Veronica Burton

Angel Reese had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Allisha Gray added 18 points and the Atlanta Dream stymied Golden State on both ends in the second half, beating the Valkyries 79-65 on Monday night to even the WNBA Finals at one game apiece.

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...

Gabby Williams. | Getty Images The Golden State Valkyries’ arrival in the 2026 WNBA Finals has inspired many big picture proclamations. In just their second WNBA season, the Valkyries have made history with their rapid ascent toward the very top of the league, proving to be “light years ahead” of a seemingly overly ambitious five-season contention plan. And they’re here with an atypical roster construction amplified by a unique culture, prioritizing a deep group of previously-undervalued-yet-...

Which Valkyries and Dream players have played the best so far in the postseason heading into the WNBA Finals?

Fitting recognition for the league’s top defensive team.

Angel Reese made her first ever All-Defensive team in 2026.

Shakira Austin, Rhyne Howard, Angel Reese, Gabby Williams, A’ja Wilson, Veronica Burton, Jordin Canada, Sonia Citron, Breanna Stewart, and Kiah Stokes were all named to the WNBA All-Defense team.

Expect a defensive masterclass as Gabby Williams and Golden State battle Angel Reese and Atlanta for the title.

Veronica Burton. (Photo by Ethan Miller) | Getty Images Veronica Burton has found a home in the Bay Area. She is one of the best players on the Golden State Valkyries and has truly started to shed the “underrated” label. The 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player, Burton received one fifth-place MVP vote last year and one fourth-place vote this year. She was in the conversation for an All-Star bid this year, and likely would have been selected last year had the game taken place at the end of the seas...

We're breaking down how the Dream and Valkyries match up as they vie for their first WNBA title.

Burton pushed the second-year franchise into a two-game lead on the reigning champions The post How Veronica Burton’s game-winning three came to be appeared first on The IX Sports.

Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinal series.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives the ball as Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) defends during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) The No. 7 Dallas Wings return home to host the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA’s first playoff round on Wednesday night. The matchup follows the Wings’ 104-80 blowout loss Sunday at the...