Summary
The WNBA is adding two new teams, the Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo, for the 2026 season. In a recent expansion draft, the Indiana Fever lost two players, Chloe Bibby and Kristy Wallace, to these teams. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark expressed her support for her teammates on social media.
Key Facts
- The WNBA will feature two new teams: Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo during the 2026 season.
- An expansion draft allowed current teams to protect some players, but not all, from being selected by the new teams.
- Chloe Bibby and Kristy Wallace from the Indiana Fever were chosen by these new teams.
- Chloe Bibby was a notable choice because of her impact on the team before her injury last season.
- Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever's star player, commented supportively about her teammates' selection on social media.
- Clark is set to enter her third season with the Fever and could receive a significant salary increase under the new CBA.
- By 2027, Clark may qualify to sign a maximum contract if her performance continues to improve.
