WNBA expansion teams are providing more opportunities for players, with expansion teams like the Golden State Valkyries and Portland Fire showcasing overlooked talent. International players are also making a significant impact, and new developmental spots are fostering future growth.
Las Dallas Wings vencieron a las Seattle Storm por 79-56. La española Awa Fam, de 19 años, anotó 8 puntos, capturó 7 rebotes y robó 4 balones en su récord de minutos en la WNBA.
WNBA coaches face scrutiny for publicly criticizing their teams. While it can motivate, it also risks backlash. Coaches must weigh the temperament of their roster, potential media fallout, trust-building, and job security before speaking negatively to the press.
From the Dallas Wings’ big moves to the most valuable team, here’s what we’ll be watching as the 2026 campaign begins on FridaySign up to get WNBA 30 in your inbox every TuesdayI’ve been obsessed with basketball for as long as I can remember (and have played it since I was five). Now, I cover the sport full-time. I co-wrote a book on the history of women’s hoops, Court Queens, and host the Audacy podcast The Women’s Hoops Show. I grew up a Sacramento Monarchs fan, and proudly own the signature sneakers of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja Wilson. (Angel Reese, you’re next.) The WNBA is celebrating its historic 30th season this year, and I’ll be here every Tuesday covering the past, present and future of the game in this newsletter. Think of it as my exclusive WNBA diary, filling you in on the 4-1-1 of my favorite league. I can’t wait.As someone who celebrated my 30th birthday ahead of the league (not telling how long ahead), I can confidently say it’s a big deal. I, too, aimed to make more money and prioritize stability over hustle; WNBA players have signed million-dollar contracts for the first time, thanks to a new collective bargaining agreement. Some players, such as Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard, saw a 1,389% pay increase ($75,556 to $1.1m in her new three-year deal). In your 30s, you truly know your worth and come into your own. It’s fun to see the league mirror that, too. Continue reading...
The league’s new CBA has made some players millionaires. After years of instability, they’re now able to take control of their futureThe WNBA is entering its 30th season, a milestone worthy of as big of a celebration as its players could muster – and this year, they mustered up a lot. The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) negotiated a landmark collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the league that, among other things, introduces a revenue sharing system and an estimated average salary of $583,000.This season, all players will make the minimum of $270,000, up from $66,000; others may make as much as $1.4m. It’s money that Alysha Clark, a veteran forward for the Dallas Wings and vice-president of the WNBPA, describes to the Guardian as “amazing”. One of the most incredible aspects of the new deal, she says, is having the ability to pave the way for future generations of WNBA players. Continue reading...
Paige Bueckers stated that her personal relationship with new Dallas Wings teammate Azzi Fudd is private. Both players, former UConn teammates, addressed media speculation at a press conference.
