5 bold predictions for the 2026 WNBA season: A comeback MVP, Sparks in the Finals and expansion team success

The 2026 WNBA season, marking the league's 30th anniversary, tips off on Friday with two new expansion teams debuting in Toronto and Portland, bringing the league to 16 teams with plans to grow to 18 by 2030. Caitlin Clark returns to the Indiana Fever after missing all but 13 games of her second professional season, while Angel Reese is now with the Atlanta team. Bold predictions for the season include a comeback MVP award, the Los Angeles Sparks reaching the Finals, and success from one of the new expansion franchises.