Seattle Storm’s surprising free agency move could have major WNBA implications

The Storm have used their core designation on Gabby Williams. What does that mean?

The Seattle Storm have cored Gabby Williams, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton reported on Tuesday. That means that the versatile wing will be offered a one-year contract at the WNBA’s highest possible salary ($249,244) — and that she’s unable to sign with another team as a free agent this offseason. Historically, however, some players have asked for trades after receiving the core designation...