The WNBA finds itself at a crossroads. The league's growth in recent times has been exponential, but the faltering CBA negotiations are a problem. However, the show must go on, and the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery results were announced on Sunday.

After a trade with the Chicago Sky two years ago, Cheryl Reeve and the Minnesota Lynx will have the second selection in the 2026 WNBA draft.

A year ago, Paige Bueckers was the undisputed No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft, the closest thing to a foregone conclusion since Caitlin Clark the year before. This year, there is no such player. There are three or four different competitors who could be that top pick, including Bueckers' former teammate at Connecticut, Azzi Fudd.

The 2026 WNBA Draft order was settled on Sunday after the Dallas Wings won the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft lottery for the second straight year. The Indiana Fever, who finished 24-20 in 2025 and made it to the WNBA semifinals, hold the No. 10 overall pick in the first round.

On Monday, the Fever made an announcement that involved White, Clark and forward Aliyah Boston. "ready to represent 🤩," the Fever posted. "Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark have been named to the @usabasketball Women’s National Team training camp roster. Stephanie White will serve as one of the team’s court coaches. read more at the link in our bio."

The WNBA coaching carousel has taken its last lap and every job is now filled. The New York Liberty are hiring Warriors assistant Chris Demarco as their new head coach, replacing Sandy Brondello. That marks the fifth and final hire of the offseason.

The Connecticut Sun have many years of exhilarating performances and records under their belt, but their 2025 campaign simply did not reflect their history.