The Toronto Tempo's inaugural WNBA campaign showed early promise before a wave of injuries undermined the expansion team's momentum. The 2026 season had positioned the franchise for a standout debut, but health setbacks ultimately derailed their progress.
Key players Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey were among those affected as the team navigated its first year in the league. The Tempo's expansion journey, initially tracked as a potential success story, became a case study in how injury luck can reshape a season's trajectory.
