The 2022 WNBA season is somehow only a week in the rearview, and six Finals participants—A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones, plus Sun coach Curt Miller—have already transitioned into USA Basketball play and the ongoing FIBA World Cup taking place in Australia. But while members of the title-winning Aces and runner-up Sun are focused on international play, it’s never too early to start to think about how the W will look next spring. So here are five burning questions poised to shape the offseason and what’s to come.
What will Breanna Stewart do in free agency?
Stewart was sensational for the Storm in 2022, putting together one of the best seasons of her career. She averaged 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game, all while shooting 47.2% from the field. For her efforts, she finished second, to Wilson, in MVP voting and third in Defensive Player of the Year voting. She played a central role in Seattle pushing Las Vegas in the league semifinals.
