Analysts make five bold predictions for the 2026 WNBA season

9 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 5

The picks include Breanna Stewart for MVP, Los Angeles reaching the Finals and expansion side Toronto making the playoffs as the league opens its 30th season on Friday.
They also forecast New York falling short despite its star-studded roster and predict the triple-double record will be broken again after 17 were recorded in 2025.
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