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Gabby Williams came to Golden State on a mission to win, and she's now going to the WNBA Finals

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Moments after helping the Golden State Valkyries rally to beat the defending champion Aces and earn a trip to the WNBA Finals, Gabby Williams stopped on her way back to the locker room in Las Vegas and shared a little celebratory shake with coach Natalie Nakase.Face to face, they squatted, cheered and used their hands as if eating while the Valkyries star beamed.

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Donald Trump Just Sparked a HUGE WNBA Controversy

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Updated Oct 13, 7:33 PM ET

Donald Trump stunned fans with his comments about WNBA star Sophie Cunningham during an Ohio rally, sparking controversy across women’s basketball. President Donald Trump has never been afraid to speak his mind, and his latest comments about WNBA star Sophie Cunningham are already causing a massive stir. During a political rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on…

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Valkyries Could Steal Soon-To-Be Ex-Fever Star Kelsey Mitchell, More Free Agents - Fadeaway World

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The Golden State Valkyries are heading to the WNBA Finals in just their second season, and they could make life even more miserable for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever this offseason. Kelsey Mitchell is among the biggest names expected to hit unrestricted free agency, and Golden State has plenty of reasons to pursue the […]

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Once a star for the Atlanta Dream, could Golden State Valkyrie Tiffany Hayes now win her first WNBA title over her former team?

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Updated Oct 13, 2:44 PM ET

Angel Reese defends Tiffany Hayes. | NBAE via Getty Images Tiffany Hayes was the Robin to Angel McCoughtry’s Batman.  For years, the duo was synonymous with the Atlanta Dream. Hayes played 10 seasons in the ATL, from 2012 to 2022 (skipping 2020 in the Wubble). She even, coincidentally, shares a nickname, “Tip,” with one of Atlanta’s most famous celebrities in rapper T.I. She was there in 2013, the last time the Dream were in the Finals, averaging 12.4 points across eight postseason games...

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Angel Reese Is Proving All The Haters Wrong

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Angel Reese continues to silence her critics as she helps lead the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA Finals, proving she’s much more than a social media star. Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized athletes in professional sports, but she’s quickly making her haters look foolish. For years, Reese has dealt with constant…

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Is the Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark Debate Officially OVER?

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Angel Reese has a national championship and is now headed to the WNBA Finals. Is it time to reconsider the debate with Caitlin Clark? For years, Caitlin Clark has been considered the face of women’s basketball, while Angel Reese has constantly been criticized and compared to the Indiana Fever superstar. But at what point do…

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The WNBA Has an Angel Reese Problem

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Angel Reese is taking over the WNBA spotlight as Atlanta prepares for the Finals, and her growing success is becoming impossible for critics to ignore. Angel Reese might be the most hated player in the WNBA, but she’s also becoming one of the league’s biggest success stories. And that should terrify her critics. For years,…

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Dream To Host WNBA Finals Games 3 And 4 At State Farm Arena

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Updated Oct 14, 2:07 AM ET

The Atlanta Dream will play Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise announced the decision Tuesday morning and moved Game 3 up one day to Oct. 21 to accommodate the move. Game 4 stays on Oct. 24. The Dream and the Golden State Valkyries open the best-of-seven series on Saturday, with Golden State hosting the first two games. The Dream wanted a bigger venue than Gateway Center Arena at College Park. That arena has been the team's home ...

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2026 WNBA season review: Although Olivia Miles arrived, the absence, presence and future of Napheesa Collier still defined the Minnesota Lynx

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Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images Retrospectively, Napheesa Collier’s absence, presence and future defined the 2026 WNBA season for the Minnesota Lynx. Maybe, had the Lynx not experienced another early and underwhelming playoff exit and instead, as many expected, were preparing to play in the WNBA Finals, this wouldn’t be the case. But when looking back on how the segments of the season unfolded for Minnesota, it’s hard not to see everything Lynx-related through the lens of Phee. The Lynx were...

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StubHub reports 91% rise in Atlanta Dream ticket demand during Angel Reese’s first season

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lev radin/Shutterstock.com Atlanta Dream ticket demand rises 91% during Reese’s first season Angel Reese’s arrival in Atlanta coincided with a major increase in ticket demand for the Dream during the 2026 WNBA season. StubHub reported a 91% rise in ticket demand, while the team’s average attendance climbed by 54.7% compared with 2025. However, the numbers…

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Howard Bryant Calls Out Caitlin Clark Over WNBA Culture War: ‘You Can’t Be Neutral On A Moving Train’ - Fadeaway World

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Updated Oct 13, 2:07 PM ET

Caitlin Clark has become the biggest name in the WNBA, and Howard Bryant believes she can no longer avoid the political battle being fought in her name. The New York Times bestselling author didn’t hold back during an appearance on The Collision, arguing that Clark has become a symbol of opposition to the very league […]

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