{"id":259176,"date":"2025-11-03T16:57:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/259176\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T16:57:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:57:22","slug":"every-wnba-teams-complete-list-of-free-agents-and-top-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/259176\/","title":{"rendered":"Every WNBA team\u2019s complete list of free agents (and top priority)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The list of 2026 WNBA free agents is incredibly long. That\u2019s intentional; players have long known that the league\u2019s Collective Bargaining Agreement was expiring this summer, and as such, many opted to align their contracts with the 2026 offseason.<\/p>\n

But, there are some exceptions to this: WNBA players drafted in the past three seasons. Those players signed multi-year deals, and remain under contract heading into next season.<\/p>\n

That list includes lots of rising stars, including Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston, Fever guard Caitlin Clark, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, and several others.<\/p>\n

But the overwhelming majority of the league will enter free agency this offseason. For some, that will mean genuinely exploring options and likely leaving their current team. For others, free agency is expected to be more of a formality, and they\u2019re much more likely to re-sign with their 2025 club.<\/p>\n

Players are either unrestricted free agents, meaning that they are free to negotiate and sign with any team. Players with five years of service are eligible to become unrestricted free agents.<\/p>\n

Restricted free agents are players with four years of service whose contracts are up; if teams don\u2019t extend these players a qualifying offer, they\u2019ll become unrestricted free agents. If they do, their original team can match any offer the player receives in the open market.<\/p>\n

Reserved players are players with three years of service; they can\u2019t negotiate with other teams unless their prior team doesn\u2019t extend them a qualifying offer. If their team does extend them a qualifying offer, they can match any other offer they can get on the open market.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s every team\u2019s full list of free agents \u2014 and likely top free agency priority this offseason.<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Aces \u2014 A\u2019ja Wilson<\/p>\n

\"PHOENIX,<\/a><\/p>\n

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 10: A\u2019ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Dana Evans, Chelsea Gray, Megan Gustafson, Jewell Loyd, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Kiah Stokes, A\u2019ja Wilson, Jackie Young<\/p>\n

Restricted free agents: Kierstan Bell, NaLyssa Smith<\/p>\n

Phoenix Mercury \u2014 Alyssa Thomas<\/p>\n

\"Syndication:<\/a><\/p>\n

Michael Chow\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, Sami Whitcomb, DeWanna Bonner<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Natasha Mack, Kitija Laksa, Lexi Held, Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld<\/p>\n

Indiana Fever \u2014 Kelsey Mitchell<\/p>\n

\"Indiana<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo by Michael Gonzales\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard, Sophie Cunningham, Damiris Dantas, Sydney Colson, Brianna Turner, Aari McDonald, Odyssey Sims<\/p>\n

Restricted free agents: Lexie Hull<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Chloe Bibby<\/p>\n

Minnesota Lynx \u2014 Napheesa Collier<\/p>\n

\"PHOENIX,<\/a><\/p>\n

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 26: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx reacts during the second half of Game Three of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at PHX Arena on September 26, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Lynx 84-76. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, DiJonai Carrington, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith, Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carleton, Jessica Shepard<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Maria Kliundikova, Jaylyn Sherrod, Camryn Taylor<\/p>\n

New York Liberty \u2014 Breanna Stewart<\/p>\n

\"PHOENIX,<\/a><\/p>\n

PHOENIX, AZ – SEPTEMBER 19: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 19, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese\/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Natasha Cloud, Kennedy Burke, Isabelle Harrison, Emma Meesseman, Stephanie Talbot<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Rebekah Gardner, Marine Johannes<\/p>\n

Seattle Storm \u2014 Nneka Ogwumike<\/p>\n

\"LAS<\/a><\/p>\n

LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 18: Nneka Ogwumike #3 of the Seattle Storm looks on before the game against the Las Vegas Aces during round 1 game 3 on September 18, 2025 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Becker\/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Skylar Diggins, Ezi Magbegor, Tiffany Mitchell, Nneka Ogwumike, Katie Lou Samuelson, Brittney Sykes, Erica Wheeler, Gabby Williams<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Zia Cooke, Mackenzie Holmes<\/p>\n

Atlanta Dream \u2014 Allisha Gray<\/p>\n

\"Indiana<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo by Adam Hagy\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones, Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Nia Coffey, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough<\/p>\n

Restricted free agents: Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Maya Caldwell<\/p>\n

Golden State Valkyries \u2014 Veronica Burton<\/p>\n

\"SAN<\/a><\/p>\n

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 04: Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries is guarded by Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings at Chase Center on September 04, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Tiffany Hayes, Kayla Thornton, Monique Billings, Temi Fagbenle, Kaila Charles<\/p>\n

Restricted free agents: Cecilia Zandalasini, Veronica Burton<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Kaitlyn Chen, Janelle Salaun, Iliana Rupert, Laeticia Amihere<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Sparks \u2014 Kelsey Plum<\/p>\n

\"LOS<\/a><\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts at the tip off during the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on September 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Emma Cannon, Dearica Hamby, Kelsey Plum, Azura Stevens<\/p>\n

Restricted free agents: Julie Allemand<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Julie Vanloo, Alissa Pili<\/p>\n

Washington Mystics \u2014 Shakira Austin<\/p>\n

\"BROOKLYN,<\/a><\/p>\n

BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 9: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics is introduced before the game against the New York Liberty on September 9, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow\/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Shakira Austin, Alysha Clark, Stefanie Dolson<\/p>\n

Restricted players: Sug Sutton<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Emily Engstler, Jade Melbourne, Madison Scott<\/p>\n

Connecticut Sun \u2014 Marina Mabrey<\/p>\n

\"ATLANTA,<\/a><\/p>\n

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 8: Marina Mabrey #3 of the Connecticut Sun drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Dream on September 8, 2025 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy\/NBAE via Getty Images) NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Lindsay Allen, Tina Charles, Bria Hartley, Marina Mabrey<\/p>\n

Restricted free agents: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Haley Peters<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Mamignan Toure<\/p>\n

Chicago Sky \u2014 Ariel Atkins<\/p>\n

\"INDIANAPOLIS,<\/a><\/p>\n

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 05: Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up the court against Ariel Atkins #7 of the Chicago Sky in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 05, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Rebecca Allen, Ariel Atkins, Rachel Banham, Kia Nurse, Michaela Onyenwere, Courtney Vandersloot, Elizabeth Williams<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Sevgi Uzun<\/p>\n

Dallas Wings \u2014 Arike Ogunbowale<\/p>\n

\"ARLINGTON,<\/a><\/p>\n

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 10: Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings looks on during the first half against the Washington Mystics at College Park Center on August 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

Unrestricted free agents: Tyasha Harris, Myisha Hines-Allen, Arike Ogunbowale<\/p>\n

Reserved players: Grace Berger, Luisa Geiselsoder, Li Yueru, Haley Jones<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The list of 2026 WNBA free agents is incredibly long. That\u2019s intentional; players have long known that the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":259177,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[629],"tags":[49,48,82,630],"class_list":{"0":"post-259176","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-wnba","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-sports","11":"tag-wnba"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=259176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259176\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/259177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=259176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=259176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=259176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}