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A 2022 WNBA Season Preview In Which Every Single Prediction Will Prove To Be 100-Percent Correct

A warning before we begin: The sheer correctness and accuracy of the information you are about to read may be overwhelming, so please take your time with this preview.

Maitreyi Anantharaman

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 13: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates after a turnover ahead of Allie Quigley #14 of the Chicago Sky during the second half in Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Footprint Center on October 13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Sky 91-86 in overtime. 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.

Brittney Griner Should Have Never Been In This Situation

WNBA Team Fined $500K For Not Making Its Players Fly Next To Schmucks Like You In Commercial

Dan McQuade

Sabrina Ionescu dribbles up the court

Holly Rowe: Liz Cambage Pointing Out A Salary Disparity Is “Women Tearing Each Other Down”

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Becky Hammon Makes Her Next Move

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Assistant coach Becky Hammon reacts from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 132-98. 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.

The Sky Seized Their Championship Window And Championship Door

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Candace Parker Never Stopped Wanting To Win

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Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky celebrates after defeating the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 in Game Four of the WNBA Finals to win the championship at Wintrust Arena on October 17, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.

The WNBA Champion Chicago Sky Boomed The Mercury Off The Court

Kia Vaughn and Stefanie Dolson chase a loose ball

How A Heartbroken Expansion Team Remade Its Way To The WNBA Finals

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Courtney Vandersloot drives against Diana Taurasi in the first game of the 2014 WNBA Finals

The Mercury Are The Villains Who Can’t Be Killed

Maitreyi Anantharaman

(L-R) Diana Taurasi #3, Brianna Turner #21, Sophie Cunningham #9, Brittney Griner #42 and Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury stand on the court during the second half in Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky at Footprint Center on October 13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Sky 91-86 in overtime.

Candace Parker Simply Loves Getting Trampled

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The Old, Bruised, Dying, Dead, Shorthanded Phoenix Mercury Are In The WNBA Finals

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Shey Peddy #5 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates as time expires in Game Five of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on October 8, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mercury defeated the Aces 87-84 to win the series.

The Sky-Sun Series Gave Us Some Last-Second Shambles, As A Treat

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Call An Ambulance, But Not For Diana Taurasi

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Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against the Las Vegas Aces during Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mercury defeated the Aces 117-91.

Simply Get The Ball To Jonquel Jones

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Jonquel Jones #35 of the Connecticut Sun in the second quarter at Staples Center on September 09, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

The Joy Of The Playoffs Is In The Texture, Not The Stakes

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Sophie Cunningham Talked Some Shit And Saved The Mercury’s Season

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Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a three-point shot over Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty during the second half of the first round WNBA playoffs at Grand Canyon University Arena on September 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Liberty 83-82.

The Connecticut Sun Are Dealing, Stealing, And Healing

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Brionna Jones #42 and Jasmine Thomas #5 of the Connecticut Sun celebrate on the court after Jones scored against the Las Vegas Aces and was fouled during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sun defeated the Aces 72-65.

The Seattle Storm Are In The Bad Zone

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Jewell Loyd #24 and Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm react during the second quarter against the Washington Mystics at Angel of the Winds Arena on September 07, 2021 in Everett, Washington.

The “Guru” Of Women’s Basketball Gets His Due

Women's Basketball

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