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Inside Veronica Burton’s defining moments in the Golden State Valkyries’ playoff run

Burton discusses her game-winning 3-pointer against the Aces and the playoff run that has the expansion Valkyries in their first WNBA Finals.
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LaToya Sanders won a WNBA title as a player. Now she wants the same for the Atlanta Dream as a coach.

A WNBA champion as a player in 2019, the Dream assistant is considered a likely future head coach at the WNBA or college level
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Former New York Liberty player Tina Charles watches the Liberty's game against the Minnesota Lynx during the first round of the WNBA playoffs on Sept. 29, 2026, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. T Sports

WNBA legend Tina Charles is the New York Liberty’s all-time leading scorer. She’s also their newest intern.

She is interning in the franchise’s front office while pursuing a master’s degree at UConn
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Atlanta Dream guards Rhyne Howard (left) and Allisha Gray (right) share a laugh during a game against the Connecticut Sun on Aug. 13, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Sports

Close bond between Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard underscores Atlanta Dream’s success and their own

‘Each year they understand each other’s strengths even more,’ coach Karl Smesko says
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Veronica Burton (left) and Kaitlyn Chen (right) of the Golden State Valkyries talk before a game against the Chicago Sky on Aug. 12, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco. Sports

Veronica Burton: The Golden State Valkyries’ love and respect for each other shows on and off court

‘There’s a level of joy when you love one another. You play with that same love,’ she says
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Diamond Johnson of Norfolk State (right) shoots over Allie Kubek (left) of Maryland during the first round of the 2025 women's NCAA tournament on March 22, 2025, at Xfinity Center in College Park, Md. HBCU

Norfolk State alum Diamond Johnson’s goal is the WNBA. The Upshot League may help her get there.

She finished the new domestic league’s inaugural season as its second-leading scorer
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Awa Fam (from left), Jade Melbourne and Dominique Malonga of the Seattle Storm celebrate defeating the New York Liberty on June 25, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Sports

Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga are focused on the present, but their future in Seattle looks bright

The dynamic international prospects are only 20 years old, yet optimism abounds that the pair, plus rookie guard Flau’jae Johnson, will restore the Seattle Storm to title contention
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Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (third from right) poses for a holiday photo with her parents, two sisters and brother. Sports

For Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton, family has always been a constant source of support

As the youngest of four children, Burton says her family celebrates her accomplishments, supports her through setbacks and reminds her of who she is on and off the court
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Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on before a game against the New York Liberty on June 21, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Sports

Nneka Ogwumike always looked out for the WNBA like family, and now it is growing thanks to her care

As the league’s unofficial ‘big sister,’ she supported its development and invested in its future success through her contributions on and off the court
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Shakira Austin (center) of the Washington Mystics walks up the court during a game against the Atlanta Dream on July 2, 2026, at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. Sports

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin’s belief in her game has never faltered. Others now believe, too.

Fifth-year center is averaging career highs in nearly every major statistical category after struggling to carve out role in 2025
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