During the WNBA orange carpet event on Thursday, Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams sparked renewed rumors about a possible romance between Marina Mabrey and Saniya Rivers through a humorous interaction. The exchange took place as Williams greeted Rivers with a cheeky question, igniting a brief, lively back-and-forth among the players.
Williams approached Rivers and asked, “Where are the bad b*****?” Mabrey quickly responded, asserting the presence of the “bad b*****” nearby, suggesting that Rivers was already involved with someone.
“Right f***** here,” Mabrey said, leading to some confusion that prompted Williams to clarify her words.
“I said , ‘Are you getting outside tonight?'” Williams said.
Natisha Hiedeman later intervened to ease the tension and explain Mabrey’s reaction.
“I’m saying, you’re trying to argue. What did she say?” Hiedeman asked, referring to Mabrey’s reply. “She said, ‘Right here.'”
Rivers then joined the conversation, supporting Williams’ original comment.
“She told me to go with her to find the bad b******,” Rivers said.
Williams clarified that she was not trying to introduce Rivers to new people but simply wanted company for her own upcoming divorce party.
“Bro, at the end of the day, she don’t gotta see about the bad b*****, it’s for me. I’m going through a divorce party,” Williams said.
Short video clips capturing the exchange quickly spread on social media, reigniting speculation about the rumored relationship between Mabrey and Rivers. Neither player has commented on these rumors to confirm or dispute them.
Courtney Williams’ Other WNBA Interactions Stir Relationship Rumors
Besides her playful teasing involving Mabrey and Rivers, Courtney Williams also drew attention with interactions involving Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes at the same event. Earlier during the carpet event, Williams approached Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams with a joking remark.
“If it doesn’t work out, call me fine s***,” Williams said.
Williams later encountered Marine Johannes and explained her comment, emphasizing the friendly nature of her statement toward Gabby Williams.
“I know everyone’s gonna act like I was trying to take her woman. Williams said, referencing Gabby Williams. “I wasn’t. She’s a lovely woman. She looks good, and you look the f*** good.”
Footage from both moments has also gone viral on social media, fueling further discussions and rumors within WNBA circles and among fans.
Implications and Outlook on WNBA Player Relationships
The interactions led by Courtney Williams at the WNBA orange carpet have intensified conversations about personal relationships between players, especially involving Marina Mabrey and Saniya Rivers. While the lighthearted exchanges entertain fans, they have also contributed to a growing curiosity about the players’ private lives, highlighting the close-knit dynamics within the league.
As these moments continue to circulate online, there is no confirmed statement from Mabrey or Rivers addressing the romance speculation, leaving the situation unresolved but highly discussed. How these rumors affect the players’ public image or team dynamics remains to be seen in upcoming media appearances and league events.