WNBA: What to Expect in the 2021 Season

Preseason Hype and Anticipation

The 2021 WNBA season is just around the corner, and there's plenty of excitement and anticipation in the air. With several key roster changes and a new format, this season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet.

Key Roster Changes

Additions

• Breanna Stewart (Seattle Storm)
• Candace Parker (Chicago Sky)
• Skylar Diggins-Smith (Phoenix Mercury)

Departures

• Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks)
• Elena Delle Donne (Washington Mystics)
• Maya Moore (Minnesota Lynx)

New Format

The WNBA is implementing a new format for the 2021 season, which will include a mid-season tournament. The tournament will take place from June 15-20, and the top eight teams will compete for a prize pool of $500,000.

Contenders to Watch

Las Vegas Aces

The Aces are the defending champions, and they'll be looking to repeat in 2021. They have a strong roster led by A'ja Wilson, Liz Cambage, and Chelsea Gray.

Seattle Storm

The Storm are always a contender, and they'll be even stronger this year with the addition of Breanna Stewart. Stewart is a three-time WNBA champion and one of the best players in the league.

Chicago Sky

The Sky made a big splash in the offseason by signing Candace Parker. Parker is a two-time WNBA MVP and one of the most decorated players in league history. The Sky are looking to make a deep playoff run in 2021.

Predictions

1. Las Vegas Aces to win the championship
2. Seattle Storm to finish second
3. Chicago Sky to finish third