WNBA free agency dates announced for 2026 season
The WNBA announced key dates for free agency ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
The WNBA announced key dates for free agency ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players’ union agreed to start free agency on Monday, the league announced Sunday. Teams will also have a chance to offer a franchise tag to one player who is eligible to be cored. Then, starting Wednesday, teams can begin meeting with unrestricted free agents, with the ability to offer them contracts starting Saturday.
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