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 knee injury that ended her season and could keep her out for all of 2027.
Collier finished as the runner-up for MVP in both 2024 and 2025, but was limited to 16 games this season after undergoing offseason surgery on both ankles. She put up pretty strong numbers upon her return, but struggled to make her usual impact and was poor in the playoffs as the Lynx were bounced in the first round. Assuming Collier can get back to an All-WNBA level in 2027 when she's fully healthy, she is easily the top player in this class.
Her versatility on both ends makes her a fit for just about any situation, and every team with max cap space will likely inquire about her. Collier said during her exit interview that she loves the city, the organization and her teammates, but there are plenty of signs that suggest she may go elsewhere this winter. Notably, she signed a one-year deal in free agency last offseason, and unanimous Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles burst onto the scene in her absence and took control of the team.
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