When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up.
As the WNBA welcomes the start of the 2026 season, one of the league’s all-time greats has chosen to say goodbye. Tina Charles, an eight-time All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP, announced Tuesday that she is retiring from basketball.
The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader.
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was adamant she wasn't complaining about the lack of a long-term contract after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal as a free agent.
Storm standout Ezi Magbegor will miss the beginning of the WNBA season due to a right foot injury that she suffered while playing for Australian national team.
Indiana Fever All-Star Kelsey Mitchell says she has no regrets in pushing herself to the limit before her legs gave out in last year's playoffs against Las Vegas.
One of the biggest music festivals each year came and went with big name athletes taking in the desert.
For South Carolina Gamecocks alum Ta’Niya Latson, this week’s WNBA draft wasn’t just about hearing her name called — it was about making a statement before she ever reached the stage.
Dream center Brionna Jones has had right knee surgery, leaving her status uncertain for the start of the WNBA season.
Guard Dana Evans, who re-signed with the Aces as a free agent last week, will be sidelined indefinitely while recovering from a left leg injury.
Now 100% healthy with no restrictions, Caitlin Clark and the Fever are trying to keep it that way.
The Valkyries have re-signed free agent guard Tiffany Hayes to a one-year deal. She averaged 11.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 26 games last season.
Three-time WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston has agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Fever, her agent told ESPN.
Retired sports stars Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced on social media that, after a decade together, they are no longer in a relationship.
Newly acquired Dream star forward Angel Reese says she was grateful for her time in Chicago but she wanted more.
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier, who is still recovering from offseason surgery on both ankles, says she's working to return to the court "soon.".
Liberty announced Friday that forward Breanna Stewart, center Jonquel Jones and guard Sabrina Ionescu all have signed multiyear deals to return to the team.
How will Angel Reese fit the Dream? Will the Wings return to the playoffs? Can Caitlin Clark remain healthy?.
Napheesa Collier has signed a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract to return to the Lynx, sources told ESPN.
The WNBA's Wings shut down a question to No. 1 overall draft pick Azzi Fudd about her relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers, which the two made public in 2025.
From Cathy Engelbert on down, the WNBA should be about "look at us," not "woe is me," Dan Wetzel writes.
Odyssey Sims has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Wings, her agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Wednesday.
The Liberty have re-signed Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, with a source saying the forward is getting a one-year, $400,000 contract.
A'ja Wilson, the only four-time MVP in WNBA history, is staying with the Las Vegas Aces on a 3-year, $5 million supermax contract, sources told ESPN.
Our staff weighs in on the best picks and biggest takeaways of this year's WNBA draft.
The Dallas Wings are adding veteran forward Alysha Clark on a one year deal.
The Toronto Tempo made two significant roster additions Tuesday, signing three-time Canadian Olympian Kia Nurse and free agent center Temi Fagbenle to one-year deals.
Which 2026 WNBA draft picks are ready to contribute this season, and which should you stash for the future?.
Golden State GM Ohemaa Nyanin told ESPN that the Valkyries and Storm agreed to trade draft picks before the selection of Flau'jae Johnson.
One team set the curve with an A+. Three got A grades, including Dallas for picking Azzi Fudd. But one got a D.
The Valkyries traded Flau'jae Johnson less than an hour after selecting her with the No. 8 pick, sending the LSU standout to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suarez and a future second-round pick.
National champion UCLA became the first team to have five first-round picks in the WNBA draft -- Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Angela Dugalic and Gianna Kneepkens -- and six overall, with Charlisse Leger-Walker taken in the second round.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said before the draft Monday night that the league is looking to play a game outside North America for the first time in 2027.
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. Minnesota took Olivia Miles of TCU with the No. 2 pick.
The stars took on WNBA draft night in New York City in their best outfits before hearing their names called.
Restricted free agent Shakira Austin is returning to the Mystics after Washington matched Toronto's three-year, $3.57 million offer sheet, sources told ESPN.
The defending champion Aces made a host of moves Monday to shore up their depth, re-signing free agents NaLyssa Smith and Dana Evans and bringing in newcomers Stephanie Talbot and Brianna Turner.
The Liberty have agreed to one-year deals with free agent Rebecca Allen and undrafted rookie Pauline Astier, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming multiple reports.
The Valkyries have re-signed All-Star forward Kayla Thornton to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday.
We project all three rounds. Four UCLA players and a South Carolina trio help make up Round 1.
Four-time WNBA All-Star Kahleah Copper and two-time champion DeWanna Bonner re-signed Sunday with Phoenix, the team announced.
The Sparks announced that they have re-signed Kelsey Plum to a one-year deal on Sunday. Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that the deal is worth $999,999.
Gabby Williams, who was named to her first All-Star Game last season, has signed a multiyear deal with the Valkyries.
Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride are returning to the Lynx on two-year contracts.
The Sky have traded two-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Ariel Atkins to the Sparks for 2024 No. 4 overall pick Rickea Jackson.
The Sky have re-signed Courtney Vandersloot after her 2025 season was cut short by an ACL injury and brought in DiJonai Carrington from the Lynx.
Dream coach Karl Smesko says newly acquired forward Angel Reese will "fit in great" but added the team will work to improve her shooting efficiency.
Four-time WNBA All-Star and two-time champion Kelsey Plum is signing a one-year, $999,999 deal to return to the Sparks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
TCU standout Olivia Miles, the projected No. 1 pick in Monday's WNBA draft, has signed a multiyear deal with Unrivaled.
Free agent Sophie Cunningham has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Fever.
Free agent Alanna Smith has agreed to a three-year max contract with the Wings, her agent told ESPN.
The Storm reached agreement on a deal with free agent center Stefanie Dolson, a source told ESPN.
The Golden State Valkyries are re-signing guard Veronica Burton on a multiyear deal.
Rhyne Howard's contract joins deals with Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Naz Hillmon and Jordin Canada as the Dream continue to lock in their core group.
Dearica Hamby, a three-time WNBA All-Star, is finalizing a multiyear deal to return to the Sparks, sources told ESPN.
Satou Sabally has agreed to sign a multiyear deal with the Liberty, her agent told ESPN. Also Saturday, Jonquel Jones agreed to sign a multiyear deal to return to New York, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Restricted free agent Lexie Hull is signing a multiyear deal to return to the Indiana Fever, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
The Chicago Sky made a major splash on the first day of WNBA free agency signings, announcing they have signed seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins as well as versatile forward Azura Stevens.
Two-time WNBA scoring champion Brittney Griner is getting a seven-figure deal to join the Sun, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Free agent star Chelsea Gray has reached a three-year, $3 million fully guaranteed deal to return to the Las Vegas Aces, a source told ESPN's Kendra Andrews on Friday.
Three-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Mitchell has signed a one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal to return to the Fever, a source told ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike.
Four-time WNBA All-Star Arike Ogunbowale is signing a seven-figure, multiyear deal to return to the Wings, sources told ESPN.
Allisha Gray is finalizing a three-year deal with the Dream.
After winning a title in her first season in Las Vegas, Jewell Loyd is finalizing a three-year deal with the Aces, a source told ESPN.
Alyssa Thomas is finalizing a deal to return to the Phoenix Mercury, a source told Andscape's Sean Hurd.
Brionna Jones is finalizing a deal to return to the Dream.
The expansion Tempo have agreed to two-year contracts with guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes, their agent told ESPN.
Ten-time WNBA All-Star and 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike intends to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks, her sister Chiney Ogwumike posted on social media on Friday.
Will Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd or Olivia Miles go No. 1, and which transfers boosted their draft stock?.
Can UCLA make history and have all six seniors -- who scored all of the team's points at the Final Four -- drafted in the WNBA?.
Being called a bust used to really bother Charli Collier. “I used to get, like, butthurt about it,” Collier said. Five years ago, Collier was selected as the No.
The Sun acquired Diamond Miller, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft, from the Wings in exchange for Rayah Marshall.
The Aces are finalizing an agreement for four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young to return to Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
In WNBA free agency, Aliyah Boston signed the richest deal in league history and the Liberty signed their big three.
Nike and Sabrina Ionescu have introduced the Sabrina 4, the newest chapter in the New York Liberty guard’s signature sneaker line. Ionescu revealed the model April 8 while in China as part of her second Asia tour with Nike Basketball.
I had two thoughts Monday when Angel Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round picks. The first? Atlanta will be a contender for a title in the WNBA’s 30th season.
Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.
Minnesota's Napheesa Collier and New York's Sabrina Ionescu were among 10 players who received core qualifying offers since free agency started Monday.
Odds for the 2026 WNBA season, with the Atlanta Dream seeing their odds shorten considerably following the blockbuster trade for Angel Reese.
Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?.
Jamila Wideman was ousted as a result of serious strategic differences in Washington, a league source said.
The Sky keep making moves! How does Rickea Jackson fit into their plans?.
Angel Reese logged an extensive list of accolades with the Chicago Sky, before being traded to the Atlanta Dream in 2026.
The Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time rebounding champ Angel Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.
The Connecticut Sun will play its final season in 2026 before moving to Houston in 2027. How long have other WNBA teams been around?.
The WNBA and WNBPA agreed that free agency will begin Monday, with the draft set for April 13.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.
The biggest (and, in some cases, surprising) picks for the Fire and Tempo had a few things in common.
Two years after she was first drafted into the WNBA Nyadiew Puoch says she's finally ready to make her debut after she was drafted by expansion side Portland Fire.
Unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton was selected by the Portland Fire as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.
A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion with the Aces, said she is "not leaving Vegas" when it comes time to sign a new deal.
Portland and Toronto are on the clock to start building out their rosters. These players could be picks Friday.
More than 100 players are WNBA free agents. We break down what factors are at play in the decision-making process.
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both announced that they will re-sign with the Liberty.
Storm point guard Nika Mühl will miss her second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury, this time after tearing her right ACL during a March 11 game for Croatia in EuroBasket qualifying.
The league will hold an expansion draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo on Friday. Portland will have the first pick after Toronto won a coin toss and chose instead to pick sixth in the standard WNBA draft April 13.