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How the semifinal series began -- and what Atlanta, New York, Golden State and Las Vegas all need to do in Game 2.

In what could be considered one of the most anticipated matchups in the playoffs so far, the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries will face off against the No. 3 Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals after both teams survived the best-of-three first round series. The Valkyries and Aces each came out on top in… The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces appeared first on Winsidr.

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase is well enough to coach in the WNBA semifinals but said she is taking steps to deal with her extreme work ethic after she went down on the sideline in the first round.

Following Kelsey Mitchell’s candid exit interview, sports analyst Jason Whitlock warned that online fan pressure surrounding Caitlin Clark could push Mitchell away from the Indiana Fever in free agency.

Arike Ogunbowale delivered a record-breaking performance with the Wings' season on the line, scoring 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer to force overtime, to help Dallas force a deciding Game 3 against the Valkyries.

ATLANTA — With her hair pulled back beneath a white headband and sporting her iconic long-sleeved shirt underneath her jersey, DeWanna Bonner is perfectly comfortable in front of the mic, speaking after yet another WNBA playoff game. It feels like she has been here a million times. (Or, 101 times, to be exact.) Staring down at the box score, she scans the numbers and cups her face with her hand. Bonner, who dropped 23 points and snagged nine rebounds in the Atlanta Dream’s 92-82 WNBA semifinal G

Dream guard Allisha Gray was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's semifinal opener with a left hand injury.

Playing for nothing but pride, the Sun prevailed 95-81 in their final game before the franchise's impending relocation to Houston, marking the final moments of the organization's 24-season history with celebration and joy.

Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd appeared to injure her left leg during Game 1 of the WNBA semifinal series vs. the Golden State Valkyries.

Some WNBA fans are calling her out.

The Sparks, who will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, are hiring Ariana Andonian as general manager.

The Lynx became the first No. 1 seed in league history to get swept in its opening series, marking another heartbreaking playoff exit for the third straight year.