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Newly acquired Dream star forward Angel Reese says she was grateful for her time in Chicago but she wanted more.

Now with Atlanta, Reese grateful for her time with Sky but wanted 'more'

Three-time WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston has agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever, her agent told ESPN.

Aliyah Boston reaches 4-year, $6.3M extension with Fever

How will Angel Reese fit the Dream? Will the Wings return to the playoffs? Can Caitlin Clark remain healthy?

WNBA training camp questions: Projected lineups, team stats

Everything you need to know before your fantasy women's basketball draft, including rankings, tips and news.

Fantasy Women's Hoops 2026 draft guide: Rankings, strategies and 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."

Lynx star Collier aiming to return 'soon' after surgery on ankles

Liberty announced Friday that forward Breanna Stewart, center Jonquel Jones and guard Sabrina Ionescu all have signed multiyear deals to return to the team.

Liberty sign Stewart, Jones, Ionescu to long-term contracts

Retired sports stars Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced Friday on social media that, after a decade together, they are no longer in a relationship.

Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe announce separation on social media

3x All-Star agrees to four-year extension giving her the highest total salary in WNBA history (Shams)

🚨Fever Giving Boston $6.3M

Reese says basketball is 'always going to be my priority'

Angel Talks Mindset After Trade 🧠

USWNT and WNBA legends will also stop recording their podcast

Bird, Rapinoe Announce Separation

Star announces three-year max deal on podcast

Stewie's Liberty Return Official

Four-time All-Star returns on three-year max contract (ESPN)

Liberty Announce Ionescu Signing

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Superstar free agent addition Satou Sabally hopes to keep the New York Liberty in championship contention

Satou Sabally joins Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones in Brooklyn.

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2026 WNBA Draft Viewership Delivers ESPN's 2nd-Most Watched Event

The 2026 WNBA Draft averaged 1.5 million on ESPN, with viewership up 20% over 2025 as the women's basketball boom sees sustained momentum.

4x WNBA MVP's 3-year supermax with Aces will be largest deal in league history

A'ja Wilson Getting $5M

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Sky-Sparks trade has a winner that nobody is talking about

The Chicago Sky and the LA Sparks have already been in business this offseason, with the winner of the trade not necessarily being who you might expect.

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Sources: Napheesa Collier stays with Lynx on $1.4M supermax deal

Napheesa Collier has signed a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract to return to Minnesota, sources said.

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🚨 Lynx Give Collier Supermax

5x All-Star agrees to one-year deal to return to Minnesota (ESPN)

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Lauren Betts Gives the Washington Mystics a Defensive Identity

Lauren Betts's unique defensive attributes can transform the Washington Mystics' strategy and performance this season.

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough signed with Indiana this week, adding championship experience to the Fever's 2026 WNBA offseason moves.

Indiana Signs Shatori Walker-Kimbrough Signs in 2026 WNBA Offseason Moves

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Wings stifle questions about Azzi Fudd-Paige Bueckers relationship

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.

Pots set for next week's draw for 2026 tournament

FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Draw

Undrafted UConn women's basketball product Caroline Ducharme signed a WNBA training camp contract with the Golden State Valkyries this week.

UConn Guard Caroline Ducharme Signs WNBA Training Camp Contract

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Wetzel: For the good of WNBA, commish needs thicker skin

From Engelbert on down, the WNBA should be about "look at us," not "woe is me," Wetzel writes.

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The three most questionable (or worse) decisions WNBA teams made this offseason

Not all the decisions made by WNBA teams this offseason have made sense. Here are three moves worth second guessing.

Lauren Betts signed a shoe deal with Reebok this week, joining Angel Reese and four other WNBA athletes on the brand's growing roster.

Reebok Signs No. 4 WNBA Draft Pick Lauren Betts to Shoe Deal

WNBA free agency is heating up, as the Toronto Tempo signs Kia Nurse and Temi Fagbenle while other teams start scouting undrafted rookies.

WNBA Free Agency 2026: Toronto Tempo Land Kia Nurse & Temi Fagbenle

The Aces re-signed four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson to a historic $5 million supermax deal, as Las Vegas shores up its championship core.

Las Vegas Aces Sign A'ja Wilson to Record $5M WNBA Contract

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Wings’ new Paige Bueckers approach creates perfect scenario for the WNBA

The Wings made some big offseason moves to change the team around Paige Bueckers.

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Liberty re-sign Betnijah Laney-Hamilton after missing 2025

The New York Liberty have re-signed Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, the team announced on Wednesday.

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Odyssey Sims agrees to 1-year deal with Wings, agent says

Odyssey Sims has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Wings, her agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Wednesday.

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Sources: Wilson staying with Aces on 3-year, $5M supermax deal

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.

WNBA veteran Chennedy Carter signed a training camp deal with the Las Vegas Aces this week, after playing professionally in Mexico last year.

Chennedy Carter Signs Training Camp Deal with Las Vegas Aces

WNBA veteran Brianna Turner spoke out against the IOC's transgender ban in a new op-ed, arguing such policies don't protect women's sports.

Brianna Turner Denounces IOC Transgender Ban in 'USA Today' Op-Ed

Fever star says 'fans always have more beef than the players do'

Boston Talks CC-Raven Rivalry 👀

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Way too early 2026 WNBA season predictions: championship favorites and more

The season is almost here and that means it’s time to make some predictions.

The 2026 WNBA Draft highlighted standout global talent, as Spanish star Awa Fam and fellow European rookies prepare to enter the league.

2026 WNBA Draft: Awa Fam Thiam Leads Global Wave of International Talent

2026 WNBA Draft pick Raven Johnson says she's excited to be teammates with Caitlin Clark, after the Indiana Fever took her No. 10 overall.

WNBA Draft Pick Raven Johnson "Excited" to be Teammates with Caitlin Clark

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Portland Fire rookie could become team's breakout star this season

Serah Williams was drafted by the Connecticut Sun in the third round of the WNBA Draft this week — and then traded to the Portland Fire.

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For better or worse, the Los Angeles Sparks are no longer rebuilding

The LA Sparks’ offseason signals they’re done with rebuilding and ready to win. But, could they regret this change?

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2027 Mock Draft Has Clear No. 1 🔢

Looking ahead to next year's crop of potential first-rounders ➡️

Fever star's Kobe 5 Protro 'Rookie of the Year' kicks gone in minutes (USA Today)

Clark's Shoes Sell Out FAST 💸

Dream star hyped for new Mystics center to join shoe family

Reese Welcomes Betts to Reebok 🤝

Our staff weighs in on the best picks and biggest takeaways of this year's WNBA draft.

WNBA draft 2026: Best picks, sleepers and biggest takeaways

Full analysis of every team's picks after Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 ➡️

Grading Every 2026 Draft Pick 🔠

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Veteran signing is the Wings answer Arike Ogunbowale has been looking for

The Dallas Wings announced Tuesday that WNBA veteran Alysha Clark agreed to a one-year deal with the team.

The Dallas Wings are adding veteran forward Alysha Clark on a one year deal.

Wings add veteran forward Alysha Clark on one-year deal

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Toronto Tempo Court Reveal 🤩

Canada’s first WNBA home floor is here 🎥

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After the Angel Reese trade, are the Chicago Sky actually on the way up?

Some significant free-agent signings and solid draft picks may signal a change for the Chicago Sky.

Wings Sign Alysha Clark

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Breaking: 3x-WNBA champion Alysha Clark has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Dallas Wings, her agent, Jessica Holtz of CAA, told ESPN. Clark brings experience and championship pedigree to a surging Wings franchise that had a productive free agency and now boasts the last

Which 2026 WNBA draft picks are ready to contribute this season, and which should you stash for the future?

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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.

Toronto Tempo sign Kia Nurse, Temi Fagbenle to 1-year deals

Complete results from the 2026 event 📲

Every Pick of WNBA Draft 🔢

WNBA Draft Winners & Losers 📊

📈 Mystics getting a lot of love 📉 Storm have questions to answer 📝 Our hosts break it all down

Dallas selects UConn star to pair up with former teammate Paige Bueckers

Wings Draft Azzi Fudd No. 1

Reacting to Azzi Fudd Going No. 1 🌟

Why the UConn star linking back up with Paige is bad news for the league

WNBA draft blockbuster. Seattle acquires LSU star from Valkyries for Marta Suarez and 2nd-rd pick

Storm Trade for Flau'jae Johnson

Reacting to SHOCK Flau'jae Johnson Trade 🤯

No one saw this coming

Led by No. 4 Lauren Betts, a record six UCLA players made history at the 2026 WNBA Draft - just eight days after winning the NCAA title.

2026 WNBA Draft: No. 4 Lauren Betts Leads Record 6 UCLA Draft Picks

The Fever selected South Carolina Star Raven Johnson 10th overall at the 2026 WNBA Draft, as she reunites with Aliyah Boston in Indiana.

2026 WNBA Draft: Raven Johnson Joins SC Teammate Aliyah Boston in Indiana

Hannah Stuelke went undrafted in the 2026 WNBA Draft, but the former Iowa forward could still have a path to the pros.

2026 WNBA Draft: Hannah Stuelke Goes Undrafted After Record Iowa Run

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Fever's second-round pick could be the steal of the WNBA Draft

The Indiana Fever made the most of the team's three draft picks Monday night when the team selected Vanderbilt's Justine Pissott as the No. 25 overall pick in the second round.

Nike launched a WNBA 30th anniversary retro collection celebrating the league's original 1996 logo and colorway with special-edition designs.

WNBA x Nike 30th Anniversary Retro Line Celebrates 1996 Launch

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Raven Johnson Reunites with Aliyah Boston

Fever eyeing title

The 2026 WNBA Draft saw the Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall, reuniting the UConn champion with Paige Bueckers in Dallas.

2026 WNBA Draft: Dallas Wings Select UConn's Azzi Fudd No. 1 Overall to Join Paige Bueckers

The Minnesota Lynx selected Olivia Miles with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, cementing the TCU guard as a top first-round selection.

2026 WNBA Draft: Minnesota Lynx Pick Olivia Miles No. 2 Overall

The 2026 WNBA Draft saw Golden State trade Flau'jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm in a surprise trade after taking the LSU star No. 8 overall.

2026 WNBA Draft: Golden State Trades Flau'jae Johnson to Seattle in Surprise 1st-Round Swap

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Surprise addition is exactly what Storm needed after tough free agency

Things are looking up for the Storm after a ton of free agency departures.

Azzi Fudd is in line to earn a record $500,000 rookie salary as the No. 1 2026 WNBA Draft pick, highlighting the new CBA's financial impact.

Azzi Fudd Set for Record $500K Rookie Salary as No. 1 2026 WNBA Draft Pick

Ohemaa Nyanin says shocker with Storm 'had nothing to do' with Johnson (ESPN)

Valkyries GM Explains Flau'jae Trade

Breaking down a bonkers weekend as the league overhauls ahead of the draft ➡️

Top Free-Agent, Trade Grades 🔠

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A barrage of adversity couldn't prevent Azzi Fudd from becoming the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings

Azzi Fudd has overcome a ton of adversity with help from her girlfriend, and now Dallas Wings teammate, Paige Bueckers.

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2026 WNBA Draft: From Azzi Fudd to all the UCLA Bruins, evaluating all 15 first-round picks

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the No.1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Top WCBB star talks transfer portal, WNBA future and more 📲

Audi Crooks x B/R Interview 🏀

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Unexpected Sky draft choice makes a lot more sense than it may seem

Nobody expected the Chicago Sky to make this move in the 2026 WNBA Draft, but it makes complete sense.

Golden State GM Ohemaa Nyanin told ESPN that the Valkyries and Storm agreed to trade draft picks before the selection of Flau'jae Johnson.

Valkyries GM: Agreed to Storm trade before Flau'jae Johnson selection

One team set the curve with an A+. Three got A grades, including Dallas for picking Azzi Fudd. But one got a D.

WNBA draft: Mystics, Storm, Lynx and Wings get top marks

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2026 WNBA Draft: Surprise picks, unexpected trades dominate the night

The 2026 WNBA Draft has wrapped up for the evening, and UConn's Azzi Fudd was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings.

The stars took on WNBA draft night in New York City in their best outfits before hearing their names called.

Flau'jae Johnson, Azzi Fudd shine on 2026 WNBA draft carpet

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.

Aces re-sign NaLyssa Smith, Dana Evans, among other moves

Your guide to research, drafting and roster strategy to play (and win) fantasy women's basketball this season.

Top 10 tips to play and win ESPN fantasy women's basketball like the pros

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.

Mystics match Tempo offer sheet, re-sign Shakira Austin

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.

Wings select UConn's Azzi Fudd No. 1 in 2026 WNBA draft

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.

Valkyries flip LSU's Flau'jae Johnson to Storm in stunner

The Valkyries have re-signed All-Star forward Kayla Thornton to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday.

Valkyries re-sign All-Star Kayla Thornton to 1-year deal

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.

Source: Liberty reach deals with Rebecca Allen, Pauline Astier

National champion UCLA became the first team to have five first-round picks in the WNBA draft, with Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Angela Dugalic and Gianna Kneepkens all being selected Monday night.

UCLA sets record with five first-round picks in WNBA draft

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.

Commissioner: WNBA eyeing first international game in 2027

Flau'jae's little bro is definitely her biggest fan 🎥

Wholesome WNBA Draft Moment 🥹

Reacting to Olivia Miles Going No. 2 🐺

Lynx pairing Napheesa Collier with another elite guard

Reacting to Lauren Betts Going No. 4 🔥

Discussing why the Mystics and UCLA star are a dangerous combo

Johnson gets special shoutout from legendary rapper after being drafted 📸

Lil Wayne's Flau'jae Post 4️⃣

Wings' newest star getting over $400K more than Paige did last year after new CBA 📲

Azzi Fudd Getting PAID 🤑

New record for most first-round players picked from same school in WNBA history

5 UCLA Players Picked in Round 1 🔥

WNBA Draft Show ⭐

Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles, Flau'jae and more stars entered the pro ranks. We reacted to every pick live here 🎥

Another 'walking double-double' in Atlanta 📸

Angel Hypes Dream's 1st Rd Pick 🙌

No. 1 pick is 'excited' to play with former college teammate

Azzi on Reunion with Paige 🤝

Adding juice to the backcourt in Seattle 📲

Storm's Updated Depth Chart 📈

Elite guard depth in Dallas 📲

Wings Updated Depth Chart 👀

Seattle selects 6'4" center with 3rd pick

Storm Drafts Awa Fam ⛈️

WNBA commissioner says housing was a major emphasis in negotiations

Engelbert on CBA Agreement

Flau'jae, Azzi Fudd and more look runway ready before WNBA event 📸

WCBB Stars' Pre-Draft Fits 🔥

Shakira Austin Returning to Mystics

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Breaking: Restricted free agent Shakira Austin is returning to the Washington Mystics on a three-year deal, sources told ESPN. Austin, the AP Comeback POY, signed an offer sheet with the Toronto Tempo worth $3.57M, but Washington matched it to retain one of its young stars

Free-agent frenzy reshuffles our board hours before Monday's WNBA draft ➡️

Final Mock Has New No. 1 👀

Kelsey Plum passed on a supermax deal to re-sign with the Sparks, giving Los Angeles more flexibility as WNBA free agency continues.

WNBA Free Agency 2026: Kelsey Plum Re-Signs to Stay with LA Sparks

Satou Sabally has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Liberty, giving New York another All-Star as 2026 WNBA free agency continues.

WNBA Free agency 2026: Satou Sabally Gives Liberty Another Title Piece

2026 WNBA free agency moves saw the Chicago Sky sign Skylar Diggins and trade away Angel Reese as big-name stars find new teams.

WNBA Free Agency 2026: Chicago Sky Signs Skylar Diggins in Aggressive Offseason Overhaul

Ty Harris signed with the Indiana Fever in WNBA free agency, giving Indiana veteran guard depth behind star Caitlin Clark.

WNBA Free Agency 2026: Ty Harris Returns Home to Join Indiana Fever

The Las Vegas Aces re-signed Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd in WNBA free agency, getting closer to securing its championship core for 2026.

WNBA Free Agency 2026: Aces Resign Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd

We put together a mock draft of all three rounds earlier this week, but free agency moves have inspired a fresh look at the most likely names to go round one.

2026 WNBA mock draft: Last-minute free agency moves made an impact

Celebrate a championship? UCLA's Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice are too busy preparing for what's next.

Now national champions, UCLA Bruins Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice are hungry for what's next-beginning with WNBA Draft night

The Dream's GM isn't worried about any issues Angel Reese had with her last team.

Atlanta Dream GM immediately shuts down loaded Angel Reese concern

Tonight is the night. Before WNBA Draft 2026, share your final thoughts about the prospects, picks and more.

It's WNBA Draft day! Share your final predictions and projections about the picks, prospects and more

WNBA stars among celebs at music festival. Tap for pics 📸

Brink, Paige Attend Coachella 🤠

Angel Reese was on the Dream's radar for a while before the deal got done.

Dream's surprising Angel Reese addition was actually months in the making

Kahleah Copper's deal with Phoenix is for two years, a source said.

Four-time All-Star Kahleah Copper re-signs with Mercury

The Las Vegas are, literally, running it back. But, do they need to be bolder to go back-to-back?

Three perspectives on how the Las Vegas Aces are preparing to win back-to-back WNBA championships

TCU standout Olivia Miles, the projected No. 1 pick in Monday's WNBA draft, has signed a multiyear deal with Unrivaled.

Olivia Miles, TCU star, possible No. 1 pick, joins Unrivaled

Free agent Sophie Cunningham has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Fever, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Sources: Sophie Cunningham reaches deal to return to Fever

Four-time WNBA All-Star and two-time champion Kelsey Plum is signing a one-year, $999,999 deal to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday.

Sources: Kelsey Plum signing one-year deal to return to Sparks

The Sky traded two-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Ariel Atkins to the Sparks on Sunday for 2024 No. 4 overall pick Rickea Jackson.

Sparks acquire Ariel Atkins from Sky for Rickea Jackson

Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko said Sunday that newly acquired forward Angel Reese will "fit in great," but added the team will work to improve her shooting efficiency.

Smesko says Reese good fit for Dream, looks to improve shooting

Gabby Williams, who was named to her first All-Star Game last season, has signed a multiyear deal with the Valkyries.

Valkyries sign All-Star Gabby Williams to multiyear deal

The Sky have re-signed Courtney Vandersloot after her 2025 season was cut short by an ACL injury.

Courtney Vandersloot re-signs with Sky after 2025 ACL injury

The Chicago Sky has made huge free agency moves this week - something that began with Monday's announcement the team had traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.

Sky's big free agency moves cast confusion on Angel Reese trade decision

Two-time WNBA All-Star Courtney Williams is returning to the Lynx on a two-year max deal, her agent, Marcus Crenshaw of The FAM Sports Agency, told ESPN on Sunday.

Courtney Williams returns to Lynx on two-year max deal

Kelsey finds dollar bill to round out $1M deal with Sparks

Plum Jokes About $999K Deal 😂

🚨 Fire Signing Gustafson

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Breaking: Free agent center Megan Gustafson is signing a two-year deal with the Portland Fire, per her agent @TichaPenicheiro at @PrioritySports. The deal is protected, $500k in Year 1 and $525k in Year 2. A new start for the 2025 champ with the Aces

Newly acquired Sky forward will take Angel's old number in Chicago 📸

Rickea to Rock No. 5 👀

Dream GM Dan Padover hypes team's new star

Angel Trade a 'No-Brainer' 🧠

The Valkyries finally made a big splash in free agency, beating out two other teams for Gabby Williams.

Valkyries just saved the rest of the league from a season with only one outcome

In a one-on-one interview with Swish Appeal, Cameron Brink made it clear she's ready to produce for the Sparks.

Why a finally healthy Cameron Brink is ready to take over the WNBA for the rejuvenated Los Angeles Sparks

Gabby Williams has signed with the Golden State Valkyries, a move that will serve the team well for years to come.

Dream Golden State Valkyries signing makes the team an immediate threat

Indiana makes announcement official on social media 🎥

Fever Re-Sign Cunningham

2x WNBA All-Star agrees to 2-year max deal to stay in Minnesota (ESPN)

Lynx Re-Sign Courtney Williams

Chicago acquiring star forward from LA in exchange for Ariel Atkins (ESPN)

Rickea Jackson Traded to Sky