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Alyssa Thomas’ frustration puts Phoenix Mercury under pressure to make offseason changes

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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.

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WNBA analyst laments Dream and Valkyries’ ‘disgraceful’ behaviour before Game 1 of finals

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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.

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“Absolutely insane,” Cunningham says after controversial Reese no-call

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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…

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Stephen A. Smith calls out WNBA reporters with a ‘very unpopular’ take

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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.

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Golden State Valkyries fans verbally attack XX-XY founder Jennifer Sey during WNBA Finals

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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.

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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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