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Aces, Liberty remain favorites, but don't expect sweeps in the WNBA semifinals
The top four seeds face off in the semifinals, starting Sunday. Can the Wings and Sun knock the superteam Aces and Liberty from their collision course?
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WNBA MOCK DRAFT
WNBA mock draft: Is Caitlin Clark the No. 1 pick if she declares?
We won't know which players will declare for the 2024 draft until April. And the lottery still needs to be held. But what might the first round look like?
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First Round - Game 3CONN Wins series 2-1
Alyssa Thomas' 28-point double-double sends Sun to the semifinals
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VANDERSLOOT DRIVES LIBERTY
WNBA PLAYOFFS
The introverted point guard propelling the mighty Liberty
She prefers dogs and beer over crowds and media. But Courtney Vandersloot has settled into a discomfort zone and made New York's so-called superteam a favorite to win the WNBA title.
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SABALLY DOMINATES FOR DALLAS
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER FRONT-RUNNER
'I want this to be my year': How mental, physical reset transformed Sabally's game
Injuries, fear and pain nearly ruined basketball for Satou Sabally. Finally healthy, the Wings star is at the top of her game and having fun again.
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WNBA PLAYOFF PREVIEW
TOP 25 PLAYER RANKINGS
Wilson, Stewart and the top 25 players in the WNBA playoffs
The Wilson-Stewart dominance over the top two spots continues as we enter the playoffs. Who rose, fell or debuted in the rankings?
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Inside the Las Vegas Aces' record-breaking regular season
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ACES' GUARD TRIO
BEST IN LEAGUE HISTORY?
'We've taken it to another level': How the Aces' Plum-Gray-Young backcourt is one of the best in WNBA history
The Las Vegas Aces are trying to become the first team since the Sparks in 2001-02 to win back-to-back WNBA championships. If they succeed, it'll be thanks to their perimeter trio.
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DEBATING THE MVP RACE
STEWART, THOMAS OR WILSON?
An impossible decision for voters: Which player should win WNBA MVP?
MVP candidates Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas and A'ja Wilson are making it difficult for voters. We cast our ballots for MVP and all the end-of-season WNBA awards.
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Top Headlines
- Aces' Wilson claims back-to-back DPOY honors
- Sabally named WNBA's Most Improved Player
- Thomas, Bonner carry Sun to fifth straight semis
- Vatansever out as Sky's interim coach and GM
- 7 double-digit scorers lift Wings into WNBA semis
- Liberty outlast Mystics in OT to sweep into semis
- Aces' Clark named WNBA Sixth Player of Year
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Complete WNBA playoff coverage
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WNBA playoffs 2023: Schedule, results, news and highlights
The 2023 WNBA playoffs are underway. The Aces, Liberty, Sun and Wings have advanced to the semifinals, which open Sunday.
WNBA playoff predictions
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WNBA playoffs 2023: Are the New York Liberty now the favorite?
While the Aces were the front-runner for most of the WNBA season, the Liberty have emerged as the favorite heading into the playoffs. What changed?
