The 2025 WNBA offseason is poised to be one of the most significant in league history. Key factors include ongoing negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, the addition of expansion teams in Toronto and Portland, and a large number of impending free agents due to players signing one-year contracts. The offseason will also involve the 2026 WNBA draft lottery to determine the first pick. This article provides a team-by-team breakdown of each franchise's situation, including roster status, needs, and front office priorities.
The defending champion Las Vegas Aces, having just secured their third title in four years, face the challenge of retaining key unrestricted free agents like A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young, while also needing to build more reliable depth. The Phoenix Mercury, after an injury-plagued season that saw unexpected contributions from their rookie class, aim to re-sign star Alyssa Thomas and emerging young players, while assessing the development of centerpiece Diana Taurasi. The Indiana Fever, despite a challenging season with multiple injuries, have a strong young core in Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston under contract and prioritize re-signing Kelsey Mitchell and finding complementary pieces. The Minnesota Lynx, after a semifinal exit, must address Napheesa Collier's injury recovery and find ways to add guard a... download the app to read more
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