ATLANTA – A change of cities did not bring a change in the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries’ national anthem routine.

Both teams were off the court during the anthem before Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena, marking their third straight absence despite a provision in the league’s own rulebook calling for players to stand and line up during the performance.

Q Parker performs the national anthem before Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena on Oct. 21, 2026, in Atlanta, Ga.…