1. Stephanie White Returns to Indiana

The Indiana Fever hired Stephanie White as their new head coach. White, a former player and coach for the Fever, returns after a successful stint with the Connecticut Sun, where she was named WNBA Coach of the Year in 2023. (Go deeper)

2. Tyler Marsh Heads to Chicago

The Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach. Marsh played a pivotal role in the Las Vegas Aces’ back-to-back WNBA Championships in 2022 and 2023 and brings a wealth of experience to the team. (Go deeper)

3. Curt Miller Joins Dallas’ Front Office

The Dallas Wings appointed Curt Miller as their new Executive Vice President and General Manager. The two-time WNBA Coach of the Year brings a wealth of experience from his stints with the Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun. (Go deeper)

4. Karl Smesko Takes the Helm in ATL

The Atlanta Dream named Karl Smesko as their new Head Coach. Smesko, renowned for his .843 winning percentage in NCAA Division I women’s basketball, brings over two decades of coaching experience to the Dream. (Go deeper)

5. Wings Win Lottery for First Time Ever

(Pictured form left to right) At the 2024 WNBA Draft Lottery, Maddy Siegrist representing the Dallas Wings, Rickea Jackson representing the Los Angeles Sparks, Head of League Ops, Bethany Donaphin, Aaliyah Edwards representing the Washington Mystics, and Angel Reese representing the Chicago Sky

The Dallas Wings won the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm® for the first time in franchise history, securing the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The Wings entered the lottery tied with the Chicago Sky for the second-highest chances at the top pick, behind the Los Angeles Sparks. (Go deeper)

6. Lynne Roberts Takes Charge

The Los Angeles Sparks appointed Lynne Roberts as their new Head Coach. Roberts brings 27 seasons of collegiate coaching experience, including a successful tenure at the University of Utah, to Los Angeles. (Go deeper)

7. Rachid Meziane Joins Connecticut

The Connecticut Sun named Rachid Meziane as their new head coach. Meziane has a stellar track record in French and Belgian women’s basketball and is set to bring his extensive experience and passion to the league. (Go deeper)

8. Coming Soon: The Toronto Tempo

Canada’s first WNBA team has officially been named the Toronto Tempo, reflecting the rhythm and pace of both the city and basketball. The Tempo will begin playing at Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum in 2026. (Go deeper)

9. Golden State Valkyries Break Ground

The Golden State Valkyries unveiled their inaugural 2025 season uniforms and began building their inaugural roster through the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft. Highlighted picks include Kate Martin, Stephanie Talbot, Kayla Thornton, and Cecilia Zandalasini (Go deeper)

10. New Leadership in DC

The Washington Mystics announced Jamila Wideman as their new General Manager and Sydney Johnson as Head Coach. Wideman is a former WNBA player and NBA executive. Johnson completed head coaching roles at Princeton and Fairfield, leading Princeton to an Ivy League title and an NCAA tournament appearance. (Go deeper)

11. Chris Koclanes Takes Over in Dallas

The Dallas Wings appointed Chris Koclanes as their new head coach. Koclanes brings over a decade of coaching experience in the WNBA and college basketball. (Go deeper)

12. Huskies Retire Plum’s #10

The University of Washington retired Kelsey Plum’s #10 jersey, honoring her as the first women’s basketball player in UW history to receive this distinction. Plum shattered NCAA scoring records during her time with the Huskies. (Go deeper)

13. Griner Leaves Phoenix, Joins ATL

After 11 years in Phoenix, Brittney Griner departed to join the Atlanta Dream. The Dream made a historic free agency addition by acquiring the 2013 No. 1 overall pick, ten-time All-Star, and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist. (Go deeper)

14. Las Vegas and Los Angeles Complete Historic Trade

In a historic three-team trade, the Las Vegas Aces acquired 2x WNBA champion Jewell Loyd, while the Los Angeles Sparks welcomed 2x champion Kelsey Plum. This blockbuster deal marked the first trade in league history involving multiple No. 1 overall picks. (Go deeper)

15. A’ja in the Rafters in South Carolina

The University of South Carolina retired A’ja Wilson’s No. 22 jersey. Wilson, a four-time All-American and three-time WNBA MVP, led the Gamecocks to their first NCAA National Championship in 2017. (Go deeper)

16. Clark’s Jersey Retired at Iowa

After Caitlin Clark shattered NCAA scoring records and earned multiple Player of the Year awards, the University of Iowa honored the 2024 Rookie of the Year by retiring her No. 22 jersey. (Go deeper)

17. Wings Land Carrington, Harris, Smith

The Dallas Wings completed a four-team trade with the Connecticut Sun, Dallas Wings, and Indiana Fever, acquiring DiJonai Carrington, Tyasha Harris, and NaLyssa Smith. (Go deeper)

18. Sabally and Thomas to Phoenix

In a four-team trade with the Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, and Connecticut Sun, the Phoenix Mercury acquired All-WNBA First Team forwards Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas. (Go deeper)

19. Bonner and White Reunite in Indy

The Indiana Fever signed six-time WNBA All-Star and two-time champion DeWanna Bonner. Bonner, who ranks fourth all-time in WNBA scoring, will rejoin Head Coach Stephanie White in Indiana. (Go deeper)

20. White Mamba Out

3x WNBA Champion and 6x Olympic Gold medalist Diana Taurasi announced her retirement after a historic 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. Taurasi became the league’s all-time leading scorer in 2023. (Go deeper)

21. From Phoenix, to Connecticut, to New York

The New York Liberty acquired 2019 WNBA Champion Natasha Cloud from the Connecticut Sun in exchange for the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and a 2026 first-round pick. (Go deeper)

22. CP3 Joins the LA Rafters

The Los Angeles Sparks announced they will retire Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey on June 29 at Crypto.com Arena. The 3x WNBA Champion, 2x MVP and 7x All-Star will become just the third Spark to receive this honor, joining Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler. (Go deeper)

23. Delle Donne Bids Farewell to Basketball, Embraces New Role

After 11 seasons, 2x WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne announced her retirement from the WNBA. Delle Donne, who led the Washington Mystics to their first championship in 2019, will serve as a special advisor to Monumental Basketball. (Go deeper)

24. Bird, Fowles, and Moore Highlight Hoop Hall Class of 2025

4x WNBA champion and 13x All-Star Sue Bird, 2x WNBA champion and 2017 MVP Sylvia Fowles, and 4x WNBA champion and 2014 MVP Maya Moore have been selected for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. (Go deeper)

25. Bueckers Wins Natty, Heads to Dallas

Paige Bueckers was selected No. 1 by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft. A week prior, the UConn guard led the Huskies to their 12th NCAA Championship, becoming the first player to win an NCAA Championship and be selected No. 1 overall since Breanna Stewart in 2016. (Go deeper)