Sabrina Ionescu Joins Historic 3-on-3 League

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu has signed a historic contract with Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women's basketball league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Ionescu is the 36th and final player to join the league and will play for Phantom Basketball Club alongside notable players like Satou Sabally and Brittney Griner. The league, set to debut on January 17 in Miami, will run for eight weeks and aims to offer an alternative competitive platform during the WNBA offseason. Participants not only receive competitive salaries but also equity stakes in the league, marking the highest average salary in women's professional sports. Despite undergoing thumb surgery in early December, Ionescu is expected to be ready for the season opener. The total salary pool for the league exceeds $8 million, highlighting its potential impact on women's sports economics.