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MLP Auction Draft Finalizes 2026 Rosters as St. Louis Pays Record $1.23M for No. 1 Pick

DUPR rankings guided selections in a no-cap auction that priced draft slots, not player salaries.

Overview

  • All 20 Premier Level teams completed six-player rosters through a two-stage auction that first filled four starters via 28 slots, then added depth with 38 more slots.
  • The St. Louis Shock used the top slot to select Anna Bright at $1.23 million, the highest price reported for a draft slot.
  • New Jersey 5s secured Jorja Johnson with the No. 2 slot for $800,000 after outbidding Dallas, which pushed the price to $755,000.
  • Slot purchases carry minimum bids of $10,000 in the first stage and $1,000 in the second, with payments going to the league while the UPA covers player salaries.
  • Post-draft movement is expected when Trade Window #2 opens Monday, as notable veterans such as Anderson Scarpa, Rafa Hewett, and Irina Tereschenko remain unsigned.