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Unrivaled’s $340M Power Play 💥
September 9: Unrivaled lands whopping valuation, playoff drama for Fever and Storm, and A’ja Wilson is taking over.
April Abeyta
September 09, 2025
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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. Unrivaled Scores Whopping $340M Valuation 💰
Unrivaled just locked in a massive $340 million valuation after closing a new Series B investment led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Serena Ventures—plus other high-profile pro athletes. (Unrivaled)
WHY IT MATTERS: Unrivaled’s bold 3×3 format enters its second season in January 2026, and their early success is attracting serious capital. Bessemer Venture Partners’ portfolio includes Pinterest and LinkedIn, while Serena Ventures—lead by tennis icon Serena Williams—signals belief in Unrivaled’s long-term potential.
Some of the new funding will go toward expanding the player pool, including a developmental team to backfill for injuries, and building out a larger arena with more seats.
2. Storm & Fever Fight for Playoff Positioning Tonight 😬
The WNBA regular season wraps Thursday, but for the Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever, their final games are tonight. Their games have big consequences on their playoff pictures.
WHY IT MATTERS: The Storm need a win over the Valkyries tonight and a Sparks loss to the Mercury to grab the final playoff spot. If not, they risk losing it to Los Angeles.
For the Fever, they’ve clinched the postseason but want a better seed. A loss to the Lynx tonight could drop them to the 8th seed spot and into a tough first-round rematch vs. Minnesota. However, Indiana has already caught a break: MVP candidate Napheesa Collier will sit out tonight for rest.
3. A’ja Wilson Powers Aces to Home Court & MVP Buzz 👑
The Las Vegas Aces have clinched home court advantage for the first round of the playoffs, and they’ve done it riding the unstoppable momentum of A’ja Wilson. (Las Vegas Aces)
WHY IT MATTERS: Over the team’s 14-game win streak, Wilson has been nothing short of dominant, averaging 27.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, and a league-leading 2.1 blocks per game, all while shooting nearly 53% from the field. She’s pushed the Aces from a middling .500 record in early August to one of the hottest teams in the league (and has likely vaulted herself to the front of the MVP conversation).
With Minnesota and Atlanta also locking up home court in the opening round, the Aces’ resurgence is the most eye-popping. It’s no coincidence that it aligns with Wilson’s best stretch of the season.
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