Gabby Williams and Golden State's Defense Steal Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Gabby Williams delivered 26 points as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals. Golden State held Atlanta to just eight fourth-quarter points and closed on a 7-0 run to take a 1-0 series lead, handing the Dream their first postseason loss.
2026 WNBA Finals Preview: Dream vs. Valkyries — A New Era Begins
A new WNBA champion will be crowned as the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries meet in the 2026 WNBA Finals. From Jordin Canada versus Veronica Burton to Rhyne Howard versus Gabby Williams and Angel Reese versus Kiah Stokes, we break down the matchups, offensive firepower, defensive strengths and championship stakes without making a series prediction.
WNBA Has Entered a New Era
The WNBA's established powers have fallen. Atlanta returns to the Finals after 13 years, while Golden State makes history in its second season. With both teams chasing their first championship, a new era of WNBA basketball has arrived.
A'ja Wilson Makes History: Three Straight MVPs, Five Overall
A'ja Wilson continues rewriting WNBA history, becoming the first player to win five MVP awards and three consecutive MVPs. The Las Vegas Aces superstar adds another historic achievement to her legendary career.
Four Teams Left: WNBA Semifinals Set the Stage for a Finals Run
Four teams remain in the 2026 WNBA playoffs. New York's historic run continues against Atlanta, while defending champion Las Vegas faces Golden State with two trips to the WNBA Finals on the line.
No. 8 Liberty Makes WNBA History, Sweeps No. 1 Lynx
The No. 8 New York Liberty shocked the WNBA by sweeping the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in league history.