The WNBA offseason enters its second stage today. After 10 days of extending qualifying offers to retain the rights of their own free agents, teams are now allowed to negotiate with everyone. Contracts cannot officially be finalized until Feb. 1, but deals will be agreed upon before then, if not signed on the dotted line.

Oct 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

WNBA season will already feature a new look from last year with the Golden State Valkyries playing their inaugural season and the schedule being expanded to a new regular-season high of 44 games per team.

Oct 1, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) drives past New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) during game two of the 2024 WNBA Semi-finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally is set to become a highly coveted free agent after she received and accepted the team's core designation.

The 2025 free agency class in the WNBA is shaping up to be one of the starriest free agency classes in the league's history. The post Breaking Down the WNBA’s Star-Studded Free Agent Class of 2025 ft.

The Wings are not expected to core Satou Sabally on Saturday, a source says. Dallas will still likely core her before the deadline, though.

Satou Sabally is not re-signing with the Dallas Wings, making her one of the most intriguing free agents on the market. Which teams make the most sense for her?

In free agency, players are separated into three classifications. Unrestricted free agents can sign anywhere. Restricted agents can negotiate with anyone but their previous team can match the offer. Core players can negotiate a deal with another team but can only move on if their previous team receives compensation in return.

Kelsey Plum was set to become an unrestricted free agent, but Las Vegas Aces have extended a core qualifying offer to her amid transfer rumors.

The Las Vegas Aces cored Kelsey Plum but that does not mean it is impossible for the Valkyries to bring her to Golden State.

Under the current collective bargaining agreement, which expires after next season, players can be given the franchise tag a maximum of twice. This is the second straight season that Stewart has been cored by New York. Teams are allowed to give one player the franchise tag.