WNBA Power Rankings: Week of October 19, 2026

Atlanta Dream stays at No. 1 after sweeping New York Liberty in the semifinals. Our current playoff outlook has Atlanta Dream reaching the Finals. Las Vegas Aces made the week's biggest jump, climbing 2 spots to No. 3 after being swept by Golden State Valkyries in the semifinals. Golden State Valkyries took the week's biggest slide, falling 2 spots to No. 4 after sweeping Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. Our current playoff outlook has Golden State Valkyries winning the title. Elsewhere, Minnesota Lynx stays at No. 8 after being swept by New York Liberty in the first round.