“It’s crazy, it's her first one, so crazy,” said Napheesa Collier, Williams’ former UConn teammate. “But I'm happy for her. I love Gabby. She's an amazing player, and her development from rookie year to now, like, she has had such an incredible development. So, I'm really proud of all the work that she's put in.”

As WNBA players gather in Indianapolis for All-Star Weekend, there's another layer to the story, as the players and the league continue to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement. But as of now, the WNBA and its players are still struggling to see eye-to-eye — and the players are not afraid to be outspoken about their concerns.

Storm forward Gabby Williams CBA meeting led her to believe WNBA wants to "push out" recently launched Unrivaled League

Former UConn women's basketball and current Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams leaps up for a basket during a game against the Connecticut Sun on June 27 in Seattle. Williams was named a WNBA All-Star for the first time in her career in 2025.

Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams were selected as WNBA All-Star reserves and will join teammate Nneka Ogwumike at the midseason showcase.

WNBA prospects Azzi Fudd, JuJu Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo among 14 NCAA players to sign with the recently launched Unrivaled League

ESPN announcer Ryan Rucco was the latest to spill on Gabby Williams' relationship with Marine Johannes. While the duo has yet to confirm their relationship, several people have mentioned their love life. Sun player Marina Mabrey was the first to make it public during a livestream with teammate Saniya Rivers on July 13.

It’s done something to Gabby Williams this season, that’s for sure.