The WNBA begins the week with labor certainty following the official ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement by the Board of Governors. While the preseason schedule is paused for Monday, teams are utilizing the day for internal training and roster management ahead of tomorrow’s three-game slate.
ON THE SLATE
Monday features zero games on the official WNBA calendar as the league enters a scheduled break in preseason competition. Teams are currently in training camps, focusing on tactical drills and player evaluations as they work toward final roster cuts. This off-day follows a period of intense negotiations between the league and the players' association, which concluded with a ratified labor deal. Coaching staffs are using this window to integrate new personnel and refine defensive schemes without the immediate pressure of travel or game preparation. The league remains in a state of high activity behind the scenes as front offices finalize logistics for the upcoming regular season while players continue their daily practice schedules in their respective home markets.
LOOKING AHEAD
Preseason action returns Tuesday, May 12, with three games scheduled across the league. The Atlanta Dream will travel to face the Dallas Wings at the College Park Center, followed by a Western Conference matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury at the Mortgage Matchup Center. In Portland, the New York Liberty will visit the Fire at the Moda Center. These contests represent the next major checkpoint for teams seeking to establish chemistry and bench depth before the regular season begins later this month. The Tuesday schedule marks the resumption of the preseason calendar and a return to live competition after the brief pause.
FROM THE WIRE
The league office has announced that all 44 Indiana Fever games will be televised nationally this season, providing the franchise with unprecedented full national exposure. This news coincided with the Board of Governors ratifying the new collective bargaining agreement, which includes an increased bonus for WNBA champions. The agreement was reached following urgent discussions intended to protect training camps and the preseason schedule. Outside of league play, the U.S. Women’s National Team continued its tournament success with a win over Italy to move to 3-0 and remain undefeated. Additionally, Kelsey Plum has concluded a four-year endorsement partnership with Under Armour, making the veteran guard a free agent in the apparel sponsorship market.
The WNBA returns to preseason competition Tuesday night with a three-game slate.