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“Things Have Changed A Lot”: Naz Hillmon Opens Up About the Dream’s Journey To The WNBA Finals - Fadeaway World

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Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon has been a key piece in the Dream’s journey to the WNBA Finals. With the WNBA Finals approaching, Hillmon discussed the bond she’s built with her teammates, particularly Rhyne Howard, who she entered the league alongside. “It’s really special, because when Rhyne and I got drafted, Dan [Padover] had a […]

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“Worst Team in the Playoffs”: WNBA Broadcaster Flags Glaring Indiana Fever Weakness After All-Defensive Team Reveal

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Updated Oct 17, 12:04 PM ET

Following the Indiana Fever’s 102-85 blowout loss in Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs, Caitlin Clark was asked how she would grade her team’s defensive effort. “An F,” the 24-year-old replied.

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“So Atlanta Has Only One Player?”: WNBA Fans Call Out Sheryl Swoopes For Pushing Angel Reese Agenda Ahead of WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 17, 10:13 AM ET

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has urged fans to tune in to the finals because of Angel Reese alone. Swoopes endorsed Reese because of the hate and criticism she faced during the first two seasons of her career.

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"Based on What Exactly": Ex-ESPN Host Questions Angel Reese Effect as Caitlin Clark Comparisons Take Over WNBA Finals

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Updated Oct 17, 1:01 PM ET

Angel Reese is in the WNBA Finals, and Caitlin Clark isn’t, but does that directly relate to the Reese effect? For three years, Clark owned the narrative of a league transformed, and even when Reese said fans were watching games for her too, Clarkonomics barely blinked. Now Reese owns the Finals stage, and former ESPN host Linda Cohn has reminded everyone that it isn’t just about the power forward.

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