WNBA Movement: Summary of Signings and Renewals
After months of negotiations and verbal agreements on March 18, the WNBA and the players’ association agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement. This triggered an intense preseason, including an expansion draft, free agency, and the WNBA draft, all before the start of the 30th season on May 8. Now, with the possibility of signing contracts from Saturday, we present the latest news and movements in the league.Top Transfers
We review the most important signings and renewals so far:
- Emma Cannon returns to the Los Angeles Sparks with a one-year contract.
- Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner, and Sami Whitcomb renew with Phoenix Mercury.
- Megan Gustafson signs a two-year contract with Portland Fire.
- Jade Melbourne renews with Seattle Storm for one year.
- Eliska Hamzova and Emma Cechova join Minnesota Lynx.
- DiJonai Carrington signs with Chicago Sky for one year.
- Natasha Howard returns to Minnesota Lynx with a two-year contract.
- Nia Coffey signs a two-year contract with Minnesota Lynx.
- Laeticia Amihere, Kaitlyn Chen, Mariella Fasoula, and Miela Sowah sign with Golden State Valkyries.
- Kayla McBride renews with Minnesota Lynx for two years.
- Ezi Magbegor renews with Seattle Storm.
- Shyanne Sellers, Amy Okonkwo, Costanza Verona, and Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu sign with Dallas Wings.
- Iliana Rupert, Janelle Salaun, and Cecilia Zandalasini renew with Golden State Valkyries.
- Kaila Charles renews with Golden State Valkyries for two years.
- Courtney Vandersloot renews with Chicago Sky for two years.
- Courtney Williams returns to Minnesota Lynx with a maximum two-year contract.
- Rickea Jackson joins Chicago Sky in a trade, while Ariel Atkins joins Los Angeles Sparks.
- Gabby Williams signs a multi-year contract with Golden State Valkyries.
- Isabelle Harrison signs for one year with Toronto Tempo.
- Kelsey Plum renews with Los Angeles Sparks for one year.
- Sophie Cunningham returns to Indiana Fever for one year.
