2026 WNBA Expansion Draft Live Updates: Toronto, Portland Build Their Foundations for the Future
Sports Illustrated • • general
Key Points:
- The WNBA offseason is underway following a new CBA agreement, with the 2026 expansion draft set for Friday to build rosters for the new Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire teams.
- Unlike last year’s Golden State Valkyries who selected players as first-time expansion, these two teams will pick from a pool of players made available by the league’s 13 existing teams.
- The draft will use a two-round, snake-draft format, allowing the Tempo and Fire to strategically build their foundational rosters ahead of the season opener in five weeks.
- Fans and analysts are closely watching which established WNBA stars might be selected by the expansion teams, potentially reshaping team dynamics across the league.
- Sports Illustrated is providing live coverage of the draft, offering updates on player selections and the impact on the league’s future.
