Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams has signed a multiyear contract with the Unrivaled 3-on-3 women's basketball league, the league announced Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The 29-year-old WNBA veteran will join the expanding 48-player winter league ahead of its third season, which tips off in January 2027.
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Williams becomes the latest addition alongside Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles.
Unrivaled was founded by UConn alumni Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier.
"The opportunity to compete alongside some of the best players in the world, continue growing my game, and be a part of something that is pushing women's basketball forward is truly special," Williams said in an official news release.
In her first season with the expansion Valkyries, Williams is averaging a career-high 16.3 points and 2.5 assists per game.
She previously spent four seasons with the Seattle Storm.
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Williams is a two-time EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year with Fenerbahçe SK and a two-time Olympic medalist for France.
She bypassed the first two seasons of Unrivaled due to commitments overseas in Europe.
"I'm incredibly excited to announce that I'll be playing in Unrivaled next season," Williams stated via a statement.
The 5-foot-11 forward won two national championships at UConn and recorded 99 steals during the 2025 WNBA season, the second-highest single-season total in league history.
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Williams and the Valkyries are scheduled to play the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 10, 2026.
