Every WNBA team's roster with start of 2026 regular season fast approaching

In by far the most shocking roster decision of the preseason thus far, the Golden State Valkyries waived second-round pick Marta Suarez, along with five other players. Suarez, the No. 16 overall selection, was acquired as part of the trade that sent Flau'jae Johnson, the No. 8 overall pick, to the Seattle Storm. 

That deal was widely panned at the time and looks even worse now. It's still possible that Suarez could remain with the Valkyries on a developmental player contract, but the fact that she couldn't earn a full roster spot is a damning indictment of the Golden State's player evaluation and asset management. 

Additionally, the Storm have waived first-round pick Taina Mair. Their decision to take Mair at No. 14 overall was a complete stunner, and it's now even more confusing why they selected her that high if they weren't 100% sure she would make the roster. 

Former first-round pick Hailey Van Lith was also let go by the Chicago Sky on Monday. Van Lith struggled as a rookie, and there ultimately wasn't space for her in the Sky's crowded backcourt that now features offseason additions Skylar Diggins and Jacy Sheldon. 

Why the Sky waived Hailey Van Lith, plus potential landing spots for the former No. 11 draft pick

Jack Maloney

Preseason came to a close Sunday, and training camps are nearing the finish line. Teams must have their final rosters set by May 7, one day ahead of opening night of the 2026 season on May 8. 

As rosters take shape, CBS Sports will keep you up to date on the biggest moves. 

Here's a quick glossary on the different types of roster contracts:

• Protected veteran: These are veterans with a fully guaranteed contract. Teams can only have a maximum of seven protected veterans under such a contract. 
• Protected rookie: When a team picks up the fourth-year option on a rookie-scale contract, it becomes fully guaranteed. These contracts do not count toward the limit of protected veteran contracts. 
• Unprotected: These are players without a guaranteed contract. If they are waived, they are only owed the pro-rated salary for the time they were on the team. These contracts become guaranteed at the midpoint of the season. 
• Draftee: These are players who have just been drafted and signed their rookie-scale contract. They do not count against the salary cap until the first day of the season if they remain on the roster. 
• Developmental: The new collective bargaining agreement created a new developmental system that will give each team two developmental players. These players do not count against the salary cap.
• Training camp: These are players who were invited to training camp on a non-standard contract that does not count against the salary cap until the first day of the season if they remain on the roster. In the event they make the team, the contract converts to a one-year, unprotected, minimum deal. 

Atlanta Dream

The Dream brought back their entire core in free agency, traded for Angel Reese, drafted Madina Okot and convinced former first-round pick Isobel Borlase to come over to the WNBA out of the Women's National Basketball League in her native Australia. Their rotation is set, but there are a few open spots at the back-end of the roster, which is why they initially invited 19 players to camp. Notably, one of the camp invitees is Brionna Jones' sister, Stephanie, who remains in the mix for a final spot. 

Chicago Sky

The Sky completely revamped their roster in the offseason with a clear eye on returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2023. Out went Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins, and in came Skylar Diggins, Azurá Stevens, Rickea Jackson, DiJonai Carrington, Jacy Sheldon and Gabriela Jaquez via free agency, trades and the draft. 

Ajša Sivka, the No. 10 overall pick in 2025, is not on the training camp roster, and it's unclear when or if she may join the team. Hailey Van Lith, who went one pick later at No. 11, did not end up making the roster, which is now set after Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly were also waived. Sydney Taylor, who went undrafted in 2024 out of Louisville, made the final roster as a training camp invitee. 

Connecticut Sun

The Sun will field an extremely young roster for their final season in Connecticut before moving to Houston. Only three players in camp have five or more years of experience, and one of them, Shey Peddy, is on a training camp deal. Even though the Sun don't have many established players, there aren't many spots up for grabs. The most interesting thing to watch is how many of their rookies will make the team. Nell Angloma and Gianna Kneepkens seem like good bets, but what about Charlisse Leger-Walker, Taylor Bigby or Raegan Beers? 

Leger-Walker and Beers remain in camp, but Bigby has been waived. 

Dallas Wings

Like so many teams, the Wings will look completely different this season after making some major moves in free agency and drafting Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick. In addition to signing 2025 co-Defensive Player of the Year Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard, the Wings also brought former No. 2 overall selection Awak Kuier back stateside. 

The Wings invited 22 players to camp, and their roster is now down to 12 after a final wave of cuts on Monday, which included veteran guard Lindsay Allen and Amy Okonkwo, who had some nice moments down the stretch last season. 

Golden State Valkyries

The Valkyries signed Gabby Williams in free agency, which was a big get, and lost a few deep rotation players, including Temi Fágbénlé, but are mostly bringing back the same team. In terms of minutes played, seven of their top nine from last season returned, which means their rotation won't look too different. 

Notably, No. 5 overall pick Justė Jocytė will be coming over to the WNBA this season, though she will be a late arrival to camp. The Valkyries made a stunning move to waive Marta Suarez, the No. 16 overall pick, whom they acquired as part of the deal that sent Flau'jae Johnson to the Storm. 

Indiana Fever

The Fever re-signed Kelsey Mitchell in free agency, which was their top priority, and also brought back Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham. Free-agent signings Monique Billings, Tyasha Harris and Myisha Hines-Allen, as well as No. 10 overall pick Raven Johnson, will fill out the rotation around Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. There won't be much intrigue at Fever camp, which is why they only brought in 16 players. 

Their roster is now set after waiving Megan McConnell, Jessica Timmons and Kayana Traylor on Wednesday. Veteran guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough made the final roster after signing a training camp contract. 

Las Vegas Aces

Unsurprisingly, the Aces are largely running it back after winning their third title in four years, and they don't anticipate having an eventful training camp. They only invited 13 players to camp, which may have set a record. The final roster spot came down to draftees Janiah Barker and Jordan Obi, and Barker won out. 

Former lottery pick Chennedy Carter also locked up a roster spot. She has gone unsigned in two of the last three seasons, but the Aces are betting on her talent.  

Los Angeles Sparks

The Sparks went all in this offseason. They brought back franchise icon Nneka Ogwumike, who had spent the last two seasons in Seattle, re-signed Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby and traded former lottery pick Rickea Jackson for Ariel Atkins. But even though the Sparks hope to contend, they have some questions about their depth and the back-end of their roster, and there will be some spots up for grabs. 

Minnesota Lynx

The Lynx's three leading scorers from last season -- Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams -- are all back, but almost nothing else remains the same in Minnesota. There was a mass exodus in the expansion draft and free agency, and while they have made some notable additions, such as No. 2 pick Olivia Miles and veteran forward Natasha Howard, there are going to be real minutes up for grabs in camp, let alone roster spots. 

The Lynx will certainly be a team to watch to see how their roster shakes out. They added Maya Caldwell to the mix on Wednesday after acquiring her from the Fire in exchange for a third-round pick. 

New York Liberty

The Liberty were one of the big winners in free agency, as they brought back their Big Three of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones, and also convinced All-Star forward Satou Sabally to take a discount to come to the Big Apple. 

While the front end of the Liberty's roster is stacked, there are still questions about how the back end of their rotation, though fewer now that they've re-signed Marine Johannès. 

Phoenix Mercury

The Mercury re-signed Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper, but did nothing to replace All-Star forward Satou Sabally, who walked in free agency. While they're still going to be a competitive team, a return trip to the Finals looks unlikely unless they're able to work some true magic on the margins. They certainly made an effort to do so, as they brought in 24 players -- two full rosters worth -- to camp. 

Four of those players were notable college players who went undrafted: Kara Dunn, Shay Ciezki, Maggie Doogan and Yarden Garzon. All of them ended up being cut, however. Additionally, the Mercury have traded the rights to Julia Ayrault to the Fire for Chloe Bibby. 

Portland Fire

The Fire are one of two expansion teams to join the league this season, and they have an extremely young group. There are only two 30 year olds in camp and only three players with more than four years of experience. It's going to be interesting to see how committed they are to the players they selected in the expansion draft, the majority of whom do not have guaranteed deals. On Wednesday, they traded two of them, Chloe Bibby and Maya Caldwell, to the Mercury and Lynx, respectively. 

Spanish guard Iyana Martín, the No. 7 overall pick, will remain in Europe this summer and will not play in the WNBA this season. Additionally, Nika Mühl will not play this season as she recovers from a torn ACL. 

Seattle Storm

The Storm lost a ton of talent in free agency, including Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams, but they crushed the draft by adding Awa Fam and Flau'jae Johnson. Their rebuild is already off to such a strong start that they're actually a winner from the offseason even though they're going to be worse this season. 

No. 14 overall pick Taina Mair -- a surprise selection -- was waived, but has since signed a devleopmental contract. 

Toronto Tempo

The Tempo are one of two expansion teams joining the league this season, and they took a completely opposite approach from the Fire in both the expansion draft and free agency. This is a veteran team that's out to compete this season and has an outside chance to make the playoffs. Draft picks Kiki Rice and Teonni Key are two of only three players in camp under 25 years old. 

The Tempo have waived Marina Mabrey's sister, Dara, and Kristy Wallace, who they selected from the Fever in the expansion draft. 

Washington Mystics

The Mystics decided to match the three-year max offer sheet that Shakira Austin signed with the Tempo in free agency, and she will return as the most experienced player on the roster. In fact, Michaela Onyenwere is the only other player who has more than one year in the WNBA under her belt, and they have 12 rookies in training camp, including first-round picks Lauren Betts (No. 4), Angela Dugalić (No. 9) and Cotie McMahon (No. 11). 

Rather than roster battles, the interesting thing to watch during Mystics camp will be how their rotation is shaking out, especially with their abundance of frontcourt players.