The Toronto Tempo, the WNBA's newest expansion franchise, were on track for a remarkable inaugural season in 2026 before a wave of injuries derailed their campaign, according to a season review published November 5.
Key players such as Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey were among those affected, limiting the team's ability to sustain its early momentum. The review, written by Zack Ward for SB Nation, details how the Tempo's promising start unraveled as the season progressed.
