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‘The Timing Felt Really Suspicious’ — WNBA Analyst Raises Concern About DeWanna Bonner’s Late-Season Dream Move As Angel Reese and Co. Thrive in Playoffs

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The Atlanta Dream are having a strong run in the 2026 WNBA playoffs and currently hold a 1-0 lead over the New York Liberty in the second round. With Angel Reese making a big impact and the team looking like a serious title contender, things are going well for Atlanta.

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WNBA Analyst Offers Relieving Assessment on Kelsey Mitchel Situation Despite Fever Star's Declaration to Be 'Selfish' in Free Agency

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Kelsey Mitchell’s upcoming free agency has become one of the most significant storylines surrounding the Indiana Fever, particularly after the four-time All-Star made it clear that she intends to put herself first when deciding her future. Amid the growing speculation that Mitchell could leave Indiana, however, WNBA analyst Rachel DeMita has offered a considerably more reassuring reading of the situation.

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Jason Sudeikis Makes Strong Breanna Stewart MVP Case: ‘I Don’t Think You Were Brought Up Enough’ - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 7, 1:12 PM ET

Jason Sudeikis has watched enough Breanna Stewart basketball to know what he thinks the WNBA has been overlooking. The Ted Lasso star and longtime New York Liberty fan sat down with Stewart for The Hollywood Reporter’s new Game Recognize Game series, and he made his feelings about her 2026 season clear. “I don’t think you […]

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Are the Las Vegas Aces or New York Liberty under more pressure to win Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals?

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Kiah Stokes defends A’ja Wilson. Playoff series are a chess match. Each game is a move. One team comes out on top, and the next game is the counter to that initial action. The Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries lead after Game 1 of both WNBA semifinal series. That means the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces are on a mission to even the series and avoid going down 0-2. At this point, no one wants to get eliminated, but which team, down 0-1, will be feeling the most pressure to win ...

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WNBA semifinal discussion: In Game 2s, will the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries prove that ‘Defense wins championships’?

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Angel Reese and Leonie Fiebich. | Getty Images Will a season in which WNBA offenses exploded, with the league reaching new offensive heights behind a combination of officiating emphases, modernized strategies and more skilled players, end up with two defense-first teams fighting it out in the 2026 WNBA Finals? Just a game into the two five-game WNBA semifinal series, it’s way too soon to offer a definitive answer. But, it’s worth pondering. On Wednesday night, the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and...

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‘This is NOT Journalism,’ ‘The Grift Has No Shame’ — Outrage Erupts Over NYT Bestselling Author’s ‘Embarrassing’ Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Comparison

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On Sunday, USA Today columnist Christine Brennan called out the Atlanta Dream’s postseason attendance in Game 1 against the New York Liberty, noting that they drew only 9,745 fans and closed off sections of the upper deck with curtains. Then, she pointed out that Atlanta’s two regular-season games against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever drew more than 17,000 fans each.

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“They Seem To Be On A Different Page”: WNBA Podcaster Highlights Fever Disconnect After Kelsey Mitchell’s Controversial Remarks

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Kelsey Mitchell’s latest statement about the Indiana Fever receiving extreme hate has highlighted cracks in the team’s locker room. The team had been under scrutiny for a rift between head coach Stephanie White and the players, but they publicly claimed that things were fine in the locker room.

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“Not Nearly Worth the Trouble”: WNBA Journalist Urges Fever to Move on From Sophie Cunningham

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The Indiana Fever’s exit from the 2026 WNBA postseason has seemingly opened a can of worms for the team’s trade prospects, and Sophie Cunningham has also joined the list. The guard was signed to a one-year, $665,000 contract for the 2026 season and is now an unrestricted free agent.

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“Just Basic Common Sense”: Clay Travis Makes Surprise Sophie Cunningham Pick For WNBA Commissioner

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Updated Oct 7, 3:27 AM ET

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham remains at the center of the WNBA conversation, and she has never been shy about voicing her opinion. On her podcast, No Hesitation, Cunningham sparked another debate about the WNBA’s relationship with its fans. She discussed the incident involving A’ja Wilson and a fan who pointed at her during Game […]

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