Saniya Rivers and Marina Mabrey have once again taken the internet by storm. The rumored partners arrived for a photoshoot recently. Clips from the photoshoot went viral. Fans have immediately started speculating about the relationship shared between the players. Some believed that the photoshoot was a “hard launch” of their relationship. Rookie player Rivers joined the Connecticut Sun in 2025. Since then, both Rivers and Mabrey have shared moments that have suggested a romantic relationship between the duo. The recent clip further pushed the rumors.

Saniya Rivers and Marina Mabrey’s photoshoot solidifies fan rumorsThe viral clip of the photoshoot was posted via the official page of the WNBA on X. Saniya Rivers and Marina Mabrey are seen posing for the camera. The duo shared a strong bond ever since the former joined the team in 2025. Their friendship even sparked rumors of a possible romantic relationship. There have been moments between the duo that included dance lessons, celebratory hugs, flirty talks and others. Some of these were suggestive of a relationship between Rivers and Mabrey.

 

The clip that went viral, starting at the official WNBA page, further solidified these rumors. Some even believe that the photoshoot was just an excuse to make the relationship public. One of the fans, Michael Buckley, wrote, “HARD LAUNCH!!”
Another fan named EJay Arrow wrote, “If this is their hard launch then I AM HERE FOR IT!!!!”
A fan even believed that the relationship might have been the reason for Mabrey not wanting to trade anymore. Vincent Tucker wrote “I know Marina Mabrey is glad the Connecticut Sun cancelled her trade request. Looks like it worked out for her.”