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WNBA teams eye key free agents ahead of 2027 offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:07 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

WNBA teams eye key free agents ahead of 2027 offseason

Summary

With the 2026 WNBA regular season ongoing, teams are preparing for the 2027 offseason and potential free agent signings. The Minnesota Lynx have Napheesa Collier and the Golden State Valkyries are focused on retaining Kayla Thornton. Other notable prospects include Kelsey Mitchell from the Indiana Fever and Jackie Young from the Las Vegas Aces. As teams evaluate their rosters, many franchise players on one-year deals face big decisions during the upcoming free agency period, especially after a new collective bargaining agreement boosted salary levels. The Lynx and Valkyries have clinched playoff spots, while the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm have been eliminated from contention.

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Status Watch

•Minnesota Lynx's best pending free agent is Napheesa Collier.
•Golden State Valkyries are focused on retaining Kayla Thornton.
•Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever is averaging a career-high 24.2 points.
•Jackie Young is a critical part of the Las Vegas Aces' postseason plans.
•Eliminated teams like the Connecticut Sun are looking ahead to future seasons.

Latest Updates

12:07 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA power rankings: Best pending free agents for every team this offseason

What they're saying

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It's never too early to think about next season. In this week's WNBA power rankings, we take a look at the top pending 2027 free agent for each team.
— Yahoo Sports

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