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All-WNBA teams announced: Caitlin Clark makes first team, Angel Reese eligible for supermax

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Angel Reese is in for a big payday after earning All-WNBA honors in 2026. Reese, who was named to the All-WNBA second team in her first season with the Atlanta Dream, is now eligible to renegotiate her base salary in 2027 due to the Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) provision in the new collective bargaining agreement. The Dream can now offer Reese a maximum contract in her fourth year and a supermax extension for the subsequent three seasons. Reese is scheduled to earn $396,282

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Indiana Fever’s reputation around the WNBA could stand in the way of a championship

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The Indiana Fever’s 2026 season ended abruptly after they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces. And as the dust settles, criticism of the Fever’s future has continued to grow. During her exit interview, star guard Kelsey Mitchell reflected on the season and the battles…

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In the WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream have exposed the ‘weak link.’ Can the Golden State Valkyries counter in Game 4?

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Angel Reese defends Kiah Stokes. The Atlanta Dream lead the 2026 WNBA Finals 2-1, and Saturday’s Game 4 (1 p.m. ET, NBC) may be the game that decides it. A Dream win sends them back to San Francisco up 3-1 and one victory from the first championship in franchise history. A Valkyries win levels the series, returns homecourt advantage to Golden State and puts a second-year franchise back on track for a title of its own. Can the Dream make it three straight wins in the Finals? 👀 📺 WNBA Finals ...

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“She Did What She Needed to Do”: Sophie Cunningham Offers Honest Take Around Angel Reese’s Viral Behavior With Her Teammates

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Angel Reese’s viral moments of frustration with her teammates have already sparked plenty of debate about her body language and star conduct on the biggest stage. But for Sophie Cunningham, there’s a different side to the viral moment, arguing that while Reese could’ve handled the situation a bit better, her actions were exactly what Atlanta needed.

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In the WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream are proving the South has always had something to say

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The Atlanta Dream. | Getty Images Atlanta is a city of rich history and culture—rooted in Black excellence, resistance and pride. Those tangibles came to life inside State Farm Arena for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, when the Dream steamrolled to a 97-71 win to take all the momentum that comes with a 2-1 series lead. Game 3 was a movie 🍿🎥. So, we made you one. Relive Wednesday night's THRILLER in the 🅰️ and get ready for another one in Game...

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Natalie Nakase, Gabby Williams & Others Address Scrutiny Over Their National Anthem Conduct During WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 24, 6:59 PM ET

The national anthem controversy surrounding the WNBA Finals has drawn increasing scrutiny, yet the reasons behind the teams’ pregame routine remain largely unexplained. After three consecutive games saw the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream leave the court before the anthem, several key figures finally addressed the issue ahead of Game 4.

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“Little Loose as a Leader”: Gabby Williams Makes Feelings Clear Around Her Heated Interaction with Valkyries Teammates After Game 3 Loss

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The Golden State Valkyries are now down 2-1 in the 2026 WNBA Finals series against the Atlanta Dream, and cracks are beginning to appear in the Golden State motto of ‘strength in numbers’. Most recently, these cracks showed up after the Game 3 97-71 loss on Wednesday night, when the postgame Valkyries huddle showed how emotions were running high for the Valkyries’ court general, Gabby Williams.

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WNBA Finals live updates, Valkyries-Dream box score: Angel Reese, Atlanta look to extend 2-1 series lead over Gabby Williams, Golden State

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Updated Oct 24, 9:41 PM ET

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream look to take a 3-1 lead over Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

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Angel Reese fuels Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals surge and is now 2 wins from her first title

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Updated Oct 24, 5:34 PM ET

ATLANTA (AP) — Angel Reese has always exuded confidence on and off the basketball court. In her first season with Atlanta, she's already become the team's emotional leader and now has the Dream two wins away from the first WNBA championship in franchise history.

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Angel Reese: From the missing piece to THE piece in ATL

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Updated Oct 24, 7:18 AM ET

Angel Reese and Isobel Borlase. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox) | Getty Images Of all players from the 2024 WNBA Draft class, Angel Reese ranks second in career points per game, first in rebounds per game, with a WNBA-record 12.6, and fourth in assists per game. She also is one of just two players to have been selected as an All-Star even once, and she’s achieved the honor in all three years. All this after questions surrounding her height, as well as perceived lack of a midrange and 3-point shot, le...

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