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Enes Kanter Freedom announces latest WNBA stunt ahead of Finals

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Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has spent much of the past few months trolling the WNBA, declaring himself a woman and a prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft in an effort to mock transgender athletes. Now, it appears that he’s planning to bring that act to the league’s biggest stage. On Saturday, Kanter Freedom…

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Gabby Williams scores 26, including key late FTs, as Valkyries win G1 vs. Dream

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- Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go and finished with 26 points facing constant pressure from Atlanta's stingy defense, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game...

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How Nikki Fargas is thinking about the Las Vegas Aces' offseason | The IX Basketball

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The Aces will look to re-sign guard Jackie Young and add depth to their bench. The post How Nikki Fargas is thinking about the Las Vegas Aces’ offseason appeared first on The IX Sports.

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‘The Players Didn’t Trust the League’ — Cathy Engelbert Makes Stunning Admission About WNBA’s State When She Took Over

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The ongoing WNBA Finals pitting the Golden State Valkyries against the Atlanta Dream is the last one with Cathy Engelbert serving as league commissioner. As Engelbert prepares to depart in a couple of months, she recently reflected on the league’s progress under her tenure.

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Cathy Engelbert provides update on league’s search for her commissioner replacement

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed the media ahead of Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals and gave an update on the search for the league’s next commissioner, as she is set to step down after the season ends. According to a report by Kendra Andrews, Engelbert has been searching for her successor for years and has made moves to finalize the […] The post Cathy Engelbert provides update on league’s search for her commissioner replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA to use replay center for 2027 season

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed that the league will have a fully operational replay center for next season. In her annual news conference before the first game of the WNBA Finals, Engelbert announced that the league has completed a multi-million dollar renovation of the NBA replay center in Secaucus, N.J., and the next phase will be implementing the necessary technology in all 15 WNBA arenas. “This represents one of the largest investments we’ve ever made in basketball operations, a

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Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals: Why Atlanta Is The Real Threat

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The Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals run has become something bigger than a feel-good story. The No. Four seed reached the Finals unbeaten in the postseason and on a ten-game winning streak. Golden State is a slight favorite at home, but the Dream are the more dangerous team. Angel Reese, the league's Defensive Player of the […] The post Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals: Why Atlanta Is The Real Threat appeared first on Stadium Rant.

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Steph Curry reps Valkyries star Veronica Burton’s jersey as Golden State begins WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 17, 6:37 PM ET

Ballhalla is booming with excitement for WNBA Finals Game 1 between the Valkyries and Dream. Chase Center, home of the Valkyries, is hosting the opening game of the championship series between Golden State and Atlanta. And the Warriors have gone all in toward supporting their fellow Golden State squad. Warriors star Steph Curry wore a...

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Former WNBA players spark controversy with Sophie Cunningham foul comments

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galecophoto/Depositphotos Sophie Cunningham draws foul comments An October 11 report linked former Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance to remarks about hard fouls against Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during games. Neither Colson nor Plaisance appeared on a WNBA roster during the 2026 season. Their reported discussion followed earlier commentary…

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WNBA Finals Game 1 discussion: Another way the Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries matchup is history-breaking

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Rhyne Howard attempts to finish around Tiffany Hayes. | Getty Images Tip off of Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals demands a flashback to 2008 WNBA Finals. To win the franchise’s third title, the Detroit Shock swept the San Antonio Silver Stars, 3-0, in the Finals, with Katie Smith, the Shock’s best player, capturing Finals MVP honors. That’s significant to 2026, as Smith is the last best player on championship team to never become a regular-season MVP. The highest she ever finished in MVP voting...

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“So Atlanta Has Only One Player?”: WNBA Fans Call Out Sheryl Swoopes For Pushing Angel Reese Agenda Ahead of WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 17, 10:13 AM ET

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has urged fans to tune in to the finals because of Angel Reese alone. Swoopes endorsed Reese because of the hate and criticism she faced during the first two seasons of her career.

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