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Aces Players Look To Take Over Unrivaled League

Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Dana Evans all play for the Las Vegas Aces but in the offseason they become rivals. All three play for different teams in the Unrivaled League in Miami, Florida.

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Aces: Chelsea Gray Lead The Way In Second Victory Of The Unrivaled Season

Chelsea Gray is a key player for the Las Vegas Aces, who takes her talents to the Unrivaled league each offseason. Following last season, she continues to lead Team Rose.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 10

Lexie Hull’s 4-Word WNBA Free Agency Warning Turns Heads

One of many interesting storylines for Indiana Fever fans to follow heading into the 2025 season was what role Lexie Hull would have on the roster. This is because the Fever added DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard, and Sophie Cunningham last offseason, all of whom are primarily wing players (although Cunningham is a guard).

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

How Phoenix's Shooting Helped Them Make The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury's 2024 season was a good year, and they found themselves back in the playoffs after missing them in 2023. The Mercury finished the 2023 season with a record of 9-31, but after bringing in players like Kahleah Copper, and hiring Nate Tibbetts, they turned things around.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

Mercury's Bonner Impacts Team's Playoff Run

DeWanna Bonner started her career with the Phoenix Mercury back in 2009, and after playing elsewhere, she returned to where it all started. Bonner signed with the Mercury midway through the 2025 season, and she became their top reserve.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

Looking At The Play Of Phoenix's Bench

The Phoenix Mercury reached the WNBA Finals in the 2025 season, and it all started with their wins over the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx. After those series, the Mercury faced the Las Vegas Aces, and the Aces swept them to win their third championship.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 10

Sophie Cunningham Signals Strong Desire for Fever Reunion Ahead of Free Agency

Once a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is ratified between the WNBA league office and the players, the focus will turn towards what's sure to be a hectic free agency period.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

How Mercury's Taylor Became An All-Star

Penny Taylor is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and she helped them win three championships. She joined them in 2004, as the Mercury picked her in an expansion draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

Flashback: Mercury's Thomas Has Massive Triple-Double In College

The Phoenix Mercury acquired Alyssa Thomas before the start of the 2025 season, and she ended up having a spectacular season. She nearly averaged a triple-double, as she averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

Why A Phoenix Reserve Received Recognition In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury have had some talented players, and some of them had longer stints than others. Diana Taurasi was drafted by the team in 2004, and she stayed with the Mercury for her entire career.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 10

How Phoenix Avoided Overtime Games In 2005

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2005 season with a record of 16-18. They regressed slightly, as they finished the 2004 season with a record of 17-17. Phoenix was still trying to make the playoffs, and the team's first appearance since 2000 would happen in 2007.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / January 10

Who will be the difference makers when Laces and Mist meet in an early-season Unrivaled showdown?

Rarely do you not notice Alyssa Thomas when watching her team play a basketball game. But, that’s what happened during Laces’ Unrivaled opener. At least for three quarters.

Dallas Wings News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Paige Bueckers Draws Attention for What She Did During Unrivaled Game

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers led her Unrivaled team, Breeze BC, to a 73-62 victory against Hive BC on Friday. She even delivered the game-winning shot, as Breeze climbed to 2-0 in the 3-on-3 league.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 10

Yes, she did it again! Chelsea Gray rescues Rose, while Paige Bueckers paces Breeze in Unrivaled victories

It’s early, but Rose and Breeze have quickly established themselves as top talents in Unrivaled’s second season. Rose’s quality is established and known.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

WNBA CBA deadline passes without agreement

The WNBA and Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday, 11:59 p.m. ET deadline, allowing the prior CBA to expire.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 10

WNBA says negotiations 'remain ongoing' as CBA expires

The collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association officially expired at midnight ET on Friday with the sides reportedly still far apart on key issues.

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New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / January 9

WNBA, players won’t extend CBA deadline; ‘status quo’ period expected

The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association will not extend the previous collective bargaining agreement before Friday's deadline.

Las Vegas Aces News / Bleacher Report / January 9

Watch: Chelsea Gray Back-to-Back 3s For Comeback Win - Rose vs. Vinyl Full 4th Quarter | UNRIVALED

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 9

What Wings star Paige Bueckers said about WNBA CBA negotiations

The Dallas Wings and the rest of the WNBA are going on strike after the league and player's association failed to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Jan.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 9

Aliyah Boston Addresses Physical Unrivaled Clash With Lexie Hull

While Indiana Fever fans love to see their beloved players competing alongside each other, it's hard to deny that them playing against one another is at least equally as fun to watch.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 9

Azzi Fudd Weighs In on Paige Bueckers’ Personal Appearance Change

One of the biggest storylines during the last WNBA offseason was the work that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark put in the weight room to prepare for her 2025 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 9

How Sabally's Scoring Helped The Mercury During The Season

Satou Sabally was one of the new faces who played for the Phoenix Mercury, and she led the team in scoring. She averaged 16.3 points during the regular season, and her season high happened right away.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 9

Team USA Star Reveals What She Learned From Caitlin Clark

The highlight of the current WNBA offseason for many fans was the Team USA training camp that took place in Durham, North Carolina, last month. This presented an opportunity for fans to see many of the sport's biggest stars return to the court, many of whom hadn't competed for months.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 9

Why Mercury's Taurasi Flourished In The 2023 Season

The 2023 season was a bad year for the Phoenix Mercury, and it snapped their postseason streak. The Mercury made the playoffs every year since 2013, and after finishing 9-31, that streak was over.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / January 8

Sabrina Ionescu to sit out Unrivaled season with injury

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will miss the second season of Unrivaled this winter due to an undisclosed injury. Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, began its new season on Monday.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 8

The clock is ticking for Dallas Wings, WNBA to reach new CBA agreement

The Dallas Wings, in the rest of the league, are getting closer to the Jan. 9 deadline for collective bargaining agreement negotiations. If no agreement comes by the deadline, the players will go on strike, which could lead to a compromised or canceled 2026 WNBA campaign.