With the 2024 WNBA regular season winding down and the playoffs set to begin on September 27, teams are already turning their attention to offseason priorities aimed at strengthening their rosters and addressing key weaknesses. The league’s power rankings reflect not only current standings but also highlight the areas each team needs to focus on to improve in the months ahead.
The Golden State Valkyries hold the top spot with a 31-11 record, buoyed by a strong defense. However, their offense ranks among the lowest in scoring, averaging 82.3 points per game, the third lowest in the league. As a result, Golden State’s main offseason need is acquiring an elite scorer who can provide consistent offensive production.
The Las Vegas Aces have climbed to second place with a 29-13 mark, improving from fourth in previous rankings. Their primary concern centers on rebounding, particularly securing more offensive rebounds. The team averages just 7.6 offensive boards per game, ranking third lowest in the league, and also faces challenges with defensive rebounding efficiency.
The Atlanta Dream, ranked third with a 29-14 record, are seeking a rim protector to bolster a defense that allows opponents to convert 53.5 percent of their two-point attempts, one of the league’s poorest marks. Despite Angel Reese’s strong rebounding presence, Atlanta struggles with shot-blocking, averaging just 3.3 blocks per game, the second lowest in the WNBA.
At fourth place is the Minnesota Lynx (32-10), who have a strong starting lineup but lack depth beyond their key contributors. Outside of Nia Coffey, their bench has limited impact, with few players logging significant minutes or scoring consistently.
The Dallas Wings, now fifth with a 26-16 record, seek a reliable shooter to complement their core players. Despite a talented roster, only Maddi Siegrist shoots above 40 percent from three-point range, and multiple key players have free-throw percentages below 70, highlighting the need for sharpshooting consistency.
Indiana Fever (27-15), sixth in the rankings, face defensive challenges, ranking poorly in points allowed, steals, blocks, and fouls. They rely heavily on high-scoring talents such as Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell but must improve team defense to remain competitive.
The Washington Mystics, seventh at 26-16, have the youngest roster in the league, averaging 23.5 years old. Their offseason priority is adding veteran leadership in the backcourt to reduce turnovers, which currently lead the league at nearly 15 per game.
The New York Liberty (26-17), ranked eighth, focus on enhancing perimeter defense. Their opponents score a significant portion of their points from beyond the arc, and the Liberty struggle to generate turnovers or limit assists, pointing toward defensive improvements as a key area of focus.
Lower in the standings, teams like the Los Angeles Sparks (16-26) are looking for a new direction following recent front office changes, while the Phoenix Mercury (15-27) are emphasizing youth movement to revitalize the oldest roster in the league. The Portland Fire (16-27) and Chicago Sky (15-27) both stress the need for stronger inside presence and rebounding after struggling in those areas.
At the bottom, the Toronto Tempo (11-31) and Connecticut Sun (10-32) require significant defensive upgrades. The Sun face a particularly pivotal offseason with a planned relocation to Houston and rebranding as the Comets, signaling a full organizational reset. Lastly, the Seattle Storm (8-35) seek to boost their offensive efficiency, ranking last in field-goal percentage, while building around a promising young core under first-year head coach Sonia Raman.
As the WNBA moves toward the postseason and subsequent offseason, these considerations will shape each franchise’s approach to player development, trades, and acquisitions in pursuit of long-term success.