WNBA semifinals feature standout players from four top teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The WNBA playoffs continue with the semifinals starting this weekend. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Liberty face the Atlanta Dream, while the Western Conference features the Las Vegas Aces against the Golden State Valkyries. Key players include Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu for the Liberty, A’ja Wilson for the Aces, and emerging talents like Gabby Williams from the Valkyries and Jackie Young from the Aces. Each team aims to advance further in the playoffs, with the Valkyries seeking their first title and the Aces and Liberty looking to add more championships to their histories.
- •Semifinals kick off this weekend in the WNBA playoffs.
- •Liberty face Dream, Aces compete against Valkyries.
- •Gabby Williams leads Valkyries with 25 points per game.
- •Jackie Young averages 18.9 points for the Aces.
- •Aces aim for a fourth title in five years.
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