2026 WNBA Draft

Seattle Storm guard/forward Gabby Williams smiles and claps in response to Seattle getting the third overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She is shown on the broadcast of the draft lottery, and a graphic with the lottery results is overlaid at the bottom.

Seattle Storm to continue building with No. 3 pick

By Bella Munson / November 25, 2025

The Storm are looking for a player who will impact the team now and in the future

Natisha Hiedeman in her black No. 2 Lynx jersey holds up two fingers in both hands on either side of her bright pink hair.

Minnesota Lynx snag No. 2 overall pick in 2026 WNBA Draft

By Terry Horstman / November 25, 2025

Cheryl Reeve: ‘The diversity of talent in this draft…I think that’s palpable’

Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller is sitting down in a chair. He has a neutral expression while holding a rolled up paper in his hands.

Dallas Wings get No. 1 pick again, this time with plenty of ‘optionality’

By Drake Keeler / November 24, 2025

General manager Curt Miller said that “six prospects” have separated themselves

Washington Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen smiles and holds up four fingers on each hand in response to Washington getting the fourth overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She is shown on the broadcast of the draft lottery, and a graphic with the lottery results is overlaid at the bottom.

Rinse and repeat: Rebuilding Washington Mystics will pick fourth in WNBA Draft for second straight year

By Jenn Hatfield / November 23, 2025

That’s just one way this offseason is expected to look like the last one for the Mystics

Chicago Sky land No. 5 overall pick as rebuilding effort continues

By Hope Perry / November 23, 2025

Path forward remains unclear with significant roster questions still unanswered

UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts holds the ball to her side while posting-up Mississippi big Christine Iwuala, who grimaces while bracing against Betts with a forearm. Loosely filled arena seats are hazily visibly far behind them.

Lauren Betts’ development — the good, the bad and the ugly

By Emily Adler / November 15, 2025

The projected lottery pick is a stellar talent, with one or two seriously limiting flaws

UCLA center Lauren Betts dribbled the ball while posting up UConn center Jana El Alfy, who extends her forearm against Betts while leaning toward her. Cheerleaders and photographers sit on the sideline behind them out of focus, with a blurry but full crowd farther in the background.

The 2026 WNBA Draft may be the last great class for centers

By Emily Adler / November 9, 2025

WNBA prospects are getting taller, but playing the post less

New York Liberty assistant coach Sonia Raman stands on the court during player warm ups, smiling in a New York Liberty sweatshirt, ahead of the matchup between New York and the Connecticut Sun.

Seattle Storm reportedly hire Sonia Raman as head coach

By Bella Munson / October 26, 2025

ESPN reports the former New York Liberty assistant coach has signed multi-year deal in Seattle

Two side-by-side pictures: on the left, Spain center Awa Fam stands looking to her left with an arm outstreched past the edge of the picture; on the right, Notre Dame point guard Olivia Miles tosses a cross-body pass in midair in front of a Louisville defender with a packed crowd in the background

The IX Basketball’s 2026 WNBA Draft Board, V1.0

By Emily Adler / October 14, 2025

The most detailed 2026 WNBA draft resource available outside a team’s actual war room

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman and assistant general manager Maria Giovannetti sit in the stands and talk before a game. Wideman holds a coffee cup in her right hand and gestures with her left as she speaks.

Why player development will remain a top priority for Jamila Wideman and Washington Mystics in 2026

By Jenn Hatfield / September 18, 2025

‘Time and talent’ are the keys to the Mystics’ rebuild long-term