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Monday, October 26, 2026
Angel Reese's teammates are failing her at the worst possible time

Angel Reese was taken out of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, and her Atlanta Dream teammates couldn't step up. If they continue to fail her, Reese is going to lose.

Angel Reese’s response to biggest WNBA challenge yet may define the Dream’s season

Game 5 is the biggest game of Angel Reese’s WNBA career so far.

Kiah Stokes has the most unusual case for Finals MVP in this year’s championship race

Kiah Stokes is not the kind of player that typically wins Finals MVP in the W.

WNBA is finally reaping the rewards of its timely seven-game finals adjustment

We could actually get a Game 7 in the WNBA Finals this year.

Sunday, October 25, 2026
The Indiana Fever might have just gotten the team's first 2027 roster shake-up

Myisha Hines-Allen will be coaching at Monmouth this school year, and it's unclear if she will return to the WNBA in 2027.

There's more to the Sparks' potential $700 million sale than meets the eye

The current owner of the Los Angeles Sparks is hoping to sell the team for $700 million — a huge price tag in any era of the WNBA.

The Dream's arena woes are a warning sign for the Washington Mystics

The Atlanta Dream still don't know where Game 6 of the WNBA Finals will be played this week — and the Washington Mystics should be paying attention.

The Valkyries got back on track by getting back to the team's basics

The Golden State Valkyries were on the brink of losing the WNBA Finals to the Atlanta Dream, but managed a tight win on Saturday.

Fever must make biggest decision of Caitlin Clark era, and they cannot get it wrong

The Fever need to find the right GM to build a contender around Caitlin Clark.

The Valkyries have cracked the code to defeating the Dream

The Golden State Valkyries went into Atlanta and won Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, cracking the code to defeating the Atlanta Dream. Can they replicate the formula?

Valkyries’ All-WNBA snub further proves how extraordinary their season has been

No Valkyries player received All-WNBA honors.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Dream will regret letting Game 4 of the WNBA Finals slip away at home

The Dream battled back from a big deficit but couldn’t close the deal.

Retaining Stephanie White contradicts the Indiana Fever's new direction

If a fresh start is the Indiana Fever's aim, allowing Stephanie White to continue as head coach is a bad decision.

Shedeur Sanders may lose Browns QB2 job as Dillon Gabriel return sparks trade buzz

The Cleveland Browns are shuffling quarterback reps in practice, and one young passer’s grip on the backup job may be slipping.

Lynx could upgrade on Courtney Williams if Kelsey Mitchell wants to get out

Kelsey Mitchell can choose her next team, and the Minnesota Lynx could sign her to upgrade on Courtney Williams and make another run at a championship

Letting the Dream win Game 4 could doom the Valkyries’ title hopes

The Valkyries don’t want to fall behind 3-1.

Friday, October 23, 2026
Fever front office changes give Stephanie White another season to make it work

The Indiana Fever are saying goodbye to the team's president and GM — and now head coach Stephanie White gets another shot.

Valkyries’ early WNBA Finals showings only amplified their biggest offseason need

The Valkyries could really use another go-to scorer right now.

Finals are exposing Fever front office’s biggest shortcomings in Caitlin Clark era

The Fever have a lot of roster holes to address.

3 Teams the New York Liberty should call about a potential Sabrina Ionescu trade

The New York Liberty should call around to see if anyone would be interested in Sabrina Ionescu.

Salary Cap 101: How much can Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Mitchell make next year?

WNBA Free Agency is coming fast and superstar free agents have a lot on the line. How much can Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Mitchell make next season?

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Cathy Engelbert made the most important Commissioner requirement crystal clear

Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA Commissioner at the end of this season. She recently spoke about what traits the next Commissioner needs.

The Valkyries are at risk of repeating the Aces' A'ja Wilson mistake

The Golden State Valkyries cannot rely on the skills of one player if they want to win the 2026 WNBA Championship.

DeWanna Bonner is two wins away from a storybook ending to an underrated career

DeWanna Bonner hasn't announced any plans to retire, but it's clear she's playing with purpose as the Atlanta Dream stare down the end of the WNBA Finals.

Angel Reese gets the spotlight, but Jordin Canada is Atlanta Dream's heartbeat

Angel Reese is on the verge of leading the Atlanta Dream to their first WNBA championship, but without Jordin Canada, none of this would be possible.

Angel Reese’s fiery competitiveness reminds opponents to watch their step—and their mouths

Angel Reese isn't a stranger to trash talk, and that's something that most of the Golden State Valkyries are learning during the WNBA Finals.

Aces should choose Jackie Young over Chelsea Gray if forced to

Jackie Young is an unrestricted free agent this winter, and the Las Vegas Aces may be forced to choose her over Chelsea Gray to remain a contender.

Jordin Canada is giving the Dream an edge by winning her Veronica Burton matchup

Winning matchups matters in the finals, and Jordin Canada is doing just that.

The Valkyries have to stop treating Gabby Williams like a superhero

The Valkyries need to get Gabby Williams some help offensively.

Angel Reese and the Dream are reminding the Valkyries how important offense is

The 2026 WNBA Finals was expected to be a defensive matchup, but it's Atlanta's offense that's helped the Dream get a 2-1 series lead over the Valkyries.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Fever faces problems with cap space, fans, and solidarity: what's next in 2027?

The 2026 WNBA season was a tough one for the Indiana Fever, and the team will have more challenges to face before the 2027 season begins.

The Dream's Finals fate rests in the hands of a very capable hero

Rhyne Howard has powered the Atlanta Dream to win all seasons, one way or another.

Madina Okot has to earn the right to help the Dream win the WNBA Finals

If Madina Okot is going to get better for the Dream, she needs to focus on doing so immediately as the team heads into Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

Atlanta Dream still have another level to reach after dominant Game 2 victory

They haven’t even gotten much out of Rhyne Howard yet scoring-wise.

Rhyne Howard is doing what Caitlin Clark could never do in NBA Finals

Rhyne Howard is shooting terribly in the WNBA Finals, but her defense has been incredible -- putting her in contrast to Caitlin Clark and other one-way stars.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The best teams in the WNBA have something you can't teach

The Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries are both experiencing an extraordinary conclusion to the 2026 WNBA season, no matter who wins the Finals.

Angel Reese's Game 2 performance was fueled by vets past and present

Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to a dominant win over the Golden State Valkyries Monday.

Kiah Stokes subdued A’ja Wilson, but Angel Reese might be her toughest challenge

Kiah Stokes was the defensive MVP against A'ja Wilson in the Las Vegas Aces series, but her matchup against Angel Reese might be her toughest challenge yet.

Natalie Nakase’s Game 2 defensive woes have followed the Valkyries through all three rounds

Dallas, Las Vegas, now Atlanta. The Valkyries’ worst defensive game of every round has come in Game 2, and Natalie Nakase hasn’t fixed it.

Angel Reese’s Game 2 masterclass only leaves room for one Dream trade narrative

Angel Reese willed the Dream to a crucial Game 2 victory against the Valkyries.

Angel Reese dominated the Valkyries by not playing like A'ja Wilson

Angel Reese is dominating the Golden State Valkyries, and her Game 2 performance looked very different than A'ja Wilson but was no less spectacular.

Angel Reese has taken away the Valkyries' deadly psychological advantage

Angel Reese has given the Atlanta Dream a significant advantage in the WNBA Finals by destroying the Golden State Valkyries' psychological edge.

Monday, October 19, 2026
The Valkyries need more from Veronica Burton to achieve WNBA Finals goal

Veronica Burton has been one of the top defenders in the WNBA, but the Golden State Valkyries will need more from her on offense if they want to win a title.

The Atlanta Dream just did something the franchise has never done before

Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to a historic win following a historic performance Monday night against the Golden State Valkyries.

UConn freshman is already making a name for herself

The UConn Huskies faced the Texas Longhorns and decisively beat the team 83-61 Monday, thanks in part to freshman Jovana Popovic.

Angel Reese's historic WNBA Finals performance hints at more to come

The Atlanta Dream were powered to a 79-65 win over the Golden State Valkyries thanks in part to work from Angel Reese.

UConn will be a threat, but the 2026-27 season belongs to the Gamecocks (for now)

The UConn Huskies will enter the 2026-27 season as one of the best teams in the NCAA — but the crown is South Carolina's.

Playing the Dream’s bench carries reward AND risk against the Valkyries

Game 2 could come down to the reserves.

2026 WNBA Finals are just a first glimpse of what the Valkyries can become

The team still has a lot of room to grow.

Kaitlyn Chen has already done everything she can to secure her Valkyries future

Kaitlyn Chen’s development from the 2025 season to now is very impressive.

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