Unrivaled began announcing its 48-player roster for the 2026 season on Monday, and it started with a heavy hitter. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers will be taking part, as will Phoenix Mercury teammates Alyssa Thomas—a six-time All-Star—and Satou Sabally as well as 2024 All-Rookie honoree Rickea Jackson. Saniya Rivers will play after her WNBA rookie season, while veteran Erica Wheeler is also joining the fold. She averaged 15.4 points on a career-high 53.3 percent shooting along with 8.8 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.6 steals. Thomas captained Laces BC, which went 7-7 during the regular season and lost to Rose BC in the Unrivaled semifinals.