WNBA News · LatestYesterday, Oct 18, 2026

Indiana Fveer star Kelsey Mitchell has faced a tough road.

Winning on the road is never easy in the WNBA playoffs, but the Golden State Valkyries have been able to take ‘home-court advantage’ to the next level thanks to their fans. At Chase Center, the home fans can turn every opponent’s mistake into an energizing moment for the team, something the Atlanta Dream found out firsthand during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, validating head coach Natalie Nakase’s beliefs.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham had a lot to say about Gabby Williams.

As loud as the crowd at Chase Center was when Rhyne Howard was blocked during Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, the criticism directed at the Atlanta Dream guard on social media was even louder. Atlanta led 60-55 with six minutes remaining.

Things got a bit heated, according to fans in attendance.

The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream tipped off the WNBA Finals on Saturday at Chase Center, with Golden State rallying late to take a 1-0 series lead. But before the game even started, both teams found themselves at the center of a controversy. Both the Valkyries and the Dream reportedly left the court shortly…

Here's how former LSU forward Angel Reese played in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

The Dream need more from two of their key players.

Chicago Sky guard Gabriela Jaquez recently received an award, sparking a reaction from Indiana Fever veteran Monique Billings.

Alyssa Thomas is frustrated after the Phoenix Mercury finished the 2026 WNBA season with a 16-28 record and missed the playoffs. With Kelsey Plum’s future uncertain, Phoenix faces key offseason decisions as it looks to rebuild its championship hopes and give Thomas stronger support.

The WNBA has an official policy.

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas hits out at Caitlin Clark and the WNBA’s unexpected marketing methods for the league. In the last three years or so, the WNBA has experienced explosive growth, and there are no two ways to look at it.

Stephen A. Smith has sparked debate over WNBA media coverage, arguing that reporters should ask tougher questions about players’ concerns and league leadership. His criticism also touched on the Atlanta Dream’s Finals venue situation as the WNBA prepares for the 2026 championship series between Atlanta and the Golden State Valkyries.

WNBA analyst Emily Austin called out the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries for heading to the locker room during the national anthem. The Ballhalla Arena was packed with fans eager to watch Game 1 between the Valkyries and the Dream, who swept their opponents to reach the WNBA Finals.

lev radin/Shutterstock.com baskSophie Cunningham questions Reese no-call Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham criticized officials for not assessing Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese a technical foul during Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA semifinals. The October 9 matchup took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Atlanta defeated New York 85-83 to complete a 3-game sweep and…

With Cathy Engelbert stepping down as WNBA Commissioner, she has some advice for her successor that they may want to keep in mind. The WNBA has grown exponentially since 2024, the league is currently going through an incredible period of transition.

A viral rumour on social media claims that Caitlin Clark sent a letter to Angel Reese before the 2026 WNBA Finals. Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream didn’t have the best of starts to the 2026 WNBA Finals, as they were handed a 68-64 defeat by the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1.

Jennifer Sey’s role in the debate around transgender athletes and the WNBA has seen Golden State Valkyries fans hurl insults at her during Game 1 of the Finals. A lot of unexpected characters got involved when the debate around transgender athletes potentially playing in the WNBA exploded earlier in the season.

It's unclear whether that was an orchestrated concept by both teams, but Atlanta has protested the national anthem before.

Enes Kanter has made his intention to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta clear. The Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream are the last two teams standing in what’s been a whirlwind WNBA season, reaching new heights of popularity on and off the court.

Angel Reese didn’t want to give the Valkyries credit after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. “I don’t think they really did anything,” Reese said on her limited shot attempts...

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…

- 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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Dream coach Karl Smesko was optimistic forward Allisha Gray would return from a finger injury to play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Valkyries.