Maddy Westbeld agrees to join Adelaide Lightning

The forward was the No. 16 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

The Adelaide Lightning have added another WNBA talent to their roster as Maddy Westbeld joins for WNBL27, pending League Via @WNBL on X

What happened: The WNBL27 agreement is pending league approval. Westbeld becomes Adelaide's latest addition with WNBA experience.

Why it matters: The signing continues Adelaide's roster build after 19-year-old Kiara Waite joined July 9. Westbeld gives the Lightning a 6-foot-3 frontcourt option.

By the numbers: Westbeld has totaled 3 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 28 minutes across three 2026 WNBA appearances.

What to watch: Westbeld's role will come into focus as Adelaide completes its WNBL27 roster.

Sources

@WNBL 2026-07-28T23:55:16.224207+00:00

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