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League news explainer5 min read

Why two WNBA Finals games moved to Atlanta’s larger arena

The venue change gave the Dream more seating for its first Finals game in Atlanta since 2013, and it also moved Game 3 forward a day and Game 4 to an earlier tip.

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Explainer5 min read

What the NBA and WNBA’s responsible-gaming campaign promises

The October announcement describes an awareness spot about betting and prediction-market risks, while player-safety concerns raised days later show a related issue the campaign does not claim to resolve.

Sports Industry

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Explainer6 min read

What Cheryl Reeve’s third executive award says about her second job

Reeve received 13 of 15 executive ballots, tying the WNBA record for most Executive of the Year selections while she also coached the top-seeded Lynx.

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Award voting explainer5 min read

How A’ja Wilson’s fifth WNBA MVP vote was assembled

The 2026 vote combined first-place choices, a weighted points scale and a season full of scoring and defensive production. The ballot shows both the size of Wilson’s lead and its limits.

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Award explainer5 min read

A unanimous Sixth Player vote followed Salaün’s first season as a reserve

Janelle Salaün came off the bench in all 40 appearances and led WNBA reserves in scoring. The vote and role change show why her season stood out.

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Award explainer5 min read

What Angel Reese’s 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award recognizes

Reese led the WNBA in rebounding and set new league marks on the glass. Her award vote also reflects steals, second-chance defense and Atlanta’s team results.

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Award explainer5 min read

The numbers behind Jessica Shepard’s Most Improved award

Shepard’s points, rebounds and assists all rose in her first Dallas season. The minutes went up too, which makes her year-over-year comparison worth reading carefully.

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Explainer6 min read

What NBA referees will watch in the 2026-27 points of emphasis

The league’s September videos focus on off-arm pushes, screen contact and freedom of movement around drives, cuts and post position.

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