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Sabrina Ionescu Joins Unrivaled League in Historic Deal

The WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist will play for Phantom BC in the inaugural season of the 3-on-3 women's basketball league starting January 17.

  • Sabrina Ionescu, the final addition to the Unrivaled roster, will join Phantom BC alongside Brittney Griner, Satou Sabally, and other prominent players.
  • The Unrivaled league, co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, offers players equity stakes and the highest average pay in women's sports.
  • Ionescu recently underwent surgery to repair a thumb injury sustained during the WNBA Finals but is expected to be ready for the league's debut next month.
  • The 27-year-old guard had a standout 2024, winning a WNBA championship with the New York Liberty and earning an Olympic gold medal with Team USA.
  • Unrivaled's inaugural season will run for nine weeks in Miami, featuring six teams playing competitive 3-on-3 games three times a week.
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