Tag: WNBA

Cheryl Reeve Makes WNBA History With Third Executive of the Year Award

Brandon King

MINNEAPOLIS — Cheryl Reeve continues to add to her remarkable WNBA legacy. The Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations has been named the 2026 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year, earning the honor for the third time in her career. Reeve previously received the award in 2019 and 2024, tying Atlanta Dream executive vice president and general manager Dan Padover for the most selections in the award’s history. The latest recognition comes just weeks after Reeve captured her record fifth WNBA Coach of the Year award. Her…

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BREAKING: Atlanta Dream Move Playoff Games to State Farm Arena as Hawks Adjust Home Opener

Brandon King

The Atlanta Dream are moving Games 3 and 4 to State Farm Arena, with a scheduling adjustment also affecting the Atlanta Hawks’ home opener. In a significant development for Atlanta basketball, the Dream will play Games 3 and 4 at State Farm Arena, according to WSB-TV reporter Zach Klein. Game 3 has been moved to Wednesday, October 21, at 8 p.m. ET, while Game 4 remains scheduled for Saturday, October 24, but will now tip off at 1 p.m. ET. The change also impacts the Hawks’ home opener, which is…

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Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals Home-Court Location Still Uncertain

Brandon King

The Atlanta Dream have reached the 2026 WNBA Finals, but where they’ll play their home games remains uncertain because of scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena. The arena, home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, is unavailable for all three potential Atlanta home dates: Those conflicts have complicated the Dream’s efforts to host their Finals games at the larger venue. State Farm Arena can accommodate more than 17,000 fans, while Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, has a basketball capacity of approximately 3,500. According to USA TODAY reporting, the Dream’s…

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BREAKING: A’ja Wilson makes WNBA history with fifth MVP

Brandon King

A’ja Wilson is officially in uncharted territory. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has won the 2026 WNBA Most Valuable Player Award, giving her a record fifth MVP trophy and making her the first player in league history to win three consecutive MVP awards, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Wilson previously won MVP in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025. Her fifth award puts even more distance between her and the rest of the WNBA’s all-time MVP leaderboard. The WNBA’s official history lists Wilson as the league’s four-time MVP entering this season. And…

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Caitlin Clark Responds to Kelsey Mitchell’s Comments: “That’s Not Something I Stand For”

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark is making her position crystal clear after Indiana Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell opened up about the hate and criticism she has received while playing alongside one of the biggest stars in women’s basketball. Mitchell’s comments following the Fever’s 2026 season drew significant attention after the veteran guard described how difficult it can be to deal with the enormous spotlight surrounding Clark and the Fever. Now, Clark has responded. And she didn’t mince words. “That’s Not Something I Stand For” During her end-of-season exit interview Thursday, Clark was asked…

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Liberty Timeout Controversy Overshadows Game 2 Loss

Brandon King

The New York Liberty were 4.3 seconds away from potentially forcing a second overtime. Instead, they left Atlanta with a devastating 101-98 overtime loss—and a controversy that could follow this semifinal series all the way back to Brooklyn. After Angel Reese knocked down two free throws to put Atlanta ahead by three, New York appeared to have one final opportunity to advance the ball and create a much better look at a tying 3-pointer. But the Liberty didn’t use their reset timeout. Breanna Stewart says there was a reason. She…

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Valkyries Survive Aces’ Furious Rally, Move One Win From WNBA Finals

Brandon King

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries are one win away from the WNBA Finals. Golden State survived a wild fourth-quarter comeback from the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, holding on for an 83-81 victory Wednesday night at Chase Center to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinals. The Valkyries appeared to be in control for most of the night before Las Vegas turned the game into a thriller. Golden State led by as many as 17 points and carried a 66-55 advantage into the fourth quarter.…

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Atlanta Dream Stun Liberty 101-98 in OT, Take Commanding 2-0 Semifinals Lead

Brandon King

Image via ESPN The Atlanta Dream are one win away from the WNBA Finals. 🔥 Atlanta delivered another statement performance Wednesday night, defeating the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their WNBA semifinals series. The Dream are now just one victory away from advancing to the WNBA Finals, while the defending champion Liberty face elimination. DREAM WIN A THRILLER Atlanta and New York traded punches throughout a wild Game 2 before the Dream ultimately prevailed in overtime. Angel Reese once again made her…

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BREAKING: Jewell Loyd OUT for Aces-Valkyries Game 2 as Dana Evans Gets Injury Boost

Brandon King

The Las Vegas Aces will be without Jewell Loyd for tonight’s pivotal Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries. Loyd, who is dealing with a left leg injury, has officially been downgraded to OUT after suffering the injury during Sunday’s Game 1 loss to Golden State. The news is a significant blow for Las Vegas, which is already trying to overcome a 1-0 series deficit. Dana Evans Gets Positive Injury Update There is some good news for the Aces. Guard Dana Evans has been upgraded to…

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Sophie Cunningham Says A’ja Wilson Is the WNBA’s LeBron James — Claims There’s a Double Standard

Brandon King

Sophie Cunningham just added another layer to the A’ja Wilson controversy. Following the confrontation between Wilson and a fan during the WNBA playoffs, Cunningham suggested that Wilson receives the same type of star treatment that LeBron James has received throughout his NBA career. And she believes that treatment played a role in Wilson avoiding a suspension. “She’s like the LeBron James of our league and so of course they’re not going to suspend her,” Cunningham said. “I definitely think there’s a double standard.” But Cunningham’s comments came with an interesting…

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