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The X-factor in the WNBA Finals might just be a rookie

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Isobel Borlase #20 of the Atlanta Dream drives to the basket during the second quarter of game three of the…

"She Was an MVP for a Reason": Angel Reese hypes Up Atlanta Dream Teammate Ahead of WNBA Finals Debut

Sabrina Ionescu hit the floor, then got up and shoved Isobel Borlase. Before the situation could grow, Angel Reese was already there.

Karl Smesko Says Dream Don't Win Games 2 or 3 Without Isobel Borlase

Smesko said Atlanta would not have won Games 2 or 3 against New York without rookie Isobel Borlase's impact off the bench.

Karl Smesko Says Dream Don't Win Games 2 or 3 Without Isobel Borlase

Smesko said Atlanta would not have won Games 2 or 3 against New York without rookie Isobel Borlase's impact off the bench.

In sweeping fashion, Atlanta manifests their WNBA Finals Dream

Angel Reese and the Dream celebrate their WNBA Finals berth. | Getty Images The Atlanta Dream didn’t lose a game to the the New York Liberty in the…

Reese, Canada help Dream sweep to reach first Finals in 13 years!

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream celebrates during the game against the Washington Mystics during Round One Game One…

How Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko has played to his team’s strengths, while also guiding them to improvement from beyond the arc

Karl Smesko and Angel Reese. | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images On the broadcast of Wednesday night’s Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal series between the…

Led by Angel Reese, the Atlanta Dream showed the heart of a champion in Game 2 overtime win over the New York Liberty

Breanna Stewart and Angel Reese. | Getty Images Game 2 of the WNBA semifinal series between the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and No. 8-seed New York…

Allisha Gray injury makes Isobel Borlase key to Dream’s Game 2 success

The rookie has proven capable of explosive scoring. Can she pick up the slack for Gray in Game 2?

WNBA photo essay: It was another Atlanta Dream win behind another record-making double-double from Angel Reese

Te-Hina Paopao and Angel Reese. | Christina Merrion. State Farm Arena hosted an Atlanta Dream celebration on Saturday night. The home team not only…

Postgame vs. Chicago Sky, September 19: Karl Smesko, Allisha Gray, Isobel Borlase

WNBA star suffered devastating injury at FIBA World Cup

Ezi Magbegor warms up before the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 qualification match between Italy and Australia in Berlin, Germany, on…

World Cup gameday discussion: These four stars are the most important players in the quarter-final matchups

Aliyah Boston and Breanna Stewart. | NBAE via Getty Images By the end of the day on Thursday, only four teams will remain in the FIBA World Cup.…

World Cup gameday discussion: Why China and Australia should cruise into the quarter-finals

Han Xu. | Getty Images Two more spots remain in the 2026 FIBA World Cup quarter-finals. Hungary and Germany punched their tickets yesterday. Will…

There’s a sneaky good team in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Berlin, Germany - September 7: Antonia Delaere of BelgiumJulie Vanloo of Belgium and Emma Meesseman of Belgium cheer during the FIBA Women's…

World Cup gameday discussion: Who’s advancing? Who’s out? What’s next? Here are the stakes ahead of the final day of group play

Julie Vanloo. | FIBA via Getty Images The 2026 FIBA World Cup completes group play on Monday, Sept. 7, with all 16 teams playing their third and…

World Cup gameday discussion: Predicting a winner for all eight opening day matchups, headlined by an easy victory for Team USA

Kiki Iriafen, Breanna Stewart and Aliyah Boston. | NBAE via Getty Images The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off in Berlin, Germany on Friday, Sept.…

51 WNBA players will represent their countries at FIBA World Cup: full list per team

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Gabby Williams #15 of Team France shoots a last second basket over Breanna Stewart #10 of Team United States during the…

FIBA Women’s World Cup preview: full rosters, how to watch

Caitlin Clark #12 of the United States plays during the game at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between the United States and Spain in…

Here’s a run down of every WNBA player competing in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

Members of the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream who are participating in the FIBA World Cup. | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA season is officially on…