With the core designation, New York will officially take the biggest free agent off the market as the Liberty now have exclusive negotiating rights with Stewart.

The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier debuted Friday night. The co-founders squared off in the opening game and fittingly Stewart scored the first basket in league history — a baseline jumper. Collier's team got the last laugh though, rallying to win the inaugural game.

As the WNBA enters free agency, Breanna Stewart and other stars who are eligible to talk to teams are signing new deals or being given the core designation by their teams this offseason.

New York's Breanna Stewart was one of a handful of players who have been given the franchise tag by their WNBA teams, meaning they can’t sign a contract directly with anyone else.

With the launch of the 3x3 league, more top-tier WNBA players than ever have elected to stay in the U.S. this offseason.

The made-for-TV league tips off Friday with some of the biggest names in women’s basketball including Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart.

Unrivaled hopes to be a domestic alternative for athletes who have historically competed overseas during the WNBA offseason. With an emphasis on high salaries, player development and the convenience of playing domestically,

New York’s Breanna Stewart was one of a handful of ... Other players receiving the franchise player designation include Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas), Satou Sabally (Dallas) and Gabby Williams ...

Central New York native Breanna Stewart was one of a handful ... the franchise player designation include Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas), Satou Sabally (Dallas) and Gabby Williams (Seattle).

Ahead of her new new endeavor's debut, the Liberty assigned a core designation to Breanna Stewart ... tips off on May 17 when they face the Las Vegas Aces in Brooklyn.

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