Published on ESPN on October 18, 2023, at 10:16 PM ET, it was revealed that the anticipated “superteams” clash in the WNBA Finals was altered by injuries that sidelined Las Vegas Aces starters Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes during Game 4. In an unexpected turn, the Aces achieved a narrow 70-69 victory over the New York Liberty. This win catapulted them one step closer to dynasty status and positioned them to be the first team in 21 years to consecutively secure the WNBA championship title.
Bringing the 2023 season to a close, ESPN’s Way-Too-Early WNBA Power Rankings for 2024 now offer insights into what could unfold in the upcoming season. Of significant note, New York’s strategic roster additions, including Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot in free agency and Jonquel Jones via trade, have positioned them as the leading contender against the Aces. Furthermore, with rumors surrounding the return of league stars, the 2024 season is ripe with anticipation.
DeWanna Bonner, Brionna Jones, Tiffany Hayes, Nneka, and Chiney Ogwumike, Brittney Griner, and Skylar Diggins-Smith are among the noteworthy names in free agency. The availability of 2023 scoring leader Jewell Loyd and Kahleah Copper, who both opted to sign extensions, also provides intriguing prospects for the upcoming season. Additionally, players such as Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, who emerged as stars in the 2023 Women’s Final Four, are speculated to contemplate their leap into the professional league amidst the backdrop of a potential pandemic-related waiver.
The upcoming season is expected to be an arduous test of endurance, with the WNBA’s scheduling making room for a month-long break to accommodate the Paris Olympics. Despite this, the Las Vegas Aces have been projected to maintain their number one spot, backed by their strong core, including A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young. The Aces’ outstanding performance in the 2023 season underlined their dominance, making their upcoming season highly anticipated.
Revealing their top five favorites, ESPN’s Way-Too-Early WNBA Power Rankings for 2024 have highlighted the Las Vegas Aces, the New York Liberty, the Connecticut Sun, the Dallas Wings, and the Washington Mystics as the leading contenders for the foreseeable future in the world of women’s professional basketball.
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