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Take an early look at the new Nike WNBA jerseys that have leaked ahead of their release date

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Check out the Nike Explorer edition and Nike Rebel Edition WNBA jerseys that have leaked early at DICK's Sporting Goods stores across the country. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
  • New WNBA jerseys for the 2021 season are set to drop on April 14, sources tell Insider.

  • Some teams' new threads were released prematurely at local Dick's Sporting Goods stores.

  • Here's are the Nike Explorer edition and Nike Rebel Edition WNBA jerseys that have leaked early.

  • Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

The Washington Mystics' Nike Explorer Edition threads are red with navy trim and "Washington" printed across the chest in a funky font.

The WNBA's DC-based franchise will be rocking navy and red with gold accents, "RISE" across the chest, and the text of the 19th amendment striped around the body for its Nike Rebel Edition jerseys.

Both uniforms were misprinted, as Mystics superstar Elena Delle Donne does not spell her last name with a hyphen.

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Elena Delle Donne - not "Delle-Donne." Rob Carr/Getty Images

Read more: The WNBA's new jerseys were leaked early, and someone butchered the name of one of the league's biggest stars

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The New York Liberty Nike Explorer Edition kit has a black base that fades to gray as it rises. Photos from The Next's Jackie Powell show a gold and mint trim with "New York" on the front.

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Source: Jackie Powell/The Next

And their Nike Rebel Edition uniforms are mint green with black and gold trim. The word "EQUALITY" printed across the chest swaps out the "I" for the Liberty's iconic torch logo.

The Connecticut Sun are paying homage to the Mohegan Tribe - the Native American tribe that owns the team - with jerseys that say "Keesusk," or sun in Mohegan.

And the Las Vegas Aces are sticking with their classic red, white, and black colorway while adding a subtle gold stripe down the sides for their Nike Explorer Edition jerseys.

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Source: Jasmine Baker

The Dallas Wings' Nike Rebel Edition jerseys are army green with red and black trim and what appears to be the US Air Force National Star Insignia on the front.

The reigning champion Seattle Storm will go dark for their own Nike Rebel Edition jerseys, but lime green decals, a silver "Seattle" patch across the chest, and a gray stripe on the front add some pop and intrigue.

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And the Chicago Sky appear to be rocking pinstripes for their Nike Explorer Edition threads.

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Source: Jasmine Baker

And the Minnesota Lynx's new Explorer Edition threads are royal blue with lime green and navy trim and boast "MINNESOTA" in white block letters across the chest as well as Lynx-esque spots running down the sides.

Now check out each of the 2021 "Earned Edition" jerseys gifted to the NBA's 16 playoff teams:

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Take a look at all the new NBA 'Earned Edition' jerseys gifted to the 16 playoff teams

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