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Oct 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) reacts in the second half during game three of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffsa against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Valkyries’ early WNBA Finals showings only amplified their biggest offseason need

Elaine Blum

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The Valkyries are at risk of repeating the Aces' A'ja Wilson mistake

Stephanie Kaloi

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Oct 22, 2026

The Valkyries have to stop treating Gabby Williams like a superhero

Madisyn Cunningham

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Oct 22, 2026

Angel Reese and the Dream are reminding the Valkyries how important offense is

Jason Ounpraseuth

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Oct 22, 2026

Oct 19, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after being fouled by the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter of game two of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Kelsey Plum’s Angel Reese question could determine the Valkyries’ championship odds

Elaine Blum

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Oct 21, 2026

Aug 13, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) celebrates with guard Rhyne Howard (10) following a victory against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

The best teams in the WNBA have something you can't teach

Stephanie Kaloi

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Oct 20, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) vies for a rebound against Golden State Valkyries center Kiah Stokes (41) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Kiah Stokes subdued A’ja Wilson, but Angel Reese might be her toughest challenge

Jason Ounpraseuth

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 19, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase directs her team against the Atlanta Dream in the first quarter of game two of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Natalie Nakase’s Game 2 defensive woes have followed the Valkyries through all three rounds

Jahlil Williams

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 19, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) dribbles upcourt against the Atlanta Dream in the first quarter of game two of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The Valkyries need more from Veronica Burton to achieve WNBA Finals goal

Jason Ounpraseuth

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Oct 20, 2026

Aug 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko at press conference at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Playing the Dream’s bench carries reward AND risk against the Valkyries

Khari Thompson

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Oct 19, 2026

Aug 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) smiles as she waits for play to resume against the Dallas Wings in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

2026 WNBA Finals are just a first glimpse of what the Valkyries can become

Elaine Blum

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Oct 19, 2026

Sep 27, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen (2) cheers against the Dallas Wings in the second quarter during game one of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Kaitlyn Chen has already done everything she can to secure her Valkyries future

Elaine Blum

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Oct 19, 2026

Oct 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase reacts after a play against the Atlanta Dream during the third quarter of game one of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

The Valkyries won Game 1 of the Finals the same way they've been winning all season

Jason Ounpraseuth

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Oct 19, 2026

Oct 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) between plays against the Golden State Valkyries during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Natalie Nakase made the perfect Angel Reese adjustment to win Game 1 vs. Dream

Elaine Blum

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Oct 18, 2026

San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) and guard Kaitlyn Chen (2) celebrate after winning game one of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 17, 2026.

WNBA Finals are a timely reminder that basketball is more than offense

Nathan Doyle

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Oct 18, 2026

San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) warms up before the game at Chase Center on July 20, 2026.

Even Kayla Thornton isn't immune to Nakase's winning formula -- and that's ok

Nathan Doyle

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Oct 18, 2026

Oct 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) between plays against the Golden State Valkyries during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Dream let Game 1 in Ballhalla slip and may not get another shot like it

Jahlil Williams

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Oct 17, 2026

Oct 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase reacts in the second half during game three of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Natalie Nakase’s year-two adjustment may be Valkyries’ biggest finals advantage

Elaine Blum

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Oct 17, 2026

Oct 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) brings the ball up the court against the Las Vegas Aces in the second half during game three of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Two players could decide everything for the Valkyries and the Dream

Stephanie Kaloi

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) shoots against the New York Liberty in the third quarter during game one of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Valkyries are phenomenal, but the Dream are the WNBA Finals underdogs

Stephanie Kaloi

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase reacts in the second half during game three of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Natalie Nakase's call for Valkyries fan is appropriate and justified

Stephanie Kaloi

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Oct 15, 2026

Aug 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) smiles as she waits for play to resume against the Dallas Wings in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Valkyries successfully shut down biggest concern about their championship potential

Elaine Blum

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Oct 14, 2026

Sep 27, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) looks outward during the fourth quarter of game one of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Valkyries could be Fever’s biggest threat in Kelsey Mitchell’s looming free agency

Elaine Blum

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Dream forward DeWanna Bonner (24) reacts after a basket against the New York Liberty in the first quarter during game one of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

DeWanna Bonner is the biggest unknown in the Valkyries’ finals preparation

Elaine Blum

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) reacts after defeating the Golden State Valkyries during game three of the second round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Gabby Williams used a physiological approach to help clinch series over Aces

Tyler Byrum

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Oct 13, 2026

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell smiles during exit interviews at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis after the 2026 WNBA season.

Valkyries put themselves in ideal negotiating position with every top WNBA free agent

Elaine Blum

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Oct 13, 2026

Gabby Williams, Golden State Valkyries

Valkyries did everything wrong yet they are heading to the WNBA Finals

Josh Cornelissen

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Oct 13, 2026

Sep 27, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) addresses the crowd after defeating the Dallas Wings in game one of the first round for the 2026 WNBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Dream’s arena trouble only amplifies Valkyries’ overwhelming home-court advantage

Elaine Blum

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Oct 12, 2026

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