With the Valkyries one win away, let's look at the cases for the top candidates if they're able to pull this off. 

The letter thanks fans for their support and gives more context on the WNBA Finals games that have been rescheduled.

When we assign the well-deserved blame for this Game 6 embarrassment, let's at least get it right.

The standout defender hit three 3-pointers to provide much-needed offense as Golden State moved one win away from its first championship.

The third-year Defensive Player of the Year said she was frustrated after seeing her teammates "getting slapped to the ground or goggles knocked off" during Atlanta's Game 5 loss.

The Dream have played all their home playoff games at State Farm Arena this postseason.

The Dream have played all their home playoff games at State Farm Arena.

Stokes became the first player in WNBA Finals history to log at least three blocks in four straight games.

Golden State matched the Dream's physicality, energy and attitude to get back to its defensive identity and claim Game 4.

Golden State increased the pace and frustrated Atlanta inside with tenacious defense, pushing the series to 2-2.

Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Mitchell rounded out the First Team, while Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers were among the Second Team selections.

The move comes shortly after president Kelly Krauskopf announced that she is stepping down, as the Fever take stock after a disappointing first-round exit in the WNBA playoffs.

Walter's camp has been insistent the Dodgers aren't for sale.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their NBA opening week observations and react to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

Krauskopf started with Pacers Sports & Entertainment in 1999.

Down 2-1, the Valkyries have not looked anywhere close to themselves.

Let's zoom out and look at five numbers that helped define the Dream's Game 3 win.

The Dream made the most of their move to State Farm Arena on Wednesday night.

The Dream's Game 1 loss pissed Angel Reese off, and she's been playing like she's got something to prove ever since.

Fans were eager to see which team would win the defensive battle in Game 1.

Dream fans are showing major support for the team ahead of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones provide thoughts on the awards race for the NBA season and recap the first two games of the WNBA Finals.

Drives, dump-offs, putbacks, bullying on the block, pick-and-roll play — Reese would not be denied in Game 2.

The Atlanta Dream have yet to lose when Angel Reese hits a 3-pointer. She did that and more in Monday's Game 2 win.

Atlanta picked up its first Finals win in franchise history with a 14-point victory.

Reality hit the Atlanta Dream in their Finals Game 1 loss. How can they rebound for Game 2?

Atlanta wasn't able to get the job done against Golden State's historic defense in Game 1.

A day after telling reporters the media has "never respected me," Gabby Williams will be the talk of it, whether she cares about the praise or not.

Williams, who ended with a game-high 26 points after a red-hot second quarter, had Ballhalla absolutely rocking.

"Legacies are for history books to write," Cathy Engelbert said as she likely addressed the media for the last time as WNBA commissioner.

Gray is recovering from a hand injury sustained in the semifinals.

Both the Valkyries and Dream have staked their claims to defense in a year that saw historic offense in the WNBA.

As the WNBA reaches a crescendo to its historic 30th season, the 2026 WNBA Finals get underway on Saturday with Game 1 at Chase Center in the Bay Area.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones wrap up their preview series with the NBA's Atlantic division and preview the WNBA Finals.

Angel Reese made her first ever All-Defensive team in 2026.

If you like physical defense, principled coaching, winning margins on the offensive glass, and put-a-bow-on-it storylines, this is the Finals matchup for you.

Aliyah Boston turned in fantastic numbers in 2026.

One of DeWanna Bonner's favorite trips of her 18-year career came just a month ago with her new team, the Finals-bound Dream.

The WNBA excelled to new heights in 2026.

Nneka Ogwumike is leaving the WNBA with one final award.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Southeast division and recap the WNBA semifinals.

Games were set to be played at the Dream's 3,500-seat arena.

Holding games at Gateway is a disgrace, for both the Dream and the league, and overall a bad idea. 

Cheryl Reeve is taking home multiple awards in 2026.

The Dream are exploring other large venues in the Atlanta area, as State Farm Arena has events booked for the dates of Games 3, 4 and 6 of the WNBA Finals.

The headline of the New York Liberty's 2026 season might as well be "missed opportunity."

Call her Finals Barbie. Her accessories include "mebounds," a freshly acquired 3-point shot and a vision board come to life.

After three consecutive first-round playoff exits, Atlanta returns to the WNBA Finals for the first time in 13 seasons.

The 2026 WNBA Finals will be the Valkyries against the Dream after a pair of semifinal sweeps.