WNBA News · LatestSunday, Apr 12, 2026

Fans think Angel Reese did enough for the Chicago Sky and the team should have been gracious enough about her exit.

And while the talent of this draft class is a major storyline heading into Monday, so too is the fact this is the first group of rookies who will greatly benefit from the new collective bargaining agreement.

While plenty of players are running it back with their previous teams, some are making big moves with an eye toward the future.

WNBA superstar Cameron Brink was among the several sports stars to pop out at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for Coachella on opening weekend. The Los Angeles Sparks star brought her A-game for the festival look, bringing the…

Sophie Cunningham, 29, was a valuable glue player for Indiana across 30 games, averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 43.2 percent from the field.

Sophie Cunningham shared her excitement about returning to the Fever by sharing some spicy Instagram stories.

After losing a slew of players to WNBA free agency and the expansion draft, the Minnesota Lynx are bringing back two key pieces for the 2026 season.

PHOENIX — More moves are filtering in as the Phoenix Mercury bring back veteran guard Sami Whitcomb to the Valley. According to ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike, the deal includes $1.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are doubling down on continuity and star power, re-signing Kahleah Copper and DeWanna Bonner to reinforce their present competitiveness and long-term identity. Copper, a four-time All-Star and 2021 Finals MVP, emerged as the Mercury’s offensive centerpiece in 2025, averaging 15.

The Sky continued to make roster moves this offseason with the free agency signing of DiJonai Carrington on Sunday.

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Eight years and two championships later, Natasha Howard is coming home. Natasha Howard won a championship with the Minnesota Lynx in 2017.

Kahleah Copper's deal with Phoenix is for two years, a source said.

The WNBA’s new seven-partner media deal is one of the most expansive in sports, but it’s being met with widespread skepticism over the league’s financial health. “The WNBA has seven league rights partners, it’s kind of wild—ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, USA, Amazon, CBS, Ion, NBA TV,” reports Ryan Glasspiegel of FOS Sports about the multiple mediums that are available for broadcasting the games.

The Indiana Fever front office continues to deliver positive news for the fans. After retaining the core part of their 2025 roster, the front office now plans to reunite the coaching staff with a South Carolina icon.

The Seattle Storm have re-signed forward Ezi Magbegor during WNBA free agency. Magbegor is a four-time all-defensive team selection.

All-Star forward Gabby Williams is officially leaving the Seattle Storm and signing with the Golden State Valkyries.

The Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks have agreed to a trade, sending forward Rickea Jackson to LA and guard Ariel Atkins to Chicago, per Alexa Philippou. After spending the first 7 seasons of her WNBA career with the Washington Mystics, Ariel Atkins took her talents to the Chicago Sky for the 2025 season. She… The post Chicago Sky Trade Ariel Atkins, Acquire Rickea Jackson from Los Angeles Sparks appeared first on Winsidr.

PHOENIX — WNBA free agency has been in full throttle, but frustration is building among Phoenix Mercury fans who are watching teams make major moves while their own front office remains quiet. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) celebrates their win over the New York Liberty 79-73 to win the series during Game Three of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs first round at PHX Arena on Sept.

Kayla McBride is returning to the Minnesota Lynx on …

After two seasons with the Minnesota Lynx, guard Natisha Hiedeman is on the move to a new team ahead of the 2026 season. After a social media post saying goodbye to the Lynx on Friday, news broke that Hiedeman would be heading west after agreeing to sign with the Seattle Storm. Khristina Williams of GirlsTalkSportsTV… The post Natisha Hiedeman Signs with Seattle Storm appeared first on Winsidr.

The Portland Fire have signed forward Bridget Carleton after selecting her first overall in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft. Carleton has spent nearly the entirety of her career with Minnesota, playing all but four games in her seven-year WNBA career with the Lynx. After primarily coming off the bench most of her career, Carleton took… The post Portland Fire Sign Top Expansion Draft Pick Bridget Carleton appeared first on Winsidr.

The Indiana Fever are putting the band back together for a run at the 2026 WNBA title. Now, they just have to hope everybody stays healthy. On Sunday, April 12, the Fever announced they agreed to a one-year contract with…

Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko said Sunday that newly acquired forward Angel Reese will "fit in great," but added the team will work to improve her shooting efficiency.

Four-time WNBA All-Star and two-time champion Kelsey …

The Sky have re-signed Courtney Vandersloot after her 2025 season was cut short by an ACL injury.

WNBA free agency is in full swing as the Indiana Fever have addressed a need in the frontcourt by bringing a familiar face back.

Two-time WNBA All-Star Courtney Williams is returning to the Lynx on a two-year max deal, her agent, Marcus Crenshaw of The FAM Sports Agency, told ESPN on Sunday.

In a one-on-one interview with Swish Appeal, Cameron Brink made it clear she's ready to produce for the Sparks.

Who won and lost a frenetic first weekend of free agency.