Overview
- The top of the draft is set as Dallas picks first, followed by Minnesota, Seattle, Washington and Chicago, with Portland and Toronto slotted sixth and seventh pending a coin flip.
- Minnesota holds the No. 2 selection via prior trades with Chicago despite finishing with the league’s best record, and Seattle’s No. 3 stems from an earlier deal with the Sparks.
- There is no clear No. 1 prospect in this class, with Awa Fam, Lauren Betts, Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and Flau’jae Johnson frequently projected at the top.
- The draft is scheduled for April 13, 2026, while the expansion draft and free agency mechanics await resolution as league and union negotiations continue toward a Nov. 30 deadline.
- Dallas enters the offseason with new head coach Jose Fernandez and 2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers anchoring a young core as the franchise prepares to add another top pick.