May 10, 2022

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

Fever, Lynx battle to avoid 0-3

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

Who else is excited for Aces-Mystics? (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

It’s Tuesday. Welcome to The Next’s Daily Briefing, featuring the daily Watch List. Day four of the WNBA is actually here, unlike yesterday, when I said it was Day Four despite there not being any games. The Next deeply regrets the error. But on this glorious Day Four, we have a renewal of the most cursed rivalry in the WNBA: Aces-Mystics! Las Vegas travels to Washington in a matchup of the two hottest teams in the league, both having raced past their first two opponents behind strong play on both ends. With Elena Delle Donne off the injury list, this should be a great one.

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But first, read:

Our Matthew Walter describes how the Aces have transformed, and it’s benefiting everyone, even the fans
The Athletic’s Shannon Ryan looked at how the Sparks’ collection of eclectic talents have started to fit together ($)
Her Hoop Stats’ Richard Cohen looks at every fourth-year option across the league, the factors that go into each, and their consequences.

Watch List, Tuesday, May 10

(All times in Eastern)

Las Vegas @ Washington, 7 p.m., Facebook

Minnesota @ Indiana, 7 p.m., Indiana Fever Livestream/League Pass

Written by Em Adler

Em Adler (she/they) covers the WNBA at large and college basketball for The Next, with a focus on player development and the game behind the game.