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Owner Joe Lacob believed in Valkyries from Day 1, but reaching WNBA Finals in second year remarkable

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The moment Joe Lacob walks into the Chase Center and heads for his courtside seats, he and his family immediately feel the enormous energy and wholesome vibe that is the Golden State Valkyries’ “Ballhalla” home crowd game after game, sellout after violet-crazed sellout.The women’s basketball franchise Lacob always envisioned while owning the Golden State Warriors has come together in no time, and in all the right ways – from relatable players other teams overlooked to leader

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Sue Bird Highlights Natalie Nakase’s Obsession With Winning as Valkyries Coach Chases WNBA Glory

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“We will strive to improve, compete, and ultimately bring home a championship for our fans and this organization” is what Natalie Nakase said in her statement after becoming the first head coach of the Golden State Valkyries on October 10, 2024. And exactly two years later, Nakase’s side swept her mentor Becky Hammon’s side, the reigning champions Las Vegas Aces, 3-0 in the WNBA semifinals.

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Dream Get Surprising Injury Update on 4-Time All-Star Before WNBA Finals

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The 2026 WNBA Finals are shaping up to be one of the most fascinating in years, with two teams that have never won it all: the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries. Atlanta is coming off a dominant three-game sweep of the New York Liberty in the semifinals. Golden State is also coming off […] The post Dream Get Surprising Injury Update on 4-Time All-Star Before WNBA Finals appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘Nobody Except Breanna Stewart Should Be Comfortable’ – Analyst Urges Liberty to Consider Major Overhaul After Getting Swept By Dream

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The Atlanta Dream completed a semifinal sweep of the New York Liberty on Friday, ending a season that began with championship expectations in Brooklyn. Madeline Kenney, the New York Post’s Liberty beat reporter, said Wednesday that only forward Breanna Stewart should feel secure about her future with the team.

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Angel Reese caps tumultuous journey, takes center stage with the Dream in the WNBA Finals

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Angel Reese is the biggest star left on the WNBA's brightest stage as she gets her first chance at winning a pro championship.It’s been a tumultuous journey but coming to Atlanta this season has been the perfect move for the three-time All-Star, who's accomplishments this year have quieted many of her critics.

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Allisha Gray Undergoes Minor Procedure On Left Hand Ahead Of Finals, Considered Day-To-Day

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Allisha Gray underwent a minor procedure on her left hand ahead of the Atlanta Dream's matchup against the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals, she announced on Tuesday. Gray added that she was day-to-day ahead of Game 1. "Progress is great," Gray told WSB-TV when asked at practice whether she'd play in Game 1. "As of right now just day-to-day, and you'll see." Gray did not clarify whether she had surgery on the hand. Gray, the Dream's leading scorer, averaged 19.0 points and 3.5 reboun...

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Former Dream Superstar Reveals How Angel Reese's 'Dog' Is Making Atlanta Dangerous - Fadeaway World

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Angel Reese has brought plenty of attention to Atlanta since joining the Dream, but former franchise star Angel McCoughtry believes one of her biggest strengths can’t be measured in a box score. McCoughtry recently joined NBA TV’s The Association to discuss Reese’s impact in her first season with the Dream. Asked what the young forward […]

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Are the Mystics ready to move back to Capital One Arena full time?

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics celebrates with Michaela Onyenwere #12, Shakira Austin #0, Georgia Amoore #8, and Kiki Iriafen #44 during the second half of the game against the Chicago Sky at Capital One Arena on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sco...

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Exclusive: Naz Hillmon has seen it all with Dream – now she knows what it takes to win WNBA Finals

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COLLEGE PARK – It was 2022 when Naz Hillmon was drafted by the Atlanta Dream, along with Rhyne Howard. They call themselves the “drywall” of the organization, just because they’ve seen and been through it all in five years. They’ve experienced losing seasons, with some of them actually leading to playoff apperances. In those appearances, they’ve […] The post Exclusive: Naz Hillmon has seen it all with Dream – now she knows what it takes to win WNBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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All the ways Season Thirty was a milestone-making celebration for the WNBA

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Paige Bueckers. | Getty Images Ahead of the 2026 WNBA Finals, the second-ever best-of-seven final series that will crown a first-time WNBA champion in the Golden Valkyries or Atlanta Dream, the league has announced all the achievements that defined the league’s 30th season. As Commissioner Cathy Engelbert put it: The league’s 30th season has been one to remember, with extraordinary fan engagement, record viewership, packed arenas and spectacular basketball. For three decades, generations of p...

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