Kelsey Plum 30-ball GIF. 38 points. 9 assists. And the win.

Tonight’s halftime performance? Young Dro. Millennials, it’s our time to shine.

We’re about to kick off at Gateway Center Arena. Here we go.

It's that time, friends. Friday night hoops!  Wings vs  Dream. Here in Atlanta. Live blog is up and running. Get all your updates below.

The WNBA has officially ratified the long-form CBA agreement.

Angel Reese, today, on why she chose Atlanta: “I was just seeing how the player development was for (Karl Smesko) and how he developed Naz (Hillmon) in one year and how I wanted that … l wanna win a WNBA championship no matter what it looks like for me.” 🎥: @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social

The Indiana Fever have signed forward Grace VanSlooten to a rest-of-season contract. VanSlooten was originally drafted by the Seattle Storm at No. 39 overall in this year’s draft.

Indiana Fever have received a warning from the league regarding their handling of Caitlin Clark’s status on the injury report this week, a source confirms to USA TODAY.

Remember what I said every time I take a nap? EVERY TIME. This time? — Fire waived Kamiah Smalls,Haley Jones and Sug Sutton — Caitlin Clark (back) is probable for Friday — Rhyne Howard (concussion protocol) is not on injury report for Friday — Satou Sabally will play tonight for about 20 minutes

Issues with her back in one game, fine. Having to miss practice and a game? Now it’s starting to feel like the Fever didn’t learn anything last season.

The Indiana Fever waived Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.

Today’s my dad’s 62nd birthday. He’s not around to see it. And everything hurts.

Brittney Griner (right rib) is OUT tonight against Seattle. Olivia Nelson-Ododa is already out with a right ankle injury. That means *checks notes* rookie Raegan Beers will be the team’s only active center this evening.

Caitlin Clark (back) is OUT of tonight’s matchup against Portland.

Sunday’s Aces-Dream game made some pretty good history. Most-watched WNBA game on a Sunday ever in May. It averaged 1.24M viewers.

Had to share this here. I’m off today. So, took myself to an early lunch. The waitress and I both realize we’re May babies/Tauruses. Me: “I just turned 37 last week.” Waitress, who just turned 21: “OMG. You look so good!” Me:

Rickea Jackson has a torn left ACL. The Sky announce she will miss the rest of 2026 season and undergo surgery to repair the injury.

Chelsea Gray. AGAIN. Game-saving steal/strip on Allisha Gray. Holy Point Gawd, Batman. Aces win it, 85-84.

Atlanta’s starting bigs are struggling today. Just checked: They are a combined 2-16 from the floor.

Indya Nivar 3rd quarter takeover? 👀 Rookie has been making some insanely good passes and causing disruption. Vegas is up 73-61 with 1:22 remaining in 3rd as Atlanta tries to cut into the lead.

51-44, Aces, at halftime. Surprisingly, no player has more than 15 points. Wilson would be the high-scorer of the bunch with 14. Also, there have been so many fouls this game. 26 of them to be exact.

Actress and singer Teyana Taylor is here. Dr. Bernice King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr, is also here.

Allisha Gray briefly went back to the locker room at the 6:21 mark of the second. Took contact from A’ja Wilson in the midsection. Gray exited the court and ran up the entry way to the locker room. Had a towel to her mouth, appearing to be nauseated/trying not to throw up. (1/2)

Te-Hina Paopao is starting today in place of Rhyne Howard.

Running an Aces-Dream live blog today. Hop in, friends. You know the drill. Live updates. Score. Highlights. Stats.

Karl Smesko says Rhyne Howard had concussion symptoms after the Dallas Wings game on Wednesday. Smesko says she's "doing well now." "She’s feeling really good now, and we hope to have her back soon," Smesko also said.

“Hey, if this ever becomes real, keep us in mind.” Angel Reese makes her Atlanta Dream home debut today, a milestone months in the making. USA TODAY went inside the trade that brought the WNBA star to Atlanta:

A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY that Rhyne Howard’s concussion occurred earlier this week.

Rhyne Howard (concussion) is OUT for tomorrow’s Aces vs Dream matchup.

Aliyah Boston (right lower leg) is QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s matchup against the Storm.

Skylar Diggins (eye) is QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game against the Lynx.

Kayla McBride on getting memed shooting free throws to clinch the win vs. Dallas: “They’re so funny. My mom was sending them to me.” About playing 3/3 close games to start the year: “That’s where you build trust… the cohesion, the chemistry.”

Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga is OUT for tomorrow’s matchup against the Fever, per @kareemcopeland.bsky.social. Malonga is dealing with a concussion. She also called out the physical play/league officiating after several hits to the head during Wednesday’s matchup against the Tempo.

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I think there’s like a 2 game limit. Once you hit 2 losses, return to sender.

The’re pretty sweet, but I don’t make the rules. They gotta go.

And another thing … Not to be dramatic but the Fever have to get rid of their new Rebel edition jerseys. Now 0-2 in them. Punt them into the sun.

Also, we need to talk about A’ja Wilson. New 40-ball GIF. Because what do you mean you scored 45 points on 83% shooting from the field?!

Washington did EVERYTHING it possibly could to give away that game against the Fever. They still win it (survive?) 104-102 in OT. Sonia Citron 30-ball to boot. She gets the GIF treatment.

Caitlin Clark 30-ball. Didn’t realized she got up there. HEYO.

Sonia Citron nearly ended it all. What a shot— that didn’t count.

Caitlin Clark. Big shot. Tie game.

Obligatory A’ja Wilson 30-ball GIF.

Aliyah Boston is OUT for the rest of the Mystics vs. Fever matchup with a lower leg injury.

Minnesota Lynx center Emma Čechová has a torn ACL in her right knee. The Lynx announce she will have surgery and miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season.

Georgia Amoore is ACTIVE against the Fever.

A years-in-the-making process has made the Atlanta Dream a contender. It all culminates in the same year that Angel Reese joins the squad. @itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social joined me to preview the Dream's season. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7F94...

Georgia Amoore (right knee injury management) is QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s matchup against the Fever.

The Atlanta Dream announce Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena is sold out. A source confirms to USA TODAY that 17,044 tickets have been sold. Atlanta's first 6 home games of the season are also sold out, extending its streak to 50 consecutive sellouts.

True dedication to craft.