MIAMI — Napheesa Collier allowed herself a few moments during the player introductions Friday night before Unrivaled’s first game to take it all in.

Stewie versus Phee was the matchup that fed families during the 2024 WNBA Finals. Two of the league’s best went back and forth, putting their respective teams on their backs and having some fun along the way. (Remember when Stewie asked refs for a tech on Phee? Hilarious stuff.)

New York Liberty stars were unable to withstand a fourth quarter comeback in the debut of the new 3-on-3 league.

Unrivaled is a unique opportunity for both free agents and contracted WNBA players hoping to contend in 2025. Relationships are being built on and off the court. Some players are having brutally honest conversations about their experiences with their teams, while others are actively recruiting people to join theirs.

Breanna Stewart and the Mist BC will tip off the Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league against the Lunar Owls on Friday.

Unrivaled co-founders Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart didn't plan for Unrivaled's debut to coincide with WNBA CBA negotiations, but they using the timing to their advantage.

The Sky’s fall from title contenders to the league’s bottom tier over the last two years would have included an erasure of relevance as well if not for Reese and fellow 2024 rookie Kamilla Cardoso. Despite the dismal season, Reese’s popularity, coupled with a record-breaking rookie year, kept them at the top of league discussions.

The new 3-on-3 women's basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier debuted Friday night.

The 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Lynx forward Napheesa Collier debuted Friday night. The two 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.

The first game in Unrivaled history featured Skylar Diggins-Smith making the decisive shot -- even though her team was already in the lead. That aspect is one of the many differences between the 3-on-3 women's league and traditional 5-on-5 play.

Rising WNBA star Cameron Brink couldn't get enough of her Lunar Owl teammates in their Unrivaled debut, praising Skylar Diggins-Smith's game-winner.