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 Advertisement<\/p>\n 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: Kierstan Bell, Jackie Young Restricted qualifying offer extended: Kierstan Bell, (re-signed) NaLyssa Smith<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Latest news: A\u2019ja Wilson is signing a three-year, $5 million supermax contract<\/a> with the Aces; Signing Kierstan Bell<\/a>, Jackie Young<\/a>, Chelsea Gray<\/a>, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus<\/a>, Stephanie Talbot, Brianna Turner, NaLyssa Smith, Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd<\/a>; Wilson confirmed at Team USA\u2019s media availability that she does not intend<\/a> to test the free agent market, saying, \u201cI\u2019m not leaving Vegas, so I\u2019m not looking anywhere.\u201d<\/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 Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Natasha Mack, Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Kiana Williams<\/p>\n Latest news: Sami Whitcomb and Kahleah Copper<\/a> are returning to the Mercury two-year deals; Alyssa Thomas is reportedly re-signing<\/a> with the Mercury; DeWanna Bonner is also returning<\/a>.<\/p>\n Indiana Fever<\/p>\n Under contract: Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, Makayla Timpson Advertisement<\/p>\n Core qualifying offer extended: Kelsey Mitchell Latest news: Sophie Cunningham is returning to Indiana on a one-year<\/a> deal; Signing Monique Billings<\/a> and Tyasha Harris<\/a>; Lexie Hull is returning to Indiana; Fever are reportedly signing Kelsey Mitchell<\/a> to a one-year supermax deal.<\/p>\n Minnesota Lynx<\/p>\n Under contract: Dorka Juhasz, Anastasiia Olairi Kosu Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Jaylyn Sherrod Latest news: Kayla McBride is returning to the Lynx on a two-year deal<\/a>; Natasha Williams is signing a two-year deal<\/a>; Courtney Williams is signing a two-year max deal<\/a>; Napheesa Collier is returning on a one-year supermax deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n New York Liberty<\/p>\n Under contract: Nyara Sabally (drafted by Toronto Tempo) Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Rebekah Gardner, Marine Johann\u00e8s Latest news: Jonquel Jones is returning on a multiyear deal<\/a>; Satou Sabally is reportedly signing a multiyear deal with the Liberty<\/a>; Rebecca Allen and Pauline Astier are signing one-year deals<\/a><\/p>\n Stewart and Ionescu confirmed their intentions to remain with the Liberty<\/a>. \u201cGood luck to everybody else in free agency,\u201d Stewart said, \u201cbut I\u2019m not a part of that.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/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 Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Zia Cooke, Mackenzie Holmes Latest news: Re-signing Ezi Magbegor; Signing Stefanie Dolson<\/a>; Reportedly signing Natisha Hiedeman to a two-year deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Atlanta Dream<\/p>\n Under contract: Te-Hina Paopao, Taylor Thierry, Angel Reese Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, Lorela Cubaj, Sika Kon\u00e9 Latest news: The Dream are reportedly signing All-Star Allisha Gray to a multi-year, \u201cmax-plus\u201d deal<\/a>; Naz Hillmon is also set to return<\/a>, as is Brionna Jones<\/a>; 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 Washington Mystics<\/p>\n Under contract: Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Georgia Amoore, Jacy Sheldon (traded to Sky), Lucy Olsen, Shakira Austin Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Bernadett Hat\u00e1r, Madison Scott, Shakira Austin<\/p>\n Latest news: Shakira Austin is signing a three-year deal to return<\/a> to the team; signed Michaela Onyenwere on a multiyear contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n Golden State Valkyries<\/p>\n Under contract: Carla Leite, Kate Martin Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Janelle Sala\u00fcn, Cecilia Zandalasini, Ilianan Rupert, Kaitlyn Chen, Veronica Burton, Laeticia Amihere<\/p>\n Latest news: Re-signed Veronica Burton<\/a> and Kayla Thornton<\/a>; signing Gabby Williams to a multiyear deal<\/a>; re-signing Iliana Rupert and Janelle Sala\u00fcn.<\/p>\n Los Angeles Sparks<\/p>\n Under contract: Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Sania Feagin Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Rae Burrell, Julie Vanloo, Alissa Pili Latest news: Kelsey Plum is returning to the Sparks on a team-friendly<\/a> deal; Sparks are re-signing Dearica Hamby<\/a>; Nneka Ogwumike is returning to the Sparks<\/a> after spending her first 12 seasons in L.A.<\/p>\n Dallas Wings<\/p>\n Under contract: Maddy Siegrist, Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James, JJ Quinerly, Rayah Marshall Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Grace Berger, Li Yueru Latest news: Alanna Smith is joining the team on a three-year max contract<\/a>; Arike Ogunbowale is re-signing with the team on a seven-figure, multi-year deal<\/a>; Wings signing Jessica Shepard<\/a> on a multi-year deal; Dallas picked up second-year center Rayah Marshall, who is still on her rookie deal, in a trade with the Sun.<\/p>\n Connecticut Sun<\/p>\n Under contract: Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers, Aaliyah Edwards, Leila Lacan, Diamond Miller (acquired in trade with Wings), Brittney Griner Advertisement<\/p>\n Restricted qualifying offer extended: Mamignan Tour\u00e9, Olivia Nelson-Ododa<\/p>\n Latest news: Signing Kennedy Burke<\/a>; Connecticut is reportedly signing All-Star center Brittney Griner<\/a> to a seven-figure deal. Also, the Sun acquired<\/a> Diamond Miller in a trade with the Wings; Miller is under a one-year team option on the fourth year of her rookie deal.<\/p>\n Chicago Sky<\/p>\n Under contract: Kamilla Cardoso, Hailey Van Lith, Maddy Westbeld Advertisement<\/p>\n Core qualifying offer extended: Ariel Atkins<\/p>\n Latest news: DiJonai Carrington is joining the Sky on a one-year deal<\/a>; Courtney Vandersloot is returning to the Sky<\/a>; Skylar Diggins is signing a two-year deal<\/a> with Chicago; The Sky acquired Jacy Sheldon in a trade with Washington, which receives a 2028 first-round pick. Azur\u00e1 Stevens is signing a three-year deal<\/a> with the Sky; the Sky traded Angel Reese<\/a>, who\u2019s under contract, to the Atlanta Dream.<\/p>\n Portland Fire<\/p>\n Under contract: N\/A Advertisement<\/p>\n Reserved qualifying offer extended: Luisa Geisels\u00f6der, Sug Sutton, Maya Caldwell, Haley Jones, Chloe Bibby, Emily Engstler Latest news: Megan Gustafson is signing a two-year deal<\/a> with Portland; Bridget Carleton signed a three-year max<\/a> deal.<\/p>\n Toronto Tempo<\/p>\n Under contract: Nyara Sabally, Aaliyah Nye Reserved qualifying offer extended: Lexi Held, Kitija Laksa, Nikolina Mili\u0107, Julie Allemand, Maria Kliundikova, Advertisement<\/p>\n Latest news: Isabelle Harrison signing one-year deal<\/a>; the Tempo are reportedly signing Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes<\/a> to two-year max contracts.<\/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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Restricted: NaLyssa Smith (re-signing)
Notable free agents: A\u2019ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray (re-signing), Jewell Loyd (re-signing)<\/p>\n![\"HOUSTON,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bda21434-92d1-4386-8b1b-418850055449.jpeg\"\/)
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Reserved: Natasha Mack, Kitija Laksa, Monique Akoa Makani, Lexi Held, Karthyrn Westbeld, Kiana Williams
Notable free agents: Alyssa Thomas (re-signing), Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally (signing with Liberty), DeWanna Bonner<\/p>\n
Restricted: Lexie Hull
Reserved: Chloe Bibby
Notable free agents: Kelsey Mitchell (re-signing), Sophie Cunningham (re-signing), Aari McDonald, Sydney Colson, Natasha Howard<\/p>\n
Restricted qualifying offer extended: Lexie Hull<\/p>\n
Reserved: Maria Kliundikova, Jaylyn Sherrod, Camryn Taylor
Key free agents: Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith (signing with Wings), Kayla McBride (re-signing), DiJonai Carrington, Courtney Williams (re-signing), Natisha Hiedeman (signing with Storm), Bridget Carleton, Jessica Shepard (signing with Wings)<\/p>\n
Core qualifying offer extended: Napheesa Collier<\/p>\n
Reserved: Rebekah Gardner, Marine Johann\u00e8s
Notable free agents: Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones (re-signing), Natasha Cloud, Emma Meesseman<\/p>\n
Core qualifying offer extended: Sabrina Ionescu<\/p>\n
Reserved: Mackenzie Holmes, Zia Cooke
Notable free agents: Nneka Ogwumike (signing with Los Angeles), Skylar Diggins (signing with Chicago), Gabby Williams (signing with Golden State), Ezi Magbegor (re-signing), Brittney Sykes (signing with Toronto)<\/p>\n
Core qualifying offer extended: Ezi Magbegor<\/p>\n
Restricted: Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon (re-signing)
Reserved: Maya Caldwell, Sika Kon\u00e9
Notable free agents: Allisha Gray (re-signing), Brionna Jones (re-signing), Brittney Griner (signed with Sun), Jordin Canada<\/p>\n
Core qualifying offer extended: Allisha Gray<\/p>\n
Restricted: Sug Sutton, Shakira Austin (signing with Tempo)
Reserved: Emily Engstler, Madison Scott\u00a0
Notable free agents: Alysha Clark, Stefanie Dolson (signing with Storm)<\/p>\n
Restricted: Veronica Burton, Cecilia Zandalasini
Reserved: Janelle Sala\u00fcn (re-signing), Laeticia Amihere, Kaitlyn Chen, Iliana Rupert (re-signing)
Notable free agents: Kayla Thornton (re-signing), Tiffany Hayes, Temi Fagbenle<\/p>\n
Reserved: Rae Burrell, Julie Vanloo, Alissa Pili
Notable free agents: Kelsey Plum (re-signing), Dearica Hamby (re-signing)<\/p>\n
Core qualifying offer extended: Kelsey Plum<\/p>\n
Reserved: Luisa Geisels\u00f6der, Li Yueru, Halley Jones, Grace Berger
Notable free agents: Arike Ogunbowale (re-signing)<\/p>\n
Core qualifying offer extended: Arike Ogunbowale<\/p>\n
Restricted: Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Haley Peters
Reserved: Mamignan Tour\u00e9
Notable free agents: Marina Mabrey (signing with Toronto), Tina Charles<\/p>\n
Reserved: Sevgi Uzun
Notable free agents: Courtney Vandersloot (re-signing), Rebecca Allen, Kia Nurse, Ariel Atkins<\/p>\n
Notable free agents: N\/A<\/p>\n
Core qualifying offer extended: Bridget Carleton<\/p>\n
Notable free agents: N\/A<\/p>\n
Core qualifying offer extended: Marina Mabrey<\/p>\n