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Ten biggest questions for the WNBA offseason

As Chicago celebrates its WNBA title, many questions already linger for the offseason, including possible retirements and player movement in free agency.

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MVP Jones unanimous pick for WNBA first team

Connecticut forward Jonquel Jones was the only unanimous selection in balloting for All-WNBA first team, earning the honor for the first time. She was joined on the first team by Skylar Diggins-Smith, Brittney Griner, Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd.

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Why the WNBA may be entering thrive mode

In her effort to push the league into a stronger financial future, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert wants to disrupt the economic model that she says has undervalued women's sports.

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'Just being treated like a professional athlete': The next chapter of the WNBA, according to players and coaches

As the WNBA wraps up its first 25 years, ESPN surveyed coaches, players and legends about what changes they'd like to see in the next 25.

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2021 WNBA playoff schedule

Chicago is headed to the WNBA Finals, while Las Vegas forced a decisive Game 5 in the semifinals and hosts Phoenix on Friday.

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Chicago beats Connecticut 79-69, heads to WNBA Finals

— Courtney Vandersloot and the Chicago Sky are back in the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2014 thanks in big part to Candace Parker's decision to come home.

Parker backs down defender and makes tough shot off glass (0:26)

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Copper fires up the crowd after and-1 for Sky (0:41)

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Thomas picks Vandersloot's pocket then finishes and-1 (0:32)

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Parker dishes no-look dime to Stephens for easy lay-in (0:14)

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Vandersloot nets pair of deep 3s during Sky's 9-2 run (0:24)

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Which player has been the MVP of the WNBA playoffs so far?

The past two WNBA MVPs are on the brink of elimination. Who has stood out the most this postseason? And what's on the line in Wednesday's games?

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Ranking the WNBA semifinalists: Why Phoenix is No. 1

Connecticut and Las Vegas started the postseason as the top two seeds. But Chicago and Phoenix have the upper hand through three games.

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Copper lifts Sky to 86-83 win over Sun and 2-1 series lead

— Kahleah Copper flexed after getting fouled on a basket late in Sunday’s WNBA semifinal.

January misses late chance to give Sun lead as Sky take Game 3 (0:32)

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Bonner's block negated by Vandersloot's game-tying 3 (0:40)

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Bonner fakes out Quigley to free herself for a 3 (0:17)

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Bonner drives in to give the Sun an early lead (0:16)

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21dMechelle Voepel

How Alyssa Thomas saved the Sun: An Achilles comeback, two torn labrum and an epic night off the bench

Nine months after an Achilles injury, and playing on a torn labrum in each shoulder, Alyssa Thomas came off the bench to help the Sun even their semifinal series.

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21dMechelle Voepel

Sun, Sky bemoan difficult travel plans for Game 3

The Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky will require six different commercial flights to get to the Windy City for Sunday's Game 3 in the WNBA playoff series.

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Thomas leads Sun to 79-68 win over Sky to even series 1-1

— Alyssa Thomas worked hard for eight months rehabbing her torn Achilles' tendon to be able to provide a spark for the Connecticut Sun in the playoffs.

DeWanna Bonner hits clutch 3 vs. Sky (0:21)

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22dMechelle Voepel

Three keys to the WNBA semifinals: Cambage, Connecticut's defense and Taurasi's ankle

Will the Brittney Griner-Liz Cambage showdown materialize? Can Connecticut's defense return to form? The semis resume on Thursday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2/ESPN App).