WNBA 2026 First Month Grades: Expansion Team Surprises While Champs Falter

We are breaking down the performance of every team following the first month of the 2026 WNBA season. An expansion team has exceeded expectations to secure a top mark, creating a major surprise in the league.

Meanwhile, the champions of the past two seasons have struggled with consistency, finding themselves ranked merely in the middle of the pack. This detailed analysis examines the form of each roster during the opening stretch and the indicators for the rest of the season.