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Unrivaled Finalizes 2026 Rosters With McDonald, Allen and Malonga as League Grows to Eight Teams

The 3-on-3 offseason league touts higher domestic pay with national TV exposure to attract WNBA talent.

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May 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) watches the game between the Dallas Wings and the Storm during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Noelle Quinn, who spent the last five seasons as head coach of the Seattle Storm, will coach in Unrivaled.

Overview

  • Unrivaled named Aari McDonald, Rebecca Allen and Dominique Malonga as its final signings, completing a 48-player roster for 2026.
  • Season two opens Jan. 5 in Miami with eight teams after the additions of Breeze and Hive.
  • Angel Reese, last season’s Defensive Player of the Year and a champion with Rose BC, will not participate this season.
  • DiJonai Carrington relinquished her spot after a significant left midfoot sprain sustained during the WNBA postseason.
  • The Collier- and Stewart-founded league returns 28 players and adds 20 newcomers, including rookies Paige Bueckers and Sonia Citron, with McDonald expected to be ready for the January–March window.