What’s Trending: #WNBAFinals Approaching

Brian Kotloff

What’s Trending brings you the the top 10 things you need to know, listen to and/or watch in the past and upcoming week. It’s your one-stop shop for all things W, from which teams/players are on a roll to what the league’s superstars are up to off the court.

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Here’s What’s Trending on October 3, 2016:


#WNBAFinals: Lynx Advance to Record Fifth Finals

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The dynasty rolls on…

With their sweep of the rival Phoenix Mercury, the Minnesota Lynx advanced to their fifth WNBA Finals in six years, becoming the first WNBA team to reach five Finals. History will be at stake for Maya Moore & Co., who could match the Houston Comets with a fourth title and become the first repeat champion since the 2001-02 Los Angeles Sparks.


#WNBAPlayoffs: Sparks, Sky Set for Game 4

Who will challenge the Minnesota dynasty in the WNBA Finals, which begin on Sunday (3 PM ET, ABC)? Courtney Vandersloot and the Sky fended off elimination with a 70-66 Game 3 win, forcing a Game 4 on Tuesday (8 PM ET, ESPN 2).

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#ThankYouPenny: Taylor Closes Illustrious Career

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The end of the Mercury’s season brought out the emotions in veteran guard Penny Taylor, who announced her retirement in July. She leaves the game as a three-time WNBA champion and three-time All-Star in addition to her decorated international career.


#WPlayerPick: WNBA Fantasy Is Here

 

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#WNBA20: Best Playoff Moments

With the WNBA Finals approaching, recap the moment that has defined each of the first 19 WNBA championships. What does the 20th have in store?


#WNBAMVP: All Things Nneka

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Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike capped her breakout season with the 2016 WNBA MVP award last week. Recap her incredible season in WNBA.com’s Nneka Hub.


#ROY: Breanna Stewart, Rookie of the Year

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Breanna Stewart entered the WNBA as a four-time NCAA champion with the “Next Big Thing” label on her shoulders. Somehow, she exceeded the expectations.

Stewie became the near-unanimous 2016 WNBA Rookie of the Year last week after leading the Storm to the playoffs. Recap her spectacular season here.


#WatchMeWork: See All of 2016’s Award Winners

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Find out who added another trophy to their collection at WNBA.com/Awards.


#WDraft17: Stars Win No. 1 Pick

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The San Antonio Stars won the No. 1 pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft at last week’s Draft Lottery, while the Washington Mystics moved up to No. 2. Stars Reaction | Mystics Reaction | Watch the Drawing


#WNBAKicks: Sneaker Game Is In Playoff Mode

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