Gabby Williams, who averaged a career-high 10.3 points last season, was designated as the Storm's core player and will not become an unrestricted free agent.

SEATTLE — Turns out, Gabby Williams will not become an unrestricted free agent after all, and the Storm will use their core designation on the sixth-year forward, according to an ESPN report.

The Seattle Storm on Tuesday designated Gabby Williams as their core player, meaning she will not become an unrestricted free agent. Williams' situation is notable because she reportedly indicated ...