Elle Duncan aces first WNBA Finals trophy presentation as lead host for USA Sports

Elle Duncan is on the record calling out how “ toxic ” the disingenuous discourse cosplaying as coverage has become in the WNBA. Unlike most pundits, Duncan’s criticisms came from a place of experience covering the sport and love of the league. And on Saturday night, Duncan’s appreciation and expertise were on full display, as she showed the world what WNBA coverage can and should look like. The Golden State Valkyries outlasted the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, clinching the franchise’s first-ever championship in front of famously passionate fans at Chase Center, a.k.a.