WNBA Core List DROPPED + Nneka to the Lynx?! | Transfer Portal Eligibility Questions

Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA · Apr 9, 2026 · 28m

The WNBA just released its official list of Core Players for the season… but don’t get it twisted — that doesn’t mean everyone is staying put.

In today’s episode:

We break down the FULL Core Player list and what it actually means for teams and contracts

Why the Core designation does NOT guarantee a supermax — and how trades complicate everything

The final year of current core eligibility rules and what changes could be coming

Then things get interesting…

Did a balloon company just leak Nneka Ogwumike’s next move?! 👀

Reported Lynx visit sparks major speculation

What a pairing with Napheesa…