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‘A Freakin’ Joke,’ ‘Awful Look’ – Outrage Erupts As Renee Montgomery Will Serve As WNBA Finals Studio Analyst Despite Co-Owning Dream

The 2026 WNBA Finals will kick off this Saturday, October 17, with the Golden State Valkyries facing the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 at Chase Center. The matchup features the second-seeded Valkyries, who are making their Finals debut in just their second season, against the fourth-seeded Dream, who last reached the Finals in 2013.

Amid the anticipation, controversy has arisen over the broadcast team, as Renee Montgomery will serve as a studio analyst for USA Network during the Finals while also holding a co-ownership stake in the Atlanta Dream. Montgomery, who also works for CBS and TNT Sports, has stated that neither network has imposed restrictions on her role due to her ownership interest, emphasizing her commitment to unbiased analysis.

However, fans have expressed strong criticism, comparing the situation to NFL restrictions placed on Tom Brady over his ownership ties to the Raiders. Social media reactions have labeled the arrangement as a conflict of interest, with some calling it an 'awful look' for the league's media coverage.

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