Toronto Tempo Roster
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Inside the 2026 Toronto Tempo active roster
While the Toronto Tempo finally brought professional women’s basketball to Canada, the first-year roster features surprisingly few Canadian-born players. Instead, the front office is relying heavily on a diverse mix of international talent and proven WNBA veterans to lay a winning foundation.
To help you follow the league’s newest Eastern Conference squad, I’ve listed the Tempo’s complete active lineup and current injury report below. Now, you can easily track who’s leading the charge for Toronto this year.
WNBA - Toronto Tempo Roster
| # | Player | Position | Height | Age | Birth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22 | Julie Allemand | G | 5'8" | 29 | Brussels, Belgium |
4 | Elizabeth Balogun | G | 6'2" | 25 | Lagos, Nigeria |
10 | Maria Conde | F | 6'1" | 29 | Madrid, Spain |
— | Charlise Dunn | F | 6'2" | 22 | Victoria Point, Australia |
14 | Temi Fagbenle | C | 6'4" | 33 | London, England |
21 | Isabelle Harrison | F | 6'3" | 32 | Nashville, TN |
12 | Lexi Held | G | 5'10" | 26 | Burlington, KY |
2 | Laura Juskaite | F | 6'2" | 28 | — |
0 | Teonni Key | F | 6'5" | 22 | Cary, NC |
33 | Kitija Laksa | G | 6'1" | 29 | Riga, Latvia |
3 | Marina Mabrey | G | 5'11" | 29 | Belmar, NJ |
31 | Nikolina Milic | F | 6'3" | 32 | — |
11 | Kia Nurse | G | 6'0" | 30 | Hamilton, Canada |
13 | Aaliyah Nye | G | 6'0" | 23 | East Lansing, MI |
1 | Kiki Rice | G | 5'11" | 22 | Bethesda, MD |
8 | Nyara Sabally | C | 6'5" | 26 | Berlin, Germany |
— | Saffron Shiels | C | 6'2" | 20 | — |
20 | Brittney Sykes | G | 5'9" | 32 | Newark, NJ |
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A major piece of Toronto’s offense runs through dynamic guard Marina Mabrey. Acquired from the Connecticut Sun, the veteran brings elite scoring and playmaking to the rotation. She shares the backcourt with Brittney Sykes, whose nine years of league experience provide crucial defense and a steadying hand on offense.
Adding vital homegrown star power to the squad is veteran guard Kia Nurse. As the first Canadian player signed to the team, Nurse offers reliable outside shooting and essential leadership to help guide the new franchise through its inaugural season.
Current Tempo injury report
WNBA - Toronto Tempo Injury Report
| Player | Status | Expected return | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nikolina Milic | Out | May 1 | Not Injury Related | Milic (overseas commitment) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against Connecticut, Chelsea Leite of The IX Sports reports. |
Kitija Laksa | Out | May 1 | Not Injury Related | Laksa (overseas commitment) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Sun, Chelsea Leite of The IX Sports reports. |
Maria Conde | Out | May 1 | Not Injury Related | Conde (overseas commitment) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Sun, Chelsea Leite of The IX Sports reports. |
Isabelle Harrison | Out | May 1 | Right Hand | Harrison (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Sun, Chelsea Leite of The IX Sports reports. |
Brittney Sykes | day-to-day | April 29 | Right Hip | Sykes (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against the Sun, Chelsea Leite of The IX Sports reports. |
Julie Allemand | Out | April 29 | Rest | Allemand (reconditioning) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against the Sun, Chelsea Leite of The IX Sports reports. |
Saffron Shiels | Out | May | Not Injury Related | Shiels is not expected to play with the Tempo in 2026, Khristina Williams of MSG Network reports. |
Charlise Dunn | Out | May | Not Injury Related | Dunn signed a two-year deal with Australia's Sydney Flames on Thursday and won't play for the Tempo during the 2026 season, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet reports. |
Toronto Tempo coaching staff & front office
- Team President: Teresa Resch
- General Manager: Monica Wright Rogers
- Assistant General Manager: Eli Horowitz
- Head Coach: Sandy Brondello
- Assistant Coach: Ciara Carl
- Assistant Coach: Brian Lankton
- Assistant Coach: Carly Clarke
- Assistant Coach: Sadie Edwards
- Assistant Coach: Olaf Lange
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Toronto Tempo roster FAQ
Who's the head coach of the Tempo?
Sandy Brondello serves as the inaugural head coach of the Toronto Tempo. She previously led the New York Liberty to the 2024 WNBA title during her highly successful four-year tenure.
Who's the highest-paid player on the Tempo?
Established veterans like Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, and Temi Fagbenle currently command the highest salaries on the Toronto payroll.
What's the average age of the Tempo roster?
The average age of the Toronto Tempo roster is 27. Through player acquisitions, the front office built a core rotation featuring players squarely in their athletic primes.
Who owns the Toronto Tempo?
Kilmer Sports Ventures is the primary ownership group behind the Toronto Tempo, led by Toronto-based billionaire Larry Tanenbaum. The coalition also features high-profile investors like Serena Williams, Lilly Singh, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Geoff Molson, and France Margaret Belanger.
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