Who’s Safe, Who’s Going? WNBA Expansion Mock Draft

Who’s Safe, Who’s Going? WNBA Expansion Mock Draft

No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show
Dec 5, 20251:03:00
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Episode Notes

Additional details have emerged in the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben unpack the latest proposals on the table—from revenue sharing and draft combine rules to housing stipends and player welfare—that could shape the league’s future.


Next, we dive into our expansion mock draft, exploring how teams balance protecting young talent versus veterans, the challenges facing franchises like Minnesota and Las Vegas, and the impact of new coaching staffs and core designations on roster decisions.


We close things out with our Spotify Wrapped list—you won’t want to miss it!


REFERENCES: 


WNBA CBA proposal includes mandatory draft combine, new revenue-sharing model: Sources by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman


WNBA mock expansion draft: Who will Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire select? by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman


We’re putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.com


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