Oct 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
With the WNBA exploding in popularity and a new TV deal bringing more revenue, the expectation is that salaries will jump in 2026 and most free agents will sign one-year contracts to get back onto the market next offseason.
Kelsey Plum was traded from the Las Vegas Aces to the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA blockbuster that could shift the culture in L.A.
The deal sees six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd go from the Storm to the Aces and three-time All-Star Kelsey Plum sent from Las Vegas to the Sparks, per ESPN. The Storm will receive the No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and Li Yueru from the Sparks — who are getting the No. 9 selection from Seattle. The Storm will be picking at No. 13 via the Sparks.
WNBA free agency period is moving right along, and big dominoes continue to fall. In recent days, the Connecticut Sun have reportedly agreed to trade Alyssa Thomas to the Phoenix Mercury, while the Atlanta Dream have reportedly agreed to a deal with Brittney Griner and Kelsey Mitchell has re-signed with the Indiana Fever.
WNBA season will already feature a new look from last year with the Golden State Valkyries playing their inaugural season and the schedule being expanded to a new regular-season high of 44 games per team.
Some notable stars -- Thomas, Plum, the New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart, Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell, Dallas Wings' Satou Sabally and Seattle Storm's Gabby Williams-- received a core ...
Tuesday, Jan. 21. Here’s a look at what’s happen so far, with updates to come as more signings, trades and credibly-sourced reports emerge: It’s Breezy in Atlanta Like Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones is leaving the Connecticut Sun,
In the midst of the NFL playoffs and NBA season, the WNBA is making its own headlines even in its offseason. WNBA free agency commenced on Jan. 21. Front offices were finally able to communicate with free agents of all classifications - though contracts cannot be finalized or officially announced until Saturday,
The WNBA offseason finally started to kick into gear thanks to two blockbuster trades. The negotiating window opened on Jan. 21 and players can
With WNBA free agency going strong, we’ve seen players make shocking moves, and in one case, a shocking stay. Let’s take a look at the biggest moments so far.
We know where some of the biggest free agents will play in 2025. But there are still a lot of key players to be signed.