Elena Delle Donne

Delle Donne's talent has never been in question, as she's proven to be one of the most productive players in the league during her career, winning MVP awards in 2015 and 2019. However, health has been a concern, as she sat out the 2020 campaign amid the COVID-19 pandemic and hasn't appeared in more than 25 games in any of the past three seasons. The 34-year-old maintained well-rounded production when on the court last year, averaging 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 27.5 minutes per game over 23 appearances. Delle Donne received a core qualifying offer from the Mystics in January, but she announced in February that she's stepping away from basketball and doesn't intend to sign the one-year, supermax contract offered as a core player. It's not yet clear when or if she plans to return to the court, but it seems safe to assume that she'll miss most or all of the 2024 campaign. If she decides to resume her career at some point, the Mystics will retain the rights to her contract.