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“Really Inefficient”: Angel Reese’s Teammate Faces Blunt Reality Check After Dream’s Game 1 Loss to Valkyries
About 26% shooting from the field. That’s Rhyne Howard’s field goal percentage in the last four games of this playoff.
Injury alert: Tiffany Hayes (GS) listed Day-To-Day
Oct 17: Hayes exited Saturday's 68-64 Game 1 win over the Dream in the fourth quarter and did not return due to an apparent head injury, finishing with three points (1-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 24 minutes. Expected return: Oct 19.
Alyssa Thomas’ frustration puts Phoenix Mercury under pressure to make offseason changes
Alyssa Thomas is frustrated after the Phoenix Mercury finished the 2026 WNBA season with a 16-28 record and missed the playoffs. With Kelsey Plum’s future uncertain, Phoenix faces key offseason decisions as it looks to rebuild its championship hopes and give Thomas stronger support.
"Going to Blow Your Minds": Enes Kanter Announces Dream vs. Valkyries Game 3 Plan While Taking a Swipe at Angel Reese & Gabby Williams
A T-shirt reveal at Game 3 of the WNBA Finals is what Enes Kanter Freedom is promising, and he believes it will leave fans stunned. He already declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a vehicle for his views on the league’s transgender eligibility policies, even though he has no chance of playing.
“Absolutely insane,” Cunningham says after controversial Reese no-call
lev radin/Shutterstock.com baskSophie Cunningham questions Reese no-call Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham criticized officials for not assessing Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese a technical foul during Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA semifinals. The October 9 matchup took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Atlanta defeated New York 85-83 to complete a 3-game sweep and…
‘Absolute beast’ – Sophie Cunningham raves over Gabby Williams’ impact on Valkyries amid WNBA Finals
WNBA guard Sophie Cunningham shared her thoughts on Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams amid the 2026 WNBA Finals. The Valkyries are one step closer to winning the WNBA title in their second-ever season in the league, picking up a 68-64 win over the Atlanta Dream at home in Game 1.
‘Incompetent Refs,’ ‘Suspend Her’ — WNBA World Outraged Over ‘Incredibly Dirty Play’ Involving Gabby Williams, Jordin Canada As Valkyries Clinch Game 1
The Golden State Valkyries won Game 1 of the WNBA Finals 68-64 over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday at Chase Center. Gabby Williams scored 26 points to carry Golden State, but the play that set off criticism online came in the final minutes, when Dream guard Jordin Canada collided with Williams on a box-out at the free-throw line.
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries players left the court during the national anthem before the WNBA Finals
Neither WNBA finalist was on the court when Goapele sang the Star-Spangled Banner before the Game 1 of the Finals.
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Gabby Williams goes 26-4-2
Gabby Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 26 pts / 4 reb / 2 ast (32 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Shot Diet Watch: 40.8% of all shots came from three
League three-point rate this week: 40.8%. Karlie Samuelson leads the league with the most three-heavy shot chart.
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Valkyries survive shooting slump with their usual grit for WNBA Finals win
The Valkyries won a tough Game 1 against the Atlanta Dream behind their defense. Can they find their shot for Game 2?
Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 17, 2026
Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 17, 2026
WNBA Finals between Valkyries and Dream won't be pretty, but they'll be far from boring
After a season of offensive fireworks, expect the finals' teams to slug it out to the end.
Gabby Williams Goes Off for 26 PTS to Lead Valkyries in Game 1 | 2026 WNBA Finals
Gabby Williams Goes Off for 26 PTS to Lead Valkyries in Game 1 | 2026 WNBA Finals
Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries 2026 WNBA Finals Game 1 Postgame Press Conference
Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries 2026 WNBA Finals Game 1 Postgame Press Conference
Golden State Valkyries hold on for WNBA Finals Game 1 victory over Atlanta Dream
Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 26 points, while Allisha Gray led the Dream with 19 points.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses replay center, legacy at WNBA Finals
Officiating problems have continued to arise this season. A replay center is expected to help bring clarity.
2026 WNBA Finals Commissioner Press Conference
2026 WNBA Finals Commissioner Press Conference
WNBA Finals schedule: TV, tipoff times for Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream
Here are the dates, times and TV listings for all seven potential games of the 2026 WNBA Finals.
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