The WNBA’s 30th Season Brings 2 New Teams, a Transformational CBA and Another Title Chase for Aces
Expansion teams, a new labor deal and 216 games highlight a season shaped by roster turnover and record national coverage.
- The WNBA opens its historic 30th season featuring the debut of expansion teams the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, bolstered by a transformational new CBA reached in March.
- Broadcasters will air a record 216 regular-season games throughout the year on ABC, ESPN, CBS, Amazon Prime Video, ION, NBC, USA Sports, and NBA TV.
- The Las Vegas Aces top the AP power poll for the 10th season, followed by the New York Liberty, while 80% of players were free agents this offseason.
- While Caitlin Clark returns after injury-plagued play, The Lynx star Napheesa Collier recovers from ankle surgery and Sabrina Ionescu manages a foot injury.
- Following the team's sale to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, the Connecticut Sun will play their final season in Connecticut before the franchise moves to Houston next year.
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The growing women's basketball circuit begins its new season on Friday with two clubs, one in Toronto.
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