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WNBA free agency has opened. With a new CBA expected to come into effect in 2026, expect to see players sign only one-year deals.

The Storm's decision to core Gabby Williams came as a surprise to many Tuesday. Williams can now sign a one-year contract at the league maximum of $294,244 but is not able to sign with another team as a free agent.

Gabby Williams will reportedly not become an unrestricted free agent, and the Storm will use their core designation on the sixth-year forward.

Likely dictated by the decisions of Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams, the Storm's free-agency moves will likely have a long-term impact on the franchise.

The Seattle Storm on Tuesday designated Gabby Williams as their core player, meaning she will not become an unrestricted free agent. Teams have until Jan. 20 -- the day before players and teams ...

The Seattle Storm designated forward Gabby Williams as a core player on Tuesday, ensuring she will not become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The Seattle Storm have designated Gabby Williams as their core player, meaning she will not become an unrestricted free agent, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Williams' situation is notable because ...

Turns out, Gabby Williams will not become an unrestricted free agent after all, and the Storm will use their core designation on the sixth-year forward, according to an ESPN report. After her late ...

The Seattle Storm on Tuesday designated Gabby Williams as their core player, meaning she will not become an unrestricted free agent. Williams' situation is notable because she reportedly indicated ...

Williams, widely considered one of the sport’s elite defenders, signed with the Storm mid-season after spending the first half of the season with the French national team, which culminated in an Olympic silver medal. In 12 games with the Storm, she averaged a career-high 10.3 points, as well as 4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

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