WNBA News · LatestYesterday, Oct 16, 2026

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham returned to her alma mater.

Angel Reese earned the Bayou Barbie nickname back at LSU for her glamorous on-court appearance: eyelash extensions and long pink nails. Now, after leading the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA finals, she has earned another recognition, now across sports, courtesy of Atlanta Hawks star CJ McCollum.

After 13 years, the Atlanta Dream are finally back in the WNBA Finals, with Angel Reese and Co. now chasing the franchise’s first championship.

With just over four seconds remaining on the clock in overtime, Angel Reese made her second free throw to give the Dream a 101-98 lead in Game 2 of the semifinals. The New York Liberty took the ball out of bounds for a chance to tie the game, leaving everyone surprised that they didn’t use their reset timeout.

Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson celebrated her successful debut season.

Caitlin Clark's Prominent Nike Display Irks Atlanta Dream Fan Before WNBA Finals

Kate Martin celebrated he former teammate's WNBA feat.

Following the Indiana Fever’s 102-85 blowout loss in Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs, Caitlin Clark was asked how she would grade her team’s defensive effort. “An F,” the 24-year-old replied.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese had strong words for an NBA star after getting a new nickname before the WNBA Finals.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham made a request to the WNBA over a money issue.

Angel Reese has had her fair share of detractors, but she’s drawn support from some big names as well. During NBC’s Finals preview on Thursday, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller talked about the criticism that has been hurled at Reese and how the critics could now be scrambling to find new material.

“Prop Queen” Ariel Epstein slammed Netflix’s Elle Duncan for suggesting Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham’s fan bases have brought toxicity to the WNBA. Epstein believes Duncan and others complaining about Clark’s and Cunningham’s fans haven’t embraced them, and that’s what has led to the toxicity.

Though the Indiana Fever are out of the playoffs, they are not out of the conversation, as fans noticed an Aliyah Boston detail after a recent health update. The center underwent knee surgery to repair her lateral meniscus after allegedly playing the entire 2026 season in pain.

The upcoming WNBA Finals are another opportunity for Golden State Valkyries All-Star forward Gabby Williams to continue earning national recognition. Williams has been one of the best players in the playoffs so far, earning media praise in the process.

She's no longer "Barbie."

Dream forward Angel Reese is embracing her first trip to the WNBA Finals with open arms, saying she's not about to "shy away from the moment" against the Valkyries.

Fitting recognition for the league’s top defensive team.

The WNBA All-Defensive teams exposed a glaring Indiana Fever weakness.

While the Minnesota Lynx ended their season with a disappointing playoff run, point guard Olivia Miles emerged as one of the league’s new stars. The former Notre Dame/TCU standout won this year’s WNBA Rookie of the Year award, averaging 19.

Fresh off of winning WNBA Defensive Player of the Year honors, Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has led her team to the WNBA Finals, which begins tomorrow.

The Atlanta Dream announced Friday the launch of its All for Atlanta WNBA Finals Watch Parties, offering free viewing events for fans across metro Atlanta during the team’s WNBA Finals run against the Golden State Valkyries.

Angel Reese is in the WNBA Finals, and Caitlin Clark isn’t, but does that directly relate to the Reese effect? For three years, Clark owned the narrative of a league transformed, and even when Reese said fans were watching games for her too, Clarkonomics barely blinked. Now Reese owns the Finals stage, and former ESPN host Linda Cohn has reminded everyone that it isn’t just about the power forward.

Here’s a breakdown of the former Huskies competing in the 2026 WNBA Finals, including their accomplishments while with UConn.

The WNBA, much like the NBA itself, can be defined by various eras. It is defined by athletes who dominate, win games, hoist trophies, and forge their own legendary paths.

Ticket prices for the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have climbed to historic levels, as reported recently. Linda Cohn is the latest to weigh in on what that demand says about Angel Reese, and she said price tags alone can’t settle comparisons with Caitlin Clark.

Sophie Cunningham has had enough of the WNBA’s officiating controversies, and she’s making it clear the league needs to address them. Speaking on her No Hesitation podcast, Cunningham took aim at the WNBA’s handling of the timeout controversy and questioned why league leadership hadn’t done more to explain what happened. She wanted retiring Commissioner Cathy […]

WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike closed out a historic career after playing 15 seasons in the LA. The former Sparks star built a Hall of Fame-worthy resume that included a WNBA championship, an MVP award, and 11 All-Star selections. Oguwmike announced her retirement toward the latter part of the 2026 regular season. Now, she’s reframing the […]

Renee Montgomery on owning the Dream, analyzing the WNBA Finals and her new show Checkmate.

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon has been a key piece in the Dream’s journey to the WNBA Finals. With the WNBA Finals approaching, Hillmon discussed the bond she’s built with her teammates, particularly Rhyne Howard, who she entered the league alongside. “It’s really special, because when Rhyne and I got drafted, Dan [Padover] had a […]

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