Valkyries' Williams nets multiyear Unrivaled deal
Key takeaways
- Golden State Valkyries guard Gabby Williams is signing a multiyear deal with Unrivaled, the league announced Thursday.
- The 5-foot-11 forward is in the midst of her first season with Golden State after joining the team as a free agent this offseason.
- Before coming to the Bay Area, Williams spent four seasons with the Seattle Storm.
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Golden State Valkyries guard Gabby Williams is signing a multiyear deal with Unrivaled, the league announced Thursday. Her contract will kick in for the start of the 3-on-3 league's 2027 season, which will tip off in January.
"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 a statement.
The 5-foot-11 forward is in the midst of her first season with Golden State after joining the team as a free agent this offseason. She's leading the Valkyries in scoring, averaging a career-high 16.3 points per game, and is second in assists with 2.5 per game.