WNBA Finals Archives

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson is introduced before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury on Oct. 3 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas.

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A’ja Wilson is the WNBA’s — and her parents’ — dream come true

Twenty-nine years since the league’s founding, the four-time MVP is the embodiment of what the WNBA wanted to become

Jackie Young (from left), A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces walk back on the court after a timeout during a game against the Indiana Fever at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 26, 2023, in Las Vegas.

A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray are at the heart of Las Vegas Aces’ success

‘They just want to win together’: Their on-court chemistry, collective talents have fueled team’s dominance in recent years

By Sean Hurd

Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani drives to the basket against the New York Liberty during the first round of the WNBA playoffs on Sept. 19, 2025, in Phoenix.

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Phoenix Mercury’s Monique Akoa Makani derives pride, purpose from African roots

Rookie guard is the first player from Cameroon to play in the WNBA Finals

By Sean Hurd

Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx raises her right hand with her back to the camera

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WNBA Finals the calm before the league’s CBA storm

Aces vs. Mercury a relief from labor conflict, questions about needing a new commissioner

By William C. Rhoden

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The WNBA takes another significant step forward

For longtime fans of the league, these Finals and this season simply underscored what they already knew

By William C. Rhoden

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Minnesota Lynx coaching staff’s championship pedigree unlike any WNBA team

The staff brings 16 championships worth of experience to this WNBA Finals

By Sean Hurd

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New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones chases an elusive WNBA title

Jones may have her best chance at a championship in her fourth WNBA Finals appearance

By Sean Hurd

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WNBA Finals stars inspired by coaches, family

Behind every player vying for a WNBA championship is her own village of supporters

By Sean Hurd

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Las Vegas Aces general manager Natalie Williams stands on the brink of history in the WNBA Finals

If Aces defeat the Liberty, Williams would be the first Black general manager in 20 years to win back-to-back championships

By Sean Hurd

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New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones represents the Bahamas in the WNBA Finals

In pursuit of her first league championship, the 2021 MVP has the support of an entire country

By Sean Hurd

A’ja Wilson is the WNBA’s — and her parents’ — dream come true

A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray are at the heart of Las Vegas Aces’ success

Phoenix Mercury’s Monique Akoa Makani derives pride, purpose from African roots

WNBA Finals the calm before the league’s CBA storm

The WNBA takes another significant step forward

Minnesota Lynx coaching staff’s championship pedigree unlike any WNBA team

New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones chases an elusive WNBA title

WNBA Finals stars inspired by coaches, family

Las Vegas Aces general manager Natalie Williams stands on the brink of history in the WNBA Finals

New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones represents the Bahamas in the WNBA Finals

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