Why did Gabby Williams leave the Valkyries for Unrivaled?

The move is part of Unrivaled’s strategy to sign WNBA stars for its inaugural season in January 2026. Williams’ two-way impact and offseason availability made her an ideal fit for the 3-on-3 league.

When does Unrivaled’s first season start?

Unrivaled’s inaugural season is scheduled to tip off in January 2026, with Williams set to play a central role.

Did the Valkyries lose a key player with this signing?

Williams remains under contract with the Valkyries, but the multiyear Unrivaled deal locks her into an offseason commitment that doesn’t overlap with the WNBA schedule.

How many WNBA players have joined Unrivaled so far?

The league has not disclosed a total, but Williams’ signing follows a pattern of high-profile WNBA talent joining Unrivaled ahead of its debut.

What does this mean for the Valkyries’ offseason plans?

The signing ensures Williams stays active in a structured league setting during the WNBA offseason, which could benefit her development and marketability.

How does Williams’ size impact her role in 3-on-3 basketball?

At 5’11”, Williams brings a unique physical profile to Unrivaled, where traditional 3-on-3 rosters often prioritize speed and ball-handling. Her height and two-way production—averaging 7.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in 2024—could redefine positional roles in the league, forcing defenses to adapt to a bigger, more versatile presence on the perimeter.

Williams bolts to Unrivaled in multiyear 3-on-3 leap

Golden State Valkyries guard joins the upstart league ahead of its January 2026 debut, locking in an offseason home.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished Jul 1, 9:02 PM

Williams bolts to Unrivaled in multiyear 3-on-3 leap

Golden State Valkyries guard Gabby Williams has signed a multiyear contract with Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 professional basketball league announced Thursday. Williams, a two-way standout for the WNBA’s expansion franchise, becomes the latest high-profile WNBA talent to join the upstart league, which is scheduled to tip off its inaugural season in January 2026. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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