{"id":592244,"date":"2026-04-09T10:07:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/592244\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:07:18","slug":"wnba-free-agency-tracker-sky-trade-angel-reese-to-dream-aja-wilson-breanna-stewart-sabrina-ionescu-plan-to-stay-with-their-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/592244\/","title":{"rendered":"WNBA free agency tracker: Sky trade Angel Reese to Dream; A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu plan to stay with their teams"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a new collective bargaining agreement in tow, the WNBA is barreling toward the start of the 2026 season on May 8. But first, the majority of players still need to sign contracts.<\/p>\n

Every veteran is a free agent this offseason, with the exception of Kalani Brown and Lexie Brown. Veterans signed deals that ended after the 2025 season to take advantage of higher salaries under the new CBA.<\/p>\n

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Some key figures for free agency:<\/p>\n

The salary cap will rise from $1.5M to $7M, a 466% jump<\/p>\n

Supermax contracts are up 561% to $1.4M, from around $250K<\/p>\n

Minimum salaries above $300,000, with the average salary around $600,000<\/p>\n

The WNBA announced Sunday<\/a> that qualifying offers will be due April 6 and 7, the pre-free agency negotiation period will take place from April 8-10 and players will be eligible to officially sign contracts starting April 11.<\/p>\n

The expansion draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo is in the books<\/a>, the collegiate draft is April 13 and the preseason begins April 19.<\/p>\n

For more on each team\u2019s free agency situation, check out our team-by-team free agency primer<\/a>. And click on the team name below to jump to view notable free agents and the latest developments in each city:<\/p>\n

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Las Vegas Aces<\/a> | Phoenix Mercury<\/a> | Indiana Fever<\/a> | Minnesota Lynx<\/a> | New York Liberty<\/a> | Seattle Storm<\/a> | Atlanta Dream<\/a> | Washington Mystics<\/a> | Golden State Valkyries<\/a> | Los Angeles Sparks<\/a> | Dallas Wings<\/a> | Connecticut Sun<\/a> | Chicago Sky<\/a> | Portland Fire<\/a> | Toronto Tempo<\/a><\/p>\n

Las Vegas Aces<\/p>\n

Under contract: Aaliyah Nye
Restricted: NaLyssa Smith, Kierstan Bell
Notable free agents: A\u2019ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd<\/p>\n

Restricted qualifying offer extended: Kierstan Bell, NaLyssa Smith<\/p>\n

Latest news: Wilson confirmed at Team USA\u2019s media availability that she does not intend to test the free agent market, saying, \u201cI\u2019m not leaving Vegas, so I\u2019m not looking anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"HOUSTON,<\/p>\n

A’ja Wilson is likely to sign a supermax contract to stay with the 2025 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

(Kenneth Richmond via Getty Images)Phoenix Mercury<\/p>\n

Under contract: Kalani Brown
Reserved: Natasha Mack, Kitija Laksa, Monique Akoa Makani, Lexi Held, Karthyrn Westbeld, Kiana Williams
Notable free agents: Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally, DeWanna Bonner<\/p>\n

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Reserved qualifying offer extended: Natasha Mack, Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Kiana Williams<\/p>\n

Indiana Fever<\/p>\n

Under contract: Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, Makayla Timpson
Restricted: Lexie Hull
Reserved: Chloe Bibby
Notable free agents: Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, Sydney Colson, Natasha Howard<\/p>\n

Core qualifying offer extended: Kelsey Mitchell
Restricted qualifying offer extended: Lexie Hull<\/p>\n

Minnesota Lynx<\/p>\n

Under contract: Dorka Juhasz, Anastasiia Olairi Kosu
Reserved: Maria Kliundikova, Jaylyn Sherrod, Camryn Taylor
Key free agents: Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith, Kayla McBride, DiJonai Carrington, Courtney Williams, Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carleton, Jessica Shepard<\/p>\n

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Reserved qualifying offer extended: Jaylyn Sherrod
Core qualifying offer extended: Napheesa Collier<\/p>\n

New York Liberty<\/p>\n

Under contract: Nyara Sabally
Reserved: Rebekah Gardner, Marine Johann\u00e8s
Notable free agents: Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Natasha Cloud, Emma Meesseman<\/p>\n

Reserved qualifying offer extended: Rebekah Gardner, Marine Johann\u00e8s
Core qualifying offer extended: Sabrina Ionescu<\/p>\n

Latest news: Stewart and Ionescu confirmed their intentions to remain with the Liberty on Wednesday<\/a>. \u201cGood luck to everybody else in free agency,\u201d Stewart said, \u201cbut I\u2019m not a part of that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two brought New York its first championship in 2024, though their title-winning coach, Sandy Brondello, moved on to join the expansion Toronto Tempo this offseason. Former Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco will be at the helm for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Seattle Storm<\/p>\n

Under contract: Lexie Brown, Dominique Malonga, Jordan Horston, Nika Muhl
Reserved: Mackenzie Holmes, Zia Cooke
Notable free agents: Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, Gabby Williams, Ezi Magbegor, Brittney Sykes<\/p>\n

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Reserved qualifying offer extended: Zia Cooke, Mackenzie Holmes
Core qualifying offer extended: Ezi Magbegor<\/p>\n

Atlanta Dream<\/p>\n

Under contract: Te-Hina Paopao, Taylor Thierry, Angel Reese
Restricted: Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon
Reserved: Maya Caldwell, Sika Kon\u00e9
Notable free agents: Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Brittney Griner, Jordin Canada<\/p>\n

Reserved qualifying offer extended: Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, Lorela Cubaj, Sika Kon\u00e9
Core qualifying offer extended: Allisha Gray<\/p>\n

Latest news: The Dream acquired Angel Reese<\/a>, who\u2019s under contract, from the Sky in exchange for Atlanta\u2019s first-round picks in both 2027 and 2028. The teams also swapped second-round picks in 2028.<\/p>\n

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Washington Mystics<\/p>\n

Under contract: Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Georgia Amoore, Jacy Sheldon, Lucy Olsen
Restricted: Sug Sutton, Shakira Austin
Reserved: Emily Engstler, Madison Scott\u00a0
Notable free agents: Alysha Clark, Stefanie Dolson<\/p>\n

Reserved qualifying offer extended: Bernadett Hat\u00e1r, Madison Scott, Shakira Austin<\/p>\n

Golden State Valkyries<\/p>\n

Under contract: Carla Leite, Kate Martin
Restricted: Veronica Burton, Cecilia Zandalasini
Reserved: Janelle Sala\u00fcn, Laeticia Amihere, Kaitlyn Chen, Iliana Rupert
Notable free agents: Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Temi Fagbenle<\/p>\n

Reserved qualifying offer extended: Janelle Sala\u00fcn, Cecilia Zandalasini, Ilianan Rupert, Kaitlyn Chen, Veronica Burton, Laeticia Amihere<\/p>\n

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Los Angeles Sparks<\/p>\n

Under contract: Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Sania Feagin
Reserved: Rae Burrell, Julie Vanloo, Alissa Pili
Notable free agents: Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby<\/p>\n

Reserved qualifying offer extended: Rae Burrell, Julie Vanloo, Alissa Pili
Core qualifying offer extended: Kelsey Plum<\/p>\n

Dallas Wings<\/p>\n

Under contract: Diamond Miller, Maddy Siegrist, Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James, JJ Quinerly
Reserved: Luisa Geisels\u00f6der, Li Yueru, Halley Jones, Grace Berger
Notable free agents: Arike Ogunbowale<\/p>\n

Reserved qualifying offer extended: Grace Berger, Li Yueru
Core qualifying offer extended: Arike Ogunbowale<\/p>\n

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Connecticut Sun<\/p>\n

Under contract: Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers, Aaliyah Edwards, Leila Lacan, Rayah Marshall
Restricted: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Haley Peters
Reserved: Mamignan Tour\u00e9
Notable free agents: Marina Mabrey, Tina Charles<\/p>\n

Restricted qualifying offer extended: Mamignan Tour\u00e9, Olivia Nelson-Ododa<\/p>\n

Chicago Sky<\/p>\n

Under contract: Kamilla Cardoso, Hailey Van Lith, Maddy Westbeld
Reserved: Sevgi Uzun
Notable free agents: Courtney Vandersloot, Rebecca Allen, Kia Nurse, Ariel Atkins<\/p>\n

Core qualifying offer extended: Ariel Atkins<\/p>\n

Latest news: The Sky traded Angel Reese<\/a>, who\u2019s under contract, to the Atlanta Dream.<\/p>\n

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Portland Fire<\/p>\n

Under contract: N\/A
Notable free agents: N\/A<\/p>\n

Reserved qualifying offer extended: Luisa Geisels\u00f6der, Sug Sutton, Maya Caldwell, Haley Jones, Chloe Bibby, Emily Engstler
Core qualifying offer extended: Bridget Carleton<\/p>\n

Toronto Tempo<\/p>\n

Under contract: N\/A
Notable free agents: N\/A<\/p>\n

Reserved qualifying offer extended: Lexi Held, Kitija Laksa, Nikolina Mili\u0107, Julie Allemand, Maria Kliundikova
Core qualifying offer extended: Marina Mabrey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With a new collective bargaining agreement in tow, the WNBA is barreling toward the start of the 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