2026 WNBA free agency tracker: Signings, trades for all 15 teams

WNBA free agency is officially underway as nearly 80% of the league hits the open market. On Sunday, April 5, the WNBA announced dates for free agency . Notably, free agency, which typically begins in January, is on a condensed timeline, beginning this week, after the league and its players spent the last 19 months hammering out a new CBA .

With the CBA currently in the ratification process , free agency now unfolds in a mad dash towards a May 8 season start date. The WNBA's free agency period opens Monday, April 6, starting with the designation period and continuing until April 7. Qualifying offers and core player designations can be sent during the April 6-April 7 window.

The negotiation period begins on Wednesday, April 8, continuing for three days. Following the negotiation period, teams and players will be able to sign new contracts on Saturday, April 11. As signings and trades become real, USA TODAY is tracking the latest movements of the biggest names: This story will be regularly updated as league transactions happen.

WNBA free agency tracker: Landing spots for top players C A'ja Wilson Type of free agent: Urestricted free agent Background: After winning her third championship with the Las Vegas Aces, Wilson has zero desire to move from the franchise. "I'm not leaving Vegas," Wilson said on April 3. Team player signed with : Las Vegas Aces Expected Contract : Wilson is expected to re-sign with the team on a WNBA supermax salary of $1.