The WNBA in 2023 will have 40 regular-season games, the most in league history. Major events won’t impact the league’s calendar next summer or fall, with no Olympics or FIBA World Cup. Stricter prioritization regulations go into effect, meaning late arrivals for the season will be a no-go. And with five of the 12 teams under new coaches, many eyes will be on how those franchises adjust to new leadership.
The Las Vegas Aces won their first WNBA title under Becky Hammon, whose coaching career in the league began last year. The Aces’ WNBA Finals opponent, the Connecticut Sun, will be guided now by former league player and coach Stephanie White. Hammon and White played against each other in the WNBA, both entering the league in 1999 after graduating from college.
The Aces-Sun matchups are among many we are looking forward to watching next summer. While we don’t know for sure exactly what the teams will look like personnel-wise — free agent signings don’t begin until Feb. 1 and will shake up some things — we can examine 10 games that right now appear intriguing.
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