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WNBA expansion draft: Portland picks Bridget Carleton, Toronto selects Julie Allemand

sportsApr 3, 20261,100

The WNBA held its expansion draft, with the Portland Fire using the top pick on Bridget Carleton and the Toronto Tempo selecting Julie Allemand as their first-ever player. Allemand averaged 5.5 points and 4.7 assists for the Los Angeles Sparks last season. Chicago moved out of the expansion draft through trades that sent assets to Portland and Toronto. Teams made 12 total selections, reshaping rosters and launching a new era that expands the league's footprint and boosts women's professional basketball exposure.

Key Highlights

Portland Fire used the expansion draft top pick on Bridget Carleton.
Toronto Tempo selected Julie Allemand as the first player in franchise history.
Teams made 12 total selections during the WNBA expansion draft.
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