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Why Courtney Vandersloot Might Not Return to Sky

So many players will be free agents in the WNBA and available to sign once a new collective bargaining agreement is in place. Until then, one can only speculate where certain stars will go for the 2026 season.

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How the Mercury Set the Tone For the 2025 Season

The Phoenix Mercury were a contending team this year, and they proved it with their playoff run. They reached the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in the franchise's history, and they took down great teams before running into the Las Vegas Aces.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 23

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.

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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.

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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.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / November 23

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 News / Canis Hoopus / November 23

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.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 23

Dallas Wings win WNBA Draft lottery, will pick No. 1 for second straight year

The Dallas Wings are celebrating after getting the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft for the second consecutive year. Here's a look at how the lottery shook out: The Sky acquired this pick with a trade that also involved the Connecticut Sun.

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.

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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.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 23

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 / Indiana Fever on SI / November 21

Bold Indiana Fever 2026 WNBA Draft Prediction Raises Eyebrows

There's no doubt that the Indiana Fever's roster for the 2026 WNBA season is going to feature some new faces. This is owed to several things. One is that

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.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 20

Fever Star Kelsey Mitchell Reveals Inspiring Off-Court Commitment

Indiana Fever star guard Kelsey Mitchell wasn't on the court when her team's season ended during Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 20

Sky Guards Take Flight in Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball

Chicago Sky guards Ariel Atkins and Kia Nurse are bringing their talents to Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball — a fast-paced, four-week 5x5 league based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kamilla Cardoso News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 20

Sky's Bigger Cornerstone: Angel Reese or Kamilla Cardoso?

Any time a team has the luxury of adding two high caliber players in the same draft, that team should be on pace for greatness. The Chicago Sky benefited from not only having the second overall selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft, but they also had another lottery pick that same night.