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• Unrivaled player rankings: Napheesa Collier, Sabrina Ionescu, and 3 other early standouts

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Which WNBA stars are leading Unrivaled’s MVP ladder six games into the season? Unrivaled is officially underway, and so it’s time for the first Unrivaled player rankings. Every Tuesday during the Unrivaled season, SB Nation will rank the league’s top 5 performers in an MVP ladder. Unrivaled, the new professional women’s 3-on-3 co-founded by Napheesa Coll...2025
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• I’ve covered hundreds of pro basketball games. Unrivaled was unlike any other.

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The new professional women’s 3-on-3 basketball league — co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart — is creating a spectacularly unique basketball environment. MEDLEY, FLORIDA – On Monday night, I had the opportunity to attend my first-ever Unrivaled basketball games — back-to-back full-court 3-on-3 games that featured WNBA stars lik...2025
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• 30 WNBA players will play in Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament — and 5 will miss it

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Angel Reese, Brittney Griner, and Sabrina Ionescu headline the list of Unrivaled players who won’t be participating in the 1-on-1 tournament. MEDLEY, FLORIDA — Unrivaled has officially unveiled the details for its 1-on-1 tournament, which will begin on Feb. 10 and feature 30 of the WNBA’s best players. That list excludes five current Unrivaled players...2025
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• WNBA star added to Unrivaled injury report for Monday

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Two Laces players are out in Monday’s Unrivaled action: Jackie Young (knee) and Alyssa Thomas (knee). MIAMI — Neither Alyssa Thomas nor Jackie Young will play in tonight’s Unrivaled game between the Laces and the Rose. Young, a three-time WNBA All-Star and Las Vegas Aces guard, has yet to make her Unrivaled debut due to a knee injury. Thomas, a perenni...2025
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• Unrivaled opening weekend showcased which teams look strongest — and how league can improve

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Napheesa Collier looks like the best player in the world, the Phantom need help, and three other observations from the early days of Unrivaled. Unrivaled — the new professional women’s 3-on-3 basketball league co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart — got off to a hot start this past weekend, with two games on TNT on Friday night and two mor...2025
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• Unrivaled announces surprise signing of WNBA guard in wake of injury news

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Natisha Hiedeman will join the Phantom with Marina Mabrey sidelined with a calf strain. Unrivaled is adding another player in the wake of injury, the new 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league announced Friday afternoon, just hours before gameplay begins. Natisha Hiedeman, a Minnesota Lynx guard and six-year WNBA veteran, will join the Phant...2025
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• Unrivaled player rankings: Napheesa Collier, Sabrina Ionescu, and 3 other early standouts
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• 30 WNBA players will play in Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament — and 5 will miss it
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• Unrivaled announces surprise signing of WNBA guard in wake of injury news
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• Every WNBA team’s free agency and offseason priorities: a complete guide

Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Kelsey Mitchell, Kelsey Plum, Satou Sabally, and Brittney Griner headline a stacked WNBA free agency class. We’re just over a month away from WNBA free agency — so let’s take a look at who each team has to make a decision about re-signing (or letting walk). Some of the players on this list — like Kelsey Mitchell and Kelsey Plum — could very well end up o...2024
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• Bridget Carleton, Lynx beat Liberty at buzzer to force WNBA Finals Game 5 — because of course they did

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images In yet another WNBA Finals thriller, it was Carleton who fittingly sunk the game-winning free throws. MINNEAPOLIS — It was destined to go to five games. And, it was probably always going to go to the final possession. That’s just the kind of all-time competitive WNBA Finals series it’s been between the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty, the leagu...2024
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• Teresa Weatherspoon’s firing from Chicago Sky is WNBA’s latest stunning dismissal

Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Weatherspoon’s dismissal comes two days after Los Angeles Sparks coach Curt Miller was similarly fired. The Chicago Sky fired head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season, the Chicago Sun-Times reported on Thursday night, marking the second dismissal of a seemingly well-respected head coach in the WNBA this week. Los Angeles Spark head coach Curt Mill...2024
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• The definitive guide to the WNBA playoffs

Photo by Michael Hickey/NBAE via Getty Images We’ve got it all — key matchups, predictions, schedules and everything else you need to know ahead of the first round of the WNBA postseason. It’s WNBA playoff time: matchups are set, the schedule is out, and all that’s left is the basketball to be played. This postseason comes on the heels of a regular season that shattered attendance and vie...2024
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"Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Courtney Williams speaks with referee Sue Blauch during a WNBA game between the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun in 2017."

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"Courtney Williams has gushed about how much she’s loved the Lynx in her first season in Minneapolis, and Napheesa Collier has repeatedly expressed how special this particular group is."

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"The Playoff edition of The W in Designer continues with Isabelle Harrison and Courtney Williams, two players with style on and off the court."

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"Chennedy Carter scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added 16 and Atlanta beat the Indiana Fever 83-79 on Friday night for the Dream’s first victory of the season."

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"Atlanta Dream Official Release ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream have acquired guard Courtney Williams, one of the most dynamic young players in the WNBA, and a 2020 second round pick in a three-team trade, the organization announced Wednesday."

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"The Connecticut Sun traded guard Alex Bentley after she and teammate Courtney Williams got into a physical altercation in public, reports WNBAinsidr’s Pat Ralph and Aryeh Schwartz."

2017
"SAN ANTONIO (AP) Courtney Williams scored a career-best 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting and the Connecticut Sun beat the winless San Antonio Stars 85-77 on Saturday night."

• Unrivaled player rankings: Napheesa Collier, Sabrina Ionescu, and 3 other early standouts
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• 30 WNBA players will play in Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament — and 5 will miss it
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• WNBA star added to Unrivaled injury report for Monday
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• Unrivaled opening weekend showcased which teams look strongest — and how league can improve
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• Unrivaled announces surprise signing of WNBA guard in wake of injury news
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• Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tourney could transform basketball culture — and help determine the WNBA’s best player

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Everyone thinks they’re going to win Unrivaled’s groundbreaking 1-on-1 tournament. Here’s why that’s so exciting. Basketball fans have long clamored for 1-on-1 tournaments at NBA and WNBA All-Star weekends — but it seemed unlikely that they would ever take place. Different stars play different positions, and players and their brands could be exposed in a ...2025
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• How WNBA referees are scouted, trained, and held accountable, explained

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The experts overseeing WNBA officiating explain everything you’ve ever wondered about the job in an exclusive sitdown with SB Nation. Regardless of the sport, the gender, and the moment in time, one thing has always been true: referees are inherently some of the most unpopular characters in sports. Reeling fans blame officials when calls go against their favori...2025
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• Unrivaled’s final roster spot goes to one of WNBA’s biggest superstars

Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images Sabrina Ionescu — fresh off of both an Olympic gold medal and a WNBA championship with the New York Liberty — is Unrivaled’s final player. Sabrina Ionescu wasn’t initially slated to play in Unrivaled. But, on Monday, the new 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league announced that the three-time All-Star — and one of the most well-known na...2024
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• Blockbuster Unrivaled trade sends 4 WNBA stars to new teams: key details

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Courtney Williams is headed for the Lunar Owls, Natasha Cloud will join the Phantom, and Jackie Young and Tiffany Hayes go to the Laces in an unexpected preseason trade. Unrivaled — the new professional 3-on-3 basketball league taking place in Miami — tips off on January 17th. But, on Saturday evening, just a few weeks before official game action begins,...2024
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• Unrivaled player rankings: Napheesa Collier, Sabrina Ionescu, and 3 other early standouts
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• 30 WNBA players will play in Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament — and 5 will miss it
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• WNBA star added to Unrivaled injury report for Monday
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• Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tourney could transform basketball culture — and help determine the WNBA’s best player
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• Blockbuster Unrivaled trade sends 4 WNBA stars to new teams: key details
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• Every WNBA team’s free agency and offseason priorities: a complete guide
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• I’ve covered hundreds of pro basketball games. Unrivaled was unlike any other.
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• 30 WNBA players will play in Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament — and 5 will miss it
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• The Minnesota Lynx may have just made the best move of the WNBA offseason

Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The Lynx have added to assistant coaches: franchise legend Lindsay Whalen and former Washington Mystics head coach Eric Thibault. Last month, the Minnesota Lynx came a possession short of a WNBA championship. Then, they saw two key personnel depart the franchise in favor of other opportunities — assistant coach Katie Smith took a coaching role...2024
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• Introducing WNBA Explained, a new weekly women’s basketball column answering your questions

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images We’ll be exploring a variety of WNBA-related topics every Friday, all year long. I’m thrilled to announce WNBA Explained, a new weekly column that will go beyond the headlines, and dive into a different topic related to the league each week. The WNBA is fresh off of a season of massive growth, elite basketball, and incredible competition — and as more re...2024
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• The latest on Unrivaled Basketball, including when full teams will be announced

Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Will Caitlin Clark join? We’ll know soon. Over the past few weeks, additional details around Unrivaled Basketball League have been disclosed as the the league gets increasingly close to its launch. Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women’s professional basketball league in Miami, is set to tip-off on January 17th in Miami, and include a total of 36 WNBA play...2024
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• Unrivaled’s surprising expansion could pave way for Caitlin Clark, other WNBA stars to join

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The new professional 3-on-3 basketball league, co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is set to expand in its inaugural year and include 36 WNBA stars. Unrivaled, the new professional 3-on-3 women’s basketball league set to launch on January 17th in Miami, announced major news on Thursday afternoon. Rather than including 30 WNBA players as ...2024
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• The Minnesota Lynx’s youngest player is soaking up the WNBA Finals

Photo by Pamela Costello/NBAE via Getty Images Alissa Pili isn’t used to getting DNPs. Still, she’s found joy as a rookie on a Lynx team that finds itself one game away from a WNBA championship. MINNEAPOLIS — Alissa Pili is used to being a star — the Minnesota Lynx rookie has effectively dominated every level of basketball since she was a kid. As a freshman at the University of Southern ...2024
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• Bridget Carleton, Lynx beat Liberty at buzzer to force WNBA Finals Game 5 — because of course they did
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• The Minnesota Lynx’s youngest player is soaking up the WNBA Finals
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• The W in Designer | Playoff Style Matchup: Isabelle Harrison and Courtney Williams
The Playoff edition of The W in Designer continues with Isabelle Harrison and Courtney Williams, two players with style on and off the court. The post The W in Designer | Playoff Style Matchup: Isabelle Harrison and Courtney Williams appeared first on WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA....2022
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• Napheesa Collier deserves serious consideration for WNBA MVP over A’ja Wilson, and here’s why

Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Napheesa Collier has put together an incredible individual season, the Minnesota Lynx are soaring — and the MVP race between her and A’ja Wilson is far from over. A few weeks ago, the race for MVP appeared finished. A’ja Wilson was in the midst of a historically dominant season (she still is), and no other WNBA player’s individual stats rivaled...2024
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• Courtney Williams (and her dad) are ready for the WNBA Finals

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx star led the way in a decisive Game 5 victory, clinching her team’s spot in the WNBA Finals. Her father knew it was coming. MINNEAPOLIS — Courtney Williams quite literally couldn’t miss. After each shot, the trademark grin across her face widened. Just a few feet away was her father, Don Williams, well-known at Target Center for being...2024
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• Teresa Weatherspoon’s firing from Chicago Sky is WNBA’s latest stunning dismissal
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• Breanna Stewart vs Napheesa Collier in the Finals is the perfect Unrivaled showdown

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Stewart and Collier are former teammates, current WNBA Finals opponents — and Unrivaled Basketball League co-founders. Breanna Stewart really, really wanted for a technical foul to be called. With her college coach, Geno Auriemma, sitting courtside, the two-time MVP repeatedly motioned for the referees to reprimand her opponent in the waning minutes of the the Ne...2024
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• I’ve covered hundreds of pro basketball games. Unrivaled was unlike any other.
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• Get to know Teresa Weatherspoon, Phil Handy, and the other 4 Unrivaled coaches

Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/NBAE via Getty Images Everything you need to know about the six head coaches who will lead Unrivaled clubs this winter. Unrivaled — the new 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league — launches next Friday, Jan. 17 in Miami. 36 of the best players in the WNBA will be participating, including Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart (the league’s two co-founders),...2025
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• WNBA Explained: Everything you need to know about the Golden State Valkyries Expansion Draft

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images The Valkyries will create their inaugural roster on Friday. Here’s how it works and who might end up on it. This column is the second installment of SB Nation’s new “WNBA Explained” series, a new weekly column diving deep into different topics related to women’s basketball. You can read the previous installment “History says winning the draft l...2024
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• Paige Bueckers’ (likely) WNBA debut, Caitlin Clark comes to Boston, and three other must-watch games in the 2025 WNBA season

Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Paige Bueckers (likely) makes her WNBA debut in May, Caitlin Clark comes to Boston in July, the Liberty and Lynx square off in a finals rematch — and much more. The 2025 WNBA schedule has officially been released, with regular season games slated to take place between May 16th to September 11th. And for the first time in WNBA history, each team will play...2024
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• I’ve covered hundreds of pro basketball games. Unrivaled was unlike any other.
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• Caitlin Clark will not play in Unrivaled — but here’s which WNBA stars will

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Unrivaled will pair Arike Ogunbowale with Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Plum with Alyssa Thomas, DiJonai Carrington with Breanna Stewart, Jackie Young with Brittney Griner, and more. After weeks of anticipation, social media buzz, and anticipation, Unrivaled has released its six club rosters and accompanying head coaches. And, on November 20th, perhaps t...2024
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• Aces rookie Kate Martin joining Unrivaled is a win-win for both her and the league

Photo by Ian Maule/NBAE via Getty Images Martin should help drive considerable buzz around the new 3x3 basketball league given her enormous popularity. Add Kate Martin to the list. Martin, fresh off of a rookie campaign with the Las Vegas Aces, is officially the latest addition to Unrivaled Basketball League, the new 3x3 women’s professional basketball that will take place during the WNBA...2024
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• Bridget Carleton, Lynx beat Liberty at buzzer to force WNBA Finals Game 5 — because of course they did
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• WNBA Finals Player Grades: how Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu fared in Lynx vs. Liberty

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images Betnijah Laney-Hamilton led the way in the Liberty’s win over the Lynx, while the Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart responded from letdown Game 1 performances to ensure the victory. Just a few days after a letdown Game 1 loss to the Lynx, it was the Liberty who pulled away at the end to tie up the WNBA Finals with an 80-66 win. Betnijah Laney...2024
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• Courtney Williams, Napheesa Collier spearhead improbable Lynx victory over Liberty: “It defines our team”

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Thanks to some late game heroics, the Minnesota Lynx became the first WNBA team to ever overcome a Finals deficit of more than 15 points. BROOKLYN — “What up y’all?” Courtney Williams floated into the press conference room in a similar manner as she had two nights prior, in Minneapolis. On Tuesday night, Williams was the hero in a do-or-die win against the Con...2024
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• How Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx became WNBA championship contenders

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Minnesota Lynx were projected to have one of the WNBA’s worst records. Instead, they’re battling for a championship Could the Minnesota Lynx really win it all? After being ranked 9th in ESPN’S preseason rankings after a below .500 season last year, they sit near the top of the WNBA standings, winners of 11 of their last 12 games. Minnesota (29-7) has...2024
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• Wednesday’s top WNBA performers: Courtney Williams cooks Kelsey Plum, Napheesa Collier dominates

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Lynx beat the Aces and the Dream beat the Mercury in a two-game double-header. Here’s who stood out. Good morning, WNBA fans! Wednesday night featured a double-header — and for real this time, as the Mercury and Dream faced off at 7:30pm ET, and the Aces-Lynx shortly after, at 9:30pm ET on ESPN. First, here were the results of Wednesday’s slate: T...2024
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