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WNBA Power Rankings: Every team has questions to start 2019

By Brendon Kleen

FAIRFAX, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm in the second half during game three of the WNBA Finals at EagleBank Arena on September 12, 2018 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm in the second half during game three of the WNBA Finals at EagleBank Arena on September 12, 2018 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 19: A’ja Wilson #22 of Las Vegas Aces smiles against the Minnesota Lynx on May 19, 2019 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 19: A’ja Wilson #22 of Las Vegas Aces smiles against the Minnesota Lynx on May 19, 2019 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2048. . 0-0. Previous: . Las Vegas Aces. 5. team

The Aces’ trade this week for 2018 MVP runner-up Liz Cambage makes them a low-level championship contender. Las Vegas is young, but after picking in the top five for years dating back to their days as the San Antonio Stars, they are ready to compete. How 2018 Rookie of the Year A’ja Wilson, sharpshooting point guard Kelsey Plum, and wing scorer Kayla McBride all adjust to Cambage’s arrival will be one of the league’s most important storylines in 2019.

Los Angeles Sparks. 6. team. 1335. . 0-0. Previous:

Size was already a strength for the Sparks, and trading for 2017 MVP Nneka Owgumike’s sister, Chiney, gives them even more of it. However, they are integrating a new coach in former Lakers guard Derek Fisher with a terrible track record in the NBA and they will miss All-Star Candace Parker for the first month of the year.

1336. . 0-0. Previous: . Minnesota Lynx. 7. team

Minnesota is the weakest we’ve seen them in years after the announcement by the great Maya Moore that she will sit out the year to spread her Christian faith. Add that to the retirement of veteran Rebekkah Brunson and suddenly, the Lynx are no lock for the playoffs.

8. team. 1337. . 0-0. Previous: . Chicago Sky

Is this the year all the youth breaks through? Behind Diamond DeShields and Gabby Williams, Chicago could make big strides this season. The Sky have quietly built a formidable roster, as those youngsters might be the fourth and fifth best squads in the league. The heights reached by Chicago will be determined by veterans Allie Quigley, Courtney Vandersloot and Stefanie Dolson.

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