The WNBA free agency period has begun with teams extending qualifying offers and designating core players. Several teams have secured their core players with qualifying offers, but others face uncertainty about retaining key players. A dominant WNBA player with a storied career has been at the forefront of the free agency question. The player has been a three-time WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist with impressive stats, including 22.5 points per game. The team that has been most affected by the decision to extend a qualifying offer is poised to make a serious push for a championship.