2026 WNBA Draft

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers looks up with a concerned expression. Teammate Myisha Hines-Allen approaches her from the side, while other teammates look on in the background. Packed arena stands are blurry in the background.

WNBA Notes: Let’s talk about the future for teams that missed the playoffs

By Emily Adler / September 13, 2025

Exploring what the future could hold for the Sparks, Sun, Sky, Mystics and Wings

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman is shown doing a Zoom call with reporters. She is wearing a navy Mystics sweatshirt, and there is a navy backdrop with the Mystics, Monumental Sports Network and MedStar Health logos behind her.

Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman discusses plan for the future, progress this season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 16, 2025

Wideman: The Mystics are competing ‘probably at a level that we don’t have business competing in’ this season

Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards extends her left arm in midair to try to block an acrobatic layup by Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon. Sheldon, also in midair, tries to shield the ball from Edwards with her body.

Did the Washington Mystics get enough for Aaliyah Edwards in deadline-day trade?

By Jenn Hatfield / August 7, 2025

The Mystics got guard Jacy Sheldon to balance their roster, but Edwards still has lots of potential

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes is shown in midair, about to release a right-handed jump shot over a Las Vegas Aces defender. The defender is close enough to contest the shot but isn't high enough in the air to disrupt Sykes' vision.

How trading away Brittney Sykes helps and hurts the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / August 6, 2025

The Mystics got back Alysha Clark and a Seattle draft pick, giving them three first-round picks in 2026

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton dribbles up the court with her left hand.

Seven things we’ve learned about the Golden State Valkyries through three games

By Michelle Smith / May 26, 2025

Early in their debut season, there are some promising patterns, but reality checks await

Natasha Cloud sticks her tongue and her right arm out while on the court playing for Phantom BC.

Trading for Natasha Cloud gives the New York Liberty depth in quest for second straight title

By Jackie Powell / March 17, 2025

The Liberty acquire point guard Cloud in exchange for two first round draft picks

Lauren Betts, wearing a white UCLA uniform, shoots a free throw.

Lauren Betts will return to UCLA for senior season, forgo 2025 WNBA Draft

By Sydney Wingfield / February 8, 2025

The 6’7 center wants to chase two national titles before turning pro

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd is shown wearing a warmup shirt and looking off to her right.

Seattle Storm gain No. 2 pick and Li Yueru, lose Jewell Loyd in three-team trade

By Bella Munson / January 27, 2025

Possibility of drafting generational player outweighs losing Jewell Loyd for Seattle

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention