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WNBA Announces Expansion Draft for 2026 Season Teams

12/8/2025

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The WNBA will hold an expansion draft for two new teams ahead of the 2026 season.
The expansion draft lets Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire select players from existing franchises, with each team allowed to protect five players initially.
In a mock draft, Connecticut Sun players Rayah Marshall and Haley Peters were selected, with Marshall noted for potential and Peters for defensive skills and veteran experience.

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Story summary

The WNBA will hold an expansion draft for two new teams ahead of the 2026 season.
The expansion draft lets Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire select players from existing franchises, with each team allowed to protect five players initially.
In a mock draft, Connecticut Sun players Rayah Marshall and Haley Peters were selected, with Marshall noted for potential and Peters for defensive skills and veteran experience.