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Gabby Williams scored 25 points and played lockdown defense in a performance that led Valkyries owner Joe Lacob to declare her the "best player in the world."

Angel Reese was named Defensive Player of the Year this week, and Sunday's performance in Game 1 showed exactly why.

DeWanna Bonner's fiery halftime message spurs Dream in 92-82 win over Liberty in Game 1 of their series.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 4: Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates after a play in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Aces during the Semifinals Game One at Chase Center on October 4, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has been unanimously voted the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year. The second-year player led all reserves with 12.7 points per game.

Olivia Miles has been named the unanimous WNBA rookie of the year, becoming the sixth player in Lynx history to earn the honor.

What does the league need from its next commissioner after Cathy Engelbert retires? Is the WNBA better off now than when she took over?

The Sparks saluted Nneka Ogwumike in an emotional retirement ceremony following Thursday's 76-75 loss to the Valkyries in which she told the crowd, "I'm always gonna be your L.A. Spark."

Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard has won the 2026 Most Improved Player award, the WNBA announced on Wednesday.

The WNBA semifinals begin on Sunday.

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.