The 2026 WNBA offseason was compressed into a 3-4 week period following a new collective bargaining agreement in March, forcing teams to navigate an expansion draft, college draft, and free agency rapidly. The New York Liberty emerged as a clear winner by retaining their championship core of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones while adding three-time All-Star Satou Sabally. In contrast, the Seattle Storm were major losers, losing five players who combined for 67.5 points per game from the previous season. Other successful offseasons belonged to the Atlanta Dream, who retained most of their roster, and the Los Angeles Sparks, who re-signed Kelsey Plum on a discount and added Nneka Ogwumike. Teams like the Chicago Sky, Phoenix Mercury, and expansion franchise Golden State Fire faced significant roster instability or lack of proven talent.