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Wings Eye Top Pick in 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery

11/8/2025

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The WNBA will conduct its 2026 Draft Lottery on November 23, with the Dallas Wings holding a 42% chance to secure the top pick.
The Wings recently hired new coach Jose Fernandez and are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with the players' union, with a deadline extension to November 30.
Other teams competing for the top pick include the Minnesota Lynx at 26% and the Seattle Storm at 16.7%.
The league will expand to 15 teams with the addition of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo.
The draft class does not have a clear #1 prospect, but players like Lauren Betts and Olivia Miles are potential top selections.

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The WNBA will conduct its 2026 Draft Lottery on November 23, with the Dallas Wings holding a 42% chance to secure the top pick.
The Wings recently hired new coach Jose Fernandez and are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with the players' union, with a deadline extension to November 30.
Other teams competing for the top pick include the Minnesota Lynx at 26% and the Seattle Storm at 16.7%.
The league will expand to 15 teams with the addition of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo.
The draft class does not have a clear #1 prospect, but players like Lauren Betts and Olivia Miles are potential top selections.