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Wings win WNBA draft lottery for second straight year

Twice is nice for the Dallas Wings, who will pick first overall in the WNBA draft after landing star Paige Buckers No. 1 a year ago. The Wings won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday for the second year running.

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Wings again win WNBA draft lottery, to pick No. 1

For the second year in a row, the Dallas Wings will select first in the 2026 WNBA draft after winning the draft lottery Sunday.

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 23

Rebecca Lobo Notes Azzi Fudd's 'Phenomenal' Wings Fit After WNBA Draft Lottery Win

The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery has now come and gone, and the Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 pick in next year's draft. This marks the second straight season that Dallas will get the WNBA Draft's first choice, as they selected UConn Huskies superstar Paige Bueckers with the top pick last year.

Dallas Wings News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Wings win top pick in 2026 WNBA Draft with Lynx, Storm rounding out top 3

The Dallas Wings are building the organization around last year’s first overall pick Paige Bueckers. Dallas’ superstar rookie dominated in 2025, winning Rookie of the Year among other accolades.

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For the second year in a row, the Dallas Wings will have the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft

Congratulations to the Dallas Wings, who will pick first in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The Wings won the WNBA Draft Lottery for the second year in a row, with representative Maddy Siegrist, once again, proving to be the good luck charm.

Minnesota Lynx Land No. 2 Pick in 2026 WNBA Draft

The Minnesota Lynx, who had the best record in the WNBA last season, will be adding another young talent to the roster with a top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 23

3 Players Indiana Fever Could Favor in 2026 WNBA Draft

The 2026 WNBA Draft lottery is taking place on November 23, which means that there is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming draft right now. However, the lottery doesn't mean anything for the Fever, as it's only between the Minnesota Lynx, the Dallas Wings, the Chicago Sky, the Seattle Storm, and the Washington Mystics.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 23

Why The 2014 Mercury Dominated, Won A Championship

The Phoenix Mercury have won three championships over the years, and their last one was in 2014. The Mercury had a memorable season that year, and they swept the Chicago Sky in the WNBA Finals to win it all.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 23

Why Mercury's Pondexter Was Bound To Succeed

The Phoenix Mercury were getting closer to winning a championship, as they started to find the right pieces. They found a star in Diana Taurasi, and earlier that year, they acquired Penny Taylor.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 23

How The Mercury's Preseason Helped Them Turn Things Around

The Phoenix Mercury had a nice 2013 season, as they finished the year with a record of 19-15. They made the playoffs that season, and they faced the Los Angeles Sparks and the Minnesota Lynx during that time.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 23

How to Watch 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery as Dallas Wings aim for back-to-back first picks

The Dallas Wings had a disappointing season in 2025, going 10-34 under first-year head coach Chris Koclanes, including a 1-11 stretch to start the year, and another 1-15 stretch from July 30th to September 7th.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 23

Why Mercury Legend Taurasi's Presence Helped Team USA

The 2024 Olympics featured some of the WNBA's best players, and while younger talent led the way, there were veterans who helped guide them to success.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 23

How Mercury's Bonner Had A Career High Against East Team

DeWanna Bonner is one of the Phoenix Mercury's top players, and she has helped the team achieve great things. She helped them win their second championship by being the team's top reserve.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 23

Why Phoenix's Centers Slowed Down Teams

After a challenging 2023 season, the Phoenix Mercury were back in the playoffs the following year. The Mercury made some movies, and the biggest was bringing in Kahleah Copper.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 23

Mercury Draft Picks Seek To Establish Themselves

In the past, there have been instances where the Phoenix Mercury had one draft pick. Those picks are outside of the first round, and the players selected at that time are forever tied to the Mercury.

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Sky Center Officially Commits to Project B's 2026 Launch

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso has officially been annouced as one fo the latest athletes to join Project B, the global off-season league set to launch in November 2026.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Has Decision to Make on Sunday

Caitlin Clark was forced to watch on as the Indiana Fever nearly pulled off a trip to the 2025 WNBA Finals without her. After taking down the Atlanta Dream

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 22

Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Makes Announcement Away From WNBA

Sophie Cunningham played an integral role for the Indiana Fever this past season. However, this was before the 6-foot-1 guard’s season was cut short by a knee injury.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / November 22

Cameron Brink Makes Big Career Move Amid WNBA Offseason

Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink made some changes this WNBA offseason as she continues to navigate her professional career. Brink, who was drafted second overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, returned to action last July after a 13-month recovery from a torn ACL.

WNBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Liberty hiring Warriors' Chris DeMarco as new head coach

Liberty hiring longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as new head coach

The New York Liberty of the WNBA is hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as its new head coach.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 21

Report: Liberty tab Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach

The New York Liberty have agreed to name Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, ESPN reported on Friday. DeMarco, 40, has held a number of roles -- including assistant coach and player development coach -- during his 13 seasons with the team.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 21

Final Pre-Lottery WNBA mock draft has Dallas Wings looking internationally

The WNBA will hold its Draft Lottery on Sunday evening, and the Dallas Wings hold a 42% chance of winning the top pick. They won the first pick last year, which landed them Paige Bueckers, and they're looking to go back-to-back, as Maddy Siegrist will be representing them once again at the lottery.