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Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, raised new funding to reach a $650 million valuation after a string of sold-out tour stops; backers include high-profile investors and the league’s player equity pool now approaches $200 million as it expands its Miami campus and braces for competition from Project B.
Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty urged protecting the WNBA’s inclusive culture amid rallies over transgender athletes, emphasizing education and space for disagreement while deferring to the league’s anti-hate task force for policy guidance and highlighting unity as the league’s strength.
Breanna Stewart calls for a safe space as the transgender rights debate sparks rallies at Indiana Fever games, highlighting tensions surrounding gender identity in professional basketball.
USA Basketball unveiled its FIBA World Cup roster led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, joining Olympic veterans Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young and rising talents Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Brittney Griner is out with a knee injury, while Sabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd and Alyssa Thomas are not on the roster. Sue Bird announced the lineup on TODAY, with Kara Lawson coaching. The U.S. opens group play Sept. 4 vs. China, continuing a long winning streak in Olympic/World Cup competition.
The New York Liberty, reeling from a travel-induced layoff, were overpowered by the Indiana Fever 108-88 in Indianapolis, as a 30-12 third-quarter run blew the game open. New York struggled with 17 turnovers leading to 30 Fever points and cooled after a hot first quarter, shooting poorly from inside the arc and from three in the final three frames. Caitlin Clark played on a minutes-restriction for Indiana on the back-to-back, while the Fever bench outscored the Liberty 31-14. Injuries to Leonie Fiebich and Satou Sabally limited the Liberty’s depth, leaving points to Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu to carry the offense as New York drops to 13-12 with two games before the All-Star break.
USA TODAY announced the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters: guards Caitlin Clark, Olivia Miles, Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Mitchell; frontcourt starters A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Jessica Shepard, Gabby Williams, Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard. Stewart and Wilson earn their eighth All-Star nods, tying for the most all-time. The game is July 25 at the United Center in Chicago, with Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon as honorary general managers; coaches will select the 12 reserves later, and weekend events include the 3‑Point Contest and Skills Challenge.
The WNBA opens its 30th season with a renewed focus on officiating education and a freedom-of-movement emphasis aimed at making games more fluid. Early games show adjustments and a higher foul rate as players and coaches adapt to the new standards, while officials and teams emphasize ongoing dialogue to calibrate calls and ensure consistency.
Breanna Stewart powered the New York Liberty to a 106-75 season-opening win over the Connecticut Sun, scoring 31 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, and reaching 6,000 career points in the first half; Julie Vanloo shined on a hardship contract with 12 points and 11 assists, while Marine Johannès added 17. The night also featured Washington Mystics' 68-65 win over the Toronto Tempo and the Golden State Valkyries' 91-80 victory over the Seattle Storm amid injury updates for Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini.
The WNBA launches its expedited 2026 free agency with bigger rosters and a higher cap, plus a core designation that grants exclusive rights to a player. A 50-player list highlights stars likely to shift teams or stay put: A’ja Wilson is expected to re-sign with the Las Vegas Aces, Napheesa Collier appears likely to remain with the Minnesota Lynx, and Breanna Stewart is set to re-sign with the New York Liberty. Other notable moves include Kelsey Plum and Skylar Diggins changing teams, Brittney Griner moving to the Connecticut Sun, and a wave of re-signings as teams build for the 2026 season. The market will determine which franchises capitalize on core players and a reshaped salary structure.
Satou Sabally signs a multiyear deal with the New York Liberty, adding a star to join Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones to form a revamped Big 4 as free agency opens.
Caitlin Clark urged the WNBA and the WNBPA to sit down in person and iron out a new CBA before the March 10 deadline, a stance Breanna Stewart endorsed after previously criticizing leadership. With talks narrowing on revenue sharing and salaries, the league’s proposal and the union’s offer remain far apart, risking a delayed or disrupted season if no deal is reached.
Mist edged Phantom 80-74 to win the Unrivaled championship, with Breanna Stewart scoring 32 on 11-of-15 and Kelsey Plum pouring in 40 to set a playoff record; Mist players earned $100,000 each as champions.
WNBA star Breanna Stewart used a pregame moment to display an “Abolish ICE” sign and said she was disgusted by the Minneapolis shooting, where a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot an ICU nurse amid protests over immigration enforcement; other basketball stars also weighed in on the day’s events.
Breanna Stewart used the Unrivaled game intros to display a sign reading 'Abolish ICE' in response to a fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis; the incident prompted the Timberwolves to postpone a game, an open letter from local teams calling for de-escalation and real solutions, and a NBA Players Association statement defending players' right to protest and stand for justice.
Breanna Stewart's participation in Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs remains uncertain due to a knee injury, but her MRI results are promising, and the Liberty are preparing for all scenarios as they aim to advance in the series.