Oct 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Gabby Williams, who averaged a career-high 10.3 points last season, was designated as the Storm's core player and will not become an unrestricted 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.

Where will the biggest names land? Which teams have the most work to do this offseason? Our WNBA experts break down all things free agency.

The WNBA offseason enters its second stage today. After 10 days of extending qualifying offers to retain the rights of their own free agents, teams are now allowed to negotiate with everyone. Contracts cannot officially be finalized until Feb. 1, but deals will be agreed upon before then, if not signed on the dotted line.

New York's Breanna Stewart was one of a handful of players given the franchise tag by their WNBA teams, meaning they can't sign a contract directly with anyone else. Other players receiving the franchise player designation include Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas),

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.

T he Seattle Storm have cored Gabby Williams, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton reported on Tuesday. That means that the versatile wing will be offered a one-year contract at the WNBA’s hig

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

Turns out, Gabby Williams will not become an unrestricted ... Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum and Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally who have the designation this year. Wiliams, who was voted ...

The next few weeks, particularly the decisions of Storm free agents Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams ... Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, Kelsey Mitchell, Brionna Jones, DiJonai Carrington, DeWanna ...

WNBA free agents can officially begin negotiating new contracts and rumors are already buzzing about several big trades. Where will everyone land?f