WNBA’s offseason just got interesting — here’s what’s really going on

WNBA free agency enters its fourth day, and things are just starting to heat up. On Wednesday, a Minnesota-based balloon company caused a frenzy among WNBA fans after sharing a video connected to free agent Nneka Ogwumike, which seemed to insinuate the forward was signing with the Minnesota Lynx. Ogwumike later clarified the balloons were related to a meeting, deflating hours of speculation.

The free agency buzz didn't end with Ogwumike balloon-gate. Free agent forward Satou Sabally confirmed she wasn't returning to the Phoenix Mercury after one year with the franchise. It's unclear where Sabally will land in the coming days.

As free agency continues, it can be hard to keep up with all the movement. USA TODAY has you covered with the latest news, rumors, updates and more. Nneka Ogwumike responds to balloon-gate A Minnesota-based balloon company caused quite the stir on Wednesday after sharing a video connected to Nneka Ogwumike, one of the top free agents.

Amazing Balloons MC LLC posted a now-deleted video that showed the company arranging a blue and green balloon arch around marquee letter that read, "Welcome Nneka. " The balloon arrangement was assembled on a basketball court featuring the Minnesota Lynx, which led many fans to speculate that Ogwumike was signing with the Lynx in free agency. Ogwumike shared a carousel of memes on Instagram in response to the video and speculation, including a viral video of a person crying with the caption, "Me (because) I can't travel in peace.