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Monday, April 13, 2026
Watch Paige Bueckers’ huge reaction to Wings’ Azzi Fudd pick

The Dallas Wings are ready to fly high in the upcoming season after drafting Azzi Fudd as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York. Fudd is coming off a...

Valkyries immediately trade NCAA champion during 2026 WNBA Draft

In their second-ever WNBA draft, the Golden State Valkyries dropped a draft day shocker by trading the draft rights to the eighth overall pick, LSU guard Flau’Jae Johnson, to the Seattle Storm in...

Fire make intriguing selection for first-ever WNBA draft pick

The Portland Fire are continuing to construct their roster ahead of their debut season in the WNBA. Fans will be interested to see how well the Fire can compete, along with their fellow expansion...

Tempo select UCLA star with historic pick at 2026 WNBA Draft

The expansion Toronto Tempo made franchise history Monday night, selecting Kiki Rice with their first-ever pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Rice was taken sixth overall, marking a notable run for UCLA...

Caitlin Clark has new company in backcourt with 10th pick at WNBA Draft

Fresh off of an exciting postseason run without star Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever have a lot to look forward to in the 2026 season. Things got off to a strong start with Monday night’s WNBA...

Which team selected UCLA’s Lauren Betts at 2026 WNBA Draft

UCLA women’s basketball star Lauren Betts was selected No. 4 overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Betts was part of a strong early run on frontcourt talent, following TCU’s...

2026 WNBA draft fits, featuring Flau'jae Johnson, Azzi Fudd and more

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

Aces confirm Jewell Loyd’s 3-year deal amid frenzy of free agency moves

The Las Vegas Aces have confirmed Jewell Loyd’s return on a three-year deal as part of a busy stretch of free agency moves aimed at reinforcing the defending WNBA champions’ roster. Details of...

Wings’ Azzi Fudd joins exclusive UConn club with No. 1 pick honor at 2026 WNBA Draft

Azzi Fudd joined an exclusive club of UConn history after hearing her name in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday night. Fudd concluded a remarkable collegiate career with Geno Auriemma and the Huskies....

Wings select UConn star Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall in WNBA draft

UConn guard Azzi Fudd was chosen by the Dallas Wings with the No. 1 overall pick of the WNBA draft on Monday night in New York.,Fudd is the seventh UC

Sky, Sparks trade grades for Rickea Jackson-Ariel Atkins swap

The Chicago Sky and the Los Angeles Sparks’ recent trade involving Rickea Jackson and Ariel Atkins stands out as one of the most intriguing moves of the 2026 WNBA offseason. Chicago leaned into...

The 2026 WNBA Draft pick Sky must make after trading Angel Reese to Dream

The Chicago Sky enter the 2026 WNBA Draft at a pivotal moment in franchise history. After trading Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for future first-round picks, the organization has clearly...

Mystics match Tempo offer sheet to Shakira Austin

The Washington Mystics have a bright future ahead of them, and they showed that last season with the young players they had. Shakira Austin was a part of that core group, and she showed last...

Olivia Miles sends ‘fire’ warning to WNBA about potential Paige Bueckers team-up

The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, and one potential name to pair up with Paige Bueckers is former TCU guard Olivia Miles. Miles is just one of a couple of...

Michaela Onyenwere lands huge Mystics contract after helping UCLA win title

Things have been working out in Michaela Onyenwere’s favor in the month of April. In addition to helping Cori Close coach the UCLA women’s basketball team to its first NCAA championship just over...

Liberty signing Rebecca Allen, Pauline Astier as focus shifts in free agency

Liberty GM has shifted his focus to fortifying the bench as the Liberty ready themselves for what they hope will be another championship run.

WNBA mock draft: It's draft day! And there's a new No. 1 in final projection

We project all three rounds. Four UCLA players and a South Carolina trio help make up Round 1.

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

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.

Fever mascot reacts to ‘pal’ Sophie Cunningham re-signing

Among the many excited about Sophie Cunningham’s return to the Indiana Fever after she re-signed with the team in 2026 is Freddy, the team’s mascot. Freddy Fever took to social media to share his...

Atlanta Dream GM immediately shuts down loaded Angel Reese concern

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

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

When the Final Four teams, all of which were No. 1 seeds, set foot in Phoenix, AZ earlier this month, few had UCLA coming out on top. UConn, the then-undefeated defending champions, entered as the...

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

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

Fire sign former A’ja Wilson backup to front court

The Portland Fire signed veteran center Megan Gustafson to a two-year protected contract worth $500,000 in Year 1 and $525,000 in Year 2 on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. The...

Storm reunite with reserve guard after Mystics stint

On Sunday, the Seattle Storm signed guard Jade Melbourne to a one-year contract worth $500,000, per ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. The 23-year-old returns to Seattle with the move, having originally...

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Kahleah Copper staying with Mercury on two-year contract

The Phoenix Mercury have made a major decision when it came their desire to remain with veteran star Kahleah Copper for the long term. Copper is approaching the 11th season of her WNBA career, her...

Mystics trade grade for Jacy Sheldon deal with Sky

Although the Washington Mystics haven’t made any free agency noise as of this writing, they made a promising trade with the Chicago Sky for the second straight offseason on Saturday. They sent...

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

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.

Alyssa Thomas returning to Mercury in free agency after WNBA Finals loss

The Phoenix Mercury found a lot of success last season, and it was due to some of the top players on the team. Alyssa Thomas is one of those players, and it was recently announced that she is...

Sparks re-sign locker room favorite to camp contract

The Los Angeles Sparks have revamped their roster this offseason starting with bringing back former franchise cornerstone Nneka Ogwumike, signing veteran guard Erica Wheeler and trading Rickea...

Sophie Cunningham reacts to Fever re-signing with ‘spicy’ IG Story

Though the Indiana Fever were hit with injuries to some of their key players late last season, they still made noise in the playoffs, advancing to the second round of the playoffs. One of those...

DiJonai Carrington is next piece of Sky’s offseason overhaul

The Chicago Sky have had a busy offseason thus far in revamping their roster for the upcoming season, and their latest move was agreeing to a one-year free agency contract with DiJonai Carrington,...

Dream GM, head coach break silence on ‘no-brainer’ Angel Reese trade

The Atlanta Dream made a series of moves during the week, and there’s no doubt that they’re looking to come back this upcoming season and compete. The first move they made was probably their...

Natasha Howard leaves Fever for $1.4 million Lynx reunion

The Minnesota Lynx made one of their first major offseason splashes of the free agency period with the signing of veteran forward Natasha Howard, as per Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The signing comes...

WNBA trade grades: Grading Sky's latest move, Rickea Jackson's fit

The Sky keep making moves! How does Rickea Jackson fit into their plans?

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Plum back to Sparks, McBride back to Lynx

WNBA free agency is here. Kelsey Plum is returning to Los Angeles. Kayla McBride is returning to Minnesota.

Liberty’s depth takes hit with two departures in WNBA free agency

The Liberty’s depth took a hit Sunday as two players signed with new teams.

Why All-Star Gabby Williams is a game-changing signing for Valkyries

Bringing Gabby Williams to the Bay is a game-changing signing for the Golden State Valkyries. “For a player of Gabby’s caliber to choose us in just our second year… means everything,” Valkyries...

Kayla McBride re-signs with Lynx after historic season

The Minnesota Lynx have lost some major players during WNBA free agency. Minnesota said goodbye to Alanna Smith after she signed a long-term deal with Golden State. They also saw the end of the...

Valkyries make 4 intriguing signings after Gabby Williams contract

The Golden State Valkyries landed one of the best available players in free agency with the signing of defensive ace Gabby Williams on Saturday. The All-Star wing adds to a solid core that...

Storm re-sign Ezi Magbegor in WNBA free agency

The Seattle Storm have already made some significant changes during WNBA free agency. Seattle lost Nneka Ogwumike to Los Angeles as well as Gabby Williams, who signed a long-term contract with...

Courtney Vandersloot re-signs with Sky amid ACL rehab

The Chicago Sky have had a busy offseason so far, signing All-Star point guard Skylar Diggins and trading Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks for promising young forward Rickea Jackson, while...

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

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

Olivia Miles sounds off on joining Unrivaled right before 2026 WNBA Draft

The 2026 WNBA offseason is off and running at full speed. WNBA free agency has already included some surprising moves, and the 2026 WNBA Draft is just one day away. TCU’s Olivia Miles, one of the...

Dream Golden State Valkyries signing makes the team an immediate threat

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

Courtney Williams re-signs with Lynx despite end of StudBudz era

The Minnesota Lynx have lost some significant talent during WNBA free agency. Minnesota already said goodbye to Alanna Smith after her recent signing with Dallas. Fortunately, Minnesota just...

All-Star Gabby Williams makes history with Valkyries signing after saying goodbye to Storm

Not long after saying goodbye to the Seattle Storm, All-Star forward Gabby Williams decided to sign with the Golden State Valkyries. The multi-year contract was first reported by ESPN’s Andraya...

Sky’s bombshell offseason continues with Ariel Atkins-Rickea Jackson Sparks trade swap

The Chicago Sky have made several surprising moves this offseason, and they continue to make moves to transform their roster. After rumors of a possible trade for Rickea Jackson surfaced earlier...

Kelsey Plum takes less than supermax in free agency to help Sparks build roster

The Los Angeles Sparks have already made some aggressive moves during WNBA free agency. LA will reunite with Nneka Ogwumike in 2026, bringing the franchise legend back after her two-year stint in...

New York Liberty’s blockbuster offseason already comes with a looming concern

The New York Liberty have had a free agency period to remember. However, this level of business does pose difficult challenges.

Sophie Cunningham returns to Fever alongside Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull

The Indiana Fever have been hard at work keeping their core players together during the 2026 offseason. Indiana brought back Kelsey Mitchell on a supermax contract and inked Lexie Hull to a...

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