The Toronto Tempo continue to build their inaugural roster ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. The following reflects official team announcements to-date.

*Updated April 15*

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PLAYER SIGNINGS

April 15:

Training Camp: The Toronto Tempo signed Dara Mabrey to a training camp contract. Read More >>

April 14:

Temi Fágbénlé: The Toronto Tempo have signed 6’4 centre Temi Fágbénlé, adding a reliable and experienced interior presence to their frontcourt after her strong inaugural season with the Golden State Valkyries. A consistent starter, Fágbénlé started 38 of 39 games in 2025, averaging 7.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while shooting over 50 percent from the field, ranking among the league’s most efficient centers. Known for her defensive instincts, paint protection, and ability to facilitate from the post, she played a key role in establishing Golden State’s frontcourt identity. With 130 career WNBA games and a 2017 championship with the Minnesota Lynx, Fágbénlé brings veteran poise and two-way reliability as the Tempo continue building a balanced and competitive roster. Read More >>

Kia Nurse: The Tempo have signed Kia Nurse, one of the most accomplished and recognizable figures in Canadian basketball, as the franchise continues building Canada’s first WNBA team, adding veteran leadership, versatility, and a deep connection to fans nationwide. In the 2025 season, Nurse appeared in 44 games (18 starts), averaging 7.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 33.5% from three, ranking among the league’s top perimeter threats with 61 made three-pointers. Across her career, she has averaged 8.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists over 245 games with multiple WNBA teams, while also representing Canada internationally for over a decade, including three Olympic Games and three FIBA World Cups, highlighted by a fourth-place finish in 2022 where she averaged 11 points per game. Read More >>

April 12:

Isabelle Harrison: The Toronto Tempo have signed veteran forward Isabelle Harrison, adding experience, versatility, and toughness to their frontcourt ahead of their inaugural season. Originally drafted 12th overall in 2015, Harrison enters her ninth WNBA season with career averages of 7.7 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 47.5% from the field, with standout years including a strong 2021 campaign in Dallas. A former Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year (2019) and WNBA Community Assist Award recipient (2022), she brings both on-court production and off-court leadership, reinforcing Toronto’s focus on building a resilient, experienced roster. Read More >>

Training Camp: The Toronto Tempo signed Maddison Rocci to a training camp contract. Read More >> The Tempo have signed Kitija Laksa to a training camp contract. Read More >>

April 11:

Marina Mabrey: The Toronto Tempo have signed guard Marina Mabrey to a multi-year contract after selecting her in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft, adding a dynamic scorer and experienced presence to the backcourt. A seven-year WNBA veteran and former first-round pick, Mabrey brings shooting, playmaking, and versatility, with career averages of 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Known for her ability to stretch the floor, create offense, and compete on both ends, she also contributes as a secondary playmaker and physical perimeter defender, while providing consistent energy and communication on the court. Read More >>

Brittney Sykes: The Toronto Tempo have signed guard Brittney Sykes to a multi-year contract, adding a veteran two-way presence to the roster. A 2025 WNBA All-Star entering her ninth season, Sykes is known as one of the league’s top perimeter defenders, with career averages of 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, and a standout recent season averaging 14.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. A former seventh overall pick, she brings extensive defensive accolades, including multiple All-Defensive Team selections, along with the ability to guard multiple positions, compete at a high level, and contribute on both ends of the floor. Read More >>

Julie Allemand: The Toronto Tempo have signed guard Julie Allemand to a multi-year contract, adding an experienced point guard and proven playmaker to the backcourt. A Belgian national team standout with multiple WNBA seasons, Allemand is known for her court vision, pace control, and ability to elevate teammates, averaging 5.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in her most recent season. Originally drafted in 2016, she brings steady leadership, defensive intensity, and reliability in facilitating the offense, further strengthening the Tempo’s roster with her intelligence and consistency. Read More >>

Training Camp: The Toronto Tempo signed Lexi Held, María Conde, Nikolina Milić, Kristy Wallace, Elizabeth Balogun and Laura Juškaitė to training camp contracts. These additions provide the Tempo with depth, competition, and a strong international presence as the team prepares for the start of training camp. Read More >>

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WNBA DRAFT

April 13:

The Toronto Tempo took another step toward building the franchise’s inaugural roster, making four selections in the WNBA Draft. Toronto selected Kiki Rice (6th), Teonni Key (22nd), Saffron Shiels (26th), and Charlise Dunn (36th). Read More >>

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EXPANSION DRAFT

April 3:

The Toronto Tempo selected the following players in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft:

Marina Mabrey (Connecticut Sun)
Nikolina Milic (Connecticut Sun)
María Conde (Golden State Valkyries)
Kristy Wallace (Indiana Fever)
Aaliyah Nye (Las Vegas Aces)
Julie Allemand (Las Angeles Sparks)
Maria Kliundikova (Minnesota Lynx)
Adja Kane (New York Liberty)
Nyara Sabally (New York Liberty)
Lexi Held (Phoenix Mercury)
Kitija Laksa (Phoenix Mercury)

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