Connecticut Sun Announces Its "Sunset Season"

April 2, 2026 - Uncasville, CT - Today, the Connecticut Sun announced the launch of its "Sunset Season," a year‑long celebration commemorating the franchise's final season in Connecticut. Throughout its 2026 campaign, the Sun will honor more than two decades of unforgettable moments, legendary players, and the fans who have been the heart of the organization. "The Sunset Season is our opportunity to celebrate an incredible legacy built together with our fans, players, partners, and the Connecticut and Greater New England c... Full Story

Toronto Tempo Announce First Trade in Team History

April 1, 2026 - [TORONTO, ON] - The Toronto Tempo has announced its first trade in franchise history. The Tempo has acquired the 26th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft from the Chicago Sky via the New York Liberty. In exchange, the Tempo has agreed to pass on selecting from Chicago's unprotected list in the 2026 Expansion Draft. With this transaction, the Tempo now hold picks 6, 22, 26, and 36 in the upcoming WNBA Draft. Taking place this Friday, the Expansion Draft presented by Instacart will mark the Tempo's first opportunity t... Full Story

Chicago Sky Make Pair of Deals with Expansion Teams

April 1, 2026 - CHICAGO - The Chicago Sky agreed to deals with the expansion Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire ahead of Friday's Expansion Draft, the team announced today. The Sky are swapping pick No. 17 in the 2026 WNBA Draft with Portland's pick No. 21 in exchange for the Fire to not select any player from Chicago's Unprotected List in the Expansion Draft. Additionally, the Sky are sending pick No. 26 (via New York) in the 2026 WNBA Draft to Toronto in exchange for the Tempo to not select any player from Chicago's Unprotected List in... Full Story

Phoenix Mercury Names Two-Time WNBA Champion Tangela Smith and TC Swirsky as Assistant Coaches

April 1, 2026 - PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury today announced veteran coaches Tangela Smith and TC Swirsky have joined head coach Nate Tibbetts' staff as assistant coaches. Amiee Book has been named head video coordinator. Smith, a 15-year WNBA veteran, played four seasons in Phoenix (2007-10), helping guide the Mercury to championships in 2007 and 2009. The 2006 WNBA All-Star appeared in 463 career games and was named to the WNBA Top20@20 in 2016, honoring the league's 20 greatest and most influential players. Smith currently ranks sixt... Full Story

• Connecticut Sun Announces Its "Sunset Season" - Connecticut Sun (WNBA) April 2
  
• Portland Fire Acquire the No. 17 Overall Pick in WNBA Draft - Portland Fire (WNBA) April 1
  
• Chicago Sky Make Pair of Deals with Expansion Teams - Chicago Sky (WNBA) April 1
  
• Toronto Tempo Announce First Trade in Team History - Toronto Tempo (WNBA) April 1
  
• Nika Mühl Undergoes Successful Surgery to Repair Torn ACL - Seattle Storm (WNBA) April 1
  
• Phoenix Mercury Names Two-Time WNBA Champion Tangela Smith and TC Swirsky as Assistant Coaches - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) April 1
  
• New York Liberty Announce 2026 Coaching Staff Hires - New York Liberty (WNBA) April 1
  
• Burton, Thornton and Billings Named to USA Women's April Training Camp Roster - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) March 31
  
• Paige Bueckers Named to USA Basketball Training Camp Roster - Dallas Wings (WNBA) March 31
  
• Phoenix Mercury Team up with Hero Bread as 2026 Jersey Badge Partner - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) March 31
  
• Sunglass Hut Becomes Official Sunglasses Partner of the New York Liberty - New York Liberty (WNBA) March 31
  
• Masai Ujiri Joins Toronto Tempo Ownership Group - Toronto Tempo (WNBA) March 31
  
• Toronto Tempo Announces Carly Clarke as Assistant Coach - Toronto Tempo (WNBA) March 30
  
• Golden State Valkyries Launch Violet 2026 WNBA Nike Explorer Jersey - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) March 30
  
• Mystics Announce Theme Night & Promotional Schedule for the 2026 Season - Washington Mystics (WNBA) March 30
  
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• WNBA key dates for 2026: Drafts, regular season start, schedule - WNBA NBC Sports (April 2)
  
• Phoenix Mercury announce Hero Bread as 2026 jersey badge partner - WNBA Arizona Sports (April 2)
  
• Sky trade second-round picks with Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo - WNBA Chicago Sun Times (April 2)
  
• Expansion Tempo acquire 26th pick in WNBA draft from Chicago - WNBA Toronto Globe and Mail (April 2)
  
• Storm's Mhl to miss second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury sustained overseas - WNBA KING (April 2)
  
• Seattle Storm guard to miss 2nd straight season with injury - WNBA My Northwest (April 2)
  
• Chicago Sky move out of the WNBA expansion draft - WNBA Chicago Tribune (April 2)
  
• Portland Fire acquires 17th pick in 2026 WNBA Draft from Chicago Sky - WNBA KPTV (April 2)
  
• Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts talks unusual offseason - WNBA Arizona Republic (April 1)
  
• Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu stay loyal to Liberty amid record-breaking WNBA free agency - WNBA New York Newsday (April 1)
  
• WNBA key dates for 2026: Drafts, regular season start, schedule - WNBA NBC DFW (April 1)
  
• Breanna Stewart reveals Liberty reassurance for WNBA free agency - WNBA New York Post (April 1)
  
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