The WNBA recently saw a flurry of player movements as several All-WNBA talents changed teams during the offseason. Key players, including Jewell Loyd and Brittney Griner, have found new homes, prompting discussions about the winners and losers of this transition. The Phoenix Mercury emerged as a winner with a vibrant core leading into the new season. Meanwhile, factors like free agency concerns and an anticipated cap spike in 2026 are affecting how teams build their rosters moving forward, making for an intriguing offseason landscape.
As the dust settles from a busy week that featured four recent All-WNBA picks changing teams via trade, it’s not too early to consider winners and losers.
After a couple of aimless years at the tail end of Diana Taurasi's legendary career, Phoenix now has a direction and stars to build around.
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