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.

In their WNBA playoff debut, the Golden State Valkyries outrebounded the Wings 52-25, as Gabby Williams notched a double-double. They will take on the Aces.

The WNBA Playoffs have been electric. The 8-seed New York Liberty swept the 1-seed Minnesota Lynx in Round 1. Both the Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries were pushed to the brink of elimination, with both teams eventually winning their respective Game 3s.

Sophie Cunningham is no stranger to grabbing a lot of headlines. Whether for her pregame outfits, on-court hustle or comments outside of it, the Indiana Fever guard garners attention. With Cathy Engelbert retiring after this season,

A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and Sabrina Ionescu lead eight WNBA stars and basketball cards collectors should watch as the 2026 playoffs head toward the Finals.

It's a positive omen entering Game 2 of the semifinals.

On Wednesday night, the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream and No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries will host the Game 2s, looking to again protect their homecourts and take 2-0 semifinal leads over the No. 8-seed New York Liberty and No. 3-seed Las Vegas Aces, respectively.

Atlanta's Allisha Gray is out for Wednesday's Game 2 against New York, and Jewell Loyd is doubtful for an already depleted Aces team.