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 have officially designated Gabby Williams as their core player ... with other notable WNBA players like Kelsey Plum, Satou Sabally, and Breanna Stewart, who have also received ...

Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally confirmed she will not re-sign with the team in free agency this winter. "I've already played my last game in Dallas," Sabally said during her media availability ...

The Seattle Storm have designated Gabby ... first time Williams has been given the core designation. Players who have received the core qualifying offer can still be traded. Sabally told reporters ...

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.

Other players receiving the franchise player designation include Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas), Satou Sabally (Dallas) and Gabby Williams (Seattle). Teams have until next Monday — the day before ...

The Seattle Storm on Tuesday designated Gabby ... first time Williams has been given the core designation. Players who have received the core qualifying offer can still be traded. Sabally told ...

Gabby Williams seemingly will be returning to the Seattle Storm after the franchise cored her, though it remains to be seen what the team intends to do with the star this season