What happened: Angel Reese has advanced to the 2026 WNBA Finals for the first time in her career, six months after the Chicago Sky traded her to the Atlanta Dream. Following the deal, Reese captured the league's Defensive Player of the Year award while anchoring Atlanta's postseason run.

Why it matters: The Finals berth marks Atlanta's first championship series appearance since 2013 and sharpens scrutiny of Chicago's decision to move the forward. While Reese propelled the Dream to the title round, the Sky missed the 2026 playoffs entirely.

What to watch: Atlanta travels to San Francisco for Games 1 and 2 of the WNBA Finals, with Game 1 tipping off at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.