Updated April 12, 2026, 10:11 p.m. ET
With signing day behind us, WNBA rosters are beginning to spherical into form.
With free agency into its seventh day, groups have began signing gamers to their new, a lot bigger offers. Many large title gamers signed on Saturday with Satou Sabally going to the New York Liberty, Skylar Diggins to the Chicago Sky and Monique Billings to the Indiana Fever.
Sophie Cunningham has additionally agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Indiana Fever.
As free agency continues, it may be exhausting to maintain up with all of the motion. USA TODAY has you coated with the most recent information, rumors, updates and extra.
DeWanna Bonner indicators on for an additional yr with the Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury introduced that long-time participant DeWanna Bonner is taking part in one other yr with the franchise. Bonner, a 16-year veteran, returns to the Phoenix for her twelfth general season with the workforce. She’s additionally had stints with the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever throughout her profession.
“Having DeWanna again in a Mercury uniform is extremely significant to our group,” mentioned basic supervisor Nick U’Ren. “She brings a championship mindset, elite skillset and the kind of leadership that defines winning teams.”
Kahleah Copper is staying in Phoenix
After losing Satou Sabally to the Liberty, the Mercury retained forward Alyssa Thomas and now, guard Kahleah Copper. On Sunday, the organization announced it re-signed the WNBA champion.
“Kahleah is a true leader, on and off the court, one of the most explosive athletes in our game and competes with a relentless edge and toughness,” Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren said. “Her impact on both ends of the court and ability to deliver in the biggest moments make her truly special.”
DiJonai Carrington joins the Chicago Sky
The Minnesota Lynx misplaced free agent guard DiJonai Carrington to Chicago on Sunday. Carrington was traded to Minnesota final season after a short stint with the Dallas Wings.
“We’re thrilled to bring DiJonai to the Sky,” Sky basic supervisor Jeff Pagliocca mentioned. “She brings speed, defense, versatility and a fierce competitive spirit, and we can’t wait to see her electrify Skytown.”
Carrington performed 31 video games final season, averaging 9.8 factors, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals. In September 2025, the Lynx introduced Carrington would miss the remainder of the common season with a ” significant mid-foot sprain.” The former Minnesota guard additionally missed the postseason with the damage.
Natasha Howard to re-join Lynx after Fever stint
ESPN reports that veteran forward Natasha Howard plans to join the Minnesota Lynx on a two-year, $1.4 million deal.
Howard spent two seasons with Minnesota, profitable a championship with the franchise in 2017. She strikes on to the Lynx after taking part in only one season with the Indiana Fever. Howard completed 2025 averaging 11.4 factors on 55.2%, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals a sport.
Kayla McBride reportedly re-signs with Lynx
Kayla McBride agreed on two-year cope with the Minnesota Lynx, ESPN reported. She averaged 14.2 factors and three.5 assists for the Lynx final season.
The Seattle Storm Ezi Magbegor has re-signed. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“From the start, it was a priority for us to bring Ezi back to Seattle. She means a great deal to this organization and to our city,” Storm GM Talisa Rhea mentioned. “On the court, she has a real impact on the defensive end with her ability to cover ground, protect the rim and disrupt plays. She anchors us.”
Chicago Sky re-sign level guard Courtney Vandersloot
The Sky introduced Courtney Vandersloot will return after showing in seven video games final season after struggling her ACL damage in June.
“I truly believe the Sky are building something special, which made it a no-brainer to sign back,” Vandersloot mentioned in an announcement. “Finishing last season with an injury was disappointing, but I’m eager to be back on the court.”
Gabby Williams to the Golden State Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries introduced they’ve signed All-Star ahead Gabby Williams to a multiyear deal. An All-Defensive workforce choose final season, Williams averaged 11.6 factors and 4.2 assists final season. She led the league in steals with 99, one shy of the season document set by Teresa Weatherspoon.
Courtney Williams reportedly again to Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx have re-signed one half of the StudBudz. Courtney Williams has agreed to a two-year max deal to return to the Minnesota Lynx, ESPN reported. The contract pays $2.4 million.
Natisha Hiedeman, Williams’ “twin,” has agreed to a two-year cope with the Seattle Storm.
LA Sparks commerce Rickea Jackson to Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins
On Sunday, the Los Angeles Sparks traded ahead Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky in change for guard Ariel Atkins. Atkins was moved after being cored by Chicago earlier this week.
“It’s thrilling to acquire one of the great young talents in this league in Jackson,” Sky basic Manager Jeff Pagliocca mentioned in an announcement. “Rickea is only going to continue to ascend, and the organization is excited to witness that growth firsthand.”
Plum reportedly returning to Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks are signing Kelsey Plum to a one-year $999,999, ESPN reported. Plum began her profession with the Las Vegas Aces earlier than taking part in for the Sparks final yr.
Sophie Cunningham returning to Indiana Fever
Sophie Cunningham has signed a one-year deal to play with the Fever. She joined to workforce final season after taking part in her first six seasons in Phoenix. Cunningham averaged 8.6 factors earlier than a season-ending proper knee damage in August.
Alana Smith indicators multi-year cope with Dallas Wings
The Dallas Wings signed Alanna Smith to a multi-year deal. Smith was the WNBA’s co-Defensive Player of the Year final season with the Minnesota Lynx, sharing the award with A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.
Bridget Carleton indicators max cope with Portland Fire
Bridget Carleton, who was chosen No. 1 general by the Portland Fire in the enlargement draft, has signed a three-year max deal.
Veronica Burton re-signs with Golden State
The Golden State Valkyries introduced Veronica Burton has signed a multiyear deal to return. She was named the WNBA’s Most Improved Player, averaging 11.9 factors, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds a sport for the enlargement Valkyries.
Rhyne Howard re-signs with Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream have introduced they’ve re-signed Rhyne Howard, who averaged 17.5 factors, 4.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals final season.
Skylar Diggins indicators cope with Chicago Sky
Seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins agreed tow a two-year cope with the the Chicago Sky, ESPN reported. Diggins began her profession with the Tulsa Shock, who grew to become the Dallas Wings, earlier than taking part in with Phoenix and Seattle.
Dearica Hamby will re-sign with Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks have re-signed Dearica Hamby to a three-year deal for near $3.5 million, ESPN reported. Hamby averaged 18.4 factors, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals final season in LA, the place she has spent the previous three seasons.Erica Wheeler will even come again to the Sparks, the place she performed in 2021.
Satou Sabally, Jonquel Jones reportedly to New York Liberty
One of essentially the most wanted gamers in free agency, Satou Sabally, will signal a multiyear cope with the New York Liberty, ESPN reported. She averaged 16.3 factors and 5.9 rebounds a sport final season when she helped the Phoenix Mercury the WNBA Finals.
The Liberty additionally re-signed Jonquel Jones, ESPN reported. She averaged 13.6 factors, 8.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks a sport final season. Jones has performed for 3 season for the Liberty after six seasons with the Connecticut Sun.
Jacy Sheldon traded to Chicago Sky
The Washington Mystics traded Jacy Sheldon to the Chicago Sky in change for his or her 2028 first-round choose, ESPN reported.
Monique Billings, Lexie Hull to Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever are signing Monique Billings, who spent final season with the Golden State Valkyries, the IndyStar, part of the USA Today Network, reported. Billings is the primary unrestricted free agent to signal with the Fever in 2026.
The Indiana Fever will re-sign restricted free agent Lexie Hull, she introduced in a TikTok video with teammate Caitlin Clark. The guard averaged 7.2 factors, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists final season. Hull was drafted by Indiana No. 6 general in 2022.
Azurá Stevens reportedly to re-sign with Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky have agreed to a three-year deal to maintain Azurá Stevens, ESPN reported. The 6-foot-6 averaged 12.8 factors and a couple of.1 assists per sport final season.
Brittney Griner to signal with Connecticut Sun
The Connecticut Sun and Brittney Griner are reportedly finalizing a deal, in accordance with CBS Sports. The Sun would mark Griner’s third workforce in as many seasons. The 10-time WNBA All-Star and WNBA champion spent final season in Atlanta after taking part in 11 seasons in Phoenix.
Chelsea Gray reportedly finalizing cope with Aces
The Las Vegas Aces are anticipated to convey again their large three. Veteran guard Chelsea Gray is finalizing a three-year, multi-million greenback deal to return to the Aces, in accordance with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Aces plan to sign A’ja Wilson to a supermax contract and are reportedly finalizing a cope with Jackie Young to lock down the core that led Las Vegas to a few WNBA championships in 4 years.
Elizabeth Williams to re-sign with Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky will reportedly re-sign Elizabeth Williams for $1.2 million over two years, according to ESPN. She is a two-time All-Defensive Team choose and was named the league’s most improved participant in 2016.
Jessica Shepard to signal with Dallas Wings
The Dallas Wings will reportedly signal Jessica Shepard, who spent the primary 5 years of her profession with the Minnesota Lynx, to a multi-year deal, according to ESPN.
StudBudz breaking apart
Natisha Hiedeman, one half of the StudBudz who performed with the Minnesota Lynx final season, has reportedly agreed to a two-year cope with Seattle, in accordance with a number of retailers. Lynx level guard Courtney Williams wished her buddy effectively on social media, replying ” Go Be Great 2 ” to an Instagram submit by Hiedeman.
Arike Ogunbowale re-signing with Dallas Wings
Arike Ogunbowale is reportedly signing one million greenback multiyear cope with the Dallas Wings, according to ESPN.
The guard was given a core qualifying supply earlier this week, making her eligible for the $1.4 million supermax in 2026. ESPN experiences she is taking much less to provide the workforce extra money to construct round her.
Atlanta Dream re-signing Allisha Gray, Naz Hillmon
Guards Allisha Gray and Naz Hillmon are nearing a three-year offers to re-sign with the Atlanta Dream, in accordance with ESPN. Brionna Jones can also be re-signing as the trio will welcome Angel Reese to an already veteran roster.
Kelsey Mitchell indicators supermax cope with Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever have re-signed Kelsey Mitchell a league source confirmed to IndyStar, a part of the USA TODAY Network.
Indiana designated Mitchell as a core participant on Monday, giving her a one-year supermax contract of $1.4 million in change for unique negotiating rights. She would be the Fever’s first $1 million participant.
Jewell Loyd re-signing with Las Vegas Aces
Jewell Loyd, who gained a title with the Aces final season, will return on the three-year deal, according to ESPN.
Alyssa Thomas returns to Phoenix Mercury
Alyssa Thomas fell simply in need of profitable the primary WNBA championship of her profession in her first season with the Phoenix Mercury, however Thomas is able to run it again with coach Nate Tibbetts & Co.
An individual accustomed to the negotiations informed USA TODAY Sports the 33-year-old who led the WNBA in assists final season is engaged on a contract to stay with the Mercury. Like many star gamers this offseason, Thomas had been an unrestricted free agent.
Thomas was acquired by the Mercury in a four-team commerce in February 2025 following 11 seasons in Connecticut, the place she led the Sun to eight consecutive playoff appearances and two WNBA Finals in 2019 and 2022. The six-time All-Star informed USA TODAY Sports final yr she “gave everything I had to Connecticut” and finally determined to depart in hopes of profitable a title.
Satou Sabally touchdown spots
Satou Sabally is about to hitch her third workforce in as many seasons, however the place will the 2023 Most Improved Player land? USA TODAY Sports rounded up the best destinations for Sabally as WNBA free agency continues:
Toronto Tempo comply with a pair of max offers
Guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes have each agreed to two-year max contracts, in accordance with agent Marcus Crenshaw of The FAM Sports Agency and first reported by ESPN.
Atlanta Dream reportedly re-signing Brionna Jones
The Atlanta Dream are bringing again Brionna Jones, in accordance with an individual with data of the state of affairs. The ahead averaged 12.8 factors and seven.3 rebounds a sport final season. Jones and the remainder of the Dream could possibly be buoyed by the arrival of Angel Reese in a commerce with the Chicago Sky.
Nneka Ogwumike intends to re-sign with LA Sparks
There was hypothesis that Ogwumike may be a part of the Lynx after a Minnesota-based balloon firm shared a now-deleted video that confirmed a “Welcome Nneka” marquee letter and a balloon association on a Lynx basketball court docket. But Ogwumike formally deflated these rumors with one other pair of letters — the long-lasting Hollywood signal.
Ogwumike introduced her intention to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks, the franchise she introduced a WNBA title to in 2016 throughout her 12-year stint in the City of Angels. Ogwumike made the announcement on social media Friday, captioning a video montage of her Sparks highlights, “It was always see you later, now I’ll see you soon.”
Her announcement video begins off with the Hollywood signal morphing into “Nneka x LA.”
Nneka Ogwumike says goodbye to Seattle
Nneka Ogwumike’s time in Seattle has come to an end after two seasons. Ogwumike confirmed her departure from the Seattle Storm on Thursday as 2026 WNBA Free Agency stretched into its fourth day. The 14-year veteran shared a social media submit that learn, “Thank You Seattle.” Ogwumike captioned the photograph collage crammed with reminiscences of her time in Seattle with inexperienced and yellow hearts.
Jackie Young reportedly finalizing new cope with Las Vegas
Aces superstar A’ja Wilson mentioned she’s staying in Las Vegas. The similar could be mentioned about Jackie Young. Young is predicted to return to Las Vegas on a one-year most contract value $1.19 million, ESPN reported Thursday.
Las Vegas Aces re-signs Kierstan Bell
On Thursday, the Aces introduced they’re re-signing defending champion Kierstan Bell. Bell averaged 4.2 factors per sport and 1.8 rebounds per sport in 35 video games (16 begins) final season.
“Vegasssss!! Super excited to get back to work and compete for another championship!” Bell mentioned in an announcement. “The love doesn’t go unnoticed and I’m blessed to be a part of something so special! Let’s rock.”
Satou Sabally confirms Phoenix Mercury departure
On Wednesday, free agent ahead Satou Sabally confirmed she is not returning to Phoenix after one yr with the franchise. Sabally shared a photograph gallery on Instagram with the caption “Best year yet. Thank you, Phoenix.”
Free brokers with core designations or core qualifying gives
Any participant who receives a core qualifying supply (or core designation) is crucial to a workforce’s general success and id. Any participant given a core tag would now not be an unrestricted free agent, and the workforce owns the unique rights to that participant. Per the WNBA CBA, the participant might be supplied a one-year supermax contract (value $1.4 million), however totally different phrases could be negotiated with the workforce. Also, if the 2 sides attain an deadlock, they’ll accomplice to barter a sign-and-trade settlement.
Here are the gamers who had been cored by their respective groups:
- Atlanta Dream: G Allisha Gray
- Chicago Sky: G Ariel Atkins
- Dallas Wings: G Arike Ogunbowale
- Indiana Kelsey: G Kelsey Mitchell
- Los Angeles Sparks: G Kelsey Plum
- Minnesota Lynx: G Napheesa Collier
- New York Liberty: G Sabrina Ionescu
- Portland Fire: F Bridget Carleton
- Seattle Storm: F/C Ezi Magbegor
- Toronto Tempo: G Marina Mabrey
Free brokers with reserve or restricted gives
Reserve supply: Player with three years of service or much less, who receives a suggestion; the workforce has unique negotiation rights.
Restricted: Player with 4 years of service, whose workforce extends a suggestion. The participant can negotiate with different groups, however the earlier workforce has the primary proper of refusal. The workforce can match different gives.
- Los Angeles Sparks: F Rae Burrell (Reserved)
- Las Vegas Aces: F NaLyssa Smith (Restricted)
- Washington Mystics: C Shakira Austin (Restricted)
- Connecticut Sun: F Olivia Nelson-Ododa (Restricted)
- Atlanta Dream: G Rhyne Howard (Restricted), F Naz Hillmon (Restricted)
- Golden State Valkyries: G Veronica Burton (Restricted), F Janelle Salaün (Reserved)
- Phoenix Mercury: F Natasha Mack (Reserved), G Monique Akoa Makani (Reserved)
Trade: Chicago Sky ahead Angel Reese to Atlanta Dream
Background: After a tumultuous second season with Sky that included a suspension for comments Reese made about the team and her teammates, Reese mentioned she deliberate to play in Chicago for a 3rd season. “I’m under contract, so yes, I plan on returning to the Sky,” the forward said in December. Now, she moves on to Atlanta in a commerce for picks.
Expected Contract: Reese is still on her rookie contract. When drafted by Chicago in 2024, the previous Sky ahead signed a four-year, $324,383 contract, together with a median annual wage of $81,096. In 2026, Reese will earn a base wage of $350,692, whereas carrying a cap hit of $350,692.
Trade: Dallas trades Diamond Miller to Connecticut
On Thursday, the Dallas Wings traded ahead Diamond Miller to the Connecticut Sun in change for middle/ahead Rayah Marshall.
Signing: F Breanna Stewart
Type of free agent: Unrestricted free agent
Background: Breanna Stewart made it clear there isn’t any different place she would relatively play than New York. “I will be staying in New York. I’m not planning on taking any free agency meetings, even though I am an unrestricted free agent,” Stewart said on a recent episode of her podcast.
Team participant signed with: New York Liberty (unofficially)
Expected Contract: TBD
Signing: C A’ja Wilson
Type of free agent: Unrestricted free agent
Background: After profitable her third championship with the Las Vegas Aces, Wilson has zero desire to move from the franchise. “I’m not leaving Vegas,” Wilson mentioned on April 3.
Team participant signed with: Las Vegas Aces (unofficially)
Expected Contract: Wilson is predicted to re-sign with the workforce on a WNBA supermax salary of $1.4 million
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