The Liberty, Valkyries, Aces, and Dream advanced through the WNBA first round, setting up Sunday's semifinal matchups.

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The Aces and Liberty have been here before, of course. But Golden State is making its semifinals debut in just its second season, and will take on the defending champion Aces. The Dream are also hungry, appearing in their first semifinals since 2018 to meet the Liberty.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is prioritizing herself as she prepares to hit free agency.

A year ago, the Golden State Valkyries made history by reaching the playoffs as an expansion team, then had to host their only home game nearly 50 miles away because Chase Center had been booked before they even existed by the Laver Cup tennis showcase.

The backcourt pair is close on and off court, but not everyone is convinced their play styles match after two seasons together.

The search firm to identify the next WNBA commissioner has been tapped, as the NBA hired Excel Search & Advisory, according to sources familiar with the process who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not permitted to discuss the hiring process publicly.