Box & Slate — WNBA season wrapped; what comes next

Box & Slate

September 26, 2026

No games yesterday. No games today. The 2026 WNBA regular season and postseason have run their course, and the league is officially in the offseason.

This is the quietest stretch on the calendar — no tip times, no box scores, no broadcast windows. But the work doesn't stop. Front offices are evaluating rosters, free agency decisions are forming, and the expansion and trade rumors that simmer all season tend to boil over right about now.

Here's what to watch in the weeks ahead:

• Award season — MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year voting results are typically announced during this window.
• Free agency — Veteran free agents can begin signing elsewhere once the league's tampering period opens. Star players on expiring deals will dominate headlines.
• Draft prep — College programs are already being scouted. Early entries and transfers will start shaping the 2027 draft class picture.
• Overseas signings — Many WNBA players head to European leagues through the winter. Those signings tell you something about player health and priorities heading into next season.

We'll keep you posted on every significant move, announcement, and storyline through the offseason. Box & Slate doesn't hibernate.

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