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After the CBA opened the floodgates, some notable WNBA All-Stars decided to play closer to home
More than 80% of players became free agents after last season, and several stars chose moves that brought them closer to home.
- All-Stars Brittney Griner, Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, and Satou Sabally utilized free agency this offseason, marking historic player movement in WNBA history.
- More than 80% of league players became free agents after last season, anticipating financial gains from the new collective bargaining agreement signed in March.
- Skylar Diggins signed with the Chicago Sky, bringing veteran leadership to the Windy City, while Satou Sabally joined the New York Liberty for a friendlier time zone connecting to her family in Germany.
- Brittney Griner joined the Connecticut Sun for one year, telling The Associated Press she hopes for 'next year being in Houston,' while the Atlanta Dream acquired Angel Reese seeking a championship run.
- The 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike returned to the Los Angeles Sparks, joining a roster including Kelsey Plum, Ariel Atkins, Dearica Hamby, and Cameron Brink to help the franchise return to the top of the league.
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After the CBA opened the floodgates, some notable WNBA All-Stars decided to play closer to home
All-Stars Brittney Griner, Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins and Satou Sabally all found new places to play this season, taking advantage of free agency.
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