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Beware the betting favorite for the WNBA DPOY

August 31, 2026 11:14 AM

Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell dive into the differences between the betting favorites and the stats sheets of the WNBA to choose who they think will be crowned the Defensive Player of the Year.

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