Portland Wins Expansion Lottery Coin Toss, Toronto Gets No. 6 Draft Pick

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Portland Wins Expansion Lottery Coin Toss, Toronto Gets No. 6 Draft Pick

The WNBA’s coin toss set the first split between its two expansion teams. Toronto chose the No. 6 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, while Portland will select first in the 2026 Expansion Draft. The result gives Tempo an earlier path to rookie talent, while the Fire gains priority access to veterans as both clubs begin building inaugural rosters.

By Raahib Singh

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