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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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WNBA officially approves expansion to Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia

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Updated Apr 10, 3:23 PM ET

The WNBA is officially set to expand into three new cities by 2030. The league and NBA Board of Governors announced Thursday night that they had formally approved expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia. The Cleveland franchise is set to begin play in 2028, followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Last June, the WNBA announced it had granted expansion franchises to the three cities, but Thursday’s announcement makes it official. It also comes after a drawn-out labor d

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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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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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