Stewart heads to New York on 1st day of WNBA free agency
1 year, 11 months ago

Stewart heads to New York on 1st day of WNBA free agency

Associated Press  

Breanna Stewart couldn’t turn down a chance to play in New York and potentially help the Liberty win their first WNBA championship. “New York is a basketball city and I can’t wait to be a part of it,” Stewart said. “The selflessness helps us set ourselves apart from everyone else.” The news was met with elation on social media by Jones, Ionescu and Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, who said on a podcast that he had reached out to Stewart to get her to come to New York. It’s life.” While Stewart and Vandersloot will be playing for different WNBA teams, Brittney Griner, who is also a free agent, announced in December when she returned home from her 10-month ordeal in Russia that she planned to remain with the Phoenix Mercury.

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Ionescu's Dominance Leads Liberty to WNBA Finals MVP Title
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ionescu's Dominance Leads Liberty to WNBA Finals MVP Title

Associated Press  

Jonquel Jones shines in the New York Liberty's 67-62 overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Jones finished with 17 points and six rebounds, while Breanna Stewart contributed 13 points and 15 rebounds. The Liberty built a 56-52 lead in the third quarter but allowed the Lynx to surge back in overtime, ultimately securing the win.

Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx

New York Times  

NEW YORK — There was no singular way for members of the New York Liberty to turn the page after their historic WNBA Finals Game 1 collapse to the Minnesota Lynx. Veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot described moving forward “as a process.” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello was glad two days separated Game 1 and Game 2 so she had more time …

Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss

New York Times  

NEW YORK — For the briefest of moments, Breanna Stewart put her hands on her head. The game tying freethrow by Breanna Stewart that sends the game to overtime At the end of regulation the score is 84-84#WNBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/O1Cg0MkbNi — WNBA October 11, 2024 Credit Collier, this season’s Defensive Player of the Year, for stifling Stewart. “I …

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019
4 months ago

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019

Daily Mail  

Brooklyn's Barclays Center was nearly filled to the brim as reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty in completing the season series sweep, 3-0, over the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last year's WNBA Finals. Although Aces star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A'ja Wilson missed her first game since 2019 with an ankle injury, …

New York visits Seattle after Stewart’s 32-point performance
4 months, 1 week ago

New York visits Seattle after Stewart’s 32-point performance

Associated Press  

New York Liberty at Seattle Storm Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty visits the Seattle Storm after Breanna Stewart scored 32 points in the Liberty’s 94-88 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.2 more made shots on average than the 6.9 per game Seattle allows. LAST …

WNBA legend Breanna Stewart reveals her pick for most impressive rookie - and it's NOT Caitlin Clark!
6 months ago

WNBA legend Breanna Stewart reveals her pick for most impressive rookie - and it's NOT Caitlin Clark!

Daily Mail  

Future WNBA Hall of Famer and New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart revealed which rookie has impressed her the most so far and it is not Caitlin Clark. WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart revealed which rookie has impressed her the most this season Johnson's former LSU teammate immediately became one of the league's best rebounders despite her rookie status. The WNBA …

Is Caitlin Clark behind WNBA’s new popularity? Angel Reese says it’s more than ‘just one person’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Caitlin Clark behind WNBA’s new popularity? Angel Reese says it’s more than ‘just one person’

LA Times  

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is guarded by defending WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty on Thursday at Barclays Center. Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese had a statement game Thursday against the New York Liberty, contributing 13 points and nine rebounds to her team’s 90-81 win and going viral during the game for picking the pocket of …

Reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart re-signs with New York Liberty
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart re-signs with New York Liberty

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart re-signed with the New York Liberty, the team announced Monday. “It’s a monumental day in New York as we are thrilled to welcome back the MVP, Breanna Stewart,” general manager Jonathan Kolb said. “Stewie’s return marks our unwavering commitment to excellence and our collective drive to bring a championship to New York.” …

Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73
1 year, 2 months ago

Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty wouldn’t let the season end just yet. She scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 on Sunday in the WNBA Finals and force a Game 4. New York struggled in the first two games against the Aces …

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut
1 year, 3 months ago

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones have New York back in the WNBA Finals for the first time in more than two decades. Two of the Liberty’s big offseason acquisitions came up big for the Liberty to help them reach the championship round for the first time since 2002 with an 87-84 win over Connecticut on Sunday in …

Breanna Stewart edges Alyssa Thomas and A’ja Wilson for WNBA MVP award in tight race
1 year, 3 months ago

Breanna Stewart edges Alyssa Thomas and A’ja Wilson for WNBA MVP award in tight race

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart was honored to win one of the closest MVP races in WNBA history. The New York Liberty star took the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player award for the second time in her career Tuesday, edging Alyssa Thomas and A’ja Wilson. There were only 13 points separating Stewart from second-place finisher Thomas of Connecticut and last year’s …

Breanna Stewart edges A’ja Wilson for AP WNBA Player of the Year honors by 1 vote
1 year, 3 months ago

Breanna Stewart edges A’ja Wilson for AP WNBA Player of the Year honors by 1 vote

Associated Press  

Breanna Stewart wanted to get closer to home after spending her entire WNBA career in Seattle so she signed with New York as a free agent in a seismic move during the offseason. It’s been a lot of amazing basketball going on this year and makes you feel good going into the playoffs.” Stewart narrowly edged Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson …

Breanna Stewart sets the WNBA single-season scoring record, Liberty edge the Wings 94-93
1 year, 4 months ago

Breanna Stewart sets the WNBA single-season scoring record, Liberty edge the Wings 94-93

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Breanna Stewart scored 40 points to set the WNBA’s single-season scoring record and the New York Liberty held off the Dallas Wings 94-93 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory. New York moved within a game of first-place Las Vegas — with home games against Los Angeles and Washington remaining. New York forward Betnijah Laney nearly …

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points
1 year, 4 months ago

Stewart scores 38 to lead Liberty over Lynx 111-76. Minnesota’s Vandersloot reaches 4,000 points

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Breanna Stewart scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Courtney Vandersloot reached 4,000 points for her career and the New York Liberty coasted to a 111-76 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night. Sabrina Ionescu scored 19 points for the Liberty, hitting three 3-pointers to move into second on the single season WNBA list with 114. MYSTICS …

WNBA’s best set to clash as Aces meet Liberty
1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA’s best set to clash as Aces meet Liberty

The Hindu  

The WNBA’s top two teams will become plenty familiar with each other in August, as the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty cross paths four times this month. The Aces already matched the 1998 Houston Comets for the best 26-game start in WNBA history and are on pace to surpass that squad, which finished 27-3 for the league’s …

Stewart leads New York against Washington after 25-point performance
1 year, 5 months ago

Stewart leads New York against Washington after 25-point performance

Associated Press  

New York Liberty at Washington Mystics Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York takes on the Washington Mystics after Breanna Stewart scored 25 points in the Liberty’s 98-88 loss to the Dallas Wings. New York leads the Eastern Conference scoring 87.8 points per game while shooting 45.5%. LAST 10 GAMES: Mystics: 5-5, averaging 86.4 points, 31.9 rebounds, 19.3 …

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game

LA Times  

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner acknowledges the crowd while being introduced before the start of the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday. “Everyone sending the letters and the love meant a lot to me.” Griner led Team Stewart, captained by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, to a 143-127 over Team Wilson, led by the Aces’ A’ja Wilson. Team Stewart’s Jewell …

Breanna Stewart scores 20, Courtney Vandersloot adds 18 and 12 assists, Liberty beats Storm 81-66
1 year, 6 months ago

Breanna Stewart scores 20, Courtney Vandersloot adds 18 and 12 assists, Liberty beats Storm 81-66

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Breanna Stewart had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Courtney Vandersloot added 18 points and 12 assists and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 81-66 Sunday. Sabrina Ionescu scored 13 points and Betnijah Laney finished with 10 for New York. Marine Johannes hit a 3 to close the first quarter and another to open the …

Stewart’s late 3-point play lifts New York to 89-88 OT win over Washington
1 year, 6 months ago

Stewart’s late 3-point play lifts New York to 89-88 OT win over Washington

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart’s three-point play with 19.7 seconds left in overtime lifted the New York Liberty to an 89-88 win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday. Sabrina Ionescu scored 31 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and Stewart added 18 points for New York, which trailed by 17 in the first quarter and by eight with 2:28 left in regulation …

WNBA free-agency predictions: Breanna Stewart to New York, Candace Parker to Los Angeles
1 year, 11 months ago

WNBA free-agency predictions: Breanna Stewart to New York, Candace Parker to Los Angeles

New York Times  

The WNBA offseason is officially underway. A former MVP, two-time Finals MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time first-team All-WNBA selection, she would be the highest-impact free agent to ever change teams, and that’s what seems likely to happen. The point guard for the Sky’s lone title in franchise history reportedly met with the Storm and the Lynx in free …

Breanna Stewart trades for teammate Sue Bird in WNBA All-Star draft
2 years, 6 months ago

Breanna Stewart trades for teammate Sue Bird in WNBA All-Star draft

LA Times  

Storm guard Sue Bird celebrates with Breanna Stewart, right, and other teammates after making a three-point shot against the Liberty. Breanna Stewart traded for her Seattle teammate Sue Bird in the WNBA All-Star draft Saturday. Stewart drafted the third Las Vegas starter Jackie Young with her first pick and Jonquel Jones with her second choice. Stewart had the first pick …

WNBA: Breanna Stewart breaks records as Storm beats Wings 100-97 in OT
3 years, 7 months ago

WNBA: Breanna Stewart breaks records as Storm beats Wings 100-97 in OT

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart had 36 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks to help the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 100-97 in overtime on Saturday night. Jewell Loyd added 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Seattle and Jordin Canada scored 14 points — including a floater in the lane with 4.4 seconds left in regulation that forced the extra …

Seattle Storm beats New York Liberty in WNBA season opener
4 years, 5 months ago

Seattle Storm beats New York Liberty in WNBA season opener

The Hindu  

Breanna Stewart had 18 points, eight rebounds and four steals in her first WNBA game since helping Seattle Storm win the 2018 championship, sending her side past the New York Liberty 87-71 on Sunday in the season opener for both teams. - Sparks gets past Mercury, Mystics beats Fever - Nneka Ogwumike scored 21 points and Seimone Augustus added 14 …

WNBA: Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird return as Storm top Liberty in Sabrina Ionescu’s debut
4 years, 5 months ago

WNBA: Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird return as Storm top Liberty in Sabrina Ionescu’s debut

LA Times  

Seattle forward Breanna Stewart goes up for a shot in front of New York’s Leaonna Odom during the second half Saturday in Bradenton, Fla. Breanna Stewart had 18 points, eight rebounds and four steals in her first WNBA game since helping Seattle win the 2018 championship, sending the Storm past the New York Liberty 87-71 on Saturday in the season …

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