Hills Recreation Center is Ogunbowale, a mere two weeks after winning WNBA All-Star MVP honors and returning from vacation.

Hair pulled back in a long ponytail and wearing a white Nike headband, she stands with a basketball in the corner of the large, empty gym. She’s there on her off day for a photo shoot for Red Bull.

There’s Arike dribbling the ball with both hands. There’s Arike twirling the ball, first on one hand, then on one finger. There’s Arike shooting the ball and showing off her handles. There’s Arike posing. She’s laughing. She’s smiling, that wide, toothy grin we’ve all grown accustomed to, and chatting with the camera crew.

Dressed in a white T-shirt, blue shorts, black tights, white Nike socks and orange, black and white Nikes, she walks confidently down the gym floor near a basketball hoop. She chats with her trainer, Melvin Sanders of SandersFit Performance Center in downtown Dallas, before he begins passing her the ball. She effortlessly puts up a bucket. Then another. And another. She hits 10 straight before she misses. 

There’s no one there but me, a handful of Red Bull staff, Arike and her trainer. But she’s as focused as if she were in College Park Center where the Wings play their home games. She’s tending to business, but watching her up close and on the court alone, you can see how at one she is with the ball, how shooting baskets is second nature. She’s always working on her craft, always trying to get better, always trying to improve, even taking a photo shoot with seriousness. And it’s this work ethic, grit and determination that has propelled her in just three short years to become one of the unquestioned faces of the WNBA.

You just knew she would be.

You knew it when she led her Notre Dame team to the 2018 National Championship on a last second shot. 

You knew it when she passed fellow Irish alum Skylar Diggins-Smith to become the Notre Dame’s all-time leading scorer. 

You knew it when her name was called at No. 5 overall in the 2019 WNBA draft. 

You just knew the 5-8 walking bucket was going to take the League by storm. And in a way, so did she.

“I have a lot of confidence in myself. So I knew whatever I brought to Dallas, I would help the team for sure. No matter what it was, off the court, on the court,” she shares with WSLAM. “I knew I would help the team however I could and make a name for myself in Dallas.”

And throughout the League. 

And what a name.

She was a unanimous All-Rookie selection and WNBA Rookie of the Year runner-up after finishing third in the League in scoring (19.1 ppg) and leading her team in scoring. With a total of 630 points (third in League history in rookie points), she tied Maya Moore’s record of 30 or more points in four straight games. 

For her sophomore year, Ogunbowale—who admires the game of legends Seimone Augustus, Lisa Leslie, Maya Moore and Diana Taurasi—won the WNBA scoring title (22.8 ppg), recording four 30 point games in back-to-back years.

This year, a few games left in the regular season, she is averaging 18.8 ppg and is on pace to reach career bests in three-point and free-throw shooting. She was also named the All-Star MVP in her first All-Star Gajme after dropping 26 points.

“I want to be one of the top players now and in the future.”

– Arike Ogunbowale

But it’s not just on the court where Arike is making her name known. Recently, she joined some big names, including Kevin Durant, Elena Delle Donne and Kelley O’Hara, as investors in Just Women’s Sports, a growing media platform. 

“As you get more into the League, you want longevity and want to start investing in things,” she says. “What better way to start investing than in women’s sports? I’m involved in women’s sports. It’s what I do. If I have daughters, this is what I want them to do, and I just want to inspire young kids.”

“This is really putting my money where my mouth is, elevating women and all that they do, so why not invest in it and have a part in helping it grow? That was really important to me.” 

Ogunbowale, who’s signed with Nike and most recently partnered with Red Bull, also has her hand in uplifting young people. She recently worked with the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation to give away clothing and other gear to young girls. 

“I have a lot of things in store. Whatever I am doing, I am definitely trying to make young girls and our community the focal point. That’s what I’m big on.”

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She’s also big on basketball, and getting into the playoffs remains her top priority; something she’s yet to experience after a 10-24 finish her rookie year; 8-14 in the shortened 2020 wubble season, and currently 10-13 this season, one game out of the playoffs.

“I’m good. I’m locked in and getting ready for the second part of the season,” she answers with trademark confidence when asked about her current state of mind. 

And she has to be. 

Although there are other talented veterans on the Wings, including Olympic Gold medalist Allisha Gray, defensive stalwart Kayla Thornton and Isabelle Harrison, it’s Ogunbowale who’s the face of the franchise and the leader of the team. She has been since she was drafted and named starting point guard in the absence of Diggins-Smith. How challenging has it been for her to step into the role of leader and help put the Wings in the best possible position to succeed? 

“I wouldn’t say challenging, it’s just a process, especially with me being young myself,” she explains. “I already had to be more of a leader even in year one when I was starting point guard. I’m not even done with year three and I’m already considered a leader, and that’s just who I am and what I add to this team.

“In order to be a top player, you have to lead as well, so I think I’m growing in that and learning and that’s still a process, too. I’m not the best leader yet,” she admits. “But I’m definitely working at it. And it helps to have teammates and coaches who trust you, trust what you say; believe in you as a leader. That definitely elevates my confidence as well.”

Wings teammates Harrsion and Bella Alarie, who have played alongside Ogunbowale for three and two years respectively, have seen the growth and evolution of their teammate and see no limits on her ascension to the top of the League.

“My favorite thing about Arike is how talented she is, but still has a listening ear,” says Harrison. “Even when she got here her first year, she was our leader. Arike was the person we were going to give the ball to at the end of the game so she stepped up a lot. This is her third year now, I think she is just getting more comfortable in her role as far as being vocal, leading off the court, encouraging  people and holding herself to a standard defensively. She wants to grow. I don’t know if people see that about Arike. She wants to grow and she wants to be better.  

“So any Arike slander, I don’t listen to it. I don’t care who it comes from,” Harrison says laughing, but also very seriously. “That girl wants to be better. And I love that about her. She is just so humble. She is just putting herself on the next level. She can only go up. She is pushing herself to be good.”

Alarie calls Ogunbowale, “a fantastic player, playmaker and extremely confident. And that’s something I look up to her for. She’s not afraid to take those last second shots that make or break the game. I really admire that.”

“The way she’s grown into herself, she’s done a great job of carrying us along with her,” she continues. “I really love playing with her. She brings a great attitude to the court. She plays hard and she is only going to get better.”

One area Ogunbowale is striving to improve upon is reading defensive schemes other teams are throwing at her as they try to make it more difficult for the bucket-getter to score.

“Everyone knows I can score, but every night it’s a different defense. The hardest thing is being able to adjust every game to different defenses because teams throw different things at me,” she says. “Being able to adjust and read the right plays—you know, if I’m getting trapped, I gotta swing it quick—just being able to get up on those things faster.”

There’s no doubt she’ll improve defensively and in any other way she desires. Ogunbowale has that kind of will, dedication and focus—much of which comes from her family, whom she calls the source of her inspiration and motivation and with whom she connects with every day. “My support system is really big and definitely keeps me going.”

What also keeps her going is her competitive nature and her desire to take her team further than they’ve ever gone. 

“I’m locked in. We’ve got some important games. We’ve gotta get these wins in order to make this playoff push. I’m really locked in right now.” 


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WNBA Announces Suspensions For Altercation Between Brittney Griner, Kristine Anigwe https://www.slamonline.com/wnba/wnba-announces-suspensions-for-altercation-between-brittney-griner-kristine-anigwe/ https://www.slamonline.com/wnba/wnba-announces-suspensions-for-altercation-between-brittney-griner-kristine-anigwe/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:09:37 +0000 https://www.slamonline.com/?p=540668 The WNBA has revealed its response to the altercation between Brittney Griner and Kristine Anigwe on Saturday night. The incident occurred during the final quarter of a Wings victory over the Mercury. Griner will face the stiffest punishment, a three-game ban, for throwing punches, escalating the incident and making contact with Wings guard Kayla Thornton. […]

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The WNBA has revealed its response to the altercation between Brittney Griner and Kristine Anigwe on Saturday night. The incident occurred during the final quarter of a Wings victory over the Mercury.

Griner will face the stiffest punishment, a three-game ban, for throwing punches, escalating the incident and making contact with Wings guard Kayla Thornton.

Rookie center Kristine Anigwe and the aforementioned Thornton will each serve two games for their roles in the on-court fight. A scrappy loose ball foul by Anigwe started the altercation and it was escalated from there.

Two other players, Phoenix’s Diana Taurasi and Dallas’ Kaela Davis will be suspended for single games for leaving the bench during the incident.

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WNBA Opening-Night Rosters Set for 2019 Season ✅ https://www.slamonline.com/wnba/wnba-opening-night-rosters-set-2019-season/ https://www.slamonline.com/wnba/wnba-opening-night-rosters-set-2019-season/#respond Fri, 24 May 2019 16:07:15 +0000 https://www.slamonline.com/?p=534711 WNBA teams have finalized their 2019 opening-night rosters with the regular season set to tip-off tonight. Entering its 23rd season, the WNBA has more talent than ever before, making final roster cuts even more excruciating for teams. The WNBA season will tip off tonight with the Wings visiting the Dream at 7:30 p.m. EST. Check […]

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WNBA teams have finalized their 2019 opening-night rosters with the regular season set to tip-off tonight.

Entering its 23rd season, the WNBA has more talent than ever before, making final roster cuts even more excruciating for teams.

The WNBA season will tip off tonight with the Wings visiting the Dream at 7:30 p.m. EST. Check out the 12-player, opening-night rosters for every WNBA team below!

(NOTE: Some opening-night rosters do not include players on the temporary suspended list while injured, sitting out or fulfilling overseas commitments.)

ATLANTA DREAM

Alex Bentley (G)
Monique Billings (F)
Jessica Breland (F)
Maite Cazorla (G)
Nia Coffey (F)
Marie Gülich (C)
Tiffany Hayes (G)
Angel McCoughtry (GF)
Renee Montgomery (G)
Haley Peters (F)
Brittney Sykes (G)
Elizabeth Williams (C)

tiffany hayes atlanta dream roster

CHICAGO SKY

Kahleah Copper (GF)
Diamond DeShields (G)
Stefanie Dolson (C)
Jamierra Faulkner (G)
Chloe Jackson (G)
Jantel Lavender (FC)
Astou Ndour (C)
Cheyenne Parker (F)
Allie Quigley (G)
Katie Lou Samuelson (GF)
Courtney Vandersloot (G)
Gabby Williams (F)

diamond deshields chicago sky roster

CONNECTICUT SUN

Kristine Anigwe (FC)
Rachel Banham (G)
Bridget Carleton (GF)
Layshia Clarendon (G)
Bria Holmes (G)
Jonquel Jones (FC)
Brionna Jones (C)
Shekinna Stricklen (GF)
Alyssa Thomas (F)
Jasmine Thomas (G)
Morgan Tuck (F)
Courtney Williams (G)

jonquel jones connecticut sun roster

DALLAS WINGS

Kaela Davis (GF)
Skylar Diggins-Smith (G)
Allisha Gray (G)
Isabelle Harrison (F)
Tayler Hill (G)
Glory Johnson (F)
Brooke McCarty-Williams (G)
Imani McGee-Stafford (C)
Arike Ogunbowale (G)
Theresa Plaisance (FC)
Azura Stevens (FC)
Kayla Thornton (F)

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INDIANA FEVER

Natalie Achonwa (FC)
Candice Dupree (F)
Shenise Johnson (G)
Paris Kea (G)
Betnijah Laney (G)
Stephanie Mavunga (F)
Erica McCall (F)
Teaira McCowan (C)
Tiffany Mitchell (G)
Kelsey Mitchell (G)
Asia Taylor (F)
Erica Wheeler (G)

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LAS VEGAS ACES

Liz Cambage (C)
Sydney Colson (G)
Dearica Hamby (F)
Kayla McBride (G)
JiSu Park (C)
Kelsey Plum (G)
Sugar Rodgers (G)
Carolyn Swords (C)
A’ja Wilson (FC)
Tamera Young (F)
Jackie Young (G)

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LOS ANGELES SPARKS

Alana Beard (GF)
Kalani Brown (C)
Chelsea Gray (G)
Alexis Jones (G)
Marina Mabrey (G)
Nneka Ogwumike (F)
Chiney Ogwumike (FC)
Candace Parker (FC)
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt (GF)
Maria Vadeeva (FC)
Sydney Wiese (G)
Riquna Williams (G)

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MINNESOTA LYNX

Seimone Augustus (G)
Lexie Brown (G)
Karima Christmas-Kelly (F)
Alaina Coates (C)
Napheesa Collier (F)
Damiris Dantas (F)
Sylvia Fowles (C)
Danielle Robinson (G)
Jessica Shepard (F)
Odyssey Sims (G)
Stephanie Talbot (F)
Shao Ting (F)

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NEW YORK LIBERTY

Rebecca Allen (G)
Tiffany Bias (G)
Brittany Boyd (G)
Tina Charles (C)
Asia Durr (G)
Reshanda Gray (F)
Bria Hartley (G)
Kia Nurse (G)
Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe (FC)
Tanisha Wright (G)
Han Xu (C)
Amanda Zahui B (C)

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PHOENIX MERCURY

DeWanna Bonner (F)
Essence Carson (G)
Arica Carter (G)
Sophie Cunningham (G)
Brittney Griner (C)
Briann January (G)
Camille Little (F)
Sancho Lyttle (F)
Alanna Smith (F)
Diana Taurasi (G)
Brianna Turner (F)
Yvonne Turner (G)

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SEATTLE STORM

Sue Bird (G)
Jordin Canada (G)
Alysha Clark (F)
Natasha Howard (F)
Anriel Howard (F)
Crystal Langhorne (FC)
Jewell Loyd (G)
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (F)
Courtney Paris (C)
Mercedes Russell (C)
Sami Whitcomb (GF)
Shavonte Zellous (G)

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WASHINGTON MYSTICS

Ariel Atkins (G)
Natasha Cloud (G)
Elena Delle Donne (F)
Tianna Hawkins (F)
Myisha Hines-Allen (F)
Kiara Leslie (G)
Emma Meesseman (F)
Kim Mestdagh (G)
Aerial Powers (F)
LaToya Sanders (FC)
Kristi Toliver (G)
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (G)

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