Had she been medically excused, the reigning MVP would have earned her entire salary. Now, if she chooses not to play, the defending champion Mystics wouldn’t have to pay her
Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics high-fives teammates during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on June 18, 2019 in Los Angeles.Elena Delle Donne’s request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league’s reigning MVP.
Had Delle Donne been medically excused, she would have earned her entire salary for the season. Now, if she chooses not to play, the defending WNBA champion Mystics wouldn’t have to pay her.Delle Donne has battled Lyme disease since 2008. The disease is not included on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of underlying conditions that could put someone at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
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