The Semifinals begin on Sunday, October 4.

Breanna Stewart added 19 points while playing all 40 minutes. She passed Maya Moore (1,077) for the sixth-most points in WNBA postseason history. While Atlanta's 32 points off turnovers tied a WNBA playoff record, the Liberty scored 14 points off 13 forced turnovers. They also have to get more from a bench that totaled only six points in Game 1.

Kelsey Mitchell will be one of the most prized free agents this WNBA offseason, and many teams should be vying for her services. At her end-of-year presser, she said: “I got to be selfish about where my career is going.

After an abruptly disappointing finish for the Lynx in the WNBA playoffs, the smooth-shooting and defensively tough forward the team has tried to build a title contender around is uncertain to return.

Mitchell may have played her last season with Caitlin Clark and the Fever.

The Golden State Valkyries lead the Las Vegas Aces 2-0 after building a 17-point lead and holding on by two as the Aces tied the game down the stretch

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces WNBA game to be played on October 9, 2026 on ESPN.

Yolanda Moore, who played at Ole Miss and in the WNBA, was introduced as coach of the Nashville Vibe, which will play in the UPSHOT League.