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The reason for all the activity surrounding the WNBA—the protracted-but-ultimately-successful negotiations for a new CBA, an expansion draft for the league’s 14th and 15th teams, the college draft, a flurry of free agency moves and more—begins on Sunday, April 19.
That’s when WNBA training camps open and the league’s 15 teams begin their quest for the ultimate prize: the 2026 WNBA championship. (Or, the most lottery balls in the 2027 WNBA Draft.)
While training camp is when the tune ups begins for
the WNBA’s stars and stalwarts, it’s a make-or-break, now-of-never chance for others to prove they’re worthy of one of 12 roster spots, from rookies drafted outside of the lottery to young players still on unprotected deals to W newcomers invited to their first camps to vets looking to maintain their place in the league.
Here’s a look at where every team’s roster stands as camp opens, with all players expected to participate in their teams’ camp identified by their contract statuses. Take to the comments to discuss who you think, or hope, will make the final roster for your favorite team.
Atlanta Dream
- Guaranteed contracts: Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Brionna Jones, Naz Hillmon, Jordin Canada
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Angel Reese, Te-Hina Paopao, Taylor Thierry, Isobel Borlase
- 2026 draftees: Madina Okot, Indya Nivar, Keja Ran
- Training camp contracts: Maite Carzorla, Sika Koné, Holly Winterburn, Paige Robinson, Stephanie Jones, Sacha Washington, Laila Phelia, Bella Fontleroy
Chicago Sky
- Guaranteed contracts: Azurá Stevens, Skylar Diggins, Courtney Vandersloot, DiJonai Carrington, Rachel Banham
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Kamilla Cardoso, Rickea Jackson, Jacy Sheldon, Hailey Van Lith, Maddy Westbeld
- 2026 draftees: Gabriela Jaquez, Latasha Lattimore, Tonie Morgan, Aicha Coulibaly
- Training camp contracts: Megan Nestor, Sydney Taylor, Sidney Cooks, Jordan Hobbs
Connecticut Sun
- Guaranteed contracts: Brittney Griner, Kennedy Burke, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Diamond Miller
- Non-guarateed contracts: Aaliyah Edwards, Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers, Leïla Lacan
- 2026 draftees: Gianna Kneepkens, Nell Angloma, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Taylor Bigby
- Training camp contracts: Shey Peddy, Mamignan Touré, Madison Hayes, Harmoni Turner, Raegen Beers
Dallas Wings
- Guaranteed contracts: Alanna Smith, Arike Ogunbowale, Jessica Shepard, Awak Kuier, Maddy Siegrist
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Paige Bueckers, Lindsay Allen, Aziaha James, Rayah Marshall, JJ Quinerly
- 2026 draftees: Azzi Fudd, Zee Spearman
- Training camp contracts: Grace Berger, Alysha Clark, Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu, Costanza Verona, Grace Sullivan, Kyla Oldacre, Shyanne Sellers, Amy Okonkwo, Odyssey Sims
Golden State Valkyries
- Guaranteed contracts: Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes, Kayla Thornton, Kaila Charles, Kiah Stokes
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Janelle Salaün, Cecilia Zandalasini, Iliana Rupert, Kate Martin, Justē Jocytē
- 2026 draftees: Marta Suárez, Ashlon Jackson, Kokoro Tanaka
- Training camp contracts: Laeticia Amihere, Kaitlyn Chen, Bailey Maupin, Caroline Ducharme, Cate Reese, Mariella Fasoula, Miela Sowah, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda
Indiana Fever
- Guaranteed contracts: Kelsey Mitchell, Monique Billings, Lexie Hull, Sophie Cunningham, Aliyah Boston
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Caitlin Clark, Ty Harris, Makayla Timpson, Damiris Dantas, Myisha Hines-Allen
- 2026 draftees: Raven Johnson, Jessica Timmons
- Training camp contracts: Megan McConnell, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Kayana Traylor
- Development player: Justine Pissott
Las Vegas Aces
- Guaranteed contracts: A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, NaLyssa Smith, Stephanie Talbot, Dana Evans
- 2026 draftees: Janiah Barker, Jordan Obi
- Training camp contracts: Kierstan Bell, Chennedy Carter, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Brianna Turner
Los Angeles Sparks
- Guaranteed contracts: Dearica Hamby, Ariel Atkins, Kelsey Plum, Nneka Ogwumike, Erica Wheeler
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Cameron Brink, Sania Feagin
- 2026 draftees: Ta’Niya Latson, Chance Gray, Amelia Hassett
- Training camp contracts: Rae Burrell, Emma Cannon, Julie Vanloo, Jihyun Park, Sevgi Uzun
- Development player: Laura Ziegler
Minnesota Lynx
- Guaranteed contracts: Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, Natasha Howard, Nia Coffey, Dorka Juhász
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Anastasiia Kosu, Aubrey Griffin
- 2026 draftee: Olivia Miles
- Training camp contracts: Amaya Battle, Antonia Delaere, Eliska Hamzova, Emma Cechova, Jade Masogayo, Ra Shaya Kyle, Reigna Richardson, Sakima Walker, Saylor Poffenbarger
New York Liberty
- Guaranteed contracts: Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Satou Sabally, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Rebecca Allen, Leonie Fiebich
- Training camp contracts: Rebekah Gardner, DiDi Richards, Alex Fowler, Ashley Owusu, Derin Erdogan, Ny’Ceara Pryor, Pauline Astier, Raquel Carrera, Ugonne Onyiah, Anneli Maley, Han Xu
Phoenix Mercury
- Guaranteed contracts: Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, Sami Whitcomb, Valériane Ayayi
- Non-guaranteed contracts: DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Mack, Monique Akoa Makani
- Training camp contracts: Kyara Linskens, Jaime Nared, Aisha Sheppard, Kathryn Westbeld, Kiana Williams, Ashten Prechtel, Jovana Nogic, Kara Dunn, Lauren Jensen, Lee Seul Kang, Maggie Doogan, Morgan Maly, Noemie Borchant, Quionche Carter, Shay Ciezki, Yarden Garzon, Jillian Alleyene
Portland Fire
- Guaranteed contracts: Bridget Carleton, Megan Gustafson, Karlie Samuelson, Haley Jones
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Sug Sutton, Luisa Geiselsöder, Nika Mühl, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Carla Leite, Nyadiew Puoch
- 2026 draftees: Serah Williams
- Training camp contracts: Chloe Bibby, Maya Caldwell, Emily Engstler, Jordan Harrison, Peyton Williams, Teja Oblak, Kamiah Smalls
- Development player: Frieda Bühner
Seattle Storm
- Guaranteed contracts: Ezi Magbegor, Natisha Hiedeman, Stefanie Dolson, Jade Melbourne, Katie Lou Samuelson, Jordan Horston, Lexie Brown
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Dominique Malonga
- 2026 draftees: Awa Fam, Flau’Jae Johnson, Taina Mair, Grace VanSlooten
- Training camp contracts: Jaelyn Brown, Zia Cooke, Rennia Davis, Mackenzie Holmes, Beatrice Mompremier, Elle Ladine, Jalyn Brown
Toronto Tempo
- Guaranteed contracts: Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, Temi Fagbénlé, Nyara Sabally, Julie Allemand, Kia Nurse
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Isabelle Harrison, Aaliyah Nye
- 2026 draftees: Kiki Rice, Teonni Key
- Training camp contracts: Lexi Held, Kitija Laksa, Nikolina Milić, Kristy Wallace, Dara Mabrey, Elizabeth Balogun, Laura Juškaitē, Madison Rocci, María Conde
Washington Mystics
- Guaranteed contracts: Shakira Austin, Michaela Onyenwere
- Non-guaranteed contracts: Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Georgia Amoore, Lucy Olsen
- 2026 draftees: Lauren Betts, Angela Dugalić, Cotie McMahon, Cassandre Prosper, Rori Harmon
- Training camp contracts: Madison Scott, Alex Wilson, Christeen Iwuala, Kamaria McDaniel, Mya Hollingshed, Nyla Harris
- Development player: Darianna Littlepage-Buggs
Thanks to Her Hoop Stats WNBA Salary Cap Database for information about players’ contract designations and values.
