HAPPY FRIDAY! While we wait for the WNBA season to tip-off tonight (more on that in yesterday’s WNBA pop-up), we’re here to give you “the gist” on the NWSL regular season, which kicks off tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET. How lucky are we?

Two newsletters in one day because we’re just too excited for the WNBA regular season to start tomorrow. It’s time to getcha head in the game.

The GIST: The NBA is bringing back the fan-favorite, but not player-favorite play-in tournament, so here’s “the gist” on it as we head into the final weekend of the NBA’s regular season.