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The Portland Fire were active throughout the 2026 WNBA Draft, using three selections and a post-draft trade to reshape their roster with a blend of international talent and proven collegiate production. With the 7th overall pick, Portland selected Spanish point guard Iyana Martín out of Perfumerías Avenida, a standout from Spain’s top professional women’s league. Martín arrives after a strong 2024–25 season in which she averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, earning...

The Connecticut Sun have claimed guard Hailey Van Lith off waivers following her recent release from the Chicago Sky, the team confirmed Wednesday. Van Lith’s arrival in Connecticut signals another step in the franchise’s ongoing youth movement. The 5-foot-9 point guard will also reunite with Sun president Jen Rizzotti, who previously coached her in USA Basketball’s 3x3 program, including during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Originally selected No. 11 overall by Chicago in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Van...