What happened: Angel Reese makes her WNBA Finals debut Saturday as the Atlanta Dream open Game 1 against the Golden State Valkyries. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: The series marks Atlanta's first Finals appearance since 2013 and comes six months after the Chicago Sky traded Reese to the Dream. After winning 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, Reese enters the series pursuing the franchise's first WNBA title against Natalie Nakase's Valkyries.

What to watch: Game 1 between Atlanta and Golden State begins at 3:30 p.m. ET to open the 2026 WNBA Finals.