WNBA players to watch as second half of season resumes

The WNBA regular season resumes on July 29, following the All-Star break. Teams will compete until August 30 before pausing for the FIBA World Cup. As playoff seeding remains tight, with just four games separating the Nos. 2 and 7 seeds, key players like Nia Coffey of the Lynx and Jewell Loyd of the Aces are expected to impact their teams' performances. Players returning from injuries, including Brionna Jones of the Dream, will also be crucial in the months ahead. The league will also see significant player movements around the August 2 trade deadline.

• 5:09 PMCBS Sports — WNBA Power Rankings: Key players to watch for every team down the stretch, from Jewell Loyd to Cameron Brink