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The Athletic's anonymous WNBA player poll is back. We spoke to nearly 40 players. Who do they think is the best in the league? Two years ago, this question came down to Breanna Stewart vs. A'ja Wilson. Now, Napheesa Collier takes the crown. Minnesota Lynx x napheesa collier

The Athletic's anonymous WNBA player poll is back.

We spoke to nearly 40 players. Who do they think is the best in the league?

Two years ago, this question came down to Breanna Stewart vs. A'ja Wilson.

Now, Napheesa Collier takes the crown.

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In a close vote, Napheesa Collier was named the best player in the WNBA over A'ja Wilson in The Athletic's anonymous player poll. “I love players who make the game look effortless, and (Collier's) footwork is unreal.” nytimes.com/athletic/64913…

In a close vote, Napheesa Collier was named the best player in the WNBA over A'ja Wilson in The Athletic's anonymous player poll. 

“I love players who make the game look effortless, and (Collier's) footwork is unreal.”

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The WNBA currently has stars from various generations competing. But who will be the face of the league in five years? We asked nearly 40 players. Caitlin Clark was the overwhelming choice.

The WNBA currently has stars from various generations competing. But who will be the face of the league in five years? 

We asked nearly 40 players.

Caitlin Clark was the overwhelming choice.
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NEWS: The WNBA has announced that its 15th franchise will be called the Portland Fire, reviving the name of the city’s original franchise from 2000 to 2002. 📸 WNBA More from Ben Pickman ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/64942…

NEWS: The WNBA has announced that its 15th franchise will be called the Portland Fire, reviving the name of the city’s original franchise from 2000 to 2002.

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Last week New York Liberty players Natasha Cloud & Isabelle Harrison were issued fine warnings for wearing hats on the bench ... while they weren't dressed to play. Players and coaches have raised concerns about the lack of transparency with the league's fines.

Last week New York Liberty players Natasha Cloud &amp; Isabelle Harrison were issued fine warnings for wearing hats on the bench ... while they weren't dressed to play.

Players and coaches have raised concerns about the lack of transparency with the league's fines.
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With Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers among a recent crop of WNBA stars and JuJu Watkins on the way, it begs the question: Who do players think will be the face of the league in five years? Caitlin Clark is “clearly already a draw, and she still has room to improve.”

With Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers among a recent crop of WNBA stars and JuJu Watkins on the way, it begs the question:
 
Who do players think will be the face of the league in five years? 

Caitlin Clark is “clearly already a draw, and she still has room to improve.”
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NEWS: Caitlin Clark will make her 3-point contest debut at the WNBA's All-Star weekend in Indianapolis. The Fever star declined to participate in an NBA All-Star event earlier this year, electing to save her first All-Star skills appearance for the W.

NEWS: Caitlin Clark will make her 3-point contest debut at the WNBA's All-Star weekend in Indianapolis.

The Fever star declined to participate in an NBA All-Star event earlier this year, electing to save her first All-Star skills appearance for the W.
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Oh, no. I think CC might be hurt. Grabbing the inside of her right leg and grimacing. Towel over her head as she heads to the bench.

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark sustained a groin injury late in Tuesday’s 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun. “(She) just felt a little something in her groin,” coach Stephanie White said. “So, we’ll get it evaluated and see what happens from there.” nytimes.com/athletic/64969…

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark sustained a groin injury late in Tuesday’s 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun.

“(She) just felt a little something in her groin,” coach Stephanie White said. “So, we’ll get it evaluated and see what happens from there.”

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