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Becky Hammon said, “No.” Maybe the Aces’ parallel is in Atlanta - not Indianapolis
Becky Hammon dismissed comparisons between Indiana and the Las Vegas Aces with one word: "No." But perhaps everyone was looking at the wrong team. With Angel Reese emerging as a dominant force alongside Atlanta's established veterans, the Dream are showing intriguing similarities to the early Aces teams built around A'ja Wilson. Could another WNBA dynasty be taking shape?
WNBA Finals: Reese’s Historic Response Gives Atlanta Homecourt Edge
The WNBA Finals head to Atlanta tied 1-1 after two games that showcased Golden State's defensive resolve and the Dream's response. The Valkyries survived the opener behind Gabby Williams before Angel Reese answered with a historic 30-point, 16-rebound performance in Game 2. From record-setting defense to uneven scoring support, the opening games revealed the adjustments that will decide the title.
Dream in Six: Canada Holds the Key, Reese Claims the Crown
The Atlanta Dream can win the WNBA Finals in six games behind Jordin Canada’s championship pedigree and Angel Reese’s relentless impact. Explore why Canada’s leadership and playmaking can crack Golden State’s defense, how Reese’s rebounding and defensive dominance can earn her Finals MVP, and why Atlanta has experience, confidence and talent to capture its first championship against the Valkyries.
Angel Reese may be the final piece in Dream's championship puzzle
Angel Reese knows what it takes to win a championship. Three years after leading LSU to an NCAA title, she's helping the Atlanta Dream chase their own history, bringing rebounding, toughness and championship experience to a team determined to turn regular-season success into postseason glory.
WNBA Notebook: Atlanta off to Dream start, its best since 2016, led by Gray
At 5-2, the Atlanta Dream are off to their best start since 2016, sitting second in the Eastern Confernece behind defending champion and undefeated New York (7-0).
Gray’s competitive edge felt at Unrivaled: “I'm here to rip your heart out.”
Through five games at Unrivaled in Miami, two-time WNBA All-star Allisha Gray is shooting 34 of 72 (47.2%), has never finished with less than 15 points and has finished with a season-high 21 points twice for the Lunar Owls.
RANKS: Empire State of Mind for No. 1 New York
New York takes over the top spot this week after handing Connecticut its first loss of the season, while two-time defending champion Las Vegas plummets into the bottom half of the rankings.
RANKS: Top 4 look the same, but in different order
Three teams went undefeated last week, including top-ranked Connecticut (8-0), which remains undefeated after winning all three of its games. The Sun remain No. 1, but 2-4 have changed once again.
RANKS: Sun rise, Lynx prowl, Aces drop…
Time to shake up the power rankings for Week 3, as the Connecticut Sun are the only unbeaten team in the WNBA, but where does that leave the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces?
RANKS: Solid camp helps Lynx open season 2-0
POWER RANKINGS: The top three in this week’s WNBA power rankings. From there, there was plenty of movement with one team making the biggest jump to No. 4 after a 2-0 start.
NOTES: Athletes Unlimited well represented in WNBA
Of the 41 players who competed at some point during the 2024 Athletes Unlimited season, 18 are set to begin with WNBA teams when the season tips off Tuesday.
RANKS: Defending champs open season atop WNBA
POWER RANKINGS: There's no question which team is No. 1 coming into the season. But who follows the Las Vegas Aces in my first WNBA rankings of the season?
Aces coach brings Wright stuff to bench
After a lengthy career in the WNBA, and three seasons as an assistant coach with the Charlotte 49ers, Tanisha Wright joined Bill Laimbeer's coaching staff with first-hand knowledge of how the former Bad Boy's mind works.
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