WNBA postpones start of 2020 season
The WNBA has postponed the start of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The league was set to open training camps on April 26 and the regular season was to begin on May 15. The WNBA will still hold a “virtual” draft on April 17.
“While the league continues to use this time to conduct scenario-planning regarding new start dates and innovative formats, our guiding principle will continue to be the health and safety of the players, fans and employees,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement.
The Minnesota Lynx are coming off an 18-16 season and hold the sixth overall pick in the draft.
The WNBA, which was set to begin its 24th season, is the longest running professional women’s sports league.
