Assessing the 2026 WNBA expansion draft
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Assessing the 2026 WNBA expansion draft
Bridget Carleton and Julie Allemand. (Photo by Elizabeth Ruiz) | Getty Images As the 2026 WNBA season winds down, neither of the expansion teams, the Portland Fire nor the Toronto Tempo, are preparing to head to the playoffs. However, the Fire started 5-3 and were pesky all season long. They are currently in ninth place, ahead of five non-expansion teams, which is meaningful. Meanwhile, the Tempo started 7-5 and, if it weren’t for the numerous injuries they faced, likely would be a lot ...
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