Years ago, Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud began to hear about rumblings of a basketball league. That league would become Unrivaled. The 3×3 league, put together by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart has been the talk of the WNBA offseason.

Phoenix Mercury's Natasha Cloud and Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally debut as Phantom BC teammates in Unrivaled women's pro basketball league.

The WNBA season is months away, but there’s now an opportunity to watch WNBA stars including Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Brittney Griner.

It’s just an exciting time for women basketball in general with just the trajectory that we’re on,’ Natasha Cloud said. ‘This is another elite level to keep us home stateside and be adequately paid to do so.

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud has been busy with the inaugural season of the Unrivaled League, playing for Phantom BC in the 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league, but hasn’t been distracted enough to forget about what’s about to happen in the WNBA.

There's plenty of drama ready to unfold on the court in Unrivaled's second week of action. Here's how you can watch every game. Unrivaled's Week 2 games will be broadcast on two channels. Jan. 24 and Jan. 27 games will be on TNT, while Jan. 25 games will be on truTV. Cord-cutters can stream every game on Sling.

Brittney Griner is set to test free agency for the first time, and the Mercury should re-sign the All-Star center.

All-Star Center Brittney Griner, first draft pick in 2013, resigned with Phoenix Mercury, along with guard Natasha Cloud, Diana Taurasi.

Brittney Griner is exploring her options in free agency and open to leaving the only WNBA home she's ever known. Which WNBA teams could make the best offers?

Long Beach State plays the CSU Northridge Matadors after Jada Crawshaw scored 20 points in Long Beach State's 72-60 victory against the CSU Fullerton Titans.

The six-time WNBA All-Star also revealed the pressures athletes face when trying to secure a long-term career. Both players acknowledged the effect of personal life decisions on their careers, with Reese addressing the concerns many women have about returning to the league after having a child.

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