What happened: Trade priorities are coming into focus across the WNBA as the deadline approaches. Contenders can pursue immediate help while other clubs preserve flexibility for future moves.
Why it matters: The deadline is the final in-season opportunity to reshape rosters through trades. Any completed deal could affect the playoff race and teams’ longer-term plans.
By the numbers: The WNBA has 15 teams, and the 2026 trade deadline is Aug. 2.
What to watch: Watch for completed trades and changes in availability before the deadline passes.