2026 WNBA Season Previews

Complete roster analysis, DFS impact ratings, win projections, and fantasy breakdowns for all 15 teams. Explore team tiers from championship favorites to expansion franchises.

Championship Favorites

Las Vegas Aces

Championship Favorite

Core intact with Wilson supermax, Gray, Young, Loyd all returning.

Win Range: 28–33

Contenders

Indiana Fever

Playoff Contender

Caitlin Clark's sophomore leap powers playoff ceiling.

Win Range: 26–32

Minnesota Lynx

Contender

Collier core designation anchors deep West contender.

Win Range: 28–34

New York Liberty

Contender

Big Three (Ionescu/Stewart/Jones) all confirmed; new coach Chris DeMarco.

Win Range: 25–30

Seattle Storm

Contender

Nneka Ogwumike/Jewel Lloyd rebuilt core pushes contention.

Win Range: 24–30

Phoenix Mercury

Bubble/Contender

Defending Finals runner-up with Alyssa Thomas returning.

Win Range: 22–27

Bubble Teams

Chicago Sky

Rebuild/Contender

Angel Reese breakout leads young core.

Win Range: 21–27

Los Angeles Sparks

Bubble

Kelsey Plum core designation + Nneka Ogwumike signing.

Win Range: 21–27

Atlanta Dream

Bubble

Rhyne Howard leads dynamic backcourt in playoff hunt.

Win Range: 21–26

Dallas Wings

Bubble

Ogunbowale core designation; potential top draft pick incoming.

Win Range: 19–25

Rebuilding Teams

Connecticut Sun

Rebuild

Diamond Miller acquired, $5M+ cap space, active rebuild mode.

Win Range: 18–24

Washington Mystics

Rebuild

Elena Delle Donne's final chapter; promising young core.

Win Range: 15–21

2026 Expansion Teams

Portland Fire

Expansion Year 1

Bridget Carleton as expansion pick #1; building from scratch.

Win Range: 12–18

Toronto Tempo

Expansion Year 1

Canadian expansion franchise enters WNBA.

Win Range: 11–17

Year 2 Expansion

Golden State Valkyries

Year 2

Season 2 with experience.

Win Range: 16–22