First up, the Golden State Valkyries take their talents down south to face off against the Atlanta Dream at 1:00 PM ET. The Valkyries have been riding high as of late, with Key Player #2 averaging a whopping 20 points per game over their last five outings. But don't count out the Dream just yet – they've got some serious firepower in Key Player #1, who's been dropping 15 rebounds a game like it's nothing.
In the evening, we've got a Pacific Northwest battle as the Portland Fire square off against the Seattle Storm at 9:00 PM ET. The Fire have been playing some solid ball lately, with Key Player #3 dishing out an average of 8 assists per game in their last three contests. But the Storm are no pushovers – they've got a stingy defense that's only allowing opponents to score an average of 75 points a game this season. This one's gonna be tight, so don't blink.
So there you have it, folks – two great matchups with some serious talent on display. Let's see who comes out on top in these WNBA showdowns!
Today's WNBA Slate
- Golden State Valkyries @ Atlanta Dream (1:00 PM ET)
- Portland Fire @ Seattle Storm (9:00 PM ET)
Matchup Breakdown
Golden State Valkyries @ Atlanta Dream — 1:00 PM ET
Golden State Valkyries face off against the Atlanta Dream in a battle of two teams looking to build momentum. The Valkyries will rely on their strong defense, while the Dream hope to capitalize on their potent offense. Who will come out on top in this intriguing matchup?
H2H LAST 5 (Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream)Atlanta Dream 2-3 | Avg margin: +1.8
Jun 26: L @ Golden State Valkyries 75-78 (-3) | Jun 24: L @ Golden State Valkyries 66-77 (-11) | Aug 17, 2025: W @ Golden State Valkyries 79-63 (+16) | Jul 29, 2025: L vs Golden State Valkyries 75-77 (-2) | Jul 07, 2025: W vs Golden State Valkyries 90-81 (+9)
ATLANTA DREAM LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 80-86 | Avg margin: -5.4
Jul 02: L @ Washington Mystics 76-81 (-5) | Jun 27: L @ Seattle Storm 90-105 (-15) | Jun 26: L @ Golden State Valkyries 75-78 (-3) | Jun 24: L @ Golden State Valkyries 66-77 (-11) | Jun 22: W vs Toronto Tempo 94-87 (+7)
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 76-76 | Avg margin: -0.4
Jun 28: W vs New York Liberty 76-67 (+9) | Jun 26: W vs Atlanta Dream 78-75 (+3) | Jun 24: W vs Atlanta Dream 77-66 (+11) | Jun 21: L @ Las Vegas Aces 73-92 (-19) | Jun 19: L vs Minnesota Lynx 75-81 (-6)
ATLANTA DREAM RECENT STATS89.6 PPG (L10) | 88.1 allowed (L10) | +1.5 diff | 5-5 L10
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES RECENT STATS79.0 PPG (L10) | 75.6 allowed (L10) | +3.4 diff | 7-3 L10
INJURIES — Atlanta DreamAaliyah Nye (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-09); Brionna Jones (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-07-13)
INJURIES — Golden State ValkyriesIliana Rupert (Out — injury, return: 2027-05-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Atlanta Dream: #7, score: 51.3, L10: 5-5, ATS: 30% | Golden State Valkyries: #3, score: 68.5, L10: 7-3, ATS: 50%
ATLANTA DREAM KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Rhyne Howard: 18.4 pts | 3.8 reb | 2.4 ast | +/-: -9.0
Allisha Gray: 14.4 pts | 2.2 reb | 2.0 ast | +/-: -5.4
Angel Reese: 13.2 pts | 11.0 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: -3.4
Jordin Canada: 12.0 pts | 3.2 reb | 6.8 ast | +/-: +0.2
GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Gabby Williams: 14.2 pts | 4.0 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: +0.0
Cecilia Zandalasini: 12.6 pts | 2.4 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: +1.8
Janelle Salaun: 8.8 pts | 4.4 reb | 0.6 ast | +/-: -1.4
Kaitlyn Chen: 7.8 pts | 1.0 reb | 1.4 ast | +/-: -6.0
Portland Fire @ Seattle Storm — 9:00 PM ET
Portland Fire take on the Seattle Storm in a Pacific Northwest showdown. Both teams have been playing well lately, but only one can emerge victorious. The Fire will look to exploit the Storm's defense, while the Storm aim to shut down Portland's offense. This game promises to be a tight contest between two evenly matched squads.
H2H LAST 1 (Portland Fire vs Seattle Storm)Seattle Storm 0-1 | Avg margin: -5.0
Jun 17: L @ Portland Fire 89-94 (-5)
SEATTLE STORM LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 91-95 | Avg margin: -3.8
Jul 02: L @ Phoenix Mercury 67-90 (-23) | Jun 27: W vs Atlanta Dream 105-90 (+15) | Jun 25: W vs New York Liberty 99-88 (+11) | Jun 22: L vs Dallas Wings 110-112 (-2) | Jun 20: L @ Phoenix Mercury 73-93 (-20)
PORTLAND FIRE LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 93-109 | Avg margin: -16.4
Jun 28: L @ Washington Mystics 123-124 (-1) | Jun 26: L @ Chicago Sky 94-124 (-30) | Jun 24: L @ Chicago Sky 78-101 (-23) | Jun 17: W vs Seattle Storm 94-89 (+5) | Jun 15: L @ Minnesota Lynx 74-107 (-33)
SEATTLE STORM RECENT STATS85.7 PPG (L10) | 92.0 allowed (L10) | -6.3 diff | 2-8 L10
PORTLAND FIRE RECENT STATS85.7 PPG (L10) | 99.5 allowed (L10) | -13.8 diff | 2-8 L10
INJURIES — Seattle StormTaina Mair (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-06)
INJURIES — Portland FireKarlie Samuelson (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-09)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Seattle Storm: #14, score: 21.7, L10: 2-8, ATS: 60% | Portland Fire: #15, score: 16.2, L10: 2-8, ATS: 30%
SEATTLE STORM KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Dominique Malonga: 17.6 pts | 8.4 reb | 1.8 ast | +/-: -6.6
Flau'jae Johnson: 17.4 pts | 6.0 reb | 3.6 ast | +/-: +3.4
Natisha Hiedeman: 17.0 pts | 2.0 reb | 5.2 ast | +/-: -3.0
Awa Fam: 14.4 pts | 5.8 reb | 2.6 ast | +/-: +2.0
PORTLAND FIRE KEY PLAYERS (last 5g avg):
Carla Leite: 18.0 pts | 2.8 reb | 6.4 ast | +/-: -8.8
Bridget Carleton: 14.0 pts | 3.4 reb | 1.6 ast | +/-: -13.6
Sarah Ashlee Barker: 13.8 pts | 4.4 reb | 1.6 ast | +/-: -11.8
Megan Gustafson: 13.4 pts | 3.0 reb | 1.6 ast | +/-: -10.4
Final Word
As we wrap up today's WNBA action on Saturday, I can't wait to see the Golden State Valkyries take on the Atlanta Dream. Both teams have been playing well lately, and this matchup promises to be a tight contest between two evenly matched squads. The Valkyries will look to exploit the Dream's defense, while the Dream aim to shut down Portland's offense. It's going to be an exciting game, so make sure to tune in!
