The date for the upcoming WNBA Draft Lottery has been officially announced despite concerns that 2026 operations might not proceed amid the ongoing CBA (collective bargaining agreement) discussions . ESPN networks will broadcast the event for the 14th year in a row, with the 30-minute special taking place on Sunday, November 23, at 6:30 p.m.

The Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky are the teams in contention for the No. 1 overall pick, with the Wings having the highest odds and guaranteed to get at least the third choice. The Lynx have a lottery pick as a result of a first-round trade with the Sky, giving them the second-highest chances, and the Storm also own the Los Angeles Sparks' first-rounder via trade, leaving them with the third-best

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