Contenders to rebuilders: WNBA championship tiers for the 2026 season
The Las Vegas Aces are expected to be a top contender for the 2026 WNBA championship, following their successful title run in 2025. Other teams like the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, and New York Liberty are also considered strong contenders.
The 2026 WNBA season is expected to tip off on May 8. The Las Vegas Aces are considered top contenders after their successful 2025 season, where they won the championship with 16 straight wins in the postseason. The Aces have retained eight players from their championship roster. Other contenders include the Atlanta Dream, who returned four of five starters and added two-time All-Star Angel Reese. The Indiana Fever's title hopes depend on the health of Caitlin Clark, who is now healthy after a series of soft tissue injuries last season. The New York Liberty have also retained their core players and added three-time WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally. Teams are categorized into tiers, with Tier 1 being championship contenders and Tier 2 being playoff locks.
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