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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

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

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, 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' 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 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

Washington Mystics' Emma Meesseman, left, drives for a lay up past Connecticut Sun's Jonquel Jones during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) ** FILE **

Mystics-Sun Game 5 will come down to the bigs

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 **

Mystics will have full lineup at their disposal for pivotal Game 4

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 **

Delle Donne provides emotional lift for the Mystics

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne, right, celebrates with Aerial Powers, left, and Meesseman as time winds down during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Mystics beat Sun 94-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA Finals

By Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press

Washington Mystics' Elena Delle Donne warms up before Game 3 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Delle Donne back in Mystics’ starting lineup for Game 3

Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne stands on the court in the first half of Game 2 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Delle Donne, Atkins question marks for Game 3 of WNBA Finals

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, left, reacts after being fouled while scoring in the second half of Game 1 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Elena Delle Donne has herniated disc, not ruled out for Game 3 of WNBA Finals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne reacts after getting fouled while scoring in the second half of Game 1 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Washington. Delle Donne contributed a team-high 22 points to Washington's 95-86 win. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Mystics star Elena Delle Donne has herniated disk in back

Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, back, goes to the basket past Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in the first half of Game 2 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Elena Delle Donne hurts back in Mystics loss to Sun

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, left, goes to the basket against Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, right, in the first half of Game 2 of basketball's WNBA Finals, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jones helps Sun even series as Delle Donne exits for Mystics

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne reacts after being fouled while scoring in the first half of Game 1 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Mystics pull away late to take Game 1 of WNBA Finals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times