The main point: WNBA free agency is starting off with a bang, as some top players are making moves and shaking up rosters as the signing period kicks off.
Skylar Diggins-Smith: The six-time All-Star is leaving the Phoenix Mercury to join the Seattle Storm, reuniting with her former college teammate Jewell Loyd. This dynamic duo is back together and ready to make waves.
After taking a break in 2023 to welcome her second child, Diggins-Smith will be an important piece in the Storm’s rebuilding process after the retirement of Sue Bird and departure of Breanna Stewart.
Natasha Cloud: On the other hand, Diggins-Smith’s former team, the Washington Mystics, are adding one of the top defenders in the league. Cloud, who has spent her entire career with the Mystics, is known for her strong defense that helped the team win the championship in 2019.
Players still deciding: Elena Delle Donne, Cloud’s former teammate, is exploring options despite being cored by the Mystics. Meanwhile, Nneka Ogwumike, formerly with the LA Sparks, is considering offers from the Chicago Sky, NY Liberty, and the Storm.
As the Las Vegas Aces, the defending champions mostly stay the same, free agent Candace Parker is keeping her plans for 2024 under wraps. The veteran star’s last season was cut short by surgery, and her future in the league remains unknown.
