Kara Braxton was a beloved American professional basketball player. In fact, she was one of the most well-known names in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), having played from 2005 to 2014. It is worth noting that she won two championships in the 10 seasons she was in the league. Now, in a tragic piece of news, the Women’s National Basketball Association revealed that Kara Braxton has passed away in a social media post on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Kara’s cause of death was revealed later as the outcome of a car accident. Reportedly, she was only 43 years old at the time of her death. As we continue to remember her as a champion who was also a supportive teammate and a loving mother, let’s take a look back at Kara’s basketball career, her personal life and family, her net worth at the time of her death in 2026 and more.
Kara Braxton’s early life
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