Unrivaled introduced the primary commerce within the new league’s historical past Saturday night time with a three-way deal.
Natasha Cloud was despatched from the Laces BC to the Lunar Owls after which subsequently to Phantom BC, which additionally received the ultimate wild-card slot. The Lunar Owls obtained Courtney Williams.
Laces obtained Jackie Younger and Tiffany Hayes.
The six groups will start play on Jan. 17 with video games in Miami. The overall wage pool for the 36 gamers is greater than $8 million, with gamers additionally receiving fairness within the league.
The groups have been initially drafted final month with the primary thought being that the squads can be as equal as doable.
The league added Katie Lou Samuelson to the 36-player roster on Friday, leaving one unfilled spot. Earlier within the week the fledgling league signed Cameron Brink to a multi-year deal. The No. 2 choose within the 2024 WNBA draft will not be taking part in this season as she nonetheless is recovering from an ACL damage. The Lunar Owls have her rights.
She’ll proceed her rehab and also will participate in advertising and different promotional alternatives all through the season.
One participant who will not take the ultimate wild-card spot is Caitlin Clark. The WNBA Rookie of the Yr is not against becoming a member of the league sooner or later.