WNBA NewsSunday, Apr 12, 2026

The contentious CBA negotiations are well and truly in the rear view mirror for the WNBA, and the offseason is now in full swing.

UCLA stars Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Gianna Kneepkens are expected to be selected in the first round of the WNBA draft on Monday.

In a stunning move, the New York Liberty bring three time WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally to Brooklyn.

Monique Billings joined the Fever after an offseason that saw her play alongside Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark.

WNBA legend Candace Parker reacted to the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. Each new franchise selected 11 players from existing WNBA teams to build its inaugural roster. Portland chose defensive standout Nika Muhl despite a knee injury that will keep her out for a second straight season.

One of the Storm‘s first moves to rebuild their roster this offseason was to sign veteran center Stefanie Dolson in free agency.

The Wings are trying to get Paige Bueckers some help

Indiana is maintaining its backcourt depth from last season, with Cunningham, Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull returning for 2026.

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.

Veronica Burton has re-signed with the Golden State Valkyries to a multi-year contract, the team announced. Burton broke out as one of Golden State’s star players during their inaugural season. In 2022, she was drafted 7th overall by the Dallas Wings, where she spent 2 seasons before being waived and picked up by the Connecticut… The post Veronica Burton Back to the Bay on a multi-year contract with the Valkyries appeared first on Winsidr.

Following her All-WNBA First Team campaign in 2025, the Atlanta Dream re-signed star guard Allisha Gray to a three-year max deal, solidifying their championship core. Gray is coming off a standout season, earning All-Star and All-WNBA First Team honors while also capturing a 3×3 gold medal and an Unrivaled title, a year that firmly elevated… The post Atlanta Dream sign Allisha Gray on a three-year max deal appeared first on Winsidr.