What to know about Unrivaled women’s basketball league as its second season tips off

Ben Pickman Mon, January 5, 2026 at 10:16 AM UTC·11 min read Unrivaled will begin its second season Monday afternoon, but it will be without one of its star cofounders on the floor. Lunar Owls forward Napheesa Collier, an All-Star with the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA, was ruled out for the season due to multiple ankle injuries that require surgery. It is a blow for Collier’s team, but the professional 3×3 league is hopeful that it has more than enough star power to flourish.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement As women’s basketball is filled with tension amid ongoing negotiations over the WNBA collective bargaining agreement and a potential future offseason competitor league in Project...