A storyline has been percolating throughout this WNBA season: Are the league’s giants faltering, making way for a new champion? The Liberty, and to a lesser extent, the Aces, haven’t had the most consistent regular-season campaigns, provoking questions about their championship mettle.
Meanwhile, a handful of challengers have climbed the league standings. The Lynx, who are currently the team to beat, aren’t necessarily new to the winner’s circle, but they haven’t won it all since 2017. The Valkyries are in the finals conversation in just their second year in the league, while the Fever are looking for the franchise’s first league trophy since 2012.
