Each day, this column will provide live updates for all WNBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current WNBA slate.

Key WNBA News to Watch

• Breanna Stewart (rest) — Out

• Kayla Thornton (neck) — Available to play

• DiDi Richards (knee) — Out

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Phoenix Mercury News

Confirmed Lineup: Natasha Cloud, Diana Taurasi, Kahleah Copper, Rebecca Allen, Brittney Griner

• Sug Sutton (hamstring) — Out

• Charisma Osborne (leg) — Out

The Mercury have been hampered by injuries recently but have gotten healthier as the Olympic break approaches. They will be near full health versus the Mystics, who will continue to play without three regular starters. Phoenix has the league's second-worst Defensive Rating (112.5) in July, but Washington hasn't been much better, posting the third-worst Defensive Rating (106.0) of any team this month.

Washington Mystics News

Confirmed Lineup: Julie Vanloo, Ariel Atkins, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Myisha Hines-Allen, Stefanie Dolson

• DiDi Richards (knee) — Out

• Shakira Austin (hip) — Injured

• Brittney Sykes (foot) — Injured

• Karlie Samuelson (hand) — Injured

Seattle Storm News

Confirmed Lineup: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Jewell Loyd, Jordan Horston, Nneka Ogwumike, Ezi Magbegor

• Skylar Diggins-Smith (ankle) — Not on injury report

Diggins-Smith exited the previous contest early but avoided the injury report for the Storm's matchup with the Sparks. The game will feature two of the league's premiere frontcourts, as Ogwumike and Magbegor face off against Azura Stevens and Dearica Hamby. Seattle has won two consecutive games and can enter the second half of the season at 17-8 with a victory against Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Sparks News

Confirmed Lineup: Aari McDonald, Kia Nurse, Rickea Jackson, Azurá Stevens, Dearica Hamby

• Stephanie Talbot (foot) — Out

• Lexie Brown (illness) — Out

• Li Yueru (overseas commitment) — Out

• Cameron Brink (knee) — Out for season

Connecticut Sun News

Confirmed Lineup: Tyasha Harris, DiJonai Carrington, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones

• Moriah Jefferson (ankle) — Injured

New York Liberty News

Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Vandersloot, Sabrina Ionescu, Kennedy Burke, Leonie Fiebich, Jonquel Jones

• Breanna Stewart (rest) — Out

• Kayla Thornton (neck) — Available to play

• Nyara Sabally (back) — Available to play

• Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) — Injured

After missing the previous contest due to a right hamstring injury, Stewart could be sidelined again versus the Sun. If she doesn't suit up, expect increased usage from Ionescu and Jones, who combined for 42 points on 35 shot attempts last game. The Liberty haven't rebounded well recently, posting the league's third-worst rebound percentage (46.8%) this month. Meanwhile, the Sun's rebound percentage (56.5%) in July is the league's best.

Chicago Sky News

Confirmed Lineup: Lindsay Allen, Marina Mabrey, Chennedy Carter, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso

• Elizabeth Williams (knee) — Out for season

Reese saw her double-double streak end last game as she finished with eight points and 16 rebounds against the Liberty. The Sky will now face the Aces, who Reese posted 18 points and 11 rebounds against in June. She'll close the first half of the season in a tight competition with Caitlin Clark for the league's Rookie of the Year award, and her chances can be bolstered with another solid performance against the two-time defending champions.

Las Vegas Aces News

Confirmed Lineup: Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson, Kiah Stokes