Top WNBA Free Agents Unlikely to Change Teams

Most stars expected to re-sign with current franchises despite active free agency period

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented WNBA basketball game, with sharp planes of color representing the dynamic action on the court.Despite a deep free agent class, the financial constraints of the WNBA will likely keep most star players with their current teams this offseason.Las Vegas Today

With the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament now complete, the WNBA's free agency period has officially begun. However, despite a talented pool of available players, industry experts predict that many of the league's top stars will ultimately re-sign with their current teams rather than seek new opportunities elsewhere.

Why it matters

Free agency is a critical time for WNBA teams to retool their rosters and make splashy additions that can shift the balance of power in the league. But the lack of player movement could signal a period of stability and parity, with most elite talents opting to stay put rather than chase championships with new franchises.

The details

Several of the WNBA's marquee players, including Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson, have already indicated their intention to remain with their current teams. Wilson, the 2022 WNBA MVP, emphatically stated, "I know I love Vegas. I'm not leaving Vegas, so I'm not looking anywhere." Other top free agents like Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx are also widely expected to re-sign with their respective franchises.

  • Free agency officially began on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament concluded on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

A'ja Wilson

The 2022 WNBA MVP and star player for the Las Vegas Aces.

Breanna Stewart

All-Star forward for the Seattle Storm.

Napheesa Collier

All-Star forward for the Minnesota Lynx.

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What they’re saying

“I know I love Vegas. I'm not leaving Vegas, so I'm not looking anywhere.”

— A'ja Wilson

The takeaway

Despite the excitement and anticipation surrounding WNBA free agency, it appears that most of the league's top talents will remain with their current teams, signaling a period of stability and parity rather than significant roster upheaval.