WNBA free agency is in full swing, as teams across the league scramble to sign big-name players before preseason training tips off this Sunday.
Expansion side Toronto Tempo is filling in the gaps, picking up former Golden State center Temi Fagbenle on a reported $1 million, one-year deal, while also signing Canadian guard Kia Nurse.
“To have the opportunity to play at home, for Canada’s team, means everything to me,” Nurse said in a team statement.
“This country has supported me throughout my career, and being part of the Tempo as the WNBA comes to Canada is incredibly meaningful. I’m proud to represent Canada, will be proud to wear this jersey, and excited to help build something special here.”
Dallas is making a similar push, signing veteran guards Alysha Clark and guard Odyssey Sims after pairing No. 1 draft pick Azzi Fudd with UConn teammate — and 2025 Rookie of the Year — Paige Bueckers.
WNBA Teams Scout Undrafted Rookies Amid Free Agency Chaos
Undrafted rookies are also making a splash, as teams size up undervalued talent with an eye toward identifying development players.
Oklahoma center Raegan Beers will join Connecticut in training camp, while Richmond forward Maggie Doogan and Indiana guard Shay Ciezki get a shot with Phoenix.
Standing 6-foot-4, Colorado-born Beers began her college career with Oregon State before transferring to Oklahoma, finishing her NCAA run averaging 16.1 points and 9.7 rebounds per game across 129 appearances. Doogan led mid-major Richmond with 21.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game through the 2025/26 season, while shooting 50.6% from the field, 40.4% from 3-point range, and 89% from the free throw line.
Ciezki capped her senior year averaging 22.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. She additionally shot 52.6% from the field, 44.6% behind the arc, and 90.8% from the free throw line — one of just two players joining the 50-40-90 club last season, alongside Nebraska's Britt Prince.
