The WNBA is growing fast — maybe too fast. As new cities prepare to join the league, concerns about limited roster sizes and player development are rising. Could the league’s biggest leap forward also be its biggest risk?

The 2025 WNBA rookie class isn’t just adjusting to the league—they’re transforming it. Paige Bueckers is breaking records in Dallas, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen are fueling a Mystics resurgence, and Dominique Malonga’s international flair is electrifying Seattle. Their early dominance is reshaping the league’s present and future.