2024 WNBA Free Agency updates

The Mystics and Stefanie Dolson have agreed on a multiyear deal to bring the 2-time All-Star center to Washington, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. Final details are still being worked out. The Mystics drafted her with the No. 6 overall pick in 2014 before…

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) February 14, 2024

We have signed Emma Cannon! ✍️

“Her experience, versatility, and commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our organization’s goals.” – Coach Trammell

https://t.co/BcCzEkwkzk pic.twitter.com/D9wsKvyPMh

— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) February 12, 2024

Chennedy Chi-Town

Let’s work, @ChennedyCarter!

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) February 9, 2024

Mikiah Herbert Harrigan currently leads Galatasaray in blocks per game in EuroCup action, and it’s through plays like this:pic.twitter.com/YbxWZDc982 https://t.co/qbKkVaTIeK

— Alford Corriette (@alfcorriette) February 9, 2024

So happy for @TashaMack04 Crushed it everywhere she’s been!

Per Game Averages with Botas (KBSL/Turkey) this season:

13 Points
10.8 Rebounds
1.9 Assists
2.0 Steals
1.7 Blocks https://t.co/SmWEJRChVR

— ENFP Hoops (@ENFP_Hoops) February 9, 2024

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Official: The Las Vegas Aces have signed Bria Hartley to a training camp contract.

Welcome to Las Vegas, @Breezyyy14!#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/1zdw5XAE9r

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) February 8, 2024

Kysre Gondrezick to @GrlsTlkSportsTV on joining the Sky: “The legacy of Coach Weatherspoon embodies the inclination of no limits on how high one can ascend and who they can become. The passion she exuded as a player and now as a coach will be my honor to receive her leadership.” pic.twitter.com/5NVbUpaToe

— Khristina Williams (@Khristina) February 8, 2024

It is not clear how long the 34-year-old Delle Donne, who led the Mystics to their only title in 2019, intends to stay away from basketball, sources said.

WNBA free agency contracts could be signed starting Feb. 1, but Delle Donne continued to weigh her career options and…

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 8, 2024

If Delle Donne sits out the entire year she would not be credited with a season played under a core designation, and the Mystics would have the option to core her again next year. The supermax qualifying offer expires March 7, but the exclusive rights continue regardless. #WNBA

— Richard Cohen (@RichardCohen1) February 8, 2024

Candace Parker is expected to return to the Las Vegas Aces on a 1-year deal, her agent Boris Lelchitski tells @winsidr

— Rachel Galligan (@RachGall) February 7, 2024

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— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) February 7, 2024

️ “I ain’t going nowhere, guys.” @Lexiebrown shares her contract extension news on the @GilsArenaShow. pic.twitter.com/zDY15EsubZ

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 6, 2024

Lexie Brown on her two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks:

“This is such a surreal moment for me. Anyone familiar with my career knows that it hasn’t always been easy and finding a home with the Sparks organization has been such a blessing. They have allowed me…

— LA Sparks PR (@LASparksPR) February 6, 2024

Per sources, @DallasWings will officially sign the 2023 WNBA #4 draft pick Stephanie Soares.

The team last year acquired the draft rights to Soares, a 6-6 center out of Iowa State from Mystics in exchange for a 2024 Second Round Selection and Atlanta’s 2025 1st rd selection.

— Dorothy J. Gentry (@DorothyJGentry) February 6, 2024

BREAKING: The Chicago Sky is trading Kahleah Copper to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for players and draft pick compensation, sources tell @GrlsTlkSportsTV.

— Khristina Williams (@Khristina) February 6, 2024

Multiple league sources tell @TheNextHoops that the @PhoenixMercury are close to a deal to acquire Kahleah Copper from the @chicagosky. A huge addition pairing Copper with the Philly product @T_Cloud4. #WNBA #WNBAFreeAgency More here @lockedonwbb : https://t.co/r3qQuzZ37x

— Howard Megdal (@howardmegdal) February 6, 2024

The Sky are trading 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Copper to the Phoenix Mercury.

According to multiple sources, the Sky will receive forward Michaela Onyenwere and forward Brianna Turner and four draft picks, including the 2024 No. 3 pick. https://t.co/vRzsGXswmH

— Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) February 6, 2024

Welcome to the DMV, @ecunane_!

Elissa Cunane has signed a training camp contract ✍️

https://t.co/XI4swjaiMp pic.twitter.com/Cc9ZvABGVI

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) February 6, 2024

welcome BACK, @taylorsoule14! pic.twitter.com/o4JpinzzWs

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) February 6, 2024

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND https://t.co/WBYlGuYFwh pic.twitter.com/QiFoHUvY1W

— Gal Pal Sports (@GalPalSports) February 5, 2024

Chiney Ogwumike has just announced on NBA Today that her sister Nneka Ogwumike is heading to the Seattle Storm. @Winsidr

— Jasmine Harper (@harperxxwrites) February 5, 2024

Ogwumike’s deal with Seattle is for one year, sources told ESPN.

The former LA Sparks star chose the Storm after a whirlwind free agency tour in which she met with the Phoenix Mercury, Chicago Sky, Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty. https://t.co/SIj6VogheP

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 5, 2024

Today’s forecast: Sunny and Breezy ☀️

Welcome back, @_bjones18 pic.twitter.com/CWxZpslLRG

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) February 5, 2024

Brionna Jones has re-signed with the Connecticut Sun on a one-year deal, the team announced Monday. Jones has spent all seven seasons with the Sun, and averaged a career-best 15.9 points and 8.2 rebounds over 13 games last season before an Achilles tendon rupture on June 20.

— ESPN Women’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) February 5, 2024

DeWanna Bonner has agreed to to return to the Connecticut Sun, multiple sources familiar with her plans have told @TheNextHoops. A vital part of Connecticut’s offseason was retaining Bonner. #WNBAFreeAgency

— Howard Megdal (@howardmegdal) February 5, 2024

According to sources, RFA forward Nikolina Milić plans to sit out the 2024 #WNBA season.

Milić played for the MN #Lynx from 2022-23 averaging 5.9 points and 2.7 rebounds over 70 games.

Milić could still entertain WNBA offers but it’s looking like she will sit out the 2024 year.

— Mitchell Hansen (@M_Hansen13) February 4, 2024

Cecilia Zandalasini reportedly has interest in returning to the Minnesota #Lynx in 2024, last playing for the Lynx in 2018.

In my latest at @canishoopus, I look at what we could expect from the 28-year-old Italian forward if she does return to Minnesota. https://t.co/DvFn7VUHwb

— Mitchell Hansen (@M_Hansen13) February 3, 2024

The Las Vegas Aces signed Kamaria McDaniel, who last played for Michigan State in 2022-23, to a training camp contract.@Winsidr

— Blake (@blakesilverman) February 4, 2024

The @PhoenixMercury have signed former UConn standout Christyn Williams to a training camp deal. #WNBA #WNBATwitter #ValleyTogether @TheNextHoops

— Jesse Morrison (@morrscode_) February 3, 2024

TRADE ALERT

The @ConnecticutSun trade the contract of Rebecca Allen via sign-and-trade to the @PhoenixMercury in exchange for the player contract of Moriah Jefferson#WNBAFreeAgency pic.twitter.com/OkvmNIfnDt

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 3, 2024

TRADE: Phoenix has sent G Moriah Jefferson to Connecticut in exchange for F Rebecca Allen. Jefferson can “impact the game with her speed, quickness and playmaking,” Sun coach Stephanie White said. Allen brings “elite shooting, versatility and length,” Mercury GM Nick U’Ren said

— ESPN Women’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) February 3, 2024

Per WNBA Transactions:

– Connecticut Sun signed Astou Ndour-Fallhttps://t.co/P3GJUhjr9y

— Across the Timeline (@WBBTimeline) February 3, 2024

This Bruin is coming home!

Welcome to Los Angeles, @moniquebillings! https://t.co/oX33BQ0wqP pic.twitter.com/WPBbaOTuLD

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 2, 2024

Signed on the dotted line. ✍️

Welcome to LA, @TMikesell23! pic.twitter.com/i9jnEmYE35

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 2, 2024

International love!

Welcome to the team, Virág Kiss! pic.twitter.com/RZ4GWIzC6s

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 2, 2024

Coming in HOT

See you soon @swiesebaby24 @Legend_Hooper @_naannna pic.twitter.com/fwKJ7S11B5

— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) February 2, 2024

see you soon. pic.twitter.com/eizZYrphFV

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) February 2, 2024

A veteran presence on & off the court.

The Sparks have re-signed Layshia Clarendon! https://t.co/jYtdmLuQwf pic.twitter.com/kWlDFl1veD

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 1, 2024

That Rae of sunshine is staying in LA! ☀️

The Sparks have re-signed Rae Burrell! https://t.co/jYtdmLuQwf pic.twitter.com/lMFHPwTFhw

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) February 1, 2024

The Liberty has signed Okako Adika, Ivana Dojkić, Leonie Fiebich & Stephanie Mawuli to training camp contracts. ✍️

Welcome to NY! pic.twitter.com/zPn3muxeXW

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) February 1, 2024

Bringing a style of her own to the DMV ‍♀️

Welcome, @Deauzya‼️

https://t.co/JDwUc0dDlP pic.twitter.com/3d8ksjlcms

— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) February 1, 2024

Welcome to the Dream @tina31charles! #DoItForTheDream

– https://t.co/XWFcE33r2l pic.twitter.com/L8DeWW9343

— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) February 1, 2024

The @AtlantaDream have re-signed 2017 #5 overall draft pick, Nia Coffey#WNBAFreeAgency pic.twitter.com/seWz62vsLD

— WNBA (@WNBA) February 1, 2024

It isn’t finalized, but @howardmegdal reports that Jordin Canada is close to heading to the Atlanta Dream. Excellent move for Dan Padover if they can get this done. @TheNextHoops https://t.co/h3TNSNkesW

— Jackie Powell (she/her) (@ClassicJpow) February 1, 2024

SOURCES: Jordin Canada is in the process of finalizing a contract with the Atlanta Dream via sign-and-trade deal with the Los Angeles Sparks.

Jordin put up career highs in PPG, 3FG%, APG, RPG and SPG in 2023.

— Andraya Carter (@Andraya_Carter) February 1, 2024

WNBA trade: The Los Angeles Sparks have acquired guard Aari McDonald and the Atlanta Dream’s No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 draft in exchange for guard Jordin Canada and the Sparks’ 12th overall pick. Los Angeles now holds pick numbers 2, 4, 8 and 24 in this year’s draft.

— ESPN Women’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) February 1, 2024

We have signed forward Damiris Dantas.

welcome to Indy, @damirisdantas!

https://t.co/oQ7wcGeqIG pic.twitter.com/2jKeTeAQlp

— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) February 1, 2024

The Aces have re-signed @SydJColson! pic.twitter.com/rSamghq8dx

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) February 1, 2024

#StormCrazies #TakeCover #StormySky pic.twitter.com/iNW8Z5ef75

— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) February 1, 2024

Skylar Diggins-Smith is headed to the Seattle Storm, the team has announced. “Skylar is an ultimate competitor, elite playmaker and excellent defender. Adding Skylar to our dynamic backcourt will immediately elevate our roster,” Storm coach Noelle Quinn said.

— ESPN Women’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) February 1, 2024

Can confirm Lindsay Allen will sign a two-year deal with the Sky, @howardmegdal first to report.

Story TK.

— Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) February 1, 2024

A league source confirms to @TheNextHoops that the Connecticut Sun intend to sign guard Rachel Banham.

CT addresses a huge need here: shooting.

— Jackie Powell (she/her) (@ClassicJpow) February 1, 2024

BREAKING: UFA Natasha Cloud is expected to sign w/ the Phoenix Mercury, sources confirmed to Girls Talk Sports TV.

A 2015 second-round draft pick, Cloud has spent her entire career with the Washington Mystics, helping to bring DC a championship in 2019. pic.twitter.com/iAXlcwPyLc

— Khristina Williams (@Khristina) February 1, 2024

The Washington Mystics have reached an agreement with former Sparks guard Karlie Samuelson. The five-year veteran is coming off the most productive year of her career where she started 23 games for the Sparks and averaged career highs in points (7.7), rebounds (3.0), assists…

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) February 1, 2024

BREAKING #WNBAFreeAgency news: multiple sources familiar with her thinking tell our @howardmegdal that @33katielou has chosen @IndianaFever as her free agency destination. Inside her decision, along with what it means for the balance of power in the #WNBA https://t.co/PcjzSzAf20

— The Next: A women’s basketball newsroom at The IX (@TheNextHoops) February 1, 2024

BREAKING: UFA Courtney Williams is expected to sign a two-year guaranteed deal with the Minnesota Lynx, multiple sources tell @GrlsTlkSportsTV.

Williams averaged 10.4 points, 6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 40 games last season. pic.twitter.com/AqgHP9SRqD

— Khristina Williams (@Khristina) January 31, 2024

BREAKING: UFA Aerial Powers is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, sources tell @GrlsTlkSportsTV. pic.twitter.com/3UIVG1kCDy

— Khristina Williams (@Khristina) January 31, 2024

The Minnesota #Lynx announced Jessica Shepard will miss the 2024 #WNBA season.

Shepard plans to remain in Italy to fulfill contract commitments with her Italian club, Umana Reyer Venezia.

— Mitchell Hansen (@M_Hansen13) January 31, 2024

The Los Angeles Sparks have acquired All-Star guard Kia Nurse and the Seattle Storm’s No. 4 overall pick in this year’s draft in exchange for the Sparks’ 2026 first-round pick.

— ESPN Women’s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) January 31, 2024

The @LASparks currently hold the No. 2, No. 4, No. 12, and No. 28 picks in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

If they keep them until draft night, they’d be the…

– 10th team to pick twice in the top 4 in a draft
– 8th team to pick thrice in the top 12 in a drafthttps://t.co/wHgddMsYdG

— Across the Timeline (@WBBTimeline) January 31, 2024

Bridget Carleton is expected to sign a 2 year deal to return to the Minnesota Lynx, multiple sources confirm to @Winsidr.

— Rachel Galligan (@RachGall) January 31, 2024

Hiedeman back with the team that drafted her.
Mitchell back with her first head coach. https://t.co/z0pw6sHKXj

— Across the Timeline (@WBBTimeline) January 31, 2024

A league source tells @TheNextHoops that Jonquel Jones’ contract with the New York Liberty will be for two years on a protected deal that will take her through 2025.

She chose to sign for two years to make New York into her Summer and #WNBA home.

— Jackie Powell (she/her) (@ClassicJpow) January 31, 2024

The Las Vegas Aces are expected to sign Megan Gustafson to a 2-year deal, multiple sources confirm to @Winsidr.

Gustafson was recently named the British Basketball League tournament MVP and is expected to participate with Spain in the Olympic Qualifiers.

— Rachel Galligan (@RachGall) January 31, 2024

Some Las Vegas Aces news: Kiah Stokes (@kstokes41) tells ESPN she’s returning to Vegas on a two-year deal. Can also confirm @RachGall‘s report that Megan Gustafson is signing with the defending champs on a two-year deal.

— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) January 31, 2024

BREAKING: RFA Satou Sabally is returning to the Dallas Wings, she told ESPN.

“We want to work together and we want to bring a championship to Dallas… It could really be termed as unfinished business.”

More:https://t.co/AccriO0mTq

— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) January 31, 2024

Free agent & #WNBA All-Star @satou_sabally joined Tuesday’s late-night @SportsCenter to discuss her new deal to stay with the @DallasWings

cc @stanverrett pic.twitter.com/LD19BdjaJj

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) January 31, 2024

Signed ✅@JoynerH24 is BACK in the Emerald City ⛈️

https://t.co/M6Dulahaj8 pic.twitter.com/Lsv3PyKPir

— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) January 29, 2024

Sug Sutton accepting her qualifying offer is a BIG salary saver for the Mercury.

The type of savings you need if planning to bring on max or near max salaries on board. https://t.co/h6BEyCIloZ

— Alford Corriette (@alfcorriette) January 27, 2024

Layshia Clarendon is expected to sign a 2-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, sources confirm to @Winsidr

The Sparks were 14-10 with Clarendon in the lineup- averaging 11 pts, 3.5 apg, while shooting a career-best 46% from the 3pt line in 24 games.

— Rachel Galligan (@RachGall) January 27, 2024

Per sources, Kalani Brown’s deal to return to the @DallasWings is for multiple years. This after reportedly turning down higher offers in order to return.

Contracts can be signed starting Thursday, Feb 1.

News of Brown’s return first reported by @Khristina @GrlsTlkSportsTV

— Dorothy J. Gentry (@DorothyJGentry) January 27, 2024

BREAKING: Alanna Smith is planning to sign with the Minnesota Lynx on a two-year deal, her agent @SammyWSIG of @sigsports tells ESPN.

The former MIP candidate enters her 6th WNBA season coming off a career year in Chicago, where she averaged 9.2 PPG, 6.6 RPG & 1.3 BPG

— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) January 26, 2024

Since the league’s free agent negotiating window opened on Sunday, Ogwumike has taken meetings with the Sparks, Atlanta Dream, Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky, sources said. She intends to meet with the Seattle Storm and New York Liberty before making a decision on her next team.…

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) January 24, 2024

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— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) January 22, 2024

Iliana Rupert will sit out the upcoming WNBA season to focus on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Read more: https://t.co/gtdxGzpXtE pic.twitter.com/L1gfk506iw

— Atlanta Dream PR (@ATLDreamPR) January 24, 2024

SOURCES: The core designation of Jordin Canada will most likely result in a sign and trade situation where Canada and the Sparks work to find her next organization. https://t.co/VrOAM0EWnH

— Andraya Carter (@Andraya_Carter) January 20, 2024

ICYMI: The Indiana Fever signed center Temi Fagbenle to a training camp contract.

Fagbenle was selected in the third round of the 2016 WNBA draft by Minnesota. In 2019, Fagbenle averaged 5.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 15 minutes. @Winsidr

— Ashlee Woods ✨ (@ashleemwoods) January 19, 2024

Per release, the Indiana Fever announce they have signed Maya Caldwell to a training camp contract.

Caldwell returned to Indiana in 2023 after being drafted by the Fever in 2021. She appeared in 30 games and started one game in 2023.@Winsidr

— Blake (@blakesilverman) January 29, 2024