Fourteen lottery balls numbered 1 through 14 are mixed, and four are drawn to create a four-number combination. The qualifying team then receives the No. 1 pick, and the process repeats for the No. 2 pick. For the 2026 season, lottery odds were based on the combined records from 2023 and 2024. And, on that basis, the LA Sparks had the most assigned combinations-442 out of 1,000. Still, LA didn’t get any pick in the top 5. 

2026 WNBA Draft Lottery Results Overview

The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery results are out, and once again, the Dallas Wings struck gold. For the second straight year, with Maddy Siegrist serving as the team’s representative and apparent good-luck charm, the Wings walked away with the top selection.

Following Wings, Minnesota Lynx got No. 2, Seattle Storm at No. 3, Washington Mystics at No. 4, and the Chicago Sky rounding out the top five. The league’s expansion teams, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, will select sixth and seventh.

However, the spotlight remains on the Wings. That’s because it’s quite rare for a franchise to land back-to-back No. 1 picks. The last team to do it was the Indiana Fever, who drafted Aliyah Boston No. 1 in 2023 and Caitlin Clark No. 1 in 2024. Those two picks completely changed Indiana’s trajectory-and Dallas is hoping for a similar transformation.

The Wings are already building a strong core, much like several other top teams. Minnesota, for example, features MVP candidate Napheesa Collier and the rising StudBudz duo, forming one of the toughest cores in the league. They earned a top playoff seed last season. 

Seattle also owns a strong foundation at No. 3. Led by Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, Gabby Williams, Ezi Magbegor, and Brittney Sykes, the Storm made the postseason before falling in the first round to the 2025 champions, the Aces.

Washington holds the No. 4 pick for the second straight year. Last season, the Mystics added Kiki Iriafen at No. 4 and Sonia Citron at No. 3, strengthening their young core. Though they finished 16-28, another top pick could help stabilize the roster and speed up their rebuild.

At No. 5, the Chicago Sky also have reasons for optimism. Their core is powered by the young duo of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. This upcoming season, the team would also feature Veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot, who’ll return after recovering from an ACL tear. Even their roster needs work, but the 2026 draft pick gives Chicago a chance to reset and build forward.

Full 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery Order

• Dallas Wings – No. 1 overall pick (back-to-back years)
• Minnesota Lynx – No. 2 pick
• Seattle Storm – No. 3 pick
• Washington Mystics – No. 4 pick
• Chicago Sky – No. 5 pick

Key Takeaways From the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery

After the Chicago Sky, the draft will feature: Portland Fire / Toronto Tempo, Portland Fire / Toronto Tempo, Golden State Valkyries, Washington Mystics, Indiana Fever, Washington Mystics, Connecticut Sun, Atlanta Dream, Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun.

• The Chicago Sky earned the No. 2 overall pick, but they had already traded their own first-rounder to the Minnesota Lynx. That move essentially eliminates Minnesota’s chance to trade their original first-round pick this year.
• The Los Angeles Sparks finished third, but they also traded their first-round pick-sending it to the Seattle Storm.
• Phoenix traded its first-rounder to Chicago in the deal involving Kahleah Copper, Morgan Bertsch, Michaela Onyenwere, and Brianna Turner.

Dallas Wings

Adding two No. 1 picks worked wonders for Indiana in 2023 and 2024, turning the Fever into a postseason team for the first time since 2015. For Dallas, coming off a 10-34 season and tying for the league’s worst record, this could be the same kind of golden opportunity.

Azzi Fudd is widely projected to go No. 1. If that happens, she would reunite with her close friend and 2025 Rookie of the Year-Paige Bueckers. Fudd has been a phenom for Huskies, recently dropping 31 points in a standout performance. Her scoring and composure could immediately help the Wings.

Dallas also has a new head coach. The team hired longtime University of South Florida coach Jose Fernandez in late October, replacing Chris Koclanes after one season. At his introductory press conference, Fernandez said, “This won’t be the same old Dallas Wings. Change is coming, and we’re gonna win.” And that statement already feels a little more real.

Minnesota Lynx

Minnesota had the best record last season and still walks away with another chance to add young talent. The Lynx held a 26.1% chance at the No. 1 pick, thanks to trades they made with Chicago in 2024 and 2025.

Seattle Storm

Gabby Williams represented the team at the lottery, though she is one of eight unrestricted free agents. With only four players currently under contract-Dominique Malonga, Lexie Brown, Nika Muhl, and Jordan Horston-first-year head coach Sonia Raman has a massive rebuild ahead. Still, Minnesota hopes to retain the dominant core that powered its 2025 success.

Washington Mystics

Last year, Washington added Kiki Iriafen at No. 4 and Sonia Citron at No. 3. Both became key contributors, yet the Mystics still finished 16-28. Another top pick could help them stabilize and rebuild toward contention.

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Chicago Sky

Chicago owns the No. 5 pick this year. The Sky are powered by the young frontcourt duo of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, and they expect veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot to return after her ACL tear last season. Still, the team has major roster work ahead. The Sky are 23-61 over the past two years.

They added Hailey Van Lith and Maddy Westbeld last year, but neither move shifted the team’s trajectory. The 2026 draft pick could finally give them the spark they need.