WNBA draft preview: The case for every potential No. 1 pick
Will Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd or Olivia Miles go No. 1, and which transfers boosted their draft stock?.
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10th April 2026
UCLA and its six seniors are eyeing a WNBA draft takeover
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?.
Wings' Miller, No. 2 pick in '23 draft, dealt to Sun
The Sun acquired Diamond Miller, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft, from the Wings in exchange for Rayah Marshall.
Sources: Aces agree to $1.19M deal with Young
The Aces are finalizing an agreement for four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young to return to Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Latest deals and news
WNBA free agency is here. Jackie Young is returning to Las Vegas. Nneka Ogwumike is leaving Seattle.
9th April 2026
Nike introduces Sabrina 4 as Ionescu’s signature sneaker line grows
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.
Atlanta Dream trade a perfect fit for Angel Reese’s game and growing star power
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.
WNBA mock draft: There's a new projected No. 1
Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.
8th April 2026
Collier, Ionescu among stars receiving core offers
Minnesota's Napheesa Collier and New York's Sabrina Ionescu were among 10 players who received core qualifying offers since free agency started Monday.
2026 WNBA championship odds: Dream on the move after blockbuster trade for Reese
Odds for the 2026 WNBA season, with the Atlanta Dream seeing their odds shorten considerably following the blockbuster trade for Angel Reese.
WNBA 2026 free agency: Predictions, biggest questions, more
Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?.
7th April 2026
Wideman out as Mystics GM after one season
Jamila Wideman was ousted as a result of serious strategic differences in Washington, a league source said.
WNBA trade grades: Dream get Reese, Sky get picks, who gets the better mark?
On the first day of WNBA free agency, Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta after two seasons in Chicago.
Angel Reese's WNBA records: Stats and honors to know
Angel Reese logged an extensive list of accolades with the Chicago Sky, before being traded to the Atlanta Dream in 2026.
Sky trade Reese to Dream for two 1st-rounders
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.
When was each WNBA team created? Franchise history to know
The Connecticut Sun will play its final season in 2026 before moving to Houston in 2027. How long have other WNBA teams been around?.
6th April 2026
WNBA, players agree to start free agency Monday
The WNBA and WNBPA agreed that free agency will begin Monday, with the draft set for April 13.
5th April 2026
Basketball Hall of Fame: Class of 2026
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni headline the Class of 2026.
Parker calls HOF enshrinement 'truly special'
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.
WNBA 2026 expansion draft: Three big trends from Portland, Toronto picks
The biggest (and, in some cases, surprising) picks for the Fire and Tempo had a few things in common.
4th April 2026
Aussie Puoch ready for WNBA plunge with Fire
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.
Fire make Carleton top WNBA expansion draft pick
Unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton was selected by the Portland Fire as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft.
Wilson committed to Aces: 'I'm not leaving Vegas'
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.
Expansion draft projections: The top player available on every team
Portland and Toronto are on the clock to start building out their rosters. These players could be picks Friday.
2nd April 2026
Ranking the top 55 WNBA free agents, from MVPs to key rotation players
More than 100 players are WNBA free agents. We break down what factors are at play in the decision-making process.
Stewart, Ionescu say they'll re-sign with Liberty
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both announced that they will re-sign with the Liberty.
Storm's Mühl (ACL) to miss 2nd straight season
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.
How to watch the 2026 WNBA expansion draft on ESPN
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.
A’ja Wilson encourages and inspires students at Disney Dreamers Academy
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As WNBA star A’ja Wilson stood on stage last week speaking to 100 high school students participating in the Disney Dreamers Academy, her words evoked audible oohs and ahhs from the crowd at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Lottery hopeful Fam signs on to Project B league
Potential WNBA lottery pick Awa Fam has signed on to play in Project B -- the new overseas five-on-five basketball competition.
1st April 2026
A'ja Wilson to take part in USA Basketball camp
A'ja Wilson will take part in a USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix, the first time that Wilson will take part in a training camp since helping the U.S. win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
Sources: WNBA's Parker, Delle Donne make HOF
Former WNBA MVPs and champions Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire and current coach Doc Rivers, will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in the Class of 2026.
31st March 2026
Ujiri joins ownership group of Toronto Tempo
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri has joined the ownership group of the city's new WNBA franchise.
Miles sets sights on WNBA after TCU's Elite 8 loss
Following TCU's loss to South Carolina in the Elite Eight on Monday night, guard Olivia Miles said she is "ready for the W at this point.".
Sources: Comets hire ex-ESPN reporter Pelton
The soon-to-be Houston Comets have hired former ESPN NBA reporter Kevin Pelton for a front office role, sources told ESPN.
We have the same agent': Nikola Jokic jokes after Caitlin Clark's praise
According to Jokic, the explanation behind Clark's high praise for him Sunday night is simple: The two share an agent.
Sun reach deal on sale, moving to Houston in '27
The Connecticut Sun have reached an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and will move to Houston in 2027.
28th March 2026
Sources: Sun sold, will relocate to Houston in '27
The Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million to bring the WNBA back to Houston, sources confirmed to ESPN.
WNBA's Tempo win coin toss, opt for No. 6 pick
After a coin toss Friday, the Tempo chose to pick sixth in the first round of the upcoming WNBA draft on April 13, giving the Fire the first pick in the expansion draft.
WNBA's CBA: 10 biggest wins from new agreement
The CBA permanently and positively changes the WNBA's landscape. These are the wins, biggest strides and areas of compromise.
27th March 2026
'The KING ... Shot by ME' -- Caitlin Clark photographs LeBron James at Lakers-Pacers
The Indiana Fever star was behind the lens as a credentialed photographer at Wednesday night's Lakers-Pacers matchup.
26th March 2026
WNBA sets April 3 expansion draft for Fire, Tempo
The WNBA will hold an expansion draft for its new franchises in Portland and Toronto on April 3, the league announced Wednesday.
Dream to play 5 games at Hawks' home arena
The Dream will play five regular-season games at State Farm Arena, home to the NBA's Hawks, during the 2026 WNBA season.
25th March 2026
How the new CBA will impact salaries in 2026
A'ja Wilson will likely get the $1.4 million supermax, while Caitlin Clark's rookie contract will pay over $500,000.
WNBA season may run to Nov. 21 under new CBA
Under the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, the league is changing its latest possible end date to Nov. 21, which is nearly a month later than the previous deal, according to a document produced by the union and acquired by ESPN.
WNBA owners ratify 7-year CBA ahead of season
The WNBA board of governors ratified a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday ahead of the May 8 start of the 2026 season.
24th March 2026
WNBA players sign off on CBA, union prez says
WNBA players have voted to ratify the new CBA, with the union saying more than 90% of players participated in the vote with the results a unanimous yes.
WNBA CBA negotiations: At last, WNBA and union 'aligned' on new CBA
The salary cap of the new CBA will reportedly start at $7 million, with the supermax salary starting at $1.4 million.
Welcome to WNBA chaos: Breaking down a chock-full offseason
An expansion draft, a college draft and a historic free agency? It's going to be a busy six weeks.
23rd March 2026
Nigeria D'Tigress' FIBA qualifiers went better than the results suggest
At the end of the FIBA World Cup Qualifying series, Nigeria's record was 2-3, with wins against Colombia and Philippines and losing to Korea, France and Germany. But context matters.
21st March 2026
WNBA, union officially sign new CBA term sheet
The WNBA and WNBPA announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a new CBA after the two sides officially completed and signed a term sheet for the deal.
20th March 2026
Sources: WNBA's new CBA expedites max deals
A new provision in the WNBA's pending CBA fast-tracks the ability for players on rookie-scale contracts to make maximum and supermax salaries, sources told ESPN.
What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries
Is this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.
19th March 2026
Sources: WNBA cap set to top $10M by end of CBA
The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
18th March 2026
Sources: New WNBA CBA includes $7M salary cap
After a prolonged labor battle, the WNBA and players' union have reached a verbal agreement on the terms for a new CBA. Sources told ESPN that the salary cap will start at $7 million and raise the average salary to around $600,000.
17th March 2026
WNBPA, WNBA confirm progress amid CBA talks
WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson said that while progress is being made in CBA negotiations, a delay to the 2026 season could not be ruled out.
16th March 2026
WNBA, union end 6th day of talks with no deal
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said progress is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement despite a sixth day of marathon talks with no deal.
14th March 2026
WNBA: Urgent need to reach new CBA by Monday
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters that there is urgency to get a new CBA done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the preseason calendar, including training camp and preseason games.
WNBPA hopeful as sides 'chip away' in CBA talks
WNBPA chief Terri Carmichael Jackson expressed optimism on Day 4 of CBA negotiations with the league, saying that continued conversations have helped "chip away at what the concerns are for both sides.".
13th March 2026
Clark scores 8 in USA's 'clunky' win over P.R.
The U.S. women's national team secured its second win of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, beating host team Puerto Rico 91-48.
WNBA negotiations hold up Brondello's Tempo signings
Sandy Brondello has pretty much won and done it all in her coaching career, but building a team without any players is a first.
State charges Falcons' Pearce with 3 felonies
Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
12th March 2026
WNBPA 'feeling movement' after latest CBA talks
Union president Nneka Ogwumike voiced optimism following back-to-back days of prolonged negotiations with the WNBA.
Three takeaways from Team USA's win, Caitlin Clark's debut
Six players, including Clark, made their debuts for the U.S. national team. How did they look in USA's win?.
Clark back with double-double in Team USA debut
Playing in her first game since July, Caitlin Clark had 17 points and 12 assists to lead Team USA to a 110-64 win in its first game of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
Court filing: Jackson feared Pearce 'will kill me'
WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Falcons player James Pearce Jr., saying she was "in fear of my life" and, if the court didn't intervene, she believed "James will kill me," according to court documents.
Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points, Adrian Peterson's 296 yards and more single-game bests
Both all-time legends and half-forgotten journeymen are on the list of the greatest single-game performances in American professional sports.
11th March 2026
WNBA, union log marathon talks without deal
The WNBA and its players' union did not reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement after a marathon, 12-hour bargaining session.
10th March 2026
Clark ready to 'get tossed into fire' with Team USA
As Caitlin Clark prepares for her first game in nearly eight months, it's impossible for her to squash the butterflies she says she's feeling -- but she doesn't exactly want to.
Cops responded to 911 calls before Pearce arrest
In the weeks before Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. allegedly rammed his vehicle into WNBA player Rickea Jackson's car, at least seven 911 calls indicate heightened fears from his unidentified girlfriend that she was being stalked and harassed.
9th March 2026
Unrivaled sees viewership dip in second season
Unrivaled's second season featured ups and downs in terms of viewership, with the playoffs averaging 258,000 viewers on TNT and TruTv, down 9% from last year.
Source: WNBA sends counterproposal to players
The WNBA sent a CBA proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a source told ESPN's Alexa Philippou.
8th March 2026
Clark set for Team USA debut after injury layoff
WNBA star Caitlin Clark is gearing up for her U.S. national team debut in next week's FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.
7th March 2026
Stewart: Union letter not to undermine Jackson
WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart said Friday that the letter to players' union executive director Terri Jackson earlier this week was intended to "get the entire [executive committee] back on track" to get the best CBA possible.
Ogunbowale arrested following Unrivaled title win
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami early Thursday morning after she allegedly punched a man in the face, according to police records.
6th March 2026
U.S. adds Billings, Burrell for FIBA WCup qualifier
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico.
'Nobody sleeps for like a month': How WNBA GMs will squeeze in drafts, free agency once CBA in place
As CBA negotiations linger, the time to conduct drafts and free agency gets shorter. We asked WNBA GMs how they're preparing.
5th March 2026
Stewart's 32-point night lifts Mist to Unrivaled title
Despite a brilliant 40-point performance from Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart and Mist topped Phantom 80-74 in the championship game to become the queens of Unrivaled for 2026.
WNBPA exec committee: 'United' amid CBA talks
The WNBPA's executive committee said that it remains "united" and that a recent player survey reaffirms the league's latest proposal for a new CBA "is not worth taking.".
4th March 2026
Plum, Stewart question PA's handling of CBA talks
WNBPA executive committee members Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart wrote a three-page letter Monday to players' union executive director Terri Jackson expressing "serious concerns about how the PA is handling the current negotiations" for a new CBA.
A’ja Wilson levels up with her second signature shoe — the Nike A’Two
For an athlete who’s accomplished as much as A’ja Wilson, it’s difficult to not always be considering what’s next? And how can what’s next be bigger and better? Evolution is exactly what Wilson — the reigning WNBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, league champion and Finals MVP — sought for the design of her second signature shoe.
3rd March 2026
Phantom, Mist put on show, set for Unrivaled final
Phantom BC and Mist will face off in the Unrivaled championship game Wednesday night after both delivered entertaining semifinal wins in front of a sellout crowd at Barclays Center on Monday.
Plum: WNBA's CBA offer is 'win,' but talks go on
Kelsey Plum said the CBA offer from the league to the WNBPA is a "significant win," but negotiations should continue and "a strike would be the worst thing for both sides.".
2nd March 2026
Sims claims Athletes Unlimited individual title
Odyssey Sims won the Athletes Unlimited championship Sunday after finishing second in each of the previous two seasons.
Boston ruled out for rest of Unrivaled playoffs
Phantom BC announced Sunday that star post player Aliyah Boston is out for the remainder of the season with what was referred to as a right lower extremity injury.
1st March 2026
Vinyl, Breeze roll, advance to Unrivaled semifinals
Rhyne Howard scored 30 points to lead Vinyl past Laces and into the Unrivaled semifinals on Saturday, while Paige Bueckers' 29 points led Breeze past Rose to secure its semifinal berth.
28th February 2026
How Stewart and the Mist overcame Plum's 40 points to win the Unrivaled title
Despite 40 points from Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart led the Mist past the Phantom for the 2026 Unrivaled title.
Sources: New WNBPA proposal offers concessions
The Women's National Basketball Players Association submitted a new counterproposal to the WNBA on Friday evening with some concessions on revenue share and housing, a source told ESPN on Friday.
'Attempting to mingle': Cameron Brink reveals how she met her fiancé via email
Brinks now-fiancé got in contact via unconventional means, eschewing social media direct messages and instead sending an email.
27th February 2026
WNBA agents ask players to be looped in on CBA
A slew of prominent WNBA player agents asked the WNBPA for "transparency and coordinated communication" moving forward in CBA negotiations, according to a letter obtained by ESPN.
26th February 2026
Okonkwo leads Nigeria squad for FIBA qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation announced a 17-player preliminary roster for D'Tigress ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament, with forward Amy Okonkwo leading the squad.
24th February 2026
Lynx to play Nigeria in WNBA preseason game
The Minnesota Lynx announced that Nigeria's women's national basketball team will play the WNBA franchise in a historic preseason friendly at the T-Mobile Center on April 27.
Unrivaled 6-team playoff field set after Vinyl win
The Vinyl beat the Lunar Owls 75-68 on Monday night to complete the six-team Unrivaled playoff field, with coach Teresa Weatherspoon saying, "They knew what was at stake.".
Sources: WNBA sets deadline to keep '26 intact
The WNBA told the union and its teams on Monday that a new CBA should be agreed to by March 10 for the 2026 schedule not to be impacted, sources told ESPN.
Union: WNBA made enough for revenue sharing
The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.
23rd February 2026
Kara Braxton, 2-time WNBA champion, dies at 43
Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock and former SEC Freshman of the Year at Georgia, has died at the age of 43.
22nd February 2026
Sources: New WNBA proposal includes housing
The WNBA submitted a new collective bargaining agreement proposal on Friday that would guarantee housing for all players in 2026, sources said.
19th February 2026
'I'd rather retire': Caitlin Clark reacts to LeBron James giving up cookies and wine
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.
18th February 2026
Union counters; WNBA calls proposal 'unrealistic'
The WNBA players' union submitted a counterproposal to the league Tuesday that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing, sources told ESPN.
17th February 2026
Stewart to join Fenerbahce for EuroLeague event
Liberty star Breanna Stewart will join Fenerbahce ahead of the EuroLeague Women Final Six, which runs April 15-19. The WNBA season is scheduled to begin May 8.