Golden State Valkyries

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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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reese struggled to get there, though.

Cathy Engelbert said she's proud of the growth she's helped oversee as WNBA commissioner while acknowledging you need to have a "thick skin" to do the job.

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...

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.

The Atlanta Dream opened only the lower bowl and part of the upper bowl for their first two playoff rounds, limiting capacity at State Farm Arena to about 8,800 and averaging around 9,700 fans. But for the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, the Dream are done holding back.

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.

The 2026 WNBA Finals start this Saturday, October 17, with the Golden State Valkyries hosting the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 at Chase Center. The No.

3 key storylines before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries.

Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals is Saturday.

Linda Cohn strongly disagrees that Angel Reese is the lone reason behind the 2026 WNBA Finals’ ticket sales. The 2026 WNBA Finals will be played between Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries.

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.

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-...