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WNBA free agency heats up as Satou Sabally seeks a trade, with major player movements anticipated ahead of the 2025 season.

The WNBA free agency period for 2025 has officially commenced, bringing with it a flurry of player movements and strategic negotiations. Teams are currently extending core qualifying offers to key players, including Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces, ensuring they remain under team control while allowing for potential trades or new contract discussions.

Notably, Satou Sabally has declared her intention not to return to the Dallas Wings, actively seeking a new team through trade negotiations. Meanwhile, Jewell Loyd of the Seattle Storm has also requested a trade, signaling a potential shake-up in team rosters. Other prominent free agents include DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones from the Connecticut Sun, Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm, Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury, and Courtney Vandersloot of the New York Liberty.

The uncertainty surrounding WNBA legends Diana Taurasi and Elena Delle Donne adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming season. With the anticipation of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set for 2026, players are expected to sign mostly one-year deals in 2025, as they navigate the evolving landscape of the league.

The 2025 WNBA season is scheduled to tip off on May 16, with free agency negotiations beginning on January 23 and contracts available for signing starting February 1. The previous season`s standings saw the Las Vegas Aces and Chicago Sky leading with impressive 26-10 records, closely followed by the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm. For more details on player movements and trade updates, check out the WNBA free agency tracker and the 2025 free agency decoded.

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