What happened: Hawks guard CJ McCollum voiced support for Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream ahead of the WNBA Finals. Speaking when asked about the Dream, McCollum said Atlanta changed when the queen of the south arrived.

Why it matters: The backing connects Atlanta's NBA and WNBA locker rooms during Finals week. Atlanta reached its Dream Finals run for the first time since 2013 after midseason trade additions paid off.

What to watch: Atlanta opens the championship round next, with rotation and matchup details to follow.