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WNBA
The definitive guide to the WNBA — 2026 season preview, standings, CBA news, draft coverage, and analysis across all 13 teams.
2026 Season Overview
The WNBA enters 2026 with 13 teams after the Golden State Valkyries' successful inaugural season. The CBA negotiations are the league's defining storyline — a new agreement will shape player movement and compensation for years to come.
Teams
TLW covers the New York Liberty as our flagship WNBA team. For league-wide coverage, we focus on the stories that matter: CBA negotiations, expansion, draft, and the championship race.
WNBA CBA & League Business
- The CBA expired in October 2025 — negotiations are ongoing
- Key issues: salary cap, revenue sharing, charter flights, free agency rules
- Expansion continues — what's next after Valkyries?
History & Culture
Founded in 1996, the WNBA is the longest-running women's professional sports league in North America. From Lisa Leslie's first dunk to A'ja Wilson's dominance, the league has produced some of the greatest athletes in basketball history.
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