After an emoji-filled offseason (thanks, Breanna Stewart), the 2023 WNBA season is upon us, with Sun-Fever and Liberty-Mystics getting underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday. Our league experts got together to peek into our crystal ball and determine what might happen on the court and off this year.
1. Which story line are you most looking forward to watching this season?
Elizabeth Swinton: Brittney Griner’s return will be a top story line this season, but beyond that, her skill set gives the Mercury the potential to be a sneaky contender. With Skylar Diggins-Smith—who is on maternity leave to start the season following the birth of her second child—and Diana Taurasi both in the top 10 in points per game last season, the addition of Griner may be enough for Phoenix to improve on its 15–21 record and make some noise.
