Former Indiana Fever Guard Loses Job After WNBA Expansion Draft
Kristy Wallace’s time with the Toronto Tempo ends quickly after being selected in the WNBA expansion draft.
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Grading the Fire’s WNBA expansion draft picks
The Portland Fire entered the 2026 WNBA expansion draft with a challenge every new franchise faces: Build a roster from scratch while still establishing a clear identity. Expansion drafts rarely produce instant contenders, so the real goal is to find players who can contribute immediately while also leaving room for long-term growth. Portland’s selections reflected […] The post Grading the Fire’s WNBA expansion draft picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Who Fire, Tempo selected first in expansion draft
The WNBA has a lot in store for the month of April, and the first thing to take care of was the expansion draft, which included the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. With the first two picks, the Fire and Tempo selected Bridget Carleton and Julie Allemand, according to NBA host Khristina. “With the first […] The post Who Fire, Tempo selected first in expansion draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Azurá Stevens is ‘uncomfortable’ ahead of 2026 WNBA expansion draft
PHOENIX – The 2026 WNBA expansion draft has arrived, with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo looking to get a head start on their rosters for the upcoming season. Each WNBA team is permitted to protect five players, leaving many across the league with a feeling of uncertainty as the hours to the draft trickle […] The post Why Azurá Stevens is ‘uncomfortable’ ahead of 2026 WNBA expansion draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Angel Reese-Led Chicago Sky Protecting Several Players From Failed Roster Baffles Fans: “SEND JEFF PAGLIOCCA TO A TALIBAN CAMP”
The Chicago Sky made a puzzling move on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s expansion draft, striking deals with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo.
Sky make intriguing draft pick trades with Fire, Tempo
The Chicago Sky have reached agreements with expansion teams Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo ahead of Friday’s Expansion Draft, the team announced Wednesday. Chicago agreed to swap its No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft for Portland’s No. 21 selection. In a separate deal, the Sky sent the No. 26 overall pick, originally […] The post Sky make intriguing draft pick trades with Fire, Tempo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chicago Sky Sell Picks to Protect Team from WNBA Expansion Draft
The Sky will still have three picks in the draft. The post Chicago Sky Sell Picks to Protect Team from WNBA Expansion Draft appeared first on Front Office Sports.
ESPN NBA reporter Kevin Pelton joins Houston Comets front office
Longtime ESPN NBA reporter Kevin Pelton is leaving his beat to join a WNBA front office. Pelton is slated to join the Houston Comets’ front office ahead of the 2027 season, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reports. On Monday, it was officially announced that a WNBA team would return to Houston and be named the Comets. Houston…
8 stars most likely at risk of being plucked away come potential 2028 NBA expansion
All 30 NBA owners voted unanimously in moving forward with expanding the league to 32 teams. As of now, Seattle and Las Vegas are almost certainly going to be getting NBA teams, and that means an expansion draft isn’t far behind. The league hasn’t expanded since 2004, making this the largest gap between adding teams […] The post 8 stars most likely at risk of being plucked away come potential 2028 NBA expansion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mock NBA expansion draft: Future Seattle and Las Vegas rosters headlined by Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis and more – sportingnews.com
Mock NBA expansion draft: Future Seattle and Las Vegas rosters headlined by Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis and more sportingnews.com
8 players that every NBA team would protect from an expansion draft
The NBA’s expansion to 32 teams is a near certainty now. All 30 owners voted unanimously in favor of exploring adding two more teams to the league. Said teams would play in Seattle and Las Vegas, and the next step in the process will be a bidding war to take control of these new organizations. […] The post 8 players that every NBA team would protect from an expansion draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
When is WNBA expansion draft for Tempo, Fire after CBA agreement?
The WNBA will hold its 2026 Expansion Draft for its newest franchises, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, on Friday, April 3, ahead of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four, the league announced on Wednesday. This follows the WNBA’s ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement that increases player compensation and resources while expanding the […] The post When is WNBA expansion draft for Tempo, Fire after CBA agreement? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How Does the WNBA Expansion Draft Work? Complete Details, Format, Schedule for New Teams Fire, Tempo
The April 3 expansion draft allows the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire to select unprotected players from existing rosters.
WNBA expansion draft order to be determined Friday—here’s how it works
On Wednesday, the WNBA finally provided details and a timeline for the first major offseason event: the Portland and Toronto expansion draft.