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Your home for “WNBA Explained,” SB Nation’s weekly column where senior writer Noa Dalzell explains the largest trends, issues and news around the league.

The Seattle Storm just signed a defensive specialistThe Seattle Storm just signed a defensive specialist
WNBA free agency is halted, but the Toronto Tempo are still making additionsWNBA free agency is halted, but the Toronto Tempo are still making additions
Why WNBA free agency can’t progress right nowWhy WNBA free agency can’t progress right now
The CBA has expired: What’s next for the WNBA?The CBA has expired: What’s next for the WNBA?
The WNBA might have finally accepted the players have the leverage hereThe WNBA might have finally accepted the players have the leverage here
What WNBA players are fighting for (beyond money) as latest CBA deadline loomsWhat WNBA players are fighting for (beyond money) as latest CBA deadline looms
WNBA players showed they know their worth with latest contract negotiating moveWNBA players showed they know their worth with latest contract negotiating move
The WNBPA’s proposed development player program would revolutionize women’s basketballThe WNBPA’s proposed development player program would revolutionize women’s basketball
Why is A’ja Wilson’s TIME honor being used to push bad-faith narratives?Why is A’ja Wilson’s TIME honor being used to push bad-faith narratives?
With a potential WNBA lockout looming, Unrivaled could be our women’s basketball oasisWith a potential WNBA lockout looming, Unrivaled could be our women’s basketball oasis
WNBA players ‘don’t feel valued’ by current contract talks, and they seem to have a pointWNBA players ‘don’t feel valued’ by current contract talks, and they seem to have a point
The WNBA’s new reported CBA proposal is unnecessarily aggressiveThe WNBA’s new reported CBA proposal is unnecessarily aggressive
The WNBA CBA has been extended, but negotiations can’t go on too much longerThe WNBA CBA has been extended, but negotiations can’t go on too much longer
A condensed WNBA offseason would hinder 2 teams more than mostA condensed WNBA offseason would hinder 2 teams more than most
Of the two WNBA teams eliminated on Wednesday, one appears to have a much brighter futureOf the two WNBA teams eliminated on Wednesday, one appears to have a much brighter future
9 WNBA players are (temporarily) leaving the league — here’s why9 WNBA players are (temporarily) leaving the league — here’s why
Nearly half of 2025 WNBA draft picks are no longer in the leagueNearly half of 2025 WNBA draft picks are no longer in the league
WNBA Award Predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Championship, and moreWNBA Award Predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Championship, and more
Most WNBA Draft picks won’t make their opening day rosters. Here’s why.Most WNBA Draft picks won’t make their opening day rosters. Here’s why.
30 women’s college basketball stars attending first-of-its-kind WNBA combine30 women’s college basketball stars attending first-of-its-kind WNBA combine
3 things WNBA could learn from Unrivaled’s inaugural season, explained3 things WNBA could learn from Unrivaled’s inaugural season, explained
How to become a WNBA executive, explained by a WNBA executiveHow to become a WNBA executive, explained by a WNBA executive
Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase spent offseason with unexpected mentor: Celtics’ Joe MazzullaValkyries’ Natalie Nakase spent offseason with unexpected mentor: Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla
Marina Mabrey’s trade request: how we got here and what might happen nextMarina Mabrey’s trade request: how we got here and what might happen next
Unrivaled’s groundbreaking practice facility is setting a new bar for the WNBAUnrivaled’s groundbreaking practice facility is setting a new bar for the WNBA
I’ve covered hundreds of pro basketball games. Unrivaled was unlike any other.I’ve covered hundreds of pro basketball games. Unrivaled was unlike any other.
Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tourney could transform basketball culture — and help determine the WNBA’s best playerUnrivaled’s 1-on-1 tourney could transform basketball culture — and help determine the WNBA’s best player
Get to know Teresa Weatherspoon, Phil Handy, and the other 4 Unrivaled coachesGet to know Teresa Weatherspoon, Phil Handy, and the other 4 Unrivaled coaches
How WNBA referees are scouted, trained, and held accountable, explainedHow WNBA referees are scouted, trained, and held accountable, explained
What’s it like to get drafted in WNBA expansion? Veronica Burton shares one player’s perspectiveWhat’s it like to get drafted in WNBA expansion? Veronica Burton shares one player’s perspective
WNBA Explained: Professional women’s basketball is headed to Nashville, thanks to Athletes UnlimitedWNBA Explained: Professional women’s basketball is headed to Nashville, thanks to Athletes Unlimited
WNBA Explained: An exclusive conversation with Unrivaled president Alex BazzellWNBA Explained: An exclusive conversation with Unrivaled president Alex Bazzell
WNBA Explained: Everything you need to know about the Golden State Valkyries Expansion DraftWNBA Explained: Everything you need to know about the Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft
WNBA Explained: History says winning the draft lottery is a really, really big dealWNBA Explained: History says winning the draft lottery is a really, really big deal
Introducing WNBA Explained, a new weekly women’s basketball column answering your questionsIntroducing WNBA Explained, a new weekly women’s basketball column answering your questions

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