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Sunday, April 12, 2026
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...

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Valkyries bring back reigning Most Improved Player on multi-year contract

The Golden State Valkyries on Saturday re-signed guard Veronica Burton to a multi-year contract as WNBA free agency officially opened under the league’s new collective bargaining agreement....

Fever add roster depth after bringing back Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull

After agreeing to terms to bring back key free agents in Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, the Indiana Fever continued to add depth to their roster with the reported signing of veteran forward...

Fever GM gets brutally honest on re-signing Kelsey Mitchell

The Indiana Fever’s general manager Amber Cox revealed her thoughts on keeping Kelsey Mitchell for the long term. Mitchell has been with the Fever for eight years since the Fever selected her...

Alanna Smith says goodbye to Lynx after signing with Wings

The Minnesota Lynx said goodbye on Saturday to Alanna Smith after she agreed to a 3-year max contract with the Dallas Wings in free agency. Smith was one of the best free agents on the market and...

Alanna Smith agrees to 3-year max contract with Wings

The Dallas Wings made a major splash in WNBA free agency on Saturday, agreeing to terms on max contract with Alanna Smith. The Wings started out the free agency period in bringing back star guard...

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus finalizing ‘team-friendly’ contract with Aces

The defending champion Las Vegas Aces have managed to keep their title core together with the re-signing of Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd, and the expected re-signing of A’ja Wilson....

Liberty’s splashy free agency move sends a clear message for this season — championship or bust

Not only does this splashy move reunite Ionescu with her Oregon teammate, but it also leaves no doubt about the expectations for the Liberty this season.

Free agency is quickly revealing the Aces’ biggest threat in the championship race

Satou Sabally is headed to the Liberty. The team will start the new season with four All-Stars.

Liberty re-signing Jonquel Jones to multiyear contract in huge move to fortify roster

The news of her return was quickly followed by the Liberty picking up marquee free agent Satou Sabally. 

Liberty signing All-Star Satou Sabally in WNBA free agency splash to build Big 4

The Liberty's Big 3 is about to become a Big 4.

Perfect draft pick could kickstart exciting new Sky era

The Chicago Sky could begin the post-Angel Reese era perfectly with a stirring pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.

Wings’ free agency activity raises more questions about the draft than it answers

Wings GM Curt Miller is making moves and only adding to the uncertainty around this year’s draft.

Angel Reese dream looks more likely to come true in Atlanta with every day

The Dream will reportedly be able to keep their core together after adding Angel Reese.

Friday, April 10, 2026
Surprise free agency trade could crown Seattle Storm winners of the WNBA Draft

WNBA contracts negotiated this week can't be signed until Saturday, which has meant a lot of fans have spent the days in the realm of speculation, wondering who might be traded to which team.

Liberty plan to bring back free agent fan favorite Marine Johannes

Johannès, 31, received a reserved qualifying offer from the Liberty earlier this week, which opened the pathway for her return.

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?

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Liberty’s Big 3 may have to sacrifice for superteam payoff

The WNBA is approaching a different landscape under a new collective bargaining agreement that includes higher player salaries. A whopping 80 percent of the league needs contracts, with training...

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WNBA free agency uncovers unexpected 2024 rookie trend

Five of the eight rookies drafted in the 2024 class could begin this season playing for teams other than the ones they originally signed with.

The Angel Reese trade is already paying off big for Atlanta

The Angel Reese effect is being felt in Atlanta one month before the WNBA star plays her first game for the Dream.

One shrewd Wings move could spark a Paige Bueckers–Azzi Fudd reunion

The Dallas Wings could make a smart move in free agency that would allow the franchise to reunite Paige Bueckers with the talented Azzi Fudd.

WNBA free agency hasn't answered the Valkyries' Juste Jocyte question (yet)

Golden State Valkyries fans are still waiting to find out if the team's top 2025 draft pick will make her WNBA debut this season.

Next generational talent may never make it to Sky after Angel Reese trade

The bad news just keep coming for the Chicago Sky.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Why the Liberty and defensive stalwart Alanna Smith could be the perfect match

Smith, 29, set the rumor mill ablaze this week when she told an Australian reporter that she planned to test the free agency waters. 

Angel Reese trade ramps up Indiana Fever-Atlanta Dream rivalry

Angel Reese's trade to the Atlanta Dream could establish a true rivalry between the team and the Indiana Fever.

New Lady Vols recruit hints at Kim Caldwell's vision for the team

The Tennessee Lady Vols officially have two players on the roster with the signing of Avery Mills. She previously played for Liberty.

Angel Reese's exit creates key opportunity for Sky’s next star to emerge

With Angel Reese leaving the Chicago Sky for the Atlanta Dream, a forward will now have a chance she never imagined possible.

Liberty take Sabrina Ionescu off open market designating her as a core player

The Liberty designated star guard Sabrina Ionescu a core player Tuesday.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Three potential Liberty targets in WNBA free agency

As WNBA free agency begins, The Post looks at three potential Liberty targets.

The biggest names set to hit WNBA’s massive free agency bonanza

Buckle in: The WNBA’s mammoth free agency is about to begin.

Atlanta Dream trade gives Angel Reese the chance to silence her haters

Angel Reese's move to the Atlanta Dream will give her the opportunity to prove once and for all just how talented she really is.

Crucial Liberty decisions remain with WNBA free agency set to begin

Free agency could reshape the WNBA this month, with more than 100 players seeking new deals.

The Fever's Kelsey Mitchell solution is the only viable one they have

The Indiana Fever extended a core qualifying offer to Kelsey Mitchell Tuesday, which shows they're prioritizing their longtime star.

Liberty make move to keep Marine Johannes ahead of WNBA free agency

She has the potential to be a difference-maker off the bench, especially with the Liberty likely to overhaul their offense under new head coach Chris DeMarco.

Angel Reese trade was always inevitable (and the Chicago Sky are to blame)

The Chicago Sky were seemingly always going to lose Angel Reese, and this week's trade just solidified the inevitable.

Monday, April 6, 2026
Angel Reese trade could change everything for Dream's franchise player

Angel Reese has joined the Atlanta Dream for the 2026 season, a surprise move that rocked WNBA fans Monday morning.

Sky just hit a new low as staggering Angel Reese trade leaves fans baffled

WNBA fans can't believe that the Chicago Sky let Angel Reese go to the Dream for that price.

Liberty renounce rights to three players as roster starts to take shape

Teams are only allowed to carry over the rights to four players who didn’t participate in the previous season. Before Sunday, the Liberty had seven players who fell into that category. 

Blockbuster trade sets the stage for actual Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will finally both play for competitive teams.

Chicago Sky's stunning Angel Reese trade signals era-defining pivot

With Angel Reese officially heading to the Atlanta Dream, the Chicago Sky has sent a clear message about the future direction of their franchise.

Dream already won Angel Reese trade without even playing a single game yet

Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta in a blockbuster trade. And the Dream already look like the clear winners of the trade.

Sunday, April 5, 2026
A'ja Wilson's free agency stance will be the model for the league

A'ja Wilson made it clear she has no intentions of leaving Las Vegas this season, a stance that many team stars appear to be adopting.

Every sign points to Azzi Fudd being drafted to the Dallas Wings

The WNBA Draft will take place on April 13, and there are many reasons to believe Azzi Fudd will be drafted as the No. 1 overall pick.

NCAA Tournament expansion plans possess one major flaw

The NCAA must reconsider its plans to expand the tournament to 76 teams before it is too late.

Vet slams Sky for issues that could ultimately seal Angel Reese’s fate in Chicago

Rebecca Allen didn’t mince her words when she spoke about her experience in Chicago.

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Geno Auriemma owes Dawn Staley a lot more than a vague apology

If you follow women's college basketball at all, by now you're likely more than aware of the fact that UConn's head coach Geno Auriemma had a major reaction to

The stage is finally set for Kaitlyn Chen scenario fans were denied last year

The expansion draft may have created an opportunity for Kaitlyn Chen to claim a bigger role.

Caitlin Clark unintentionally played a role in ending Azzi Fudd’s senior season

South Carolina handed UConn its first loss of the season—and there’s a Caitlin Clark connection.

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