The countdown is on! The WNBA Draft Lottery 2026 is officially locked in for Nov. 23, with the action set to air live on ESPN during a half-hour special that could shake up next season’s landscape.
Five teams will be holding their breath as the ping-pong balls drop — the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky are all in the mix for that coveted No. 1 pick.
Here’s where things get interesting:
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The Wings have the best shot at the top selection with 42% odds and are guaranteed no lower than the third pick.
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The Lynx follow at 26.1%,
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The Storm sit at 16.7%,
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The Mystics at 9.7%,
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And the Sky round things out with 5.5%.
Draft positions are based on the combined records of lottery-eligible teams over the past two seasons — and some of those picks changed hands in big trades. The Lynx picked up their lottery spot from Chicago, the Storm got theirs via the Los Angeles Sparks, and the Sky snagged one from the Connecticut Sun.
Mark your calendars — the WNBA’s 25th Draft will take place on April 13, promising another wave of top-tier talent ready to make their mark.
Meanwhile, the reigning champs, the Las Vegas Aces, continue their dynasty run after sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals to grab their third title in four years. The question now: Who’s next to rise and challenge the champs?
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