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Engelbert’s Draft Exchange Draws Fire as WNBA Enters Crucial Growth Phase

The flap threatens momentum during a high-profile expansion push.

Masai Ujiri Becomes Principal Owner of WNBA’s Toronto Tempo

WNBA’s Latest CBA Counter Adds 2026 Housing, Leaves Revenue Split and Cap Unchanged

WNBA, Union Remain Far Apart as League Projects $700 Million Losses Under Players’ Plan

Rockets Ownership in Advanced Talks to Buy Connecticut Sun, With Houston Relocation Under Discussion

Dallas Wins 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery for Second Straight No. 1 Pick

WNBA, Players Union Extend CBA 30 Days, Averting Immediate Work Stoppage

Portland Fire Confirm Ashley Battle Hire, Walk Back Accidental Post Naming Alex Sarama Coach

Cleveland’s WNBA Franchise Launches Yearlong Youth Initiative Ahead of 2028 Debut

Connecticut Offers Minority Stake Deal to Keep Sun In-State

Wnba Breaks Borders With First Regular-Season Game in Canada

Connecticut Sun Sale Stalls as WNBA Board Has Yet to Review Proposals

Deadlock in WNBA Collective Bargaining Pushes League Toward Possible Lockout

Pagliuca Group Agrees to Buy Connecticut Sun for Record $325 Million

Portland Revives Fire Name with New Branding for 2026 WNBA Franchise

WNBA Expansion to Philadelphia, Detroit and Cleveland Drives Social Media Clash

WNBA Expansion Advances as Cunningham Clarifies Detroit and Cleveland Remarks

WNBA Greenlights Three New Franchises as Players Reject CBA Proposal

WNBA to Welcome New Franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia

New York Liberty Stake Sale Sets Record $450M Valuation for Women’s Sports