"The expansion draft will consist of two rounds. The Fire and the Tempo -- the WNBA's 13th and 14th franchises -- will alternate picks and can select up to one unprotected player from every other team."
"Toronto won a coin toss held last week and chose to pick sixth in the first round of the April 13 WNBA draft, which means Portland has the first pick in the expansion draft."
"Both teams can select only one unrestricted free agent. Any unrestricted free agent who is no longer eligible to be designated as a core player (five or more years of service) will also be affected by the new rules."
The WNBA expansion draft starts on April 3, 2026, allowing the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo to build their rosters. Both teams have prepared for this draft following lengthy negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. Toronto won a coin toss and will pick sixth in the upcoming WNBA draft, while Portland has the first pick in the expansion draft. The draft consists of two rounds, with teams alternating picks and selecting unprotected players from other franchises. Notable changes include restrictions on selecting unrestricted free agents.
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