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Box & Slate — Your WNBA Daily Digest for 2026-10-07

The women's basketball newsletter sent Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

As sent. Times are Eastern; for today's times and channels, see the schedule.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

No scores to recap from yesterday — but tonight more than makes up for it. Two matchups are on the board, and both have something at stake.


🏀 Tonight's Games

MatchupTipWatch
New York Liberty @ Atlanta Dream7:30 PM ETESPN
Las Vegas Aces @ Golden State Valkyries9:30 PM ETPeacock / NBCSN

What to Watch

Liberty vs. Dream (7:30, ESPN): New York arrives in Atlanta as one of the league's perennial contenders. The Dream have been building toward relevance — a strong showing at home against the Liberty would send a message. Watch whether New York's backcourt can control the pace early.

Aces vs. Valkyries (9: