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New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart has a clear goal for her upcoming 31st birthday: return to the court. In an interview with the Associated Press’ Doug Feinberg, Stewart said she hopes to be back in action soon as she recovers from a bone bruise in her right knee. The two-time WNBA MVP has been […]

The New York Liberty have been surprisingly inconsistent since losing Breanna Stewart to a knee injury. The latest slide for the reigning WNBA champions came on Sunday in an 83-71 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, whom the Liberty have been defeated by in both meetings the teams have had so far in the 2025 WNBA […]

The New York Knicks haven’t had much luck against Reggie Miller or the Indiana Pacers over the last 30 years, but New York basketball was still able to score a smaller victory thanks to Becky Hammon and the Liberty. As Hammon tells it, the Liberty Ring of Honor member would face Miller during her playing […]

This version of the New York Liberty — the one without three rotation players, including former MVP Breanna Stewart — is good enough to beat the bottom of the WNBA. They established that once Emma Meesseman joined the fold last week and the team beat the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings twice. They can also […]

The New York Liberty made a major midseason splash by signing former WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman. The Liberty has had a strong start to the season with a 19-10 record.  The signing of the 2019 Finals MVP not only gives them a major boost, but effectively does away the need to dip into the […]

New York Liberty star and 2024 WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones waited a long time before hoisting a championship trophy last October. She spent the first seven seasons of her pro career with the Connecticut Sun in a tenure that included two WNBA Finals losses — including in 2019 to the Washington Mystics in a […]

The New York Liberty are supporting a cause close to reserve forward Isabelle “Izzy” Harrison’s heart. Over the final month of the 2025 season, the Liberty and Brooklyn Nets will donate to the Lupus Foundation of America in honor of Harrison’s brother. The Liberty announced the partnership on social media. They will donate $100 for […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu isn’t just showing out on the court this season—she’s also building a legacy of leadership. After winning the 3-point contest during WNBA All-Star Weekend, Ionescu fulfilled a playful promise by splitting the prize money with Sonia Citron, a standout rookie from the Washington Mystics. The deal, made before the […]

For a couple hours on Sunday, everything was right in the New York Liberty’s world. After four straight losses, including to two of the worst teams in the WNBA, New York got back in the win column as mid-season acquisition Emma Meesseman made her 2025 debut. Meesseman wasn’t the story of the game — that […]

As the New York Liberty officially announced the signing of former WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman on Friday, the team also parted ways with guard Jaylyn Sherrod, issuing a public farewell following her release. Sherrod, 23, joined the Liberty during the latter half of the 2024 season, signing a series of seven-day contracts after initially […]

According to the Associated Press, former WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman will make her return to the league Friday night when she debuts for the New York Liberty (17-9) against the Connecticut Sun (4-21). Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ION. The Liberty officially signed Meesseman on Friday, following earlier reports last week […]

No one can convince the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty to take a loss as a moral victory, and that includes their 100-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday. But listening to how the team spoke after the game shows that even in the loss, they proved something to themselves. “If there’s ever […]

Cheryl Reeve is not being subtle about her disappointment with Emma Meesseman’s latest career decision. Ahead of her matchup with the New York Liberty, the Minnesota Lynx head coach was brutally honest on her opponent’s newest roster addition. Before Meesseman signed with the Liberty, she was also considering joining Reeve and the Lynx. When asked […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings upset the New York Liberty on Monday night, earning a 92-82 victory over the defending champions. It was a quality performance for a Dallas team that has struggled for most of the 2025 campaign. Sabrina Ionescu tried to lead the Liberty to a fourth quarter comeback, but the Wings […]

The New York Liberty could be excused for losing a tough game to the Los Angeles Sparks last weekend without Breanna Stewart, Kennedy Burke and Nyara Sabally. Maybe even for losing a road game to the Dallas Wings. But not like this. The Liberty trailed by as many as 30 to a team that came […]

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty suffered another loss on Monday, as they got crushed by the Dallas Wings on the road via a 92-82 score. Late in that game, ESPN’s Marc Spears shared an interesting detail about what Ionescu’s dad, Dan, told him during the recent 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. “I talked to […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and New York Liberty are set to go head-to-head on Monday night. Before the game, both Sabrina Ionescu and Paige Bueckers spoke to reporters. Ionescu made it clear that she has not been surprised by Bueckers’ rookie year success in the WNBA, while Bueckers believes there are elements of […]

The New York Liberty saw their five-game winning streak come to a halt after what was a thrilling 101-99 win for the Los Angeles Sparks at the Barclays Center. However, what would have stung more is the fact that Breanna Stewart came off after just three minutes into the game after suffering a lower right […]

The final play of the New York Liberty’s 101-99 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday doesn’t mean much. Rikea Jackson hit a circus shot at the buzzer to win, snapping New York’s five-game winning streak. The problem is how they got there. Breaanna Stewart played only three minutes before leaving the game with […]

The LA Sparks relied on a Rickea Jackson buzzer-beater to land a hugely entertaining 101-99 victory over the New York Liberty on Saturday. The Liberty lost Breanna Stewart to a lower leg injury less than three minutes into the game, and saw the likes of Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Cloud combine for a whopping 52 […]

The NBA and WNBA sneaker game has become a booming business with players debuting signature shoes, as well as custom colorways for previously released shoes. A signature shoe though is the peak for players, and New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu recently celebrated the release of her Sabrina 3 ‘Blueprint’ edition shoes. Sabrina Ionescu’s new […]

Jonquel Jones might not be the best player in the WNBA by pure statistics, but by watching the New York Liberty this season, it’s hard to think of many who are more important to their team. Just past the halfway point in the season, New York is 17-6, but 10-1 when Jones is in the […]

The New York Liberty’s most recent injury report contained some bittersweet news for the reigning WNBA champions ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Center Nyara Sabally was listed as out for the third-straight contest, which is a significant blow to the Liberty’s depth at the position. However, Sabally is the sole player […]

With the WNBA reaching all-time heights in terms of viewership and popularity, star players are capitalizing on their opportunities to make blockbuster deals with the biggest athletics brands out there. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu is no stranger to this, as her current Nike Sabrina signature line is one of the most popular ventures […]

Before the All-Star break, the New York Liberty had arguably the most talented roster in the WNBA — when healthy, at least. Days later, it’s hard to argue for any other team. While all eyes were on the All-Star festivities in Indianapolis, Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb was busy signing Stephanie Talbot and finally convincing Emma […]

The New York Liberty were back at full strength for their return matchup against the Indiana Fever, posting a cruising 98-84 victory in the absence of Caitlin Clark. Natasha Cloud was one of the six Liberty players who scored in double digits, returning with 10 points, four assists and three rebounds. However, what grabbed the […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made a courtside appearance at Barclays Center as the New York Liberty sealed a 98-84 win over the Indiana Fever. After the final buzzer rang through the arena, an unexpected highlight unfolded courtside, drawing immediate attention from fans and cameras alike. Morant and Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu shared a […]

It’s been a successful season so far for the New York Liberty, who currently sit with an impressive record of 15-6 coming back from the All-Star break. The Liberty are coming off of their 2024 WNBA championship, which they won in five games against the Minnesota Lynx, and have shown no signs of championship hangover […]

The New York Liberty will attempt to replicate the result they got the last time against the Indiana Fever when they take on them at the Barclays Center on Tuesday. The Fever’s three-game winning streak was snapped by New York in the absence of Caitlin Clark on July 16, with Breanna Stewart recording a massive […]

The New York Liberty are on the path to repeat as WNBA champions in 2025. New York is 15-6 heading into the second half of the 2025 season and is the top team in the Eastern Conference. The Liberty got a big boost on Monday by adding a talented international player over other championship contenders. […]

The New York Liberty have been cruising right along thus far on the 2025 WNBA season, currently sitting with an impressive record of 15-6 as the season prepares to return from its All-Star break, where New York had multiple participants. The Liberty of course are coming off of their 2024 WNBA championship, which they won […]

INDIANAPOLIS – New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu etched her name in the WNBA record books when she became only the second player to win the 3-Point Contest multiple times. Ionescu used hot shooting in the final round to edge out Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray and take home her second 3-Point title after winning […]

WNBA All-Star Weekend is a chance for the league’s stars to come together. Despite that, things are not all good. New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart gave her thoughts on the ongoing collective bargaining agreement(CBA) negotiations. WNBA Players’ Association(WNBPA) president Nneka Ogwumike continues to work towards a compromise with the league. The WNBA is welcoming […]

Natasha Cloud wasn’t with the New York Liberty last year, but she saw the comments about Breanna Stewart. The former MVP will turn 31 in August, and last season, an ESPN writer wrote that she was aging out of her prime. Those conversations have continued into this year, even after Stewart helped lead the Liberty […]

Though she did not receive her first All-Star nod in 2025, Natasha Cloud still participated in and won the annual WNBA Skills Challenge. Moments after clinching the victory, Cloud embraced her New York Liberty teammates, including girlfriend Isabelle “Izzy” Harrison. Cloud immediately embraced Harrison, who was wearing her jersey, with the two sharing a big […]

The New York Liberty took center stage at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend on Friday night, as Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Cloud each captured individual titles that highlighted New York’s growing dominance. The festivities, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, kicked off with both guards shining under the spotlight during All-Star Friday. Ionescu’s All-Star event […]

IINDIANAPOLIS – WNBA All-Star Friday Night ended up being a New York Liberty night as they swept the evening’s events with Sabrina Ionescu winning the 3-Point Contest and Natasha Cloud winning the Skills Challenge. It was the second time she’s won the contest and she tied for the second-highest score with 30, as per Alexa […]

It’s time for the WNBA All-Stars to show off their stuff at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, and the best shooters in the world were on display on Friday night. In the end, the past two champions went at it in the final round with Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty and Allisha Gray of […]

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes has earned her first placement on a WNBA All-Star Game roster, and seemingly no one is happier for her than New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud. The two were caught on camera celebrating during the players’ first practice, with Cloud carrying Sykes before they giddily jumped around the court together […]