2026 WNBA Draft Results: Dallas Wings Reunite Bueckers and Fudd, UCLA Sets Records
Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 to Dallas, UCLA breaks all-time draft records, and Flau'jae Johnson gets traded before tipoff. Full 2026 WNBA Draft results.
roundtable.ioHere’s the latest on the 2026 WNBA Draft results.
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No. 1 overall: Azzi Fudd to the Dallas Wings. Fudd becomes the first pick of the night and joins a Wings backcourt with Paige Bueckers. The draft night featured a blockbuster trade involving Flau'jae Johnson, who was dealt to Seattle before tipoff; Johnson’s pick moved to the Storm via Golden State’s rights swap. Fudd’s contract was reported as a record-setting $500,000 in the first season under the new CBA.[1][3][7]
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Notable first-round highlights:
- UCLA set multiple franchise draft records with six players selected in the first 18 picks, highlighting the program’s standout depth this year.[3][7]
- A high-profile draft-night trade reshaped several rosters, notably involving the Storm, Valkyries, and others, generating widespread discussion among fans and analysts.[7][3]
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Full results coverage:
- Live-tracker-style recaps and complete round-by-round results were provided by major outlets, including Sporting News and CBS Sports, with live updates through rounds 1–3 and post-draft grades for the first round.[2][7]
- NBC Sports and other networks offered post-draft analysis and highlight packages, including looks at top selections and team-by-team implications.[4][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the complete pick-by-pick list for all three rounds and highlight team-by-team impacts, or compile a quick table showing each top-10 pick, their college, and current team. I can also add a short summary of how the new CBA impacted rosters and salaries this year.