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Nneka Ogwumike Chooses Sparks Over Lynx In Free Agency

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Updated Apr 11, 8:37 AM ET

Nneka Ogwumike has agreed to rejoin the Los Angeles Sparks after two seasons with the Seattle Storm. The news was first reported by her sister, Chiney Ogwumike, an ESPN analyst. Ogwumike also visited the Minnesota Lynx before settling on a return to Los Angeles as she enters her 15th professional season. Ogwumike is a 10-time All-Star. The veteran forward spent her first 12 seasons with the Sparks before departing for Seattle ahead of the 2024 campaign. Last season she averaged 18 points, 7 r...

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Chelsea Gray Re-Signs with Aces on Three-Year, $3M Deal » Winsidr

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Updated Apr 10, 10:33 PM ET

Chelsea Gray is continuing her 11-year career with the Las Vegas Aces after agreeing to a three-year, $3 million fully guaranteed deal, a source told ESPN’s Kendra Andrews on Friday. News: Chelsea Gray’s three-year contract is worth 3M+ over the course of the deal and is fully guaranteed, a source tells ESPN. @Callie__Fin was first… The post Chelsea Gray Re-Signs with Aces on Three-Year, $3M Deal appeared first on Winsidr.

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Arike Ogunbowale signing a seven-figure multiyear deal with Wings » Winsidr

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Updated Apr 10, 11:32 PM ET

Arike Ogunbowale has officially reaffirmed her role with the Dallas Wings’ franchise, re-signing with the team on a historic multi-year, seven-figure deal. While rumors of a change of scenery swirled throughout the off-season, Ogunbowale chose to remain in North Texas, signaling her commitment to the franchise that drafted her fifth overall in 2019. Though she… The post Arike Ogunbowale signing a seven-figure multiyear deal with Wings appeared first on Winsidr.

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Kelsey Mitchell, Fever Sign One-Year, $1.4M Supermax

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Updated Apr 11, 8:57 AM ET

Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever have agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax agreement. Mitchell was an All-WNBA selection in 2025, helping the Fever into the WNBA semifinals despite the injury absence of Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Mitchell finished fifth in MVP voting. Mitchell became the first Fever player to average 20 points in the regular season to go with 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Mitchell had a PER of 19.9. The Fever selected Mitchell with the second overall pic...

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Jewell Loyd Set to Stay with Aces on Three-Year Deal » Winsidr

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When the Aces traded for Jewell Loyd at the start of the 2025 season, she was brought in to complement A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young. After a rough stretch early on, the core began to click, helping Las Vegas capture another championship. Now, Loyd is set to remain with the Aces, finalizing a three-year deal… The post Jewell Loyd Set to Stay with Aces on Three-Year Deal appeared first on Winsidr.

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Atlanta Dream Finalize Key Deals After Trading for All-Star Angel Reese

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Angel Reese has found herself on a new team ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, joining the Atlanta Dream after two seasons with the Chicago Sky. The former LSU forward has been one of the best players in the league since joining the Sky in 2024, averaging 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. After missing the postseason yet again in 2025, Reese expressed her frustration with the team, calling for it to add more talent.

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Tracking WNBA free agency: Chicago Sky re-signing Elizabeth Williams to 2-year deal

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It’s a busy week in the WNBA, with more than 80% of the league’s players out of contract entering free agency. A three-day window for free-agent negotiations opened Wednesday, and any signings or trades can become official Saturday. The Chicago Sky got an early start on their roster makeover by trading All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday for a pair of future first-round ...

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The Mystics do not core anyone, which is no surprise

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Currently, WNBA teams, including the Washington Mystics are negotiating with free agents who may be interested in coming to their team. One of the key things that remains in teams’ hands is whether to give the core player designation on one player. According to Alexa Philippou of ESPN, most teams have, but the Mystics appear […]

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