The Valkyries have made WNBA history by reaching the Finals in just their second season after joining the league as an expansion franchise in 2025. Golden State swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals to clinch its first Finals berth.

Olivia Miles (Minnesota Lynx), Azzi Fudd (Dallas Wings), Flau’jae Johnson (Seattle Storm), Sydney Taylor (Chicago Sky), Pauline Astier (New York Liberty), and Kiki Rice (Toronto Tempo) rounded out the WNBA’s All-Rookie team.

A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell will vie for some of sports' biggest prizes over the coming few weeks.

The WNBA, much like the NBA itself, can be defined by various eras. It is defined by athletes who dominate, win games, hoist trophies, and forge their own legendary paths.

“It’s not a safe place for athletes,” Ogwumike, the president of the WNBA Players Association, told Fortune.

The WNBA will have a first-time champion in 2026. The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream are squaring off in the 2026 WNBA Finals, and neither franchise has ever won a title. The Valkyries are in just their second season after debuting as an expansion team in 2025.

The average WNBA base salary is $518,000 in 2026. See the median salary, highest-paid players, team payrolls and the new $7 million cap.

Sophie Cunningham has become a prominent WNBA personality, drawing attention for her basketball career, media appearances and growing public profile. Sports analyst Emily Austin praised Cunningham for attracting attention that many players could only dream of,