The WNBA season continues to better as the games are played. The defending champ, Aces continue to roll their competition as Aliyah Boston met the champs in Vegas. The All-star starters were announced led by A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewert. The Mystics and Liberty played a classic over the weekend. The Phoenix Mercury is in disarray even with Brittney Griner back.

News and notes from around the NBA with a big trade and FIBA World Cup news.

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