Set to begin play in May 2026.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Coca Cola Coliseum: cap. 8,500
Ownership: Kilmer Sports Ventures & Serena Williams
2025 Record: N/A
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Guards: Julie Allemand, Kitija Laksa, Marina Mabrey, Aaliyah Nye, Lexi Held, Kiki Rice, Kia Nurse, Brittney Sykes
Forwards: María Conde, Nikolina Milić, Nyara Sabally, Laura Juskaite, Teonni Key, Temi Fagbenle, Isabelle Harrison
Head Coach: Sandy Brondello
Draft Pick Position
The draft order rule: Picks 1–5 go to non-playoff teams via lottery, then expansion teams follow, slotting in at 6 and 7.
🤝 Expansion Pick — Who Picks First?
Toronto and Portland may flip a coin to determine which team picks 6th and which picks 7th.
Toronto won the coin toss on March 27 and had two options: the first overall pick in the Expansion Draft OR the sixth overall pick in the WNBA Draft.
Toronto chose the No. 6 pick in the WNBA Draft.
Portland will then pick first in the Expansion Draft and seventh in the WNBA Draft.
OUTSTANDING TRADES
INCOMING: None
OUTGOING: None
2026 Draft Picks
Round 1: 6th
Round 2: 21st
Round 3: 36th
Draft Grade: B+
Instant Analysis
The Toronto Tempo used their inaugural draft to select Kiki Rice, fresh off an NCAA title run with UCLA, to provide playmaking behind new addition Julie Allemand. Second-round selection Teonni Key provides good athleticism and shot-blocking in the frontcourt. The team also utilized their international connections to secure Saffron Shiels, a 6’2″ point guard, who will remain in Australia as a draft-and-stash prospect to complete her injury rehab, and mid-major standout Charlise Dunn, who offers high-volume perimeter scoring and length.
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