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Liberty add two key reserves in free agency ahead of WNBA Draft

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The New York Liberty bolstered their depth ahead of the 2026 season by signing two skilled reserves in free agency, agreeing to one-year deals with wing Rebecca Allen and French point guard Pauline Astier on Monday. Both additions are expected to play supporting roles as the franchise targets a second championship in three years. Allen, […] The post Liberty add two key reserves in free agency ahead of WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kennedy Burke joining Sun on 1-year contract in WNBA free agency

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The Connecticut Sun made a big splash in WNBA free agency having reached an agreement with future Hall of Famer Brittney Griner. The team also opted to bring back center Olivia Nelson-Ododa. Fitting in with the theme of fortifying their frontcourt rotation this offseason, the Sun came to an agreement with Kennedy Burke on a […] The post Kennedy Burke joining Sun on 1-year contract in WNBA free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Liberty bringing Jonquel Jones back on multi-year contract

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The New York Liberty are shaking things up in free agency on Saturday. With the organization seemingly having big goals for the 2026 season, the front office managed to retain star center Jonquel Jones by giving her a new contract. Reports indicate that Jones, who is 32 years old, is set to sign a multi-year […] The post Liberty bringing Jonquel Jones back on multi-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana Fever Make Historic Decision Ahead of Caitlin Clark’s Third WNBA Season

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have their sights set on the Championship during this offseason. In 2025, the Fever had an up-and-down season, or rather down then up. Indiana struggled to start the season, posting a 1-8 record after nine games. Clark herself had a tough year dealing with ...

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Storm signing Natisha Hiedeman after 2 years with Lynx

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The Seattle Storm will look a bit different next season, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be competitive. After losing Nneka Ogwumike to the Los Angeles Sparks, they are expecting to sign Natisha Hiedeman, according to WNBA insider Khristina Williams. “Sources: Natisha Hiedeman is not expected to re-sign with the Minnesota Lynx. Hiedeman is expected […] The post Storm signing Natisha Hiedeman after 2 years with Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What the Core Designation Means Under the New WNBA CBA

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Ten WNBA players were cored this week, with one notable absence.

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Sabrina Ionescu unsurprisingly gets core qualifying offer from Liberty

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Major changes came for the WNBA as they and the WNBPA reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). One of those changes is that the best players in the league can now make so much more money than they could have under the previous CBA — with teams being able to offer […] The post Sabrina Ionescu unsurprisingly gets core qualifying offer from Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angel Reese spotted for the first time since bombshell trade… as teammates' brutal locker room talk finally spills out

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The forward, who has become one of Caitlin Clark's biggest rivals through both college and the WNBA, did not appear to be fazed by the bombshell news, grinning as she posed in NYC.

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2026 WNBA free agency: Key dates, best players available, offseason decisions

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The 2026 offseason is the biggest and most important offseason in WNBA history. A lockout was avoided when a new CBA was agreed to. That will drastically increase the salary cap, as well as the minimum and maximum player salaries. Furthermore, two expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire, have joined the fold […] The post 2026 WNBA free agency: Key dates, best players available, offseason decisions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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