The Golden State Valkyries are in the WNBA Finals, so the Courtside Report crew runs it back with Nathan Canilao (USA Today) to preview the series against the Atlanta Dream. Plus, the writers give their hot takes and report from this week's practice.

Marisa Ingemi (Valkyries Beat), Joseph Dycus (Bay Area News Group), Jane Kenny (SF Standard) and Kenzo Fukuda (Clutch Points) are joined by Nathan to look ahead to Game 1 and beyond.

Pre-Finals reading:

Mercury News - Valkyries see similarities in Dream ahead of WNBA Finals matchup - Marisa

Mercury News - Just what they needed: Kiah Stokes at the center of Valkyries’ ride to WNBA Finals - Marisa

SF Standard - How the Valkyries talked a would-be starter into a historic sacrifice - Jane Kenny

Clutch Points - Valkyries have mastered the art of 'composure'– How will it guide them in WNBA Finals? - Kenzo Fukuda

Norwich Bulletin - Geno Auriemma proud of four former Huskies headed to WNBA Finals - Nathan Canilao