Angel Reese, Carla Leite, and the most impactful WNBA acquisitions, ranked

Angel Reese, Carla Leite, and the most impactful WNBA acquisitions are ranked based on early-season impact and production. Natasha Howard leads the list for Minnesota, averaging 17.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, the fourth-most points by a player switching teams in a season, and her defense has helped the Lynx reel off seven straight wins for the league's best 9-2 start. Jessica Shepard has delivered a career year for Dallas, posting averages of 13.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists, while Gabby Williams has anchored the Connecticut Valkyries with 14.5 points per game and strong defensive impact. Marina Mabrey has joined the Tempo and is averaging 17.6 points, 3.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals, contributing to Tempo’s promising 6-5 start. The ranking emphasizes both individual production and team-wide change, noting that this assessment will evolve as the season progresses.