Overview
- The expansion Hive selected All-WNBA guard Kelsey Mitchell with the No. 2 pick after Breeze won the coin toss for the top selection.
- Season 2 opens Jan. 5 in Miami, with a Jan. 30 Philadelphia tour stop added, a fourth night of games, and two games per team each week to reduce back-to-backs.
- A six-player development pool will train daily and be available for call-ups: Hailey Van Lith, Aziaha James, Haley Jones, Emily Engstler, Laeticia Amihere, and Makayla Timpson.
- Coaching changes include Noelle Quinn (Breeze), Rene Wakama (Hive), Zach O'Brien (Mist), and Roneeka Hodges (Phantom), with Phil Handy and Adam Harrington not returning.
- Defending champion Rose retains Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Azurá Stevens, and Lexie Hull, while Angel Reese will not participate this season.