New York Liberty

Alyssa Thomas faces the camera, hyped up about a recent play while a few of her teammates stand in the background

Phoenix Mercury survive thriller, knock out defending champion New York Liberty in decisive Game 3

By Dylan Kane / September 20, 2025

Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double carries Phoenix past New York, setting up a semifinals showdown with the Minnesota Lynx

Satou Sabally (0) and DeWanna Bonner (14) were key contributors in the Phoenix Mercury's 86-60 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 2.

Flipping the script: How the Phoenix Mercury dominated the New York Liberty to force Game 3

By Dylan Kane / September 18, 2025

Phoenix’s veterans and lockdown defense made the difference after Game 1 loss

Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart look disappointed on the bench while the New York Liberty get blown out at home in Game 2 of the first round of the 2025 WNBA playoffs.

Embarrassing Game 2 loss leaves New York Liberty with backs against the wall

By Jackie Powell / September 18, 2025

Breanna Stewart was held back mentally by her sprained knee and Sabrina Ionescu seemed ill in Liberty’s 26-point loss

Tina Charles shoots a deep two while Ezi Magbegor flies out with her right hand extended as far as possible to block the shot.

Tina Charles signs with Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball

By Sydney Wingfield / September 16, 2025

WNBA all-time rebounding leader adds to star power of AU

Jonquel Jones battles with Alyssa Thomas for the rebound with both players squeezing their hands on the ball.

How the New York Liberty can win Game 2, advance to WNBA semifinals

By Jackie Powell / September 16, 2025

Rebounding, turnovers — and perhaps without Breanna Stewart

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner secures a rebound and looks for an outlet pass in Game 1 versus the New York Liberty.

Phoenix Mercury embrace underdog role after narrow Game 1 loss to the defending champs

By Dylan Kane / September 15, 2025

Nate Tibbetts: ‘No one’s picking us to win this series’

New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello stands with her arms crossed as she watches her team from the sideline.

Inside the empathy that powers Sandy Brondello and the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / September 13, 2025

Brondello: ‘Values that were set from my mum and dad, that’s what I still live with today’

From left to right, Kitijia Laksa, Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, Monique Akoa Makani, Lexi Held, Kathryn Westbeld and Kalani Brown stand together looking up to watch a tribute video for Thomas in Connecticut

Phoenix Mercury thrown into the fire in first-round matchup against defending champs New York Liberty

By Dylan Kane / September 12, 2025

Phoenix’s playoff run begins with a tough clash with star-studded squad

Members of the Minnesota Lynx line up in rows and dance the electric slide to celebrate a victory. Courtney Williams stands front and center wearing sunglasses, with Kayla McBride to her right and Napheesa Collier to her left. Bridget Carleton and Alanna Smith stand behind them, while Diamond Miller, Maria Kliundikova and the mascot Prowl are in the back line. A packed arena crowd claps along behind them.

WNBA Notes: Previewing probable playoff matchups

By Emily Adler / September 6, 2025

Breaking down the projected first-round matchups, from most likely to only slightly less likely to be a blowout

Graphic with photo of Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart sitting side by side on the bench during a New York Liberty game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Madeline Kenney and host Jackie Powell at lower right. All-caps white text on orange background at lower right reads "Struggles in New York"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The IX Basketball bids farewell to Locked On — Diagnosing the New York Liberty

By The IX Basketball / August 29, 2025

Howard Megdal: ‘This is a place where you’ve had the opportunity to meet all of the vital people in the women’s basketball space’