What happened: Expansion franchise Toronto Tempo secured 32.9% of fan ballots in a public survey regarding the No. 1 overall pick for the upcoming draft. The Washington Mystics placed next at 16.1%, followed by the Seattle Storm at 9.3%. The Portland Fire and Los Angeles Sparks rounded out the vote with 5.2% and 3.6% shares, respectively.

Why it matters: Fan sentiment highlights interest in incoming expansion franchises and rebuilding clubs aiming for top talent in the 2027 offseason. Official draft lottery odds and team allocations will formally govern the selection order rather than public balloting. The league enters an expansion cycle that will reshape roster depth across established and incoming franchises.

What to watch: The WNBA will determine official lottery odds and conduct its draft lottery ahead of the 2027 season.