WNBA Free Agency Day 3 Diary
By Ben Dull
WNBA teams and players were allowed to begin negotiating deals January 15, but those deals can officially be signed now that the calendar has turned to February. Here’s a running log of what we know from February 5, which shall officially be referred to as day three of WNBA free agency:
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Sky sign Coates, re-sign Hooper
The Chicago Sky officially announced the signing of 2017 No. 2 overall pick Alaina Coates, who missed the entire 2017 season rehabbing from ankle surgery. Hooper, a restricted free agent, arrived in Chicago at midseason in a trade with Atlanta.
Mystics sign Peters, re-sign Taylor
The Washington Mystics announced the signing of Devereaux Peters, who will return after missing the 2017 season due to hip surgery. Taylor was also re-signed by the club — she appeared in 24 games for the Mystics as a reserve in 2017.
Perkins retires, Lynx bench to look much different
The bench units for the defending champs will look much different next season. We knew the 2017 season was going to be Plenette Pierson’s last. Then Renee Montgomery signed with the Atlanta Dream. Perkins, too, has retired, leaving the Lynx without three key contributors from last year’s squad.
Storm re-sign Quinn
Backup guard Noelle Quinn was re-signed Monday by the Seattle Storm.
Storm ink Crvendakic to camp deal
21-year-old stretch forward Aleksandra Crvendakic has been signed to a training camp deal with the Seattle Storm. Knowing Ramu Tokashiki will miss the 2018 season, the Storm may view Crvendakic as her replacement.
Tokashiki to miss 2018 season
Seattle Storm backup forward Ramu Tokashiki will miss the 2018 WNBA season to fulfill her commitment to the Japanese National Team and their preparations for the 2018 FIBA World Cup.
Fever re-sign Wheeler
The Indiana Fever re-signed reserved player Erica Wheeler. Wheeler started 26 games for them last season.
Mercury re-sign Little
The Phoenix Mercury re-signed forward Camille Little, who started every game for the club last season.
Sun re-sign AT
All-Star restricted free agent forward has re-signed with the Connecticut Sun. Thomas, who had a break out season for the Sun in 2017, is one of the best players in this year’s free agent class.
Dream announce signing of Jessica Breland
The Atlanta Dream officially announced the signing of forward Jessica Breland to a multi-year deal. Breland spent the last few seasons as the starting power forward for the Chicago Sky.
Sky announce re-signing of Quigley
The Chicago Sky announced the re-signing of Allie Quigley, 2017 All-Star and their 2018 designated core player.
Dream sign Maggie Lucas
The Atlanta Dream signed Maggie Lucas, who missed the 2017 season due to a setback coming off a torn right ACL.
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