WNBA’s 2026 Draft Class Will Be Richest Rookies Yet
The top pick gets $500,000, up from Paige Bueckers’s $78,831.

The top pick gets $500,000, up from Paige Bueckers’s $78,831.

On Sunday, the Seattle Storm signed guard Jade Melbourne to a one-year contract worth $500,000, per ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. The 23-year-old returns to Seattle with the move, having originally joined the franchise in 2023 after being selected in the third round of the 2022 WNBA Draft. Melbourne spent the last two seasons with the Washington […] The post Storm reunite with reserve guard after Mystics stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Lynx made one of their first major offseason splashes of the free agency period with the signing of veteran forward Natasha Howard, as per Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The signing comes on the heels of the Lynx also agreeing to bring back starting guard Courtney Williams. Natasha Howard’s new contract in free agency […] The post Natasha Howard leaves Fever for $1.4 million Lynx reunion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WNBA legend Candace Parker reacted to the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. Each new franchise selected 11 players from existing WNBA teams to build its inaugural roster. Portland chose defensive standout Nika Muhl despite a knee injury that will keep her out for a ...

One of the top players on the free agency market this offseason was forward Gabby Williams, and sure enough, she’s reportedly narrowed down her choices to potentially contending teams including the Las Vegas Aces, as per Andraya Carter of ESPN. The other two teams that Gabby Williams is reportedly interested in via free agency this […] The post WNBA rumors: Aces among 3 teams Gabby Williams is deciding between in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Seattle Storm have experienced sort of a roster exodus this offseason with the departures of Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, Gabby Williams and Erica Wheeler. Ogwumike and Wheeler left for the Sparks, Diggins signed with the Chicago Sky and Williams is meeting with other interested teams. But the Storm have made a couple of free […] The post Storm sign 2-time All-Star center Stefanie Dolson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.

As the 2026 WNBA Draft approaches, Azzi Fudd offered insight into her mindset during a pivotal moment in her career, emphasizing reflection over pressure ahead of Monday night’s event. The draft is scheduled for April 13 at 7 p.m. ET at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City and will be broadcast on […] The post What Azzi Fudd said ahead of 2026 WNBA draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gabby Williams is one of the most anticipated Europeans in the WNBA free agency.

Nneka Ogwumike Headed Back to LA Sparks After Seattle Storm Run Complex

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.
The supermax deal is worth $1.4 million per year.

The WNBA offseason has already seen some exciting things go down, with Angel Reese being traded to the Atlanta Dream and Jackie Young being the first player given the new max extension. Now, Nneka Ogwumike has stepped in the spotlight, as she has decided to take her talents back to where it started for her, […] The post Nneka Ogwumike’s sister Chiney scoops bombshell Sparks reunion after Storm exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nneka Ogwumike appears to have said goodbye to the Seattle Storm amid the WNBA free agency. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the 35-year-old Ogwumike shared a photo with a text that read “THANK YOU SEATTLE.” She also captioned it with a couple of heart emojis and a heart hands emoji. 💚🫶🏾💛 […] The post Nneka Ogwumike bids Storm goodbye after 2 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Flau’jae Johnson leads 2026 WNBA Draft attendees. Full prospect list, draft order, ESPN schedule, and expansion team impact ahead of April 13.

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

An innocent post from a balloon company caused quite a stir on Wednesday morning when it looked like they had inadvertently revealed that WNBA free agent Nneka Ogwumike was on the verge of agreeing to terms with the Minnesota Lynx during the league’s amended free agency period. The company, known as Amazing Balloons, posted a […] The post Insider provides update on Nneka Ogwumike’s Lynx free agency visit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WNBA icon Sue Bird is stepping into a new role, this time behind the mic. According to Front Office Sports, the Hall of Famer will join NBC and Peacock as part of their WNBA coverage, adding instant credibility to the network’s return to the league. NBC reentered the basketball space after securing a major media […] The post Sue Bird to deliver bombshell boost to NBC, Peacock’s coverage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Sue Bird didn’t stay off the TV grid for long. Roughly six weeks after ESPN opted to move on from The Bird & Taurasi Show, Bird is expected to join NBC and Peacock’s WNBA coverage this season, according to Front Office Sports’ Ryan Glasspiegel. Her exact role — whether in the studio, on game broadcasts,…

BASKETBALL legend Sue Bird is joining NBC and Peacock’s WNBA coverage in a major coup for the broadcasters. Bird, 45, is one of the best women’s basketball players of all…

Dick Fain returns for his 19th season calling Seattle Storm games. He’ll have more voices around him this season than ever before. The Storm announced their 2026 broadcast team on Tuesday, with Alyssa Charlston-Smith joining as the primary analyst. A Sammamish native who played Division I basketball at Idaho and professionally in Luxembourg, Charlston-Smith has…

Bird previously hosted Final Four alt-casts for ESPN with Diana Taurasi.

The 2026 WNBA Draft is shaping up as one of the most intriguing in recent memory, blending proven NCAA stars with high-upside international talent. The NCAA Tournament this year played a pivotal role in separating first-round prospects from the rest of the class, as players who delivered in high-pressure situations saw their stock rise dramatically. […] The post 2026 WNBA mock draft: How did March Madness impact projected picks? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.
