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WNBA Final Roster Cuts Highlight League’s Growing Pains

As teams finalize rosters under tight salary caps, fan pressure mounts for immediate expansion despite future growth plans.

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Overview

  • WNBA teams have completed final roster cuts, reducing rosters to 11-12 players due to strict salary caps and limited spots across 13 teams.
  • High-profile waivers include standout preseason performer Deja Kelly and recent draft picks Shyanne Sellers, Bree Hall, and Harmoni Turner.
  • The league expanded to 13 teams this year, increasing total roster spots from 144 to 156, with plans to grow to 16 teams by 2028.
  • Fans have taken to social media to demand immediate roster expansion, criticizing the league’s inability to retain talented players.
  • Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has defended the league’s expansion strategy, emphasizing the planned addition of teams in Toronto and Portland by 2026.