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Lexie Hull, a key player for the Indiana Fever, will play in the offseason for the second year with the Unrivaled League, which offers her a six-figure income and the chance to compete against top international players, while also preparing for the Fever's playoff run.
LSU basketball star Flau'jae Johnson has signed an equity deal with the new women's 3-on-3 basketball league, Unrivaled, which aims to offer the highest average salary in women's pro sports history. Johnson, also a rapper and businesswoman, will collaborate on content and receive league support for her music. Despite NCAA restrictions, she remains a top WNBA prospect and has lucrative NIL deals with major brands. Johnson, who admires LeBron James for his business acumen, emphasizes discipline and time management in balancing her diverse pursuits.
Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum announced she will not participate in the inaugural season of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league to focus on her offseason. Plum, a three-time WNBA All-Star, was initially drafted to play for the team Laces but has decided to prioritize personal time. She expressed support for the league and its players, wishing them success. Other notable WNBA players, including Courtney Williams and Alyssa Thomas, remain part of the league.
Caitlin Clark, a star player for the Indiana Fever, has declined an offer to join Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women's professional basketball league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. The league, which aims to provide WNBA players an alternative to playing overseas during the offseason, offered Clark a salary exceeding $1 million for its inaugural eight-week season starting in January. Despite Clark's decision, the league plans to expand its roster to 36 players, with 34 confirmed so far. Unrivaled will feature games on a slightly smaller full-court and include a 1-on-1 tournament with a $250,000 prize.
Caitlin Clark, a prominent figure in women's basketball, has declined to participate in the inaugural season of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league, despite an open invitation. The league, co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, will debut in January 2025 in Miami with 34 of its 36 spots filled. Clark, who had a standout year leading the Iowa Hawkeyes to a national championship appearance and the Indiana Fever to the WNBA playoffs, will take a break during the offseason.
WNBA fans are disappointed by Caitlin Clark's decision not to join the new "Unrivaled League," a 3-on-3 women's basketball league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Despite her impressive rookie season with the Indiana Fever, where she averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game, Clark has opted out of participating in the league's inaugural season, leaving fans eager to see her play again.
Caitlin Clark, the WNBA Rookie of the Year and Indiana Fever star, will not participate in the new 3-on-3 Unrivaled league's inaugural season, according to a source. Despite her absence from Unrivaled, Clark remains active in the WNBA offseason, participating in events like a pro-am for The Annika LPGA tournament and serving as a guest speaker at a women's sports awards luncheon. Clark had an impressive rookie season, averaging 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and a league-best 8.4 assists.
Teresa Weatherspoon was unexpectedly fired as head coach of the Chicago Sky after a disappointing 13-27 season, with issues cited including team dynamics and her inexperience with in-game strategy. Despite the setback, Weatherspoon quickly transitioned to coaching in the new Unrivaled three-on-three league, where she will lead Team Vinyl. Her firing was met with surprise and disappointment from players like Angel Reese, but Weatherspoon remains optimistic about future coaching opportunities, emphasizing her resilience and dedication to the sport.
WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier have announced the launch of Unrivaled, a new women's basketball league set to debut in January 2025 in Miami. The league will feature 30 top players, offering six-figure salaries and equity stakes. Games will be played in 3-on-3 and 1-on-1 formats on a smaller court. High-profile investors include Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Carmelo Anthony, and Ashton Kutcher.
Former ESPN president John Skipper and former Turner president David Levy are teaming up to launch Unrivaled, a new three-on-three women's basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Set to debut in January 2025, the league aims to capitalize on the growing interest in women's sports, with a focus on securing media rights and sponsorship deals. Unrivaled has attracted a diverse group of investors and plans to offer the highest average salary in professional women's sports, along with equity for participating players.
Unrivaled, a new women's basketball league founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, has secured a star-studded lineup of investors and aims to offer the highest average salary in women's pro sports. The league, set to launch in January, will provide equity to athletes and run a 3-on-3 format in Miami. Investors include media executives and top athletes, with plans to negotiate lucrative media rights and sponsorship deals. The league seeks to fill the offseason gap for WNBA players and boost their earnings potential.