The hype is real, and the roster is almost complete! The WNBA’s elite, led by the inimitable Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, are setting the stage for “Unrivaled,” a groundbreaking 3×3 league launching in January. With just one player slot left to fill, Unrivaled has already promised a game-changing off-season experience, bringing together the top 30 talents in the WNBA. Stewart and Collier are blazing a trail, and they’re not just about hoops — they’re out here creating a league that’s rethinking finances, family time, and fierce competition.
Stewart and Collier: League Founders, Financial Fixers, Family First Advocates
Breanna Stewart, who is never one to mince words, recently highlighted the crazy seven-month gap between the WNBA seasons. “Players go from balling in packed arenas to clocking in overseas,” she pointed out. With Unrivaled, these women finally have a chance to ball out stateside, make extra cash, and still spend that precious downtime with family — no jet lag required!
Napheesa Collier echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that this league is about understanding players’ needs from the inside. After all, who could know better what players deserve than players themselves?
Copper’s Take: “Best of the Best”
Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury’s ever-passionate guard, voiced her excitement for the league at the espnW Women + Sports Summit. “Stewie and Phee are running the show, so obviously we’re all going to get what we deserve,” she laughed. But Copper was serious about what Unrivaled means for players, adding, “It’s like having your friends as your bosses — they just get it.”
And let’s talk about timing. Copper practically glowed when she said, “Being able to play here and still go home to family, that’s priceless.” Overseas ball might pay the bills, but Unrivaled is bringing players the paycheck without the passport.
The Real Competition: Will A’ja and Caitlin Sign Up?
While Unrivaled has snagged almost every top player in the WNBA, a couple of stars are still missing from the list. Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson haven’t yet committed, leaving fans speculating. Clark’s close friend Lexie Hull just signed on, making everyone wonder if Clark’s name will soon follow. A’ja, are you reading this? There’s a spot with your name on it!
The Unrivaled Lineup: Where’s the Mic Drop?
With 29 players signed up and only one spot left, the Unrivaled roster reads like a “who’s who” of WNBA all-stars. Kate Martin joining as the 27th player only fueled fan excitement, and Lexie Hull and Aaliyah Edwards filled slots 28 and 29. This leaves the league with a single, coveted spot — talk about keeping us on the edge!
What’s Next? Expect High-Level Trash Talk & Twice-a-Week Thrills
The league’s games will feature six teams, with matchups twice a week. And with a minimum salary of $100,000, these players are finally seeing the payday they deserve without crossing oceans. Players, fans, and family are all thrilled at the idea of a WNBA-centric league that’s truly “for us, by us.”