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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.

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

Simply Get The Ball To Jonquel Jones

Maitreyi Anantharaman

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

Maitreyi Anantharaman

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

Maitreyi Anantharaman

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

Maitreyi Anantharaman

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

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Elena Delle Donne Is Back, But The Mystics Are Running Out Of Time

Maitreyi Anantharaman

A worker sweeps the court before the second half of the game between the Washington Mystics and the Chicago Sky at Entertainment & Sports Arena on May 15, 2021 in Washington, DC.

These Aces Will Find A Way To Win

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces runs back on defense after scoring against the Los Angeles Sparks during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sparks 97-69.

The Seattle Storm Are Wide Awake

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm attempts a layup while being defended by Brionna Jones #42 of the Connecticut Sun during the first half of the 2021 Commissioner's Cup Championship Game at Footprint Center on August 12, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Indiana Fever Won A Game, And Then Another One, And Then Another One!

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Danielle Robinson #3 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up the court in the game against the New York Liberty at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 16, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sylvia Fowles Is So Good At Her Job

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Center Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx reacts to a call against the Los Angeles Sparks in game three of the 2016 WNBA Finals at Galen Center on October 14, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

Let The Chicago Sky’s Great Resurgence Begin

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky huddles with teammates Kahleah Copper #2 and Allie Quigley #14 during the first half of the game against the Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena on May 15, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Oh No, The Connecticut Sun’s Best Player Has To Go Be Bosnian Real Quick

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Jasmine Thomas #5, DeWanna Bonner #24, Jonquel Jones #35, Natisha Hiedeman #2 and Brionna Jones #42 of the Connecticut Sun huddle on the court before their game against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sun defeated the Aces 72-65.

The Phoenix Mercury Need This Brittney Griner Every Night

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury attempts a free-throw shot against the Seattle Storm during game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals at Talking Stick Resort Arena on August 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Connecticut Columnist Unwisely Ignores Liz Cambage’s Warning

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces is guarded by Brionna Jones #42 of the Connecticut Sun during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sun defeated the Aces 72-65.

Sabrina Ionescu Has Zapped The Liberty Back To Life

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty dribbles during the first half against the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center on May 14, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Bring On Storm 2.0

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm reacts during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Aces at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 15, 2021 in Everett, Washington.

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