Ashley was great at Iowa State, got a few years of income from bouncing around the WNBA, but the competition, size, speed, quickness, and skill set were another level....same for Lacey.
The only player to hold on to her spot and make it worthwhile is Careleton.
Bridget Carleton signed a three-year, max contract with the Portland Fire in April 2026, marking her as the expansion team's first-ever free-agent signing. Bridget Carleton signed a 3 year, $3,748,500 contract with the Portland Fire, including $3,748,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,249,500. In 2026, Carleton will earn a base salary of $1,190,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,190,000 and a dead cap value of $3,748,500