Matchups, predictions for 2026 WNBA semifinals: Liberty or Dream? Aces or Valkyries?‎

The WNBA semifinals start Sunday, less than 48 hours after the matchups were finalized. 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. Let’s take a look at how our experts assess these matchups. No. 4 Atlanta Dream vs. No. 8 New York Liberty Game 1: 2 p.m. Sunday at Atlanta,