MIAMI — Napheesa Collier allowed herself a few moments during the player introductions Friday night before Unrivaled’s first game to take it all in.

As Phantom BC enters the inaugural season of Unrivaled, they are not only without Marina Mabrey due to injury but also facing a setback with Sabrina Ionescu, who is dealing with an injury as well.

WNBA superstars Breanna Stewart & Napheesa Collier explain why Unrivaled operates like a startup with all the women that includes stars like Sabrina Ionescu, getting high salaries and equity in the league.

The new league boasts 36 WNBA stars, including high-profile names like Sabrina Ionescu, Angel Reese, and Brittney Griner, and promises players equity and an average salary of more than $220,000 — more than double the average WNBA salary.

The WNBA season ended on an incredible high, with the New York Liberty clenching their first championship in 28 seasons after beating out the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the finals.

Unrivaled’s inaugural season is scheduled to begin Friday in Miami. Ionescu's participation in the league adds to her remarkable 2024, which included winning a gold medal at the Olympics and securing the WNBA championship with the Liberty.

Six teams will compete for the inaugural 3-on-3 Unrivaled title. Which one is projected to have the strongest roster?

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Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, tips off Friday. Here's what to know.

The Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league is underway with two must-see games. Follow along to catch all the highlights, analysis and more.

Connecticut Sun star Marina Mabrey has suffered a right calf injury just hours before the launch of the new Unrivaled league, which is set to get underway on Friday

The league will officially begin play on Friday, Jan. 18. The first game will be Collier's Lunar Owls BC against Stewart's Mist BC. It will start at 6 p.m. CT, followed by a second game at 7 p.m. CT. The Finals are scheduled to take place on Monday, March 17. The entire league season will be broadcast on TNT. TruTV and Max.