Brian Martin May 13, 2021
From one historic season to another, the WNBA’s 25th season is set to tip-off on May 14th. The league will commemorate the 25th season with a campaign, “Count It” and a distinguishing and purposeful 25th season logo. The WNBA will also celebrate the ways its players have shattered expectations and have stood at the forefront of advancement, inclusion, and social change for 25 years.
In the lead up to the season, WNBA.com will break down each team in the league. Next up: the Las Vegas Aces.
After making it to the WNBA Finals in their third season in Las Vegas, the Aces have bolstered their lineup and are back for another run at the franchise’s first title in 2021. Led by the reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, the Aces have (pardon the pun) stacked the deck with talent. Liz Cambage is back. Kelsey Plum is back. Chelsea Gray has arrived and brought Riquna Williams with her from L.A. And don’t forget about returning faces suc
Michelle Smith April 14, 2021
The time has come. The 25th WNBA Draft will take place on Thursday night.
Let’s take a look at all 12 WNBA teams and the ways in which they will meet their needs through the bevy of young talent waiting for the opportunity to join the league.
Atlanta Dream
Needs: Post depth, defensive help, versatility.
The Dream, coming off of last season’s struggles, have an opportunity to pick up an impact player with a high draft pick. Atlanta could use post depth and support for Elizabeth Williams inside. They could use some depth on the wing, with the return of Tiffany Hayes and Chennedy Carter in the backcourt. And they could use a versatile player who could plug in where needed. Both of the young guards below should be helpful to that end.
Feb. 1: Free agency signing period begins! Get those browser refresh fingers ready.
Jan. 15-Feb. 1: Players can begin talks with teams; teams can begin talks with players. Everyone can suss out the landscape and pitch to their hearts’ content, but no contracts can be signed.
Jan. 1-14: Teams must send qualifying offers to make players restricted or reserved. Players that are not restricted or reserved will become unrestricted free agents.
A note about coring: Players can be cored a maximum of three times and coring tags need to be applied during this two-week window. Per Her Hoops Stats, Candice Dupree and Tina Charles have been cored three times apiece and, therefore, cannot be cored again. Brittney Griner, for example, is cored by the Phoenix Mercury. Since each team is permitted to core only one player at a time, the Mercury cannot core another player unless they get rid of Griner first through trade or waiver, or in the event that she retires.
Michelle Smith January 20, 2021
It’s almost that time of year – free agency season. Starting February 1, teams and players can finalize deals and sign contracts and offer sheets.
Last year’s blockbuster free-agent barrage of player movement and major moves might be a little difficult to live up to this season, but as is the case with all things in 2021, a little more calm might not be a bad thing. That said, there is a group of impact players that many teams will be vying for this offseason.
Let’s take a look at each team and where it stands as GMs and players begin the dance of negotiations with signings set to begin on February 1.