The WNBA offseason is in full swing, with rumors already swirling about what teams will do in the WNBA draft. However, before that time arrives, teams will have to navigate free agency.
Things are quickly heating up as the league approaches the start of free agency on January 21. At that time, teams are allowed to speak with players, but deals cannot officially be signed until February 1. Naturally, teams are vying for a chance to address major needs before the WNBA Draft on April 15.
This year’s free agency is particularly important because several significant names will hit the market, including Jonquel Jones, Elena Delle Donne, Nneka Ogwumike, Candace Parker, Brittney Griner and 2023 MVP Breanna Stewart.
Apparently WNBA free agency begins January 21st pic.twitter.com/SuqSuCknCc
— WNBA (@WNBA) January 9, 2024
As free agency begins, here are 25 names that you should keep an eye on:
1
Satou Sabally - Forward - Dallas Wings
Satou Sabally went OFF tonight vs. the Fever 🔥
40 PTS (career-high)
7 3PM (career-high)
W(via @WNBA) pic.twitter.com/ThF4AF3j2Q
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 2, 2023
2
Amanda Zahui B. - Center - Los Angeles Sparks
Amanda Zahui B turns this great block into a bucket in transition 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wDAVjJXcjq
— WNBA Got Game (@wnbagotgame) August 16, 2021
3
Kiah Stokes - Center - Las Vegas Aces
Great pass from Kelsey Plum as Kiah Stokes scores her first points for the Aces ♠️♦️ pic.twitter.com/8liFkqUjne
— WNBA Got Game (@wnbagotgame) July 10, 2021
4
Courtney Williams - Guard - Chicago Sky
Another MEGA BLOCK by…
*squints and checks notes*
COURTNEY Williams?!?@CourtMWilliams | #skytown pic.twitter.com/BZYaFJQPiv
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) August 27, 2023
5
Breanna Stewart - Forward - New York Liberty
Stewie is IN HER BAG 💰
She has 27 first half points on @ESPN! pic.twitter.com/KntjhPT8nH
— WNBA (@WNBA) August 13, 2023
6
Danielle Robinson - Guard - Atlanta Dream
Three for @justDROB 🤩#IONWNBA | @AtlantaDream pic.twitter.com/SWqhNWXQOx
— WNBA on ION (@IONWNBA) August 19, 2023
7
Candace Parker - Forward - Las Vegas Aces
This is a Candace Parker appreciation post. pic.twitter.com/xRCS42kOXi
— Whistle (@WhistleSports) January 6, 2024
8
Nneka Ogwumike - Forward - Los Angeles Sparks
No pressure for Nneka. Veteran presence.
19 PTS | 11 REB | 4 AST | 4 STL pic.twitter.com/ETWEKjUOLt
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) August 19, 2023
9
Jonquel Jones - Forward - New York Liberty
Jonquel Jones said If you see me in a fight with a bear, HELP THE BEAR. 😭
— WSLAM (@wslam) October 12, 2023
10
Brionna Jones - Center - Connecticut Sun
Would ya look at that! Brionna Jones has now reached 400 career points!#SUNState pic.twitter.com/CWyxajAWGf
— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) August 23, 2020
11
Stefanie Dolson - Center - New York Liberty
Are we having one of those nights again @bigmamastef ??? 😲
Stefanie Dolson hits her first triple of the game
2023 #WNBAPlayoffs | @Google pic.twitter.com/uiNRBH6W9J
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 16, 2023
12
Skylar Diggins-Smith - Guard - Phoenix Mercury
Skylar Diggins-Smith said 'night night' 🥶 pic.twitter.com/tq1EiBbgw5
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 26, 2022
13
Brittney Griner - Center - Phoenix Mercury
AIR TIME! BRITTNEY GRINER HAS THE FIRST DUNK OF THE 2023 SEASON! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/9Kwg0hJCjp
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 9, 2023
14
Megan Gustafson - Center - Phoenix Mercury
NEW CAREER HIGH FOR MEGAN GUSTAFSON WITH 17! pic.twitter.com/Ioqb6dtcrP
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 26, 2023
15
Diamond Deshields - Guard - Phoenix Mercury
MASSIVE BLOCK BY DIAMOND DESHIELDS 🚫 pic.twitter.com/p42Rx4oUn8
— ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2022
16
Natasha Cloud - Guard - Washington Mystics
Natasha Cloud has been applying defensive pressure to Sabrina Ionescu all game 😤 pic.twitter.com/QZQki80P4b
— espnW (@espnW) September 20, 2023
17
Elena Delle Donne - Forward - Washington Mystics
Elena Delle Donne so nice with it 😮💨 @De11eDonne | @WashMystics pic.twitter.com/TUYqhJCN5G
— espnW (@espnW) June 28, 2023
18
Sydney Colson - Guard - Las Vegas Aces
SYDN3Y COLSON FOR THREE!! pic.twitter.com/u1WVC45Wh8
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) June 5, 2022
19
Nia Coffey - Forward - Atlanta Dream
A MAJOR BLOCK by Nia Coffey makes @sportscenter Top 10 Plays!
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) May 30, 2023
20
Alaina Coates - Center - Las Vegas Aces
Behind the back pass, just like her bestie 🤗@SydJColson // @Aye_itslaylay#ALLINLV pic.twitter.com/r6jBLzvitd
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) August 9, 2023
21
Layshia Clarendon - Guard - Los Angeles Sparks
What a finish by Layshia Clarendon 💪 pic.twitter.com/McagIeHqOD
— espnW (@espnW) June 4, 2023
22
Jordin Canada - Guard - Los Angeles Sparks
JORDIN CANADA: TOO CLUTCH ❄️ pic.twitter.com/DhwSchdTNP
— espnW (@espnW) July 26, 2023
23
Kalani Brown - Center - Dallas Wings
Kalani Brown said absolutely not ✋ pic.twitter.com/8SK1OCtzV6
— espnW (@espnW) September 9, 2023
24
Monique Billings - Forward - Atlanta Dream
Showin out in her city 🔥 @moniquebillings #atlantadream pic.twitter.com/nigeNdTdTa
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) July 6, 2023
25
DeWanna Bonner - Forward - Connecticut Sun
"What you gonna do?"
DeWanna Bonner is LIKE THAT 😤 @ConnecticutSun pic.twitter.com/LKJ9FlbVZR
— espnW (@espnW) June 9, 2023
