Report: French Olympic star Gabby Williams reportedly considering WNBA return, Mercury a team to watch
With a standout performance for the world to witness, there has been speculation as to whether she could opt to sign with a WNBA team or if she stays in Europe. Williams was originally selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky before being traded to the Sparks and flipped to the Seattle Storm in 2022.
After two seasons (2022-23) with the Storm, the UConn product left in 2023 to go overseas to play in France for ASVEL. As recently as last month, she just recently signed with the Turkish team Fenerbahçe.
Despite all of this, Winsidr analyst Rachel Galligan reported that there is a legitimate chance she could end up back in the WNBA and the Phoenix Mercury is one of the teams to watch.
“Gabby Williams is weighing her WNBA options but is also considering remaining in France for the rest of the summer to rest and capitalize around her momentum, sources tell Winsidr,” Galligan said on X/Twitter. “Her decision will likely come down to whether she will be cored or not. A central issue will be the team’s commitment to NOT core her. Teams in play are the Seattle Storm, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury.”
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