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The WNBA is stepping into a defining new era. From A\u2019ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart to a wave of generational talent across every draft class, the league\u2019s depth continues to grow entering its 30th year. With expansion underway and a new Collective Bargaining Agreement<\/a> set to take effect, the annual General Manager Survey offers a snapshot of a league already in motion.<\/p>\n

The rise of second-year guard Paige Bueckers has the Dallas Wings selected as the most fun team to watch and most improved entering 2026, with Bueckers also the top choice among general managers as the player to sign when building a franchise.<\/p>\n

Reigning MVP Wilson<\/a> is predicted to dominate once again and is the top choice to win the league\u2019s Most Valuable Player award. The defending champion<\/a> Las Vegas Aces are also favored to repeat as Finals winners.<\/p>\n

Following a whirlwind offseason marked by significant player movement, Gabby Williams (Golden State) and Angel Reese (Atlanta) are named the two most impactful offseason acquisitions, while the Valkyries and the Dream were voted the top defensive teams, respectively.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere on the survey, the effects of the new CBA are already shaping roster construction, and GMs identify the addition of two developmental roster spots as the biggest adjustment heading into this season.<\/p>\n

WNBA GMs responded to 42 different questions about the best teams, players, coaches and offseason moves. General managers were not permitted to vote for their own team or personnel. Percentages are based on the pool of respondents to that particular question, rather than all 15 GMs.<\/em><\/p>\n

>>The results of last year\u2019s GM Survey are available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

PREDICTIONS<\/h3>\n

Which team will win the 2026 WNBA Finals?<\/strong>
1. Las Vegas \u2013 40%<\/span><\/strong>
2. New York \u2013 33%
3. Atlanta \u2013 27%
**Last year: Minnesota \u2013 60%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n

PLAYERS<\/h3>\n

Who will win 2026 Kia WNBA MVP?<\/strong>
1. A\u2019ja Wilson, Las Vegas \u2013 60%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Breanna Stewart, New York \u2013 27%
>> Also receiving: Caitlin Clark (IND); Allisha Gray (ATL)
**Last year: Napheesa Collier \u2013 67%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the WNBA, who would it be? <\/strong>
1. Paige Bueckers, Dallas \u2013 33%<\/strong><\/span>
T-2. Caitlin Clark, Indiana \u2013 20%
T-2. A\u2019ja Wilson, Las Vegas \u2013 20%
3. Dominique Malonga, Seattle \u2013 13%
>> Also receiving votes: Breanna Stewart (NYL); Napheesa Collier (MIN)
**Last year: Caitlin Clark \u2013 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?<\/strong>
1. A\u2019ja Wilson, Las Vegas \u2013 60%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix \u2013 13%
>> Also receiving votes: Caitlin Clark (IND); Napheesa Collier (MIN); Kelsey Mitchell (IND);
Breanna Stewart (NYL)
**Last year: A\u2019ja Wilson \u2013 33%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season? <\/strong>
T-1. Dominique Malonga, Seattle \u2013 15%<\/strong><\/span>
T-1. Rickea Jackson, Chicago \u2013 15%<\/strong><\/span>
>> Also receiving votes: Julie Allemand (TOR); Cameron Brink (LAS); Paige Bueckers (DAL); Kennedy Burke (CON); Veronica Burton (GSV); Rhyne Howard (ATL); Marina Mabrey (TOR); Leila Lacan (CON); Jackie Young (LVA)
**Last year: Satou Sabally \u2013 20%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the best point guard in the WNBA? <\/strong>
1. Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas \u2013 73%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Caitlin Clark, Indiana \u2013 20%
3. Paige Bueckers, Dallas \u2013 7%
**Last year: Caitlin Clark and Chelsea Gray \u2014 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the best shooting guard in the WNBA? <\/strong>
1. Jackie Young, Las Vegas \u2013 27%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Paige Bueckers, Dallas \u2013 20%
T-3. Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana \u2013 13%
T-3. Sabrina Ionescu, New York \u2013 13%
T-3. Allisha Gray, Atlanta \u2013 13%
>> Also receiving votes: Kelsey Plum (LVA); Kayla McBride (MIN)
**Last year: Caitlin Clark \u2013 33%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the best forward in the WNBA? <\/strong>
1. A\u2019ja Wilson, Las Vegas \u2013 47%<\/strong><\/span>
T-2. Napheesa Collier, Minnesota \u2013 27%
T-2. Breanna Stewart, New York \u2013 27%
**Last year: Napheesa Collier and A\u2019ja Wilson \u2013 33%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the best center in the WNBA? <\/strong>
1. A\u2019ja Wilson, Las Vegas \u2013 57%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Jonquel Jones, New York \u2013 21%
3. Aliyah Boston, Indiana \u2013 14%
4. Brionna Jones, Atlanta \u2013 7%
**Last year: A\u2019ja Wilson \u2013 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n

OFFSEASON<\/h3>\n

Which team made the best overall moves this offseason? <\/strong>
1. Dallas \u2013 47%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Atlanta \u2013 33%
>> Also receiving votes: Chicago; Las Vegas; New York
**Last year: Indiana \u2013 64%<\/span><\/p>\n

Which player acquisition will make the biggest impact? <\/strong>
T-1. Angel Reese, Atlanta \u2013 27%<\/strong><\/span>
T-1. Gabby Williams, Golden State 27%<\/strong><\/span>
3. Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles \u2013 20%
4. Satou Sabally, New York \u2013 13%
>> Also receiving votes: Marina Mabrey (TOR); Skylar Diggins (CHI)
**Last year: Alyssa Thomas \u2013 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

What was the most underrated player acquisition?<\/strong>
T-1. Ariel Atkins, Los Angeles \u2013 21%<\/strong><\/span>
T-1. Alanna Smith, Dallas \u2013 21%<\/strong><\/span>
3. Rickea Jackson, Chicago \u2013 14%
>> Also receiving votes: Pauline Astier (NYL); Monique Billings (IND); Kennedy Burke (CON); Nneka Ogwumike (LAS); Nyara Sabally (TOR); Erica Wheeler (LAS)
**Last year: Sophie Cunningham, Ariel Atkins and DiJonai Carrington \u2013 17%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

What was the most surprising move of the offseason? <\/strong>
1. Satou Sabally, New York \u2013 23%<\/strong><\/span>
T-2. Angel Reese, Atlanta \u2013 15%
T-2. Alanna Smith, Dallas \u2013 15%
>> Also receiving votes: Bridget Carleton (POR); Skylar Diggins (CHI); Rickea Jackson (CHI); Marina Mabrey (TOR); Jacy Sheldon (CHI); Brittney Sykes (TOR)
**Last year: DeWanna Bonner \u2013 33%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which team will be most improved in 2026? <\/strong>
1. Dallas \u2013 67%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Chicago \u2013 20%
3. Los Angeles \u2013 13%
**Last year: Indiana \u2013 42%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n

ROOKIES + INTERNATIONAL<\/h3>\n

Who will win 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year?<\/strong>
1. Olivia Miles, Minnesota \u2013 73%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Azzi Fudd, Dallas \u2013 20%
3. Flau\u2019jae Johnson, Seattle \u2013 7%
**Last year: Paige Bueckers \u2013 73%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which rookie will be the best player in five years? <\/strong>
1. Awa Fam, Seattle \u2013 67%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Olivia Miles, Minnesota \u2013 33%
**Last year: Dominique Malonga \u2013 60%<\/span><\/p>\n

Which rookie was the biggest steal at where she was selected in the Draft? <\/strong>
T-1. Nell Angloma, Connecticut \u2013 21%<\/strong><\/span>
T-1. Ta\u2019Niya Latson, Los Angeles \u2013 21%<\/strong><\/span>
3. Flau\u2019jae Johnson, Seattle \u2013 14%
>> Also receiving votes: Gianna Kneepkens (CON); Gabriela Jaquez (CHI); Cotie McMahon (WAS); Olivia Miles (MIN); Justine Pissott (IND); Awa Fam (SEA)
**Last year: Dominique Malonga, Aaliyah Nye and Makayla Timpson \u2013 20%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the best international player in the WNBA?<\/strong>
1. Jonquel Jones, New York \u2013 33%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Janelle Salaun, Golden State \u2013 20%
T-3. Alanna Smith, Dallas \u2013 13%
T-3. Dominique Malonga, Seattle \u2013 13%
>> Also receiving votes: Leonie Fiebich (NYL); Le\u00efla Lacan (CON); Awa Fam (SEA)
**Last year: Jonquel Jones \u2013 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which country (outside of the U.S.) is producing the best WNBA talent right now? <\/strong>
1. France \u2013 100%<\/strong><\/span>
**Last year: France \u2013 80%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n

DEFENSE<\/h3>\n

Who is the best defensive player in the WNBA? <\/strong>
1. A\u2019ja Wilson, Las Vegas \u2013 53%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Gabby Williams, Golden State \u2013 20%
3. Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix \u2013 13%
>> Also receiving votes: DiJonai Carrington (CHI); Alanna Smith (DAL)
**Last year: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota \u2013 33%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the best interior defender in the WNBA? <\/strong>
1. A\u2019ja Wilson, Las Vegas \u2013 73%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Alanna Smith, Dallas \u2013 13%
T-3. Ezi Magbegor, Seattle \u2013 7%
T-3. Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix \u2013 7%
**Last year: A\u2019ja Wilson\u2013 67%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the best perimeter defender in the WNBA? <\/strong>
1. Gabby Williams, Golden State \u2013 60%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Brittney Sykes, Toronto \u2013 20%
>> Also receiving votes: DiJonai Carrington (CHI); Jordin Canada (ATL); Kahleah Copper (PHX)
**Last year: DiJonai Carrington \u2013 27%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which team will be the best defensive team in the WNBA? <\/strong>
1. Golden State \u2013 50%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Atlanta \u2013 36%
T-3. Indiana \u2013 7%
T-3. Minnesota \u2013 7%
**Last year: Minnesota \u2013 73%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n

COACHES<\/h3>\n

Who is the best head coach in the WNBA? <\/strong>
1. Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota \u2013 53%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Becky Hammon, Las Vegas \u2013 40%
3. Natalie Nakase, Golden State \u2013 7%
**Last year: Cheryl Reeve \u2013 83%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which head coach is the best manager\/motivator of people? <\/strong>
1. Becky Hammon, Las Vegas \u2013 43%<\/strong><\/span>
T-2. Nate Tibbetts, Phoenix \u2013 14%
T-2. Stephanie White, Indiana \u2013 14%
T-2. Natalie Nakase, Golden State \u2013 14%
>> Also receiving votes: Cheryl Reeve (MIN); Karl Smesko (ATL)
**Last year: Cheryl Reeve \u2013 36%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments? <\/strong>
1. Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota \u2013 50%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Becky Hammon, Las Vegas \u2013 33%
T-3. Natalie Nakase, Golden State \u2013 7%
T-3. Nate Tibbetts, Phoenix \u2013 7%
**Last year: Cheryl Reeve \u2013 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which head coach runs the best offense?<\/strong>
1. Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota \u2013 33%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Nate Tibbetts, Phoenix \u2013 20%
T-3. Becky Hammon, Las Vegas \u2013 13%
T-3. Natalie Nakase, Golden State \u2013 13%
T-3. Karl Smesko, Atlanta \u2013 13%
6. Stephanie White, Indiana \u2013 7%
**Last year: Becky Hammon and Cheryl Reeve \u2013 45%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which new or relocated head coach will make the biggest impact on his\/her new team?<\/strong>
1. Sandy Brondello, Toronto \u2013 71%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Jose Fernandez, Dallas \u2013 14%
T-3. Sonia Raman, Seattle \u2013 7%
T-3. Chris DeMarco, New York \u2013 7%
**Last year: Stephanie White \u2013 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the best assistant coach in the WNBA?<\/strong>
1. Eric Thibault, Minnesota \u2013 36%<\/strong><\/span>
T-2. Kristi Toliver, Phoenix \u2013 18%
T-2. Briann January, Indiana \u2013 18%
>> Also receiving votes: Olaf Lange (TOR); Brandi Poole (ATL); Roneeka Hodges (CON)<\/p>\n

Which active player will make the best head coach someday?<\/strong>
1. Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas \u2013 50%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Courtney Vandersloot, Chicago \u2013 17%
>> Also receiving votes: Lindsay Allen (DAL); Veronica Burton (GSV); Paige Bueckers (DAL); Alyssa Thomas (PHX)
**Last year: Chelsea Gray \u2013 36%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which retired player who isn\u2019t already coaching in the W should be? <\/strong>
1. Sue Bird \u2013 36%<\/strong><\/span>
T-2. Katie Smith \u2013 14%
T-2. Candace Parker \u2013 14%
T-2. Seimone Augustus \u2013 14%
>> Also receiving votes: Lindsay Harding; Lisa Leslie; Diana Taurasi
**Last year: Dawn Staley, Lisa Leslie, Candice Dupree and Sue Bird \u2013 18%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n

MISCELLANEOUS<\/h3>\n

Which team will be the most fun to watch? <\/strong>
1. Dallas \u2013 36%<\/strong><\/span>
T-2. Atlanta \u2013 29%
T-2. Indiana \u2013 29%
4. Golden State \u2013 7%
**Last year: Indiana \u2013 75%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which team has the best home-court advantage? <\/strong>
1. Golden State \u2013 64%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Indiana \u2013 21%
3. New York \u2013 14%
**Last year: New York \u2013 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which team has the most promising young core?<\/strong>
T-1. Dallas \u2013 31%<\/strong><\/span>
T-1. Seattle \u2013 31%<\/strong><\/span>
3. Washington \u2013 23%
4. Indiana \u2013 15%
**Last year: Indiana \u2013 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which player is the most athletic? <\/strong>
1. Brittney Sykes, Toronto \u2013 31%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Dominique Malonga, Seattle \u2013 15%
>> Also receiving votes: Cameron Brink (LAS); Kahleah Copper (PHX); Kelsey Mitchell (IND); Saniya Rivers (CON); Gabby Williams (GSV); A\u2019ja Wilson (LVA); Jackie Young (LVA)
**Last year: Kahleah Copper \u2013 36%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which player is the best passer?<\/strong>
1. Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas \u2013 93%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Caitlin Clark, Indiana \u2013 7%
**Last year: Chelsea Gray \u2013 75%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which player is the best leader? <\/strong>
1. A\u2019ja Wilson, Las Vegas \u2013 79%<\/strong><\/span>
>> Also receiving votes: Napheesa Collier (MIN); Chelsea Gray (LVA); Breanna Stewart (NYL)
**Last year: Napheesa Collier and A\u2019ja Wilson \u2013 42%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Who is the most versatile player in the WNBA?<\/strong>
1. Breanna Stewart, New York \u2013 36%<\/strong><\/span>
T-2. Gabby Williams, Golden State \u2013 21%
T-2. Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix \u2013 21%
>> Also receiving votes: Napheesa Collier (MIN); Allisha Gray (ATL); Satou Sabally (NYL)
**Last year: Napheesa Collier \u2013 42%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which player has the best basketball IQ?<\/strong>
1. Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas \u2013 93%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Breanna Stewart, New York \u2013 7%
**Last year: Chelsea Gray \u2013 36%<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?<\/strong>
T-1. Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas \u2013 36%<\/strong><\/span>
T-1. A\u2019ja Wilson, Las Vegas \u2013 36%<\/strong><\/span>
3. Jackie Young, Las Vegas \u2013 14%
>> Also receiving votes: Paige Bueckers (DAL); Arike Ogunbowale (DAL)
**Last year: Chelsea Gray \u2013 25%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which 2 teams will lead their conference in the Commissioner\u2019s Cup to reach the championship game? <\/strong>
1. Las Vegas (West) vs. New York (East) \u2013 43%<\/strong><\/span>
2. Las Vegas (West) vs. Atlanta (East) \u2013 29%
>> Also receiving votes: Las Vegas vs. Indiana; Phoenix vs. Atlanta; Dallas vs. New York; Los Angeles vs. New York
**Last year: Minnesota (West) vs. New York (East) \u2013 50%<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Which change to the league this year will require the biggest adjustment? <\/strong>
1. Development Player Spots \u2013 42%<\/strong><\/span>
2. New Expansion Teams \u2013 25%
3. New CBA \u2013 17%
4. World Cup Break \u2013 8%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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