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Monday, October 5, 2026
Dream's greatest strength is a possible weakness if the Liberty can exploit it

The Atlanta Dream are stealing the ball with impunity, but if the New York Liberty can adjust, they could exploit an otherwise vulnerable Dream defense.

Veronica Burton is the Valkyries' irreplaceable deciding factor

Veronica Burton is the Valkyries’ heartbeat.

Allisha Gray injures fingers vs. Liberty as Dream await her playoff status

Gray appeared to injure her pinky and ring fingers on her shooting hand on a deflection in the first quarter. She went down to the locker room while holding her hand.

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Valkyries have a massive roster advantage over the Aces, and it's showing

The Golden State Valkyries have a deep bench of players who were prepared all season long to step up when needed, while the Las Vegas Aces are dangerously thin.

Liberty staring down first dose of playoff adversity with little margin for error

The Liberty, trailing 1-0 in the best-of-five series, are facing their first dose of adversity in this year’s playoffs. 

Liberty vs Dream: Did New York Give Game 1 Away? | Liberty Lately

The New York Liberty fell 92–82 to the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals. Did Atlanta impose its will, or did New York get in its own way? Dexter Henry and Madeline Kenney break down...

Bonner's fiery halftime message fuels Dream's surge versus Liberty

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

2026 WNBA playoffs: How the Dream took Game 1 from the Liberty

How the semifinal series began -- and what Atlanta, New York, Golden State and Las Vegas all need to do in Game 2.

Liberty’s sloppy play proves costly in Game 1 loss to Dream

Atlanta is the WNBA’s best team at forcing live-ball turnovers. And the Dream made the Liberty pay time and time again Sunday.

2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty

Two teams that had different paths to the semifinals while also sharing some similar patterns during the regular season now have the opportunity to secure a spot in the WNBA Finals. The No. 4...

Breaking down Liberty-Dream playoff matchup, plus two WNBA semifinal predictions

A ticket to the WNBA Finals is on the line for the winner. Let’s take a look at how the two teams match up:

Kelsey Mitchell pursuit would get Mystics one step closer to WNBA title contention

Kelsey Mitchell would be a great fit in Washington if she’s open to leaving Indiana.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Angel Reese, Dream unmoved by Liberty’s playoff stature: ‘I don’t give a damn’

Dream star Angel Reese didn’t balk at Liberty co-owner Joe Tsai’s declaration that his was the best team in this year’s WNBA playoffs. 

Wings could give Azzi Fudd the help she needs with DiJonai Carrington reunion

Without Azzi Fudd, the Dallas Wings struggle defensively due to a lack of depth. Acquiring DiJonai Carrington could be the quick fix the franchise needs.

Lexie Hull, Monique Billings contract mistakes will haunt Fever in pivotal offseason

Now that the Fever are eliminated form the playoffs, they can start thinking about the offseason already.

First-round exit leaves Wings with uncomfortable Jessica Shepard question to consider

Jessica Shepard didn’t live up to the standard she set in the regular season.

Liberty vs. Dream: Who Advances To The WNBA Finals?

A trip to the WNBA Finals is on the line. Can the New York Liberty get past the Atlanta Dream? WNBA writers Lucas Kaplan and Myles Ehrlich join Dexter Henry & Madeline Kenney on the Liberty Lately...

Tina Charles once gave the Liberty an identity on the court, but now they’re helping teach her a new one

The player who once helped define what the Liberty were trying to become is now learning how one of the WNBA’s most ambitious franchises works

Where to watch Dream vs. Liberty series: Schedule, TV channels, times, scores for 2026 WNBA Playoffs

Here's everything you need to know about Dream vs. Liberty, including TV channel and streaming options for each game of the WNBA Playoff series.

The Valkyries' belief in Gabby Williams has paid off tenfold

Gabby Wiliams came up big in the first round.

Natalie Nakase outcoached Jose Fernandez as Valkyries survive and Wings go home

Head coach Natalie Nakase oversaw an historic comeback Friday night as the Golden State Valkyries came roaring back to advance, as Jose Fernandez and the Wings are going home.

Friday, October 2, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces handed the Fever more lessons than the obvious one

There are plenty of lessons the Indiana Fever can learn from the Las Vegas Aces, and the importance of keeping a strong group together is one of them.

Breanna Stewart's unrelenting competitive edge is the Liberty's real X factor

Breanna Stewart never stops working, and that's what makes her one of the most intimidating players in the WNBA.

There’s one key element that the Liberty have that the Dream don’t in star-studded semifinal matchup

“Experience in the playoffs definitely matters,” Breanna Stewart said Friday as the Liberty prepare for their second-round series vs. the Dream.

Stephanie White and Fever must take more accountability rather than blame refs

Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever were quick to point out the flaws in officiating, but there should be more accountability for their playoff exit.

Becky Hammon was spot-on that Aces and Fever are on different levels

Becky Hammon was spot-on when she denied the idea that there are parallels between the current Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces when she took in 2022.

Angel Reese winning Defensive Player of the Year is fantastic for the WNBA

The WNBA's future is in great hands, with Angel Reese winning Defensive Player of the Year and beginning the next wave of future stars.

Fever’s delayed Caitlin Clark-Aliyah Boston timeline is all about A’ja Wilson’s Aces

Back-to-back number-one picks have led to quick championships for most WNBA teams. The Fever are still figuring a lot of things out.

Playoff-ending loss mercilessly exposed Caitlin Clark’s biggest weakness

The Fever star is great, but her lack of consistency when it matters cost her team the playoffs. 

This WNBA postseason is all about veteran stars reasserting their dominance

Older stars are still dominant in the playoffs.

Sophie Cunningham's playoff struggles have created awkward free agency reality

With her Indiana Fever contract set to expire, Sophie Cunningham's poor playoff performances could cast doubt over her future.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx will be fine with or without Napheesa Collier

Napheesa Collier told reporters she hasn't even thought about free agency yet, but either way she will be okay — and so will the Lynx.

A'ja Wilson has the perfect opportunity to crush false Caitlin Clark narrative

A'ja Wilson can end this Caitlin Clark discourse in the Las Vegas Aces' pivotal Game 3 matchup with the Indiana Fever.

The Fever are helping Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson both make history

The Indiana Fever's defense is so bad and its pace so fast, they are helping both Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson put up historic stat lines.

Mystics' playoff exit can be a positive catalyst for future success

The Washington Mystics may have crashed out of the WNBA playoffs, but they now know what moves they must make to reach their potential.

Valkyries wasted a chance to sweep Wings and it could haunt them well beyond Game 3

The Valkyries didn’t look like the team that dominated the Wings in Game 1.

First-round sweep takes nothing away from Mystics’ phenomenal season

The Mystics are eliminated from the playoffs, but their season was still a success.

Co-owner Joe Tsai says Liberty ‘best team in playoffs’ before semifinal clash vs. Dream begins

Liberty co-owner Joe Tsai makes a brazen declaration. “Seeding doesn’t matter,” Tsai posted to X Wednesday. “We’re the best team in the playoffs.”

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Liberty will face red-hot squad Dream in WNBA semifinals

On Tuesday, the Liberty punched their ticket to the semifinals. A day later, they found out who they will be facing. 

Jonquel Jones crushed Minnesota's title hopes in a painful repeat of 2024

Jonquel Jones once again posted a strong closeout game against Minnesota to kill the Lynx's championship chase.

Liberty sweep Lynx: Has New York found another gear? | Liberty Lately

Madeline Kenney and Dexter Henry recap the Liberty’s first-round sweep of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx as Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones put up big-time performances in New York’s closeout win...

One offensive adjustment Angel Reese should make against the Mystics in Game 2

Reese, who has struggled against the Mystics’ long frontcourt, needs to expand her offensive game a bit.

Napheesa Collier didn't come through when the Lynx needed her most

Cheryl Reeve promised fans would see a more aggressive and assertive Napheesa Collier on the court – but last night she failed to deliver.

Valkyries now must rethink whether they want to go after Napheesa Collier at all

The Golden State Valkyries have been rumored to be a landing spot for star big Napheesa Collier all summer. Will that change after the Lynx's quick exit?

Liberty coach explains daring Breanna Stewart strategy amid shocking Lynx sweep

New York needed everything it could get out of Stewie.

The Las Vegas Aces must fix this to survive Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever in Game 3

The Aces can't afford to let star A'ja Wilson go without shots if they want to move on to the semifinal round.

Liberty make WNBA history by stunning No. 1 Lynx in playoff sweep

A stunning WNBA result in the first round of the playoffs.

Caitlin Clark came dangeorusly close to ruining her own brilliance

Caitlin Clark had a phenomenal offensive performance in a Game 2 victory on Tuesday, but her defense and fouling nearly gave it back and lost them the game.

Raven Johnson is acing her first WNBA playoff test with the Fever

Raven Johnson made an impact in the Fever’s Game 2 win.

Jonquel Jones regains dominant MVP form at perfect time for Liberty

This was Finals MVP Jonquel Jones.

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