2022 WNBA free agency: Our latest reporting

Free agency is underway in the WNBA with qualifying offers and core designations able to be extended as clocks struck midnight on Jan. 1.

The real action will begin on Jan. 15, when contract negotiations are allowed to start, and players can sign contracts on Feb. 1. As the Sky’s roster stands now, coach/general manager James Wade has four contracted players: Candace Parker, Azurá Stevens, Dana Evans and Ruthy Hebard.

Unrestricted free agents Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley, Kahleah Copper, Stefanie Dolson, and Astou Ndour-Fall can enter into a contract with any team. Wade used the core designation on Copper, preventing her from negotiating with other teams. This designation includes a one-year super-max qualifying offer. Copper could negotiate different terms beginning Jan. 15.

Wade extended restricted free agents Diamond DeShields and Lexie Brown qualifying offers late on Jan. 1. They will be able to negotiate with other teams beginning Jan. 15, but Wade can match any offer.

Wade’s main priority is to establish who his core will be entering the 2022 season. He has made it clear re-signing Vandersloot, Quigley and Copper will be key while also trying to keep the entire 2021 championship team together.

Follow our ongoing 2022 free agency reporting below.