Aces Remain The Team to Beat in 2026 WNBA Preseason Rankings
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Las Vegas Aces open as clear favorites in the 2026 preseason power rankings as the league expands to 15 teams (including a Canadian franchise) and launches a new media era; New York Liberty, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, and Dallas Wings join them as top challengers, with the rest of the field featuring the Mercury, Sparks, Lynx, Valkyries, Sky, Tempo, Sun, Mystics, Storm, and Fire.
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