New York Liberty Guard Marine Johannes Signs Multi-Year Deal with Unrivaled 3-on-3 League

On Monday, New York Liberty guard Marine Johannes announced a multi-year contract with Unrivaled, a newly announced 3-on-3 basketball league. The agreement allows Johannes to compete in Unrivaled events while remaining a Liberty player in the WNBA. The signing represents a multi-year partnership between a current WNBA guard and the 3-on-3 circuit.

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Marine Johannes, a French native, has built a résumé that spans Olympic competition, European club success, and the WNBA. She earned Olympic medals with the French national team in 2020 and 2024, and was the only player in the 2024 Games to knock down five three-pointers in multiple games, ranking second in total three-pointers made and helping France secure a silver medal. In 2023 she captured the EuroCup championship and was named EuroCup Finals MVP. The 2025-2026 season saw her play for Galatasaray in Turkey’s KBSL, contributing to the team’s regular-season campaign.

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In the 2024-2025 WNBA season, Johannes averaged 9.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game for the Liberty. During the 2024 Olympics she ranked second in total three-pointers made and was instrumental in France’s silver-medal finish. Her EuroCup 2023 campaign culminated in a championship and Finals MVP award. While with Galatasaray, she posted 8.8 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game in the Turkish KBSL regular season.

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Johannes described the Unrivaled deal as “a unique opportunity to compete alongside some of the best players in the world and continue growing my game.” The arrangement could give her additional high-intensity competition during the WNBA offseason, supporting further development of her game. Her Olympic record, which includes two medals and a distinctive three-point shooting performance that helped France secure a silver medal in 2024, brings a high level of international experience to the new league.

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Johannes issued a statement emphasizing the developmental benefits of the partnership, noting that participation in Unrivaled will allow her to test her abilities against elite global talent while maintaining her commitment to the Liberty. No additional comments from Unrivaled or the Liberty were included in the source material.

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> “It's a unique opportunity to compete alongside some of the best players in the world and continue growing my game,” — Marine Johannes, New York Liberty guard

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The multi-year contract will see Johannes appear in Unrivaled events, while she continues to fulfill her WNBA duties with the Liberty in the regular season.

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