WNBA power rankings: Aces defend title, Fever climb
Aces reign atop ESPN's preseason rankings. Fever surge as contenders. Rankings anchor season narrative with playoff odds.
ESPN publishes full 2026 WNBA preseason power rankings for all 15 teams, crowning defending champs chasing back-to-back titles while emerge as rising contenders. Rankings incorporate ESPN's BPI projections and opening-day playoff odds, placing Las Vegas atop tier backed by championship pedigree. Indiana climbs as preseason narrative centerpiece, its ascent anchored in playoff probability metrics.
