Overview
- Storm rookie Dominique Malonga, Fever guard Aari McDonald and Sky wing Rebecca Allen were announced as the final additions, completing the 48-player field for the eight-team 2026 season.
- Minnesota’s DiJonai Carrington withdrew because of an ongoing left midfoot injury; Front Office Sports reports she will receive half her Unrivaled salary.
- Fenerbahçe says Malonga unilaterally ended her Turkish contract and the club plans legal action, creating a scenario where she can play in Unrivaled without a FIBA letter of clearance but could need one to return to the WNBA in 2026.
- Unrivaled unveiled eight head coaches, highlighted by former Storm head coach Noelle Quinn taking over Breeze BC and Teresa Weatherspoon returning with Vinyl BC.
- Season 2 opens Jan. 5 in Miami with national broadcasts and an added Philadelphia stop reported, as notable stars including Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are not participating.