These are the WNBA power rankings:
13. Dallas Wings
Paige Bueckers has been tremendous to begin her WNBA career. However, the Wings still have a couple more years of rebuilding ahead of them before they can truly compete for a championship.
12. Connecticut Sun
The Sun look drastically different this season after trading Alyssa Thomas and DiJonai Carrington, and losing other key players through free agency. While Connecticut has several good young players, their current roster is not playoff-bound.
11. Chicago Sky
Chicago is not far from contention with 2024 first round picks Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso having early success, and their most recent draft selection Ajša Sivka coming over from Slovenia at the start of the 2026 season.
10. Golden State Valkyries
The Valkyries have had a dream season for a team that is making its franchise debut season. Nevertheless, it will take time for Golden State to build a strong core that will put them in the playoff conversation for years to come.
9. Washington Mystics
This is not the best Mystics team since their 2019 WNBA championship, but their strong trio of rookies give Washington something to be excited about: Sonia Citron from Notre Dame, Kiki Iriafen from USC, and Georgia Amoore from Kentucky.
8. Los Angeles Sparks
It is very possible that this will be the lowest power ranking for the Sparks over the next few seasons. LA has a terrific pair of All-Star veterans in Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby to complement its young talent, highlighted by Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson.
7. Las Vegas Aces
With 3-time MVP A’ja Wilson on the roster, Las Vegas always has a chance to make a run at a title. However, the Aces are currently under 0.500, making them rather disappointing to kick off their 2025 campaign.
6. Atlanta Dream
The Dream are built to compete in this year’s playoffs, with All-Stars at multiple positions. Even so, they are objectively not better in-game than the five teams that are ranked above them.
5. Seattle Storm
A top 5 team in the WNBA, Seattle also recently drafted the female Victor Wembanyama 6’6 center Dominique Malonga from France, with the second overall pick. She has a great opportunity to grow her game next to four-time All-WNBA selection Skylar Diggins and 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike.
4. Phoenix Mercury
Although future Hall of Famer Diana Taurasi retired during the offseason, the Mercury are still a premier team this season. They are led by their two new transcendent additions: 6’4 Satou Sabally who is good for 20 points and 10 rebounds a night, and 6’2 Alyssa Thomas who can consistently get 10+ points/rebounds/assists.
3. Indiana Fever
Indiana is 4-2 in games that Caitlin Clark has played this season. Regardless of record, the Fever absolutely can win a championship. Clark and Aliyah Boston are a formidable star duo who are surrounded by teammates, namely Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull, and two-time All-Star Kelsey Mitchell, who are willing to play at their fast pace.
2. New York Liberty
New York won the 2024 WNBA championship, and it would not be surprising if they repeated this year. Led by All-WNBA guard Sabrina Ionescu alongside MVP and Finals MVP winners Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, there is no team that they cannot beat in a best-of-five or seven-game series.
1. Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are once again a phenomenal team. They are perfectly built around superstar forward Napheesa Collier, with players who can shoot the three, pass, and defend at all positions. There are some games where their 20-point victory feels like a foregone conclusion – they’re just that good.
