WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is racing against an October 31 deadline to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement while facing intense criticism from players . The Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire join the league in 2026, but the expansion draft is on hold until the CBA gets done.

In a recent press conference, Engelbert confirmed general managers have some guidance on the expansion draft , but nothing gets locked in until negotiations wrap up.

“Until we get the collective bargaining agreement done, it won't be finalized to the format or process,” Engelbert said. The format should mirror last year's Golden State Valkyries draft.

The uncertainty has left the expansion franchises in a tough spot. Toronto GM Teresa Resch and Portland GM Vanja Černivec admitted they don't know

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