WNBA expansion

USK Praha small forward María Conde extends her left arm to attempt a layup. A defender attempts to contest it but is on Conde's other side.

What losing the rights to María Conde means for the Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / December 8, 2024

The Golden State Valkyries selected Conde in Friday’s expansion draft

Close-up photos of Washington Mystics guard Julie Vanloo and New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton are shown side-by-side. The text "Expansion draft recap" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Grading Golden State Valkyries’ expansion draft

By The IX Basketball / December 7, 2024

Shafer: ‘It’s a fun group. You kind of look at it and you see this shell of a good team’

Washington Mystics guard Julie Vanloo looks to her right and raises her right pointer finger to acknowledge a teammate.

How Julie Vanloo getting drafted by Golden State impacts a Washington Mystics team in transition

By Jenn Hatfield / December 7, 2024

The Mystics are still without a head coach or general manager, and now they’re down a point guard

Phoenix Mercury forward Monique Billings slides her feet to defend Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who is trying to drive the ball with her left hand.

What does Monique Billings’ expansion draft selection mean for the Phoenix Mercury?

By Tia Reid / December 7, 2024

Golden State general manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘She’s your professional vet’

New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton runs down the court, past the Seattle Storm bench.

What saying goodbye to Kayla Thornton means for the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / December 7, 2024

The Golden State Valkyries selected Thornton in Friday’s expansion draft

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

How the Golden State Valkyries started their franchise with the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft

By Matthew Walter / December 7, 2024

General manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘This fan base is so hungry for these players to don the uniforms … and to win’

The logo for the Toronto Tempo

WNBA Toronto reveals Toronto Tempo as official name

By Hayley McGoldrick / December 5, 2024

Resch: ‘As Canada’s WNBA team, I know the Tempo will set our own pace’

An orange and white WNBA basketball sits on the court.

Expansion draft for Golden State Valkyries set for Dec. 6

By Sydney Wingfield / September 30, 2024

The last time the WNBA had an expansion draft was in 2008, when the Atlanta Dream entered the league

Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams face away from the camera, highlighting their bright white numbers (3 and 5) on the black jerseys with their names stitched on in neon green.

Seattle Storm prepare to recruit Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams — again

By Bella Munson / September 30, 2024

Can the Storm build upon 2024 successes or will it face an offseason of massive turnover?

Fans cheer as they watch NCAA Tournament games at a Togethxr pop-up sports bar event.

Portland nears WNBA return in 2026 with new ownership group

By Vishakya Deshpande / August 31, 2024

Official announcement of Portland as WNBA’s latest expansion team is expected on Sept. 10