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Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne smiles after scoring during a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) **FILE**

Delle Donne steps away from WNBA, Washington Mystics

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, right, drives against Phoenix Mercury center Megan Gustafson, left, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 16, 2023, in Washington. The Mystics won 88-69. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Healthy Delle Donne contributing on both offense and defense during Mystics’ strong start

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, right, talks with Washington Mystics coach Eric Thibault, left, and general manager Mike Thibault before a WNBA basketball game Friday, June 16, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Brittney Griner honored in Washington despite missing Mercury’s game with injury

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, right, drives against Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Oct. 10, 2019, in Washington. Delle Donne is ready to play again. The two-time WNBA MVP has only been able to play three games the last two seasons because of back issues that required surgery and potential complications if she got the coronavirus. “I’ll be ready. I feel phenomenal. I have been going to work every single day,&quot; Delle Donne said Tuesday, Feb. 1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Delle Donne to miss Mystics’ second game for planned rest

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, right, drives against Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Oct. 10, 2019, in Washington. Delle Donne is ready to play again. The two-time WNBA MVP has only been able to play three games the last two seasons because of back issues that required surgery and potential complications if she got the coronavirus. “I’ll be ready. I feel phenomenal. I have been going to work every single day,&quot; Delle Donne said Tuesday, Feb. 1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

‘If I didn’t I’d be done’: Delle Donne retrains her body as she looks to return for Mystics

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne speaks at a press conference where she was named the 2019 WNBA most valuable player in Washington. The WNBA champion Mystics say reigning MVP Elena Delle Donne is expected to be ready for the start of the season after undergoing back surgery. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Delle Donne received help from Westbrook on journey back to the court

By Noah Fleischman - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne stands on the court during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne hurt that opt-out request was denied by panel of doctors

Associated Press

In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, left, and guard Courtney Williams, right, guard Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals in Washington. Delle Donne is waiting to have her case heard by the league's independent panel of doctors to see if she'll be medically excused for the season, according to the Mystics.The Mystics star, who was the league Most Valuable Player last year, has battled Lyme Disease since 2008 and would potentially be at a higher risk for serious illness if she contracted the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Delle Donne hurt that request denied by panel of doctors

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne stands on the court during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne ‘hurt’ by WNBA’s ruling not to grant her medical exemption

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, left, and guard Courtney Williams, right, guard Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals in Washington. Delle Donne is waiting to have her case heard by the league's independent panel of doctors to see if she'll be medically excused for the season, according to the Mystics.The Mystics star, who was the league Most Valuable Player last year, has battled Lyme Disease since 2008 and would potentially be at a higher risk for serious illness if she contracted the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

WNBA MVP Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, left, and guard Courtney Williams, right, huard Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals in Washington. Delle Donne is waiting to have her case heard by the league's independent panel of doctors to see if she'll be medically excused for the season, according to the Mystics. The Mystics star, who was the league Most Valuable Player last year, has battled Lyme Disease since 2008 and would potentially be at a higher risk for serious illness if she contracted the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Elena Delle Donne denied in request to opt out of WNBA season

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, left, and guard Courtney Williams, right, guard Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals in Washington. Delle Donne is waiting to have her case heard by the league's independent panel of doctors to see if she'll be medically excused for the season, according to the Mystics.The Mystics star, who was the league Most Valuable Player last year, has battled Lyme Disease since 2008 and would potentially be at a higher risk for serious illness if she contracted the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Delle Donne waiting to hear from WNBA medical review panel

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

In this Oct. 10, 2019, file photo, Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, left, and guard Courtney Williams, right, guard Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals in Washington. Delle Donne is waiting to have her case heard by the league's independent panel of doctors to see if she'll be medically excused for the season, according to the Mystics.The Mystics star, who was the league Most Valuable Player last year, has battled Lyme Disease since 2008 and would potentially be at a higher risk for serious illness if she contracted the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne, Tina Charles waiting to hear from WNBA medical review panel

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

Washington Mystics center Emma Meesseman holds the trophy in the locker room after Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Emma Meesseman, WNBA Finals MVP, re-signs with Mystics

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne speaks at a press conference where she was named the 2019 WNBA most valuable player in Washington. The WNBA champion Mystics say reigning MVP Elena Delle Donne is expected to be ready for the start of the season after undergoing back surgery. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

MVP Delle Donne signs 4-year deal with WNBA champion Mystics

Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne poses with the 2019 WNBA most valuable player trophy at a press conference, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne, reigning WNBA MVP, re-signs with Mystics

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne stands on the court during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne undergoes back surgery, expected to play in Washington Mystics’ opener

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne, the WNBA league most valuable player, gestures while being honored on the field during the first half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WNBA MVP Delle Donne undergoes back surgery

Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, left, drives against Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Elena Delle Donne wins elusive championship with three herniated disks, not one

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, right, drives against Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bringing it home: Delle Donne, Mystics earn 1st WNBA crown

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press