WNBA free agency rankings: 10 best players available, from Napheesa Collier to Sophie Cunningham

The WNBA offseason has arrived, and some big names could be on the move this winter The 2026 WNBA season came to a close Saturday when XXXXXXXXXXXX Now, the offseason has officially begun. The first big item on the agenda is the 2027 WNBA Draft Lottery on Nov. 15, which will determine the full order of next spring's draft. After that, things will slow down for a while. There's no expansion draft this year, nor will there be a months-long labor fight. After the New Year, the action will ramp back up with free agency. Though no one will sign a contract for months, this is still a perfect time to lay out the landscape.

While there won't be anywhere near as many free agents as last season, there are still some big names in this year's class. Below, we've ranked the top 10. As a reminder, unrestricted free agents can talk to and sign with any team. Restricted free agents can talk to any team, but their previous team has the right to match any offer sheet they sign. Note: This list does not include reserved players, such as Pauline Astier or Sydney Taylor, because their teams have exclusive negotiating rights with them. Additionally, NaLyssa Smith has not been included due to a lack of information regarding the non-contact