Candace Parker Predicts 'More Movement Than We've Ever Seen' in 2026 WNBA Season

Former Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker is predicting major shake-ups in the 2026 WNBA season as she prepares for her new role as Amazon Prime Video's lead WNBA analyst.

Parker, who retired from professional basketball last year, says the league will see "more movement than we've ever seen" in the upcoming season. She's already working as an NBA analyst for Amazon Prime Video and will expand to cover WNBA games in 2026.

The timing isn't coincidental. The WNBA will see a massive jump in its salary structure beginning in the 2026 season, following years of modest player pay. This comes after WNBA players pushed for a more robust collective bargaining agreement.

Parker has been urging incoming WNBA rookies to start investing early, calling it "the name of the game" as player compensation improves. The salary increases could lead to more player movement between teams as athletes have more leverage to negotiate better deals.

As Parker gets ready to cover some of the league's biggest games, she admits she may face challenges figuring out where to look with all the expected roster changes.