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An inside look at the eight days in March that saved the 2026 WNBA season, from WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to union exec dir Terri Jackson to the players that slept on floor blankets. Tom Friend goes behind the curtain.

Outside of keeping their own core relatively stable, the Aces have also done their part to add pieces to keep their rotation strong.

WNBPA treasurer Brianna Turner reacts to WNBA CBA agreement with Steve Harvey GIF and reflection on union negotiations

NEW YORK — Tuesday’s self-imposed deadline to reach a new collective bargaining agreement in hopes of beginning the 2026 WNBA season on time elapsed despite a 12-hour negotiating session between the league and WNBPA. The all-nighter took place at the Langham Hotel in Midtown Manhattan with players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Alysha Clark and Brianna Turner in attendance, according to ...

The 2019 class became a bridge between eras, combining the tail end of the old guard with a new wave of dynamic, skilled players ready to lead franchises. Zena, Sabreena, and Ben kick things off with updates on current coaching vacancies, diving into how some teams are using search firms to fill front office roles — moves that often set the stage for the next head coach hire. Then, it's time to revisit the 2019 WNBA Draft — a class that helped shape the league as we know it today. Jackie Young was No. 1; Napheesa Collier was No. 6; and the second round was full of names who've made themselves well-known and respected in the league. Who went too high? Who got overlooked? Which players have surprised us the most? And how did this class become a true turning point for the W? With the benefit of hindsight, the crew re-drafts the 2019 class to figure out who really should’ve gone where. References: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6717913/2025/10/17/portland-fire-wnba-head-coach-hired/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6724884/2025/10/17/wnba-coaching-carousel-new-york-liberty/ll 00:00 Intro 01:04 Alex Sarama officially announced as Portland Fire HC 04:30 What’s the current situation with WNBA head coaching vacancies? 10:07 What’s the reason teams rely on search firms to hire coaches? 13:44 In what ways did the 2019 WNBA draft class impact the league? #wnba #cba #wnbadraft Thumbnail: Jeff Bottari via Getty Images Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468 Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com. You can also find us on socials: -Instagram: @tanooffseason -TikTok: @no_offseason -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1 Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS

The deadline of January 9 is coming up, and WNBA players are still waiting for answers. As the WNBA and its players stand locked in a silent standoff over a new CBA, one Indiana Fever star just broke the quiet with a message that could ignite a firestorm.