2025 WNBA free agency: Which players could make the biggest moves?

The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their third WNBA title in four years, with owner Mark Davis joking about potential fines and noting that key players like A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray are now free agents. This marks the start of a highly anticipated offseason, with over 100 unrestricted free agents from the 2025 season, potentially leading to unprecedented player movement in the league, pending a new collective bargaining agreement.

Free agents are categorized based on their mobility. Some players, mainly from championship-contending teams, are unlikely to seek new homes and can be "cored" by their current teams to retain them, such as those committed to rebuilds like the Los Angeles Sparks players. Restricted free agents face challenges in changing teams, as their incumbent teams can match offers, with sign-and-trades being a plausible method for movement, as seen with players like DiJonai Carrington, and Shakira Austin being a notable uncertain All-Star in this group.

Among players who could reasonably switch teams, Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces is highlighted, with stats of 16.5 points per game, 5.1 assists per game, and 4.5 rebounds per game. Despite no indication she wants to leave Las Vegas, her agent change and status as the only non-Klutch Sports client in the Aces core raise speculation. A move could be enticing if another team offers her a primary role, similar to Kelsey Plum's situation, with potential fits including the Golden State Valkyries or Chicago Sky, though Aces leadership aims to re-sign her.

Satou Sabally, with 2025 stats of 13.6 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game, and 42.4% three-point shooting, is another key free agent. Her history of injuries and potential departure from Phoenix is discussed, with possible new landing spots depending on team needs and her recovery, emphasizing that player movement in free agency could reshape team rosters significantly.