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FILE - New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots against Seattle Storm guards Jewell Loyd (24) and Sami Whitcomb (32) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Seattle. finished the regular season second in the league in scoring, averaging a career-best 23 points a game. She helped New York secure the second best record in the league and Tuesday, Sept. 12, became the first player to repeat as The Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)FILE - Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) hugs Brittney Griner after the team's WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream, Aug. 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Griners return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasnt always been the smoothest ride. There have been injuries. There was a break for mental health. But there have also been many moments of joy. She was welcomed by adoring crowds at nearly every WNBA arena. Individually, she played well, and was selected to play in another All-Star game. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
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FILE - New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots against Seattle Storm guards Jewell Loyd (24) and Sami Whitcomb (32) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Seattle. finished the regular season second in the league in scoring, averaging a career-best 23 points a game. She helped New York secure the second best record in the league and Tuesday, Sept. 12, became the first player to repeat as The Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
