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The offseason is over, rosters are finalized, and the 2023 WNBA will tip off on Friday, May 19, 2023! After a stellar regular season campaign, the Las Vegas Aces won the 2022 WNBA Championship by defeating the Connecticut Sun 3-1 in the WNBA Finals.
Las Vegas enters the 2023 WNBA season as the favorite to win the title once again, especially after acquiring two-time WNBA MVP and two-time NBA Champion Candace Parker. The New York Liberty won't be denied, though, as they put together a tremendous offseason performance to reinforce their roster and boost them to second favorite for the WNBA title.
In what is set to be one of the most exciting WNBA seasons of all time, WSN is your go-to source for the best WNBA picks, previews, and predictions!
Odds taken from FanDuel Sportsbook
Team | Odds |
Las Vegas Aces | +115 BET HERE |
New York Liberty | +125 BET HERE |
Washington Mystics | +1400 BET HERE |
Phoenix Mercury | +2500 BET HERE |
Atlanta Dream | +3800 BET HERE |
- New York Liberty to win 2023 WNBA Championship (+125)
While the Las Vegas Aces have quality and tenure on their side, every team in the WNBA hadn't seen an acquisition of talent like the New York Liberty in 2023, much like when their borough-neighbors, the Brooklyn Nets formed a super team, the New York Liberty now boasts four MVP-worthy talents.
In a league with no room for error, the Liberty has the depth and talent to overcome any threat in the WNBA.
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2022 WNBA season statistics
Team | Record | Off Rtg | Def Rtg | Pace | PTS Leader | 3PM/3P% Leader | REB Leader | AST Leader | BLK Leader | STL Leader |
LVA | 26-10 | 111.9 (1st of 12) | 104.0 (6th of 12) | 80.6 (1st of 12) | K. Plum (20.2) | K. Plum (3.1)/ J. Young (.431) | A. Wilson (9.4) | C. Gray (6.1) | A. Wilson (1.9) | C. Gray (1.4) |
Head Coach: Becky Hammon
Key Players: A'Ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Candace Parker
After a tremendous 2022 WNBA season culminating in a championship for the Aces, general manager Natalie Williams, and head coach Becky Hammon dove into improving their squads.
Owning the top offense of the 2022 WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces decided to add eventual hall-of-Famer, two-time MVP, and two-time WNBA Champion Candace Parker to their roster. Already one of the league's most dangerous three-point shooting teams, Parker adds an inside-outside threat to its already stacked roster.
The Aces will still be led by 2022 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and second-runner-up Kelsey Plum. However, their newfound depth and talent join a returning core that already dominated the WNBA offensively. A repeat is a realistic possibility for the Aces.
2022 WNBA season statistics
Team | Record | Off Rtg | Def Rtg | Pace | PTS Leader | 3PM/3P% Leader | REB Leader | AST Leader | BLK Leader | STL Leader |
NYL | 16-20 | 101.1 (9th of 12) | 104.1 (7th of 12) | 77.9 (10th of 12) | 79.6 (9th of 12) | S. Ionescu (2.3)/H. Xu (.444) | N. Howard (7.3) | S. Ionescu (6.3) | R. Allen, N. Howard (1.0) | N. Howard (1.3) |
Head Coach: Sandy Brondello
Key Players: Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Courtney Vandersloot
The New York Liberty pulled off one of the most incredible off-season performances after a disappointing 2022 campaign. Reinvigorated by acquiring three of the WNBA's top performers, the Liberty suddenly leaped from mediocrity to championship contenders.
Through the 2022 WNBA season, the Liberty were average across the board despite the efforts of guard Sabrina Ionescu. Cue the offseason, general manager Jonathan Kolb and head coach Sandy Brondello brought three of last year's MVP-worthy players to Brooklyn Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Courtney Vandersloot.
The Liberty boasts the most star power seen on a WNBA roster in recent memory. There's no guarantee that their roster will immediately succeed, but you certainly can't count out a team that walks out four of last year's top 12 MVP candidates.
Team | Titles Won | Years Won |
Minnesota Lynx | 4 | 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 |
Houston Comets | 4 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Seattle Storm | 4 | 2004, 2010, 2018, 2020 |
Los Angeles Sparks | 3 | 2001, 2002, 2016 |
Detroit Shock | 3 | 2003, 2006, 2008 |
Phoenix Mercury | 3 | 2007, 2009, 2014 |
Indiana Fever | 1 | 2012 |
Sacramento Monarchs | 1 | 2005 |
Washington Mystics | 1 | 2019 |
Chicago Sky | 1 | 2021 |
Las Vegas Aces | 1 | 2022 |
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The Las Vegas Aces won the 2022 WNBA Championship, defeating the Connecticut Sun 3-1 in the Finals.
The WNBA season will begin on May 19, 2023.
There are 12 teams in the WNBA as of 2023.
The Houston Comets, Minnesota Lynx, and Seattle Storm have won the most WNBA Championships, with four each.
The 2023 WNBA Playoffs are scheduled to begin on September 13, 2023.
Eight of the WNBA's 12 teams qualify for the playoffs. The regular season determines the seeding of the teams.
The WNBA Playoffs use an eight-team bracket. Each round uses a different hosting schedule.First Round: Best of three, 2-1.Semi-Finals: Best of five, 2-2-1.Finals: Best of five, 2-2-1.
There is no scheduled date for the WNBA Finals, but the last possible date is set for October 20, 2023.
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WNBA | 19 May, 2023 | Christian Jope
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