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WNBA Expansion Stretches Staff, Draft Moves Post-Final Four

6/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

The WNBA’s expansion forces teams to double-up staff duties, scheduling the draft a week after Final Four, which ends the first weekend in April.
Limited front offices must juggle training camps and scouting, with the Pacers listing multiple scouting positions and the Fever listing only one scout and a scouting coordinator.
The new CBA adds physicians, trainers, strength coaches, therapists and nutritionists, worsening staffing strains despite extra games and revenue.

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Story summary

The WNBA’s expansion forces teams to double-up staff duties, scheduling the draft a week after Final Four, which ends the first weekend in April.
Limited front offices must juggle training camps and scouting, with the Pacers listing multiple scouting positions and the Fever listing only one scout and a scouting coordinator.
The new CBA adds physicians, trainers, strength coaches, therapists and nutritionists, worsening staffing strains despite extra games and revenue.