The WNBA free agency is officially underway after months of negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Sure enough, there is plenty to look forward to as teams try to land the top available talent to improve their respective rosters.
The likes of Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson and New York Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu have all said that they plan to remain with their respective squads, but there are still several notable free agents who could be game-changers, such as Napheesa Collier, Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, Allisha Gray and Chelsea Gray, among others.
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While the WNBA free agency designation period has already started, negotiations will only officially begin on Wednesday. Players can then sign contracts starting Saturday.
However, based on what happened on Monday, the next few weeks before the 2026 season kicks off will certainly be eventful.
Among the biggest WNBA news of the day was Angel Reese‘s trade to the Atlanta Dream. The Washington Mystics also made a rather unexpected front office decision.
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Here’s the latest roundup of the most noteworthy and popular WNBA news of the day.
Former Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese reacts during a game.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
(Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images)
Did Caitlin Clark Really Block Dave Portnoy?
Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy recently claimed that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had blocked his number after his employee, Rico Bosco, put him in an awkward situation with the brother of Clark’s boyfriend.
Portnoy thought that Clark had cut off communication with him because of the incident, but in reality, that’s not the case.
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The media personality claimed on Monday that he has since talked to Clark and learned what really happened. Portnoy was not blocked, and Clark believed she didn’t get his initial message because she was flying at the time.
“I said ‘testing, am I blocked?'” Portnoy said about his conversation with the Fever star. “She said, ‘Yes crying emoji laughing’ and then ‘no laugh out loud, I think you sent that text when I was flying.'”
Mystics GM Jamila Wideman Fired After Just 1 Year
The Mystics hired general manager Jamila Wideman ahead of the 2025 WNBA season to help lead the turnaround for a team that finished 14-26 in the 2024 campaign. Wideman joined Washington after six years at the NBA league office.
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Prior to her move to the Mystics, Wideman served as senior vice president of player development for the NBA.
Unfortunately, just one year and three months later, she’s gone from her post. According to Meghan L. Hall of USA Today, Wideman was fired due to “strategic differences.”
Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson, who joined the team at the same time as Wideman, will take over basketball operations with help from the team staff.
Angel Reese Traded to Dream for Two First-Round Picks
The biggest shocker that hit the WNBA on Monday was Reese’s exit from the Chicago Sky after just two seasons.
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The Sky sent her to the Dream in exchange for two first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028. Atlanta also received the rights to swap second-round picks with Chicago in 2028.
Reese was named an All-Star in her first two seasons in the WNBA. She’s undoubtedly one of the brightest young talents in the league, with career averages of 14.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals.
The former LSU star has also set plenty of records, including the longest double-double streak (15 games) in WNBA history. She achieved this feat in her rookie season.
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Reese did warn the Sky before that she would pursue a trade if the team didn’t show a commitment to winning. However, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, the 23-year-old forward did not request a trade, but her team worked closely with the franchise to “find her a new home.”
Related: “Don’t Cry Too Much”: Former Fever Player Sends Message to Caitlin Clark After Indiana Exit
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
