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The WNBA’s growth has been impossible to ignore over the past few seasons, with rising attendance, record viewership, and new franchises adding to the league’s momentum. The 2026 season took that progress another step forward, as the Golden State Valkyries delivered a historic championship run just two years after entering the league.
The WNBA has been on a steep upward trajectory for several years, but this year’s Finals threatened to upend the momentum the league had built. To start, none of the league’s marquee stars reached the championship series. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever lost in the first round, while A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas…
WNBAChennedy Carter expressed her feelings after a college commentator mistook Las Vegas Aces assistant head coach Nola Henry for Carter. After the 2026 WNBA season, the coaching staff is already scouting for younger talent to strategize for the offseason and the 2027 WNBA draft.
WNBAAngel Reese is returning to her roots after finishing her third WNBA season.
No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! One season ends, and another begins. Today: 🏆 Can Valks do it again? 🏀 2027 contenders ⛹️♀️ Fresh college talent Let’s go. Can the Valks repeat? The Golden State Valkyries’ historic championship run will be talked about for years, maybe even decades. It was the franchise’s first, of course, but it was also the fastest any expansion te...
The Golden State Valkyries are the 2026 WNBA champions, and Kaila Charles shared a message for fans on social media, but one Angel Reese fan was unimpressed. The Atlanta Dream forward played an intense final series, and she had several heated moments on the court.
WNBAStokes grabbed 13 rebounds in Game 7 to win her fourth title, and Ohemaa Nyanin said the center never brought up her three rings from Las Vegas.
WNBAThe Golden State Valkyries are still basking in the glow of their thrilling Game 7 win of the WNBA Finals over the Atlanta Dream to clinch to the franchise’s first title in only their second season of existence. And as it turns out, much of the sports world was tuned in to watch Game 7. The Valkyries’ Game 7 clincher against the Atlanta Dream in […] The post Valkyries’ WNBA Finals Game 7 win vs. Dream tracking for highest ratings in almost 30 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark believes the WNBA to make another change to its playoff system after a first-round playoff exit.
DeWanna Bonner called her move to Atlanta “life changing” and left her future open after the Dream's Game 7 loss in the WNBA Finals.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark announced plans for her next shoe during the WNBA offseason.
Caitlin Clark says the WNBA is only beginning to realize its potential as expansion, longer playoff series and signature shoes fuel continued growth.
The Indiana Fever did not have the 2026 season of their dreams. Indiana was eliminated by Las Vegas in a brutal first round exit for the organization. Perhaps the Fever can feel optimistic about the future after the Valkyries’ magical run this season. Fever guard Caitlin Clark heaped praise on the Valkyries for winning a WNBA championship in their […] The post Caitlin Clark breaks silence on Valkyries’ WNBA title with begrudgingly ‘awesome’ admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The WNBA guard continues to surge in popularity.
Sophie Cunningham’s Instagram following kept climbing through the 2026 WNBA season. Whether that reach means anything for the Indiana Fever guard has become an argument of its own.
WNBAWith a long offseason now in front of her, Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese has decided to adjust her routine a bit.
Golden State gave its fans a Halloween scare, scoring only 24 first-half points before rallying to finish the first-ever WNBA Finals Game 7 on top, defeating the Atlanta Dream.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark thinks that the Golden State Valkyries being in the WNBA Finals was the best part of the series. The Valkyries became the first expansion team in American pro sports history to win a championship in their second year.
The WNBA offseason begins with two big openings in Los Angeles and New York.
WNBAShe's making it clear she's not apologizing.
Clark entered the league before the Valkyries -- and she's still waiting.
WNBAThis would keep a historically-good offense humming.
WNBAWith the new CBA in full effect, the coming WNBA offseason could be full of big trades featuring big names.
Janelle Salaün and Jessica Shepard. | NBAE via Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries are still celebrating their history-making 2026 WNBA championship. But even as champagne flows in San Francisco, WNBA fans are rushing to what’s next. Denied drama last offseason due the extended CBA negotiations, the forthcoming offseason presents an opportunity to engage in schemes and dreams what could, should and will happen. With over 70 players who sniffed the WNBA last season entering the offseason a...
Caitlin Clark is already calling for a change to the playoffs ahead of the new WNBA season. Right now, the WNBA playoffs move fast.
WNBAWhite had been expected to stay on in Indiana.
Nancy Liberman had high praise for Sophie Cunningham.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - MAY 08: Head coach Chris DeMarco of the New York Liberty looks on during the first quarter of the season opener against the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center on May 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images After one season...
WNBAAfter just two seasons in the WNBA as an expansion team and a much-anticipated WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries are champions. Gabby Williams' outstanding second-half performance powered the Valkyries to a 68-63 win over the Atlanta Dream. There are many reasons behind how this team pulled off a finals win in just the first …
The Liberty will not retain head coach Chris DeMarco after one year at the helm, sources told ESPN. The Liberty were eliminated in the playoffs in the semifinals.