How WNBA star Gabby Williams carries her $1 billion team

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Published September 30, 2026 at 6:19 PM EDT

The Golden State Valkyries lead their playoff series 1-0 after the heroics of Gabby Williams. The former UConn star has one of the WNBA's latest expansion teams playing with incredible team chemistry.

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