Now seven weeks into the WNBA season, many things have seemingly gone to plan. The defending champion Aces have locked a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final, where they’ll take on the Liberty, another squad that always has lofty expectations in recent years.
But what about the teams that aren’t quite following preseason expectations? There were plenty that were in obvious rebuilds, planning more for the future than right now. And there were others that used the offseason to build a roster that many expected to win now. Our staff takes a look at those exceeding expectations, as well as those not living up to the hype.
