Valkyries and Dream’s Anthem Absence Draws Social Media Commentary
During the WNBA Finals, the absence of the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream from the court during the national anthem for Games 1 and 2 led to social media commentary.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, October 20, 2026 —
The absence of the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream from the court during the national anthem before Games 1 and 2 of the WNBA Finals prompted commentary on social media, according to the available trend summary.
The summary does not specify which players or team personnel were absent, how many people were involved, or what prompted the absence. It also does not describe the social media responses or identify particular posts, commenters or platforms.
No statements from either team or the WNBA are included in the information provided. The summary also does not give the dates or locations of the two games, or indicate whether the teams addressed the matter afterward.
As a result, the reported development is limited to the teams’ absence from the court during the anthem for the first two games and the commentary that followed online. The available information does not establish a reason for the absence or provide further details about its circumstances.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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