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Kristi Toliver, Chiney Ogwumike opt out of 2020 season

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 27, 2020

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Bec Allen opts out of 2020 WNBA season

By Jackie Powell / June 25, 2020

The Aussie sharpshooter who was positioned for a breakthrough WNBA season will sit out

Connecticut Sun sign Jacki Gemelos

By Natalie Heavren / June 25, 2020

Curt Miller adds another versatile piece to the puzzle for the 2020 season

Amanda Zahui B. is ‘a superstar in the making’

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The 2015 second overall draft pick will be a “cornerstone” for the Liberty in 2020 and beyond

Tiffany Hayes opts out of 2020 season

By Bailey Johnson / June 23, 2020

Analyzing what this move means for the Atlanta Dream

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Angel McCoughtry, Emma Meesseman opt in for shortened WNBA season in Bradenton, Florida

By Bela Kirpalani / June 23, 2020

As the 2020 WNBA season edges closer, players’ decisions keep rolling in.

Jonquel Jones opts out of the 2020 season

By Natalie Heavren / June 22, 2020

What does it mean for the Connecticut Sun?

Connecticut Sun plan for unique 2020 season

By Natalie Heavren / June 21, 2020

Amber Cox and Curt Miller discuss the Sun’s upcoming season

2020 Season Simulation: Liberty working through growing pains

By Jackie Powell / June 19, 2020

With less turnovers than in 2019, New York still isn’t executing its game plan