Count on big names and bigger moves in WNBA free agency this offseason.
Former WNBA MVPs Breanna Stewart and Candace Parker are among the top players available. The addition of Stewart, Parker or another key free agent could help transform a team into a championship contender.
Teams can issue qualifying offers and designate core players from Jan. 11-20, and they can negotiate with players starting on Jan. 21. Players can sign contracts starting on Feb. 1.
Before negotiations get underway, Just Women’s Sports ranks the top five players on the market in 2023.
1. Breanna Stewart
While there may be debate over the rest of these rankings, Stewart is the consensus No. 1.
The 28-year-old has been a dominant force with the Seattle Storm since they drafted her in 2016. She led Seattle to WNBA titles in 2018 and 2020, taking home the MVP trophy in both Finals. She was named league MVP in 2018 and is in conversation for the award every season. And she is still in her prime, averaging 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.6 steals and nearly a block per game.
There’s not a team in the country that wouldn’t be thrilled to have Stewart on their roster, but she’s likely to be…
