Grading the first month for all 15 WNBA teams

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Through the first month of the 2026 WNBA season, ESPN grades all 15 teams on their early performance. The newest expansion franchise is overperforming and earning top marks, while the defending champion and runner-up from last season have settled into middling records. The early grades reveal significant parity across the league, with traditional powerhouses and upstart rosters jockeying for position in what appears to be a competitive year.