A lot just happened — here’s where WNBA teams stand as camps open

In less than a month, the CBA was signed, sealed and delivered, expansion teams in Toronto and Portland had their drafts, free agency took place and the WNBA draft happened.

In case you missed it, UConn's Azzi Fudd was picked No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings, TCU's Olivia Miles went second to the Minnesota Lynx, Spain's Awa Fam third to the Seattle Storm and UCLA's Lauren Betts fourth to the Washington Mystics.

Will all the movement mean a shift at the WNBA standings this season? Can the Las Vegas Aces repeat as champions? We like their chances.

With that said, it may have been tough to keep track of all the the roster moves in a truncated period of time. USA TODAY Sports has you covered with complete training camp rosters for every team and our first power rankings of the season.

1. Las Vegas Aces

• 2025 record: 30-14 (WNBA Finals champions)
• Guaranteed contracts: Dana Evans, Chelsea Gray, Jewell Loyd, NaLyssa Smith, Stephanie Talbot, A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young
• 2026 draftees: Janiah Barker, Jordan Obi
• Training camp contracts: Kierstan Bell, Chennedy Carter, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Brianna Turner

The defending champion Aces are the team to beat. Las Vegas retained its entire starting lineup from last year's championship run and are in prime position to run it back. The franchise kept Big 3 of A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray, who are all got seven-figure deals under the new CBA after leading the Aces to three WNBA titles in four years. The big paydays, however, won't sacrifice Las Vegas' depth. The Aces re-signed Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd, who were key contributors off the bench last season, and added defensive specialist Brianna Turner and shooter Stephanie Talbot. Catch the Aces if you can.

2. New York Liberty

• 2025 record: 27-17 (lost in first round of 2025 playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Satou Sabally, Breanna Stewart
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Rebecca Allen, Leonie Fiebich
• Training camp contracts: Pauline Astier, Raquel Carrera, Derin Erdoğan, Marine Fauthoux, Alexandra Fowler, Rebekah Gardner, Marine Johannès, Anneli Maley, Ugonne Onyiah, Ashley Owusu, Ny’Ceara Pryor, Han Xu

The Liberty lost one Sabally, but gained another in the offseason. After Nyara Sabally was selected by the Toronto Tempo in the expansion draft, New York landed her older sister Satou Sabally, one of the biggest names available in free agency. Satou Sabally will team up with the Liberty's trio of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones, who limped to the finish line last season due to injuries. Stewart, Ionescu, Jones and Sabally have a combined 19 WNBA All-Star nods. And it shouldn't take long for Sabally to gel with her new teammates, as she played with Ionescu in Oregon. It remains to be seen if the Liberty re-sign Natasha Cloud, but first-year head coach Chris DeMarco will have plenty with which to work.

3. Atlanta Dream

• 2025 record: 30-14 (lost in first round of 2025 playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Naz Hillmon, Rhyne Howard, Brionna Jones
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Isobel Borlase, Te-Hina Paopao, Angel Reese, Taylor Thierry
• 2026 draftees: Indya Nivar, Madina Okot
• Training camp contracts: Maite Carzorla, Bella Fontleroy, Stephanie Jones, Sika Koné, Laila Phelia, Paige Robinson, Holly Winterburn, Sacha Washington

The Dream kept their core players in free agency bringing back four starters (Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Bri Jones and Jordin Canada) and the 2025 Sixth Player of the Year (Naz Hillmon) as it pursues the franchise's first championship. The Dream had franchise-best 30 wins and No. 3 seed in the playoffs last season and hope to build on that success. The Dream did lose veteran center Brittney Griner in free agency, but acquired Angel Reese, one of the WNBA's best players (and rebounders), via trade. Adding Reese to the roster boosts Atlanta's offensive profile and adds a strong defender to the Dream's stacked roster. If Atlanta can get over the playoff hump, it has a great chance to make it to the WNBA Finals.

4. Indiana Fever

• 2025 record: 24-20 (lost in the semifinals of 2025 WNBA Playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Monique Billings, Aliyah Boston, Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull, Kelsey Mitchell
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Caitlin Clark, Damiris Dantas, Ty Harris, Myisha Hines-Allen, Makayla Timpson
• 2026 draftees: Raven Johnson, Jessica Timmons
• Training camp contracts: Megan McConnell, Kayana Traylor, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough
• Development player: Justine Pissott

Injuries were major storyline in Indiana last season. Caitlin Clark was limited to 13 games, yet the Fever were one win away from the team's first WNBA Finals appearance since 2012. That was due in large part to Kelsey Mitchell, who took a big step last season and averaged a career high 20.2 points en route to a first-team All-WNBA selection. Indiana's ceiling will again be contingent on the team's health. Clark looked close to 100% for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she walked away with MVP honors. Aliyah Boston remains a steady presence and hasn't missed a game in three seasons. The Fever re-signed Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham and added Monique Billings to its frontcourt. Indiana also added Ty Harris in free agency and drafted Raven Johnson for some much-needed guard depth (especially after last year).

5. Los Angeles Sparks

• 2025 record: 21-23 (missed the playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Ariel Atkins, Dearica Hamby, Nneka Ogwumike, Kelsey Plum, Erica Wheeler
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Cameron Brink, Sania Feagin
• 2026 draftees: Chance Gray, Amelia Hassett, Ta’Niya Latson
• Training camp contracts: Rae Burrell, Emma Cannon, Jihyun Park, Julie Vanloo
• Development player: Laura Ziegler

The Sparks are in a season of change after losing three starters (Rickea Jackson, Azurá Stevens and Julie Allemand) and several bench pieces during the offseason. However, they have remained committed to winning sooner rather than later by retaining veterans Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby. Los Angeles also made noteworthy moves in free agency by signing Nneka Ogwumike, who previously spent 12 seasons with the franchise, and Ariel Atkins, who came over in the Jackson trade. The Sparks might need some time to gel with the new starters and figure out what Cameron Brink's role (after she started 15 games in 2024, but none last year after returning from injury). Still, they easily have one of the WNBA's most intriguing lineups this season and could compete for a playoff spot.

6. Minnesota Lynx

• 2025 record: 34-10 (lost in the semifinals of 2025 WNBA Playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Nia Coffey, Napheesa Collier, Natasha Howard, Dorka Juhász, Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Aubrey Griffin, Anastasiia Kosu
• 2026 draftee: Olivia Miles
• Training camp contracts: Amaya Battle, Emma Cechova, Antonia Delaere, Eliska Hamzova, Ra Shaya Kyle, Jade Masogayo, Saylor Poffenbarger, Reigna Richardson, Jaylyn Sherrod, Sakima Walker

The Lynx took a major hit this offseason and lost key pieces − forwards Alanna Smith, Bridget Carleton and Jessica Shepard − that contributed to Minnesota's franchise-best record. The injury statuses of Naphessa Collier (ankles) and Kayla McBride (eardrum) are also unknown as season approaches. Minnesota added Natasha Howard to provide some size inside for the Lynx and picked up an elite passer in Olivia Miles in the draft. Still, the Lynx's success will come down to Collier's availability after she had surgery on both ankles.

7. Phoenix Mercury

• 2025 record: 27-17 (swept in WNBA Finals)
• Guaranteed contracts: Valériane Ayayi, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, Sami Whitcomb
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Monique Akoa Makani, DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Mack
• Training camp contracts: Jillian Alleyeneberty, Noemie Borchant, Quionche Carter, Shay Ciezki, Maggie Doogan, Kara Dunn, Yarden Garzon, Lauren Jensen, Lee Seul Kang, Kyara Linskens, Morgan Maly, Jaime Nared, Jovana Nogic, Ashten Prechtel, Aisha Sheppard, Kathryn Westbeld, Kiana Williams

The offseason was not kind to the Mercury. While Phoenix did retain several starters, including Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas, it lost Satou Sabally. Phoenix spent two seasons pursuing Sabally and needed a three-team trade to complete the deal − and then had her for one season. The Mercury, who made it to the WNBA Finals last season, likely have an uphill battle getting back. The question becomes who will step up in Sabally's absence and can they make it to the postseason without her? It wouldn't be shocking to see the Mercury later attempt a midseason trade to help their chances.

8. Golden State Valkyries

• 2025 record: 23-21 (lost in first round of 2025 playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Veronica Burton, Kaila Charles, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes, Kayla Thornton, Gabby Williams
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Justė Jocytė, Kate Martin, Iliana Rupert, Janelle Salaün, Cecilia Zandalasini
• 2026 draftees: Ashlon Jackson, Marta Suárez
• Training camp contracts: Laeticia Amihere, Kaitlyn Chen, Caroline Ducharme, Mariella Fasoula, Bailey Maupin, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, Cate Reese, Miela Sowah

Golden State set a WNBA record for the most wins by an expansion team in its inaugural season, thanks to its one-two punch from Veronica Burton and Kayla Thornton. Thornton's All-Star season was cut short due to a knee injury, but she's set to return after working out with Team USA basketball in the offseason. Burton is also returning. They'll be joined by defensive specialist Gabby Williams, who personifies the Valkyries' brand of gritty basketball. Williams led the league in steals per game (2.3) and total steals (99) last season. The Valkyries traded Flau'jae Johnson (selected No. 8 overall) to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suarez (No. 16th), who led the Horned Frogs in 3-point shooting last season.

9. Chicago Sky

• 2025 record: 10-34 (missed the playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Rachel Banham, DiJonai Carrington, Skylar Diggins, Azurá Stevens, Courtney Vandersloot, Elizabeth Williams
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Kamilla Cardoso, Rickea Jackson, Jacy Sheldon, Hailey Van Lith, Maddy Westbeld
• 2026 draftees: Aicha Coulibaly, Latasha Lattimore, Tonie Morgan, Gabriela Jaquez
• Training camp contracts: Sidney Cooks, Jordan Hobbs, Megan Nestor, Sydney Taylor

All signs pointed to a rebuild in Chicago following Angel Reese's departure via trade. However, the Sky maintain they are in "win now mode" and made a splash in free agency with moves that elevate the struggling franchise into a possible contender. Adding veteran help from Skylar Diggins, Azurá Stevens (who won a title with the Sky in 2021) and DiJonai Carrington says Chicago plans to play fast on both ends of the floor. Getting Rickea Jackson in a trade and drafting Gabriela Jaquez indicates the Sky are banking on both to be glue players. It remains to be seen if the additions will work, but Chicago at least tried to remain competitive after significant turnover.

10. Dallas Wings

• 2025 record: 10-34 (missed the playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Awak Kuier, Arike Ogunbowale, Maddy Siegrist, Jessica Shepard, Alanna Smith
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Lindsay Allen, Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James, Rayah Marshall, JJ Quinerly
• 2026 draftees: Azzi Fudd, Zee Spearman
• Training camp contracts: Grace Berger, Alysha Clark, Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu, Amy Okonkwo, Kyla Oldacre, Shyanne Sellers, Odyssey Sims, Grace Sullivan, Li Yueru, Costanza Verona

Despite Paige Buecker's stellar Rookie of the Year campaign, the Wings finished at the bottom of the standings. After allowing the second-most opponent points per game last season, the Wings made moves to shore up the interior with the addition of Alanna Smith, the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year, and Jessica Shepard. Dallas selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick of the WNBA draft to add depth at the guard position alongside Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale. First-year head coach Jose Fernandez's tenure is off to a good start.

11. Washington Mystics

• 2025 record:16-28 (Missed the playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Shakira Austin, Michaela Onyenwere
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Georgia Amoore, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Lucy Olsen
• 2026 draftees: Lauren Betts, Angela Dugalić, Rori Harmon, Cotie McMahon, Cassandre Prosper
• Training camp contracts: Nyla Harris, Mya Hollingshed, Christeen Iwuala, Kamaria McDaniel, Madison Scott, Alex Wilson
• Development player: Darianna Littlepage-Buggs

The Mystics have made it clear they are building their team through the draft. The team used six picks to have plenty of options when constructing a roster that will be viable for the future and mesh with veterans Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron and Georgia Amoore. Washington managed to get UCLA teammates Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalić, plus Ole Miss star Cotie McMahon, in the first round. The Mystics then found great value by selecting Texas guard Rori Harmon in the third. There's a high chance every draft pick won't make the final roster, but Washington has set a solid foundation moving forward.

12. Toronto Tempo

• Guaranteed contracts: Julie Allemand, Temi Fagbénlé, Marina Mabrey, Kia Nurse, Nyara Sabally, Brittney Sykes
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Isabelle Harrison, Aaliyah Nye
• 2026 draftees: Teonni Key, Kiki Rice
• Training camp contracts: Elizabeth Balogun, María Conde, Lexi Held, Laura Juškaitē, Kitija Laksa, Dara Mabrey, Nikolina Milić, Madison Rocci, Kristy Wallace

With head coach Sandy Brondello leading the charge, the Tempo will, at minimum, be competitive. Brondello brings a winning culture to Toronto and that should help a team that will be figuring it out along the way. Veterans Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes could be one of the top-scoring backcourt duos in the league.

13. Seattle Storm

• 2025 record: 23-21 (lost in first round of 2025 playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Lexie Brown, Stefanie Dolson, Natisha Hiedeman, Jordan Horston, Ezi Magbegor, Jade Melbourne, Katie Lou Samuelson
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Dominique Malonga
• 2026 draftees: Awa Fam, Flau’Jae Johnson, Taina Mair, Grace VanSlooten
• Training camp contracts: Jalyn Brown, Jaelyn Brown, Zia Cooke, Rennia Davis, Mackenzie Holmes, Elle Ladine, Beatrice Mompremier

Seattle isn't in win-now mode. The franchise signaled a full rebuild following the departures of Skylar Diggins, Gabby Williams and Nneka Ogwumike. Instead, the Storm are playing the long game with a stash of young talent, including Dominique Malonga, Awa Fam and Flau'jae Johnson. Seattle signed Stefanie Dolson and Natisha Hiedeman to provide a veteran presence.

14. Connecticut Sun

• 2025 record: 11-33 (missed the playoffs)
• Guaranteed contracts: Kennedy Burke, Brittney Griner, Diamond Miller, Olivia Nelson-Ododa,
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Aaliyah Edwards, Leïla Lacan, Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers
• 2026 draftees: Taylor Bigby, Nell Angloma, Gianna Kneepkens, Charlisse Leger-Walker
• Training camp contracts: Raegen Beers, Madison Hayes, Shey Peddy, Mamignan Touré, Harmoni Turner

The Sun won 11 games last season, but it wasn't for lack of trying. Connecticut plays tough defense and can score enough points to keep up with teams in most games. Finishing matchups was a major issue, and that will have to change if the Sun don't want the same result. Newcomers Brittney Griner and Kennedy Burke are the only players who have won a championship, and the team will need their leadership.

15. Portland Fire

• Guaranteed contracts: Bridget Carleton, Megan Gustafson, Haley Jones, Karlie Samuelson
• Non-guaranteed contracts: Sarah Ashlee Barker, Luisa Geiselsöder, Carla Leite, Nyadiew Puoch, Sug Sutton
• 2026 draftees: Serah Williams
• Training camp contracts: Chloe Bibby, Maya Caldwell, Emily Engstler, Jordan Harrison, Teja Oblak, Kamiah Smalls, Peyton Williams
• Development player: Frieda Bühner

It's hard to know what Portland will develop into with so many new faces and only three players with more than five years of experience. It could be a rough first season, despite franchise player Bridget Carleton leading the group and plenty of athletes with international experience.