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2026-04-13 00:20:04

Mercury Lock In All-Stars Copper, Bonner for Title Run

The Phoenix Mercury re-signed four-time All-Star Kahleah Copper to a two-year deal and two-time champion DeWanna Bonner. Both veterans are celebrated for their leadership and championship experience, strengthening the team's roster for the upcoming season. read more

2026-04-12 16:40:07

Lynx Lock In Star Courtney Williams on Max Deal

Two-time WNBA All-Star Courtney Williams re-signs with the Minnesota Lynx on a two-year maximum contract. The efficient guard averaged 13.6 points and 6.2 assists last season, playing a key role in the team's recent playoff success. read more

2026-04-12 16:00:44

Valkyries Sign All-Star Defender Gabby Williams

All-Star forward Gabby Williams signs a multiyear deal with the Golden State Valkyries. The versatile "French Army Knife" is a top defender and posted career highs in 2025, narrowly missing the WNBA steals record. read more

2026-04-12 15:50:05

Fever Re-Sign Sharpshooter Sophie Cunningham

Sophie Cunningham returns to the Indiana Fever on a one-year deal. The guard, who averaged 8.6 points last season before a knee injury, is among several free agents re-signing after the team's semifinal run. read more

2026-04-12 15:10:05

Plum Takes Pay Cut to Fuel Sparks Title Bid

Four-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum returns to the Los Angeles Sparks on a one-year, $999,999 deal, taking less than the supermax to aid roster building. The star guard aims to lead the struggling franchise back to playoff contention. read more

2026-04-12 03:10:04

Wings Sign Defensive Star Alanna Smith

Free agent Alanna Smith, the reigning Co-Defensive Player of the Year, signed a three-year max contract with the Dallas Wings. The defensive standout joins a team that also re-signed Arike Ogunbowale and holds the No. 1 draft pick. read more

2026-04-11 18:00:45

Sparks Lock In All-Star Hamby With Major Deal

Three-time WNBA All-Star Dearica Hamby is finalizing a three-year, $3.5 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Sparks. Her return, alongside other key acquisitions, aims to restore the team as a playoff contender. read more

2026-04-11 17:50:09

Liberty Land All-Star Sabally in Major Free Agency Move

Satou Sabally, a three-time All-Star, has signed a multiyear deal with the New York Liberty. She averaged 16.3 points for Phoenix last season, leading them to the Finals before a concussion ended her series. read more

2026-04-11 15:20:09

Azura Stevens Returns to Chicago Sky

Azura Stevens returns to the Chicago Sky on a three-year deal. The versatile forward, a 2021 champion with the Sky, averaged career highs last season. Her signing is part of the team's major offseason roster revamp after missing the playoffs. read more

2026-04-11 03:40:09

Griner Finalizes Major Deal with Connecticut Sun

Brittney Griner is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun for their final season before relocating to Houston. The ten-time All-Star and former Mercury player will join a young core, marking a major free agency move. read more

2026-04-11 01:40:07

Aces Lock In Champion Chelsea Gray With New Deal

Chelsea Gray returns to the Las Vegas Aces on a three-year, $3 million deal. The four-time WNBA champion and six-time All-Star helped secure the team's third title in four years last season. read more

2026-04-10 17:10:08

Toronto Tempo Forge Million-Dollar WNBA Backcourt

The Toronto Tempo signed guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes to two-year max deals, creating the WNBA's first million-dollar backcourt under the new CBA. This marks a major free agency splash for the expansion franchise. read more

2026-04-09 23:40:04

WNBA Free Agency Sparks Major Trades, Key Re-Signings

The WNBA's compressed offseason sees major moves: Reese traded to Atlanta, Young re-signs with Vegas, and Stewart/Ionescu staying in New York. Free agency is active with core designations and new deals ahead of the May 8 tip-off. read more

2026-04-07 14:40:05

WNBA Free Agency Opens Amid Unprecedented Uncertainty

The 2026 WNBA free agency period begins, featuring over 100 players. While stars like Wilson are staying put, movement is expected, influenced by new expansion teams and potential million-dollar salaries under the new CBA. read more

2026-04-06 02:40:04

WNBA Free Agency Opens Under Landmark CBA

WNBA free agency begins Monday, following the ratification of a new CBA. The agreement features major salary increases for over 100 free agents. Negotiations start Wednesday, with signings allowed Saturday ahead of the April 13 draft. read more

2026-04-03 19:00:36

Aces Aja Wilson Vows to Stay in Las Vegas

A'ja Wilson declares she is not leaving the Las Vegas Aces in the upcoming free agency period. The four-time MVP and three-time champion aims to defend the title and improve as a leader, committed to the team and city she loves. read more

2026-04-02 13:00:19

Historic WNBA Free Agency Frenzy Begins

The WNBA's 2026 free agency is unprecedented, with over 100 players available after a new CBA. Key MVPs like Wilson are expected to re-sign, while a condensed signing period and a $7 million salary cap create a lucrative, fast-paced market. read more

2026-04-01 22:10:07

Liberty Stars Stewart, Ionescu Commit to New York

WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu announce they will re-sign with the New York Liberty in free agency. Both cite family and team stability. The league's new CBA and a condensed free agency period create a dynamic offseason. read more