about 1 month ago

Breanna Stewart Ends Free Agency Drama by Saying She’s Staying in New York

Stewart shut down any suspense around her free agency, saying she’s staying with the Liberty. “I will be staying in New York,” she said, adding she won’t take meetings despite being an unrestricted free agent. The two-time MVP said her family is settled there and made her stance plain: “We’re solid here.” Stewie is eligible for a $1.4M supermax.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Chris DeMarco Fills Out His Liberty Coaching Staff With Paris, Walters, and Sheehey

DeMarco filled out his coaching staff with Courtney Paris, Addi Walters, and Will Sheehey as assistants, while Andrew Wade stays on in player development, and Kristen Mann joins that side. “I’m incredibly excited about the group we’ve assembled,” DeMarco said, adding the hires reflect “winning values” and a commitment to “sustaining a championship-level environment” in New York.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Cathy Engelbert Says the WNBA’s New CBA Had to Be Bigger Than Basketball

Engelbert called the league’s new seven-year CBA a landmark not just for the WNBA, but for women’s sports broadly. “This CBA was so important and meaningful not just for the WNBA and women’s basketball, but maybe all women’s sports,” she said. Engelbert added that both sides brought passion to the table because “everybody was so invested” in getting it right.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Cathy Engelbert Credits Adam Silver and the NBA for Helping the WNBA Grow

Engelbert said the NBA has been central to the WNBA’s rise, praising Adam Silver’s support and the league’s long partnership. “The NBA and Adam have been so supportive,” she said, adding the NBA has been “a great partner.” Engelbert said that backing helped the WNBA build a sustainable revenue model and transform the player, stakeholder, and fan experience.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Kevin Durant Welcomes the Comets’ Return and Salutes Houston’s WNBA History

Durant praised the WNBA’s return to Houston, calling the Comets “an historic franchise” and “an historic brand” that “kickstarted the WNBA.” He also acknowledged the loss for Connecticut fans, saying they “supported their team through and through,” before adding, “they got UConn as well.” Houston’s revival also lets the city honor the franchise’s early legends again.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Paige Bueckers Reacts to Both UConn Programs Reaching the Final Four

"They're backing up the stamina for the best basketball capital of the world, Storrs, Connecticut," Bueckers said, reacting to both UConn programs reaching the Final Four. The women's team is still chasing a shared national title year with the men. "We didn't get to have a duo year. We were close, but we would love to do that this year."

By Adit Pujari

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