2025 WNBA Power Rankings: A New Era Begins
The 2024 WNBA season has come to a close, and the New York Liberty have claimed their first championship title. As we look ahead to the 2025 season, there are many exciting storylines to follow. The league will welcome its first expansion team since 2008, the Golden State Valkyries, and several teams will be looking to rebuild and make a push for the playoffs.
Top Contenders
- New York Liberty: The Liberty will look to defend their title with a strong core of players, including Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton.
- Minnesota Lynx: The Lynx had a remarkable season in 2024, and with all five starters returning, they’ll be a force to be reckoned with in 2025.
- Las Vegas Aces: The Aces will look to bounce back from a disappointing playoff exit, led by A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young.
On the Rise
- Indiana Fever: The Fever made a surprise playoff appearance in 2024, and with Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark leading the way, they’ll look to build on that success.
- Seattle Storm: The Storm will look to regroup after a disappointing playoff exit, but with Nneka Ogwumike potentially returning, they could be a dark horse contender.
Rebuilding Mode
- Washington Mystics: The Mystics will look to rebuild after a tough 2024 season, but with Elena Delle Donne’s status uncertain, it’s unclear what the future holds.
- Connecticut Sun: The Sun will face significant personnel questions in 2025, but with a strong core of players, they could still make a push for the playoffs.
- Phoenix Mercury: The Mercury will look to regroup after a disappointing season, but with Diana Taurasi’s status uncertain, it’s unclear what the future holds.
New Beginnings
- Los Angeles Sparks: The Sparks will look to rebuild after a tough 2024 season, and with a new coach and potentially a high draft pick, they could be on the rise.
- Atlanta Dream: The Dream will look to regroup after a disappointing season, but with Tina Charles potentially returning, they could still make a push for the playoffs.
- Dallas Wings: The Wings will look to rebuild after a tough 2024 season, and with a new coach and potentially a high draft pick, they could be on the rise.
- Chicago Sky: The Sky will look to regroup after a disappointing season, but with a strong core of young players, they could still make a push for the playoffs.
Expansion Team
- Golden State Valkyries: The Valkyries will begin play in 2025, led by coach Natalie Nakase. With no players yet, it’s unclear what to expect, but they’ll look to make a splash in their inaugural season.
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