Breanna Stewart announced she was joining the New York Liberty and propelled the team into title contention this offseason. After falling just short of the goal in a close loss to the Las Vegas Aces, it appears the 29-year-old is set to run it back next year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty dribbles during the second half against the Connecticut Sun during Game Two of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Barclays Center on September 26, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Liberty won 84-77. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Stewart's return to the Liberty on a core designation was the expected outcome, as her January addition to the team came during a flurry of moves. Her announcement was quickly followed by the news of former Chicago Sky star Courtney Vandersloot's signing. The team also tNow, Stewart's one-year deal will turn into a supermax contract in New York — which she also had with the Seattle Storm last season.
"It's my first time being cored. Not surprising. I'm excited for what we're doing here in New York and with the Liberty," shean"almost guarantee" that she would be cored, saying that she was"happy in New York." Jones, also positioned for unrestricted free agency, said she hadn't thought much about it.
The former Sun forward averaged 11.3 points and 8.4 rebounds this season. Her 1.8 assists and 0.6 steals per game are tied for first in the league.Road closed due to construction work on Nira St both ways between FL-13 Hendricks Ave and Flagler Ave.A Maryland judge presided over the divorce case of the man identified as suspect in his killing
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