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WNBA MVP and all-star Breanna Stewart agreed to a one-year non-guaranteed below-maximum deal on Monday to return to the New York Liberty. Taking the below-maximum deal allows the Liberty to keep their starting lineup intact – the same starting lineup that reach the 2023 WNBA Finals before losing to the Las Vegas Aces. The contract […]

While Stephen Curry is the best shooter to ever play in the NBA, it’s safe to say his counterpart in the WNBA is Sabrina Ionescu. Ionescu has established herself as the most lethal shooter in women’s basketball. She shoots 38 percent from behind the arc in the WNBA. In addition to this, Ionescu also holds […]

NBA All-Star weekend was not the first to feature a battle of the sexes battle. Some of these historic games were done on the tennis courts and other sports as well. Nonetheless, Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry had the eyes of everyone in the world when they duked out for bragging rights and the title […]

The NBA vs WNBA shooting battle proved to be worth all the hype as New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu and Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry put on a show during their 3-point showdown Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium. And although Ionescu lost to Curry, there’s absolutely no reason for her to feel […]

All-Star weekend is here, and one of the most intriguing parts of this year’s festivities is the three-point competition between New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu and Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Steph Curry. The Warriors and the Liberty have both been fortunate to have these two stars, and on Saturday night, we get to see […]

It will be an exciting night as part of NBA All-Star weekend, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will face Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry in a three-point shooting contest. It will take place Saturday, but Ionescu spoke beforehand to share high praise Curry’s way before they become competitors. “10 years ago, I would […]

Jonquel Jones, the WNBA’s 2021 Most Valuable Player, has officially re-signed with the New York Liberty on a new two-year contract, ensuring her presence on the team as they aim for another championship run. Jones entered unrestricted free agency this WNBA offseason, sparking widespread speculation about her future. She had expressed her intent to stay […]

Sabrina Ionescu does not want her performance in the upcoming 3-point shooting contest against Golden State Warriors legend Steph Curry to be followed with an asterisk or the word “but.” The New York Liberty star reiterated her decision to shoot behind the NBA line in this All-Star Weekend showdown, determined to defy expectations that fans […]

Women’s basketball is getting bigger and bigger, and that is largely because of the influx of talented female basketball players in recent years. The name that first comes to mind in that regard is Sabrina Ionescu. The guard on the New York Liberty had a legendary basketball career in college and is now wreaking havoc […]

Sabrina Ionescu is arguably the biggest names in women’s sports, as the WNBA star has already had quite an impressive career with the New York Liberty. Through just four seasons, Ionescu is already a two-time All-Star, and she set the single-season three-point record in her fourth season in the league, which is wildly impressive. Ionescu’s […]

New York Liberty’s star guard Sabrina Ionescu is set to face off against Golden State Warriors’ icon Stephen Curry in a 3-point shooting contest during the NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis. The contest is not just a competition between two of basketball’s best but also highlights of the growing connection between the NBA and the […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is a little less than two minutes away and many are excited. Aside from the usual events such as the Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest and the All-Star Game itself, fans are eager to witness the scheduled shootout between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu. The showdown between the two was announced […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will take on Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in a 3-point shootout at NBA All-Star Weekend. A reporter asked the Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant who we was picking to win the event, Curry or the Liberty star. “I’m going Steph. Sorry Sabrina, you can shoot but not against […]

Sabrina Ionescu is currently preparing to battle Stephen Curry in a three-point competition during NBA All-Star Weekend. The New York Liberty star has caught the attention of both WNBA and NBA fans with her all-around impressive play and electric three-point shooting. Carmelo Anthony recently dropped an eye-opening admission about Ionescu during the latest episode of […]

Jonquel Jones, the 2021 WNBA MVP, is set to rejoin the New York Liberty, maintaining the formidable starting lineup for another shot at the franchise’s elusive first WNBA championship. The star center has agreed to a two-year protected deal, as reported by Jackie Powell of The Next. Jones, who previously expressed intentions to remain with […]

While having fun at a pregame shootaround last week, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry soft-launched the idea of going up against New York Liberty phenom Sabrina Ionescu in a three-point competition. On Tuesday, the NBA made it official: Curry vs. Ionescu in a head-to-head three-point shooting at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. Of course, […]

The showdown is on in Indianapolis. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and New York Liberty phenom Sabrina Ionescu will square off in a special 3-point challenge during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. In light of the announcement. Curry hyped up the showdown with an epic message for Ionescu. “Stage is set! Let’s get it,” […]

Basketball fans are set to witness the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-point challenge as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will face New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Liberty star Ionescu is fired up, as evidenced by her reaction on social media: “I’ll shoot from the NBA line… LETS GET […]

The stage is set for the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-point challenge as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will face New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu in a 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The league announced that the one-on-one competition will take place after the NBA 3-point […]

If the NBA has Stephen Curry, then the WNBA has Sabrina Ionescu. Widely known for being the record holder of the Three-Point contest, the New York Liberty guard has established herself as one of the deadliest outside scorers in the WNBA today. Her Three-Point Contest feat surfaced last year, when she amassed a total of […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, who had a record round of 37 points in last summer’s WNBA 3-point contest, are set to compete with each other at NBA All-Star Weekend. Curry alluded to the upcoming shooting challenge while talking with Warriors teammate Brandin Podziemski before Golden State’s matchup […]

The 2024 WNBA free agency is causing buzz, particularly around the future of Nneka Ogwumike, after her surprise announcement on Wednesday that she would be leaving the Angeles Sparks as an unrestricted free agent. Ogwumike had been with the Sparks since first being drafted in 2012. As she enters free agency, the speculation about her […]

In a free agency development for the New York Liberty, 2021 WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones is rumored to be leaning towards rejoining the team. his news was confirmed by her agent, Boris Lelchitski, in a statement to ESPN on Tuesday. Jones, a pivotal figure in the Liberty’s impressive journey to the WNBA Finals last season […]

The WNBA free agency period is set to begin in a little over a week with teams allowed to begin negotiations with free agents on Jan. 20. Teams cannot make free agent signings official until Feb. 1, but expect deals to be announced shortly after the 20th. In the meantime, teams can begin extending qualifying […]

We’re just over two months removed from Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty falling in a highly-anticipated WNBA Finals matchup versus the Las Vegas Aces. All season long, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that two of the most talent-stacked teams in WNBA history would eventually meet in the Finals, and in the end, […]

The New York Liberty will kick off a new season on May 14, following a remarkable run to the WNBA Finals last season. In a unique twist, WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart unveiled the Liberty’s schedule on a special edition of “Hot Ones,” on Monday. “Hot Ones” is the popular web series where celebrities are interviewed […]

The basketball court isn’t the only place where New York Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu is making her mark. The hardwood has been a showcase for something other than slam dunks and three-pointers lately: Ionescu’s Nike signature sneakers, the Sabrina 1s. These kicks are making waves well beyond the WNBA, catching the attention of NBA […]

Fans in Portland had their hopes dashed as WNBA expansion plans to the city fell through, but women’s basketball fans will appreciate New York Liberty star player Sabrina Ionescu’s take on an expansion team to the Rose City. In an event held Oct. 30 for the unveiling of a new basketball court at the Regence […]

New York Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay welcomed their second child in a heartwarming IG post on Sunday. The couple named their baby boy Theo Joseph Stewart Xargay, per Breanna Stewart’s post.  The 2023 WNBA MVP wrote the caption, “Welcome to the world little man.”   View this post on Instagram […]

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has a new role she is excited about. In a press release provided by Overtime, it’s been revealed that Stewart is one of the many advisors for a new women’s basketball league called Overtime Select, which will start in the summer of 2024. “I am proud to be part […]

In the aftermath of the Las Vegas Aces’ 2023 WNBA championship win over the New York Liberty, a lot of emotions have come out from the Aces’ side of things. In particular, Kelsey Plum couldn’t fathom just how much adversity the Aces have overcome en route to winning their second straight title, and in expressing […]

After losing the WNBA Finals to the Las Vegas Aces 3-1, the New York Liberty are trying to move on. The Liberty advanced to the Finals in Sandy Brondello’s second year as head coach for New York, but ultimately fell short of the title. “I haven’t rewatched the game,” Brondello said. “I probably won’t for […]

Breanna Stewart won the WNBA MVP award and led the New York Liberty to the Finals in 2023. Despite falling short in the championship against the Las Vegas Aces, Stewart enjoyed a tremendous season. She is clearly one of the best players in the league and the Liberty certainly want to keep her on the […]

The New York Liberty lost the WNBA Finals to the Las Vegas Aces 3-1 after the Aces won Game 4 70-69. The Aces took the first two games of the series, but the Liberty won Game 3, giving them hope they could come back and take the title. Ultimately, they fell short. The series as […]

The Las Vegas Aces recaptured the WNBA championship by defeating the New York Liberty in a star-studded series. They held on for the win in Game 4 over the team that had beaten them in the Commissioner’s Cup tournament and had been billed as their main rivals all season long. The Aces triumphed despite injuries […]

As if losing the WNBA Finals wasn’t enough, the New York Liberty and three of its players were fined after deciding not to talk to the media following Game 4 on Wednesday night. Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and Betnijah Lane were all fined $2,000 and the Liberty were docked $25,000 “for violating league rules governing […]

The Las Vegas Aces are once again the champions of the WNBA after defeating the New York Liberty in four games. Becky Hammon has now won her second WNBA title in two seasons as the Aces head coach, and for the Liberty, it’s another disappointing ending to the season. After the game ended, the Liberty […]

With every winner, there has to be a loser. In the WNBA Finals this season, the losing team was the New York Liberty, whose season ended Wednesday night at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces had the Liberty’s number for most of the season and when it mattered most, New York was […]

The Las Vegas Aces are the first back-to-back champions of the women’s game in a little over two decades. They accomplished the feat in spectacular fashion in a one-point thriller WNBA Finals showdown against the New York Liberty. A’ja Wilson led the squad to a tough victory without key players like Kiah Stokes and Chelsea […]