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Breaking down three key storylines ahead of WNBA Finals Game 6

Breaking down three key storylines ahead of WNBA Finals Game 6

Breaking down three key storylines ahead of WNBA Finals Game 6

Call in sick, take an extra long lunch, or stream under your desk because Game 6 of the WNBA Finals is tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. ET — and the Golden State Valkyries (up 3-2) could be crowned champs. Here are the storylines lighting up the group chat ahead of tipoff in Atlanta.

October 27, 2026

Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream knotted at two ahead of Game 5

Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream knotted at two ahead of Game 5

Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream knotted at two ahead of Game 5

The best-of-seven WNBA Finals are now a best of three after the Golden State Valkyries rebounded from back-to-back losses to earn a 67–62 Game 4 Saturday win over the Atlanta Dream. Let’s relive the spiciest moments before turning our attention to tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 5.

October 26, 2026

Atlanta Dream (up 2-1) rolling ahead of WNBA Finals Game 4

Atlanta Dream (up 2-1) rolling ahead of WNBA Finals Game 4

Atlanta Dream (up 2-1) rolling ahead of WNBA Finals Game 4

All eyes are on the WNBA as the best-of-seven Finals series continues with tomorrow’s 1 p.m. ET Game 4. Everything’s coming up Atlanta Dream (up 2-1) after a lopsided Game 3 victory — here’s who’s handing out Ls in the ATL and how the Golden State Valkyries can respond on the road. All hoops, all the time.

October 23, 2026

Taking stock of the WNBA Finals storylines after Game 2

Taking stock of the WNBA Finals storylines after Game 2

Taking stock of the WNBA Finals storylines after Game 2

The best-of-seven WNBA Finals is knotted at one after the Atlanta Dream topped the Golden State Valkyries 79–65 in Monday’s Game 2, the franchise’s first-ever Finals win. Let’s take stock of the top storylines as the series shifts to Atlanta for tonight’s 8 p.m. ET Game 3.

October 21, 2026

Spilling the tea on the 2026-27 NBA season

Spilling the tea on the 2026-27 NBA season

Spilling the tea on the 2026-27 NBA season

The NBA returns with tomorrow’s juicy tripleheader — but the best part of men’s basketball is the drama. The tea is always piping hot on the hardwood, and this season’s scorching storylines hinge on the whereabouts of the league’s superstars.

October 19, 2026

Previewing the 2026 WNBA Finals

Previewing the 2026 WNBA Finals

Previewing the 2026 WNBA Finals

The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream hit the hardwood today at 3:30 p.m. ET for Game 1 of the best-of-seven WNBA Finals. Rumor has it defense wins championships, but only one defensive juggernaut can win their franchise’s first-ever title.

October 17, 2026

Las Vegas Aces icon A’ja Wilson wins fifth WNBA MVP

Las Vegas Aces icon A’ja Wilson wins fifth WNBA MVP

Las Vegas Aces icon A’ja Wilson wins fifth WNBA MVP

Two perennial powerhouses are on the brink of elimination as the best-of-five WNBA semifinals continue tonight. Before we discuss how the NY Liberty and Las Vegas Aces can salvage their seasons, a moment for the unprecedented five-time MVP.

October 09, 2026

One key to victory for all four WNBA semifinalists

One key to victory for all four WNBA semifinalists

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One key to victory for all four WNBA semifinalists

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October 07, 2026

The Atlanta Dream aren’t the only ones leveling up — the stakes are sky-high ahead of tonight’s Game 2 doubleheader. These best-of-five semifinal series won’t decide themselves, so let’s hoop to it.

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Indiana Fever clean house ahead of pivotal offseason

October 27, 2026

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Indiana Fever clean house ahead of pivotal offseason

Indiana Fever clean house ahead of pivotal offseason

The Indiana Fever are getting their LinkedIn on. Last Friday, the Fever announced that team president Kelly Krauskopf is stepping down and hours later fired general manager Amber Cox, two major front office moves ahead of a pivotal offseason. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are here to break down the reasons behind the shakeup, as well as what to expect before the 2027 season tipoff.

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Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream snag Game 1 semifinal wins

Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream snag Game 1 semifinal wins

Golden State Valkyries, Atlanta Dream snag Game 1 semifinal wins

Basketball is a game of runs, as evidenced by yesterday’s WNBA semifinal Game 1s. While we not-so-patiently wait for Wednesday’s Game 2s in these best-of-five series, let’s discuss which string of buckets reigned supreme.

October 05, 2026

One series-deciding Game 3 remains ahead of WNBA second round

One series-deciding Game 3 remains ahead of WNBA second round

One series-deciding Game 3 remains ahead of WNBA second round

If you need us this weekend, don’t — the WNBA playoffs are occupying every brain cell. After an adrenaline-pumping Game 3 last night, another series-deciding tilt looms tonight before the best-of-five second round tips off on Sunday.

October 02, 2026

NY Liberty make history, advance to semifinals as No. 8 seed

NY Liberty make history, advance to semifinals as No. 8 seed

NY Liberty make history, advance to semifinals as No. 8 seed

We blinked, and the best-of-three WNBA first round is already nearly halfway done. Let’s catch up on the high-stakes hoops.

September 30, 2026

One takeaway for all four of the WNBA’s first-round series openers

One takeaway for all four of the WNBA’s first-round series openers

One takeaway for all four of the WNBA’s first-round series openers

And they’re off. The WNBA’s best showed up in yesterday’s first-round openers — here’s one takeaway from all four games before half of the best-of-three showdowns continue tomorrow.

September 28, 2026

Breaking down the first round of the WNBA playoffs

Breaking down the first round of the WNBA playoffs

Breaking down the first round of the WNBA playoffs

The WNBA playoffs’ best-of-three first round tips off today — and all four series are appointment viewing. That’s just the beginning of the high-stakes hoops, with the best-of-five semis and best-of-seven Finals on deck.

September 27, 2026

Two iconic WNBA chapters come to a close

Two iconic WNBA chapters come to a close

Two iconic WNBA chapters come to a close

A thrilling 330 regular-season games later, the WNBA first-round matchups are officially set. While you wait for that aforementioned playoff preview and start planning your women’s basketball bracket, let’s reminisce about two iconic chapters that are coming to a close.

September 25, 2026

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