Oct 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Seattle Storm have designated Gabby Williams as their core player, meaning she will not become an unrestricted free agent, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Teams have until Jan. 20 -- the day before players and teams can begin negotiating -- to extend core designations to eligible players.

Gabby Williams will reportedly not become an unrestricted free agent, and the Storm will use their core designation on the sixth-year forward.

New York's Breanna Stewart was one of a handful of players given the franchise tag by their WNBA teams, meaning they can't sign a contract directly with anyone else. Other players receiving the franchise player designation include Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas),

The Seattle Storm designated forward Gabby Williams as a core player on Tuesday, ensuring she will not become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The next few weeks, particularly the decisions of Storm free agents Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams ... former Washington Huskies standout Kelsey Plum, Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, Kelsey ...

Likely dictated by the decisions of Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams, the Storm's free-agency moves will likely have a long-term impact on the franchise.

The Aces don’t seem likely to hold onto All-Star guard Kelsey Plum, but there are other options on the market as WNBA free-agent negotiations open Tuesday.

The WNBA's Connecticut Sun put a core designation on free agent star Alyssa Thomas, but the veteran cold still demand a trade.

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Madness officially has a women's revenue-sharing system, after the NCAA approved the compensation program on Wednesday.

Between coring stars and sending qualifying offers, WNBA teams are gearing up for February's free agency period with early negotiations.