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The WNBA is undergoing a major transformation as the Unrivaled women's basketball league prepares for its inaugural 1-on-1 tournament. Scheduled for February 10-14, the tournament will feature 30 players competing for a $350,000 prize pool, with the winner receiving $200,000. The tournament, designed to enhance player development during the offseason, will employ a fast-paced, make-it-take-it style format with games played to 11 points or 10 minutes. Fans will vote on player seeding from January 30 to February 2. Notable WNBA stars such as Sabrina Ionescu and Brittney Griner will not participate, while others like Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are set to compete. Additionally, the WNBA's upcoming free agency period has been marked by a significant trade involving Kelsey Plum, Jewell Loyd, and draft picks among the Sparks, Aces, and Storm, signaling a shakeup in team rosters ahead of the new season. The current WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to expire at the end of the 2025 season.