New York Liberty

2022 New York Liberty finally ‘touched the surface’ of their potential

By Jackie Powell / September 8, 2022

‘We’re going to be a tough team to beat’

Four pictures in a collage: on top, Las Vegas Aces wing Jackie Young has the ball at the top of her dribble while looking out the court; on the bottom-left, Minnesota point guard Moriah Jefferson drives downhill from the slot around a pick-and-roll screen from Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, who is beginning to roll after screening Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey off of Jefferson; on the middle of the bottom, Seattle Storm big Ezi Magbegor celebrates a teammate's three from the bench, while the crowd celebrates in the background; on the bottom-right, New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu holds the ball above her head while releasing a jumper

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Awards: Most Improved Player

By Em Adler / August 29, 2022

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Most Improved Player is Las Vegas’ Jackie Young

Chicago Sky combo forward Rebekah Gardner dribbles up the court past the halfcourt line

Chicago Sky notebook: On to Connecticut

By James Kay / August 25, 2022

Wade gets extension while Gardner gets All-Rookie nod

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Chicago Sky, New York Liberty play winner-take-all Game 3 in 2022 WNBA Playoffs!

By The Next / August 23, 2022

The Next’s New York Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell is here to discuss the most important playoff game in recent Liberty history with host Howard Megdal

New York Liberty combo forward Rebecca Allen stands sideways

Daily Briefing — Aug. 23, 2022: Sky, Liberty gear up for Game 3 in New York

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 23, 2022

A’ja Wilson, unruffled

Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) goes for a jumpshot as the Mercury's Megan Gustafson (10) and Jennie Simms (25) contest the shot.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 21, 2022: Aces hand Phoenix Mercury playoff-eliminating 37-point loss

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 21, 2022

Historically bad playoff losses bookend Saturday’s slate of WNBA playoff games

Chicago Sky wing Kahleah Copper drives baseline from the corner, while Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin runs alongside her with an arm in front of Copper to try to keep up

What Kahleah Copper’s potential absence in Game 2 means for the Sky

By James Kay / August 19, 2022

James Wade: “We’re fine”

Locked on Women’s Basketball: What just happened to the Chicago Sky? Is Sabrina Ionescu making the leap?

By The Next / August 18, 2022

It was a wild night in Chicago during the first evening of the WNBA Playoffs with the Chicago Sky falling to the New York Liberty 98-91

New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu runs up the court while looking towards the sideline, beating her chest, and yelling in celebration

Daily Briefing — Aug. 18, 2022: Thin crust > deep dish  — Sabrina Ionescu powers New York to upset win in Pizza War

By Em Adler / August 18, 2022

Chelsea Gray put it away for the Aces

‘We’re the Underdogs?’: How the Liberty can upset the Chicago Sky

By Jackie Powell / August 17, 2022

Can familiarity breed success?