What happened: The WNBL released a video featuring newly appointed Chief Operations Officer Justin Nelson, who discusses the league's fresh approach heading into the WNBL27 season. He is joined in the message by all-time great Lauren Jackson, with the league pointing fans to the full clip.

Why it matters: Leadership and strategic direction set the tone for an offseason, and a new COO signals how the WNBL intends to grow and operate in its next campaign. Jackson's continued presence lends institutional weight to the league's positioning as it builds toward WNBL27.

What to watch: Watch for concrete WNBL27 details—scheduling, expansion, and roster movement—to flesh out the league's stated fresh approach in the weeks ahead.