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WNBA Offseason Uncertainty: Expansion Draft and Free Agency Loom

12/11/2025

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Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever is nearing free agency.
The WNBA expansion draft involves the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire.
The draft timeline is uncertain because ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations could delay major offseason activities until January 9, 2026.
Teams may protect up to six players.
Speculation suggests Li Yueru and Carla Leite may be targeted.

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Story summary

Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever is nearing free agency.
The WNBA expansion draft involves the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire.
The draft timeline is uncertain because ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations could delay major offseason activities until January 9, 2026.
Teams may protect up to six players.
Speculation suggests Li Yueru and Carla Leite may be targeted.