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Liberty Guard Makes Stance Clear on CBA Negotiations

The New York Liberty and the rest of the WNBA are in limbo going into the upcoming season in regards to the league's "status quo" on negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

Breanna Stewart News / New York Liberty on SI / January 27

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Takes a Stand On Minneapolis Shooting

In a moment that extended far beyond the court, players in Unrivaled used the platform of competition to acknowledge the weight of events unfolding outside the arena.

Breanna Stewart News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / January 26

Breanna Stewart breaks silence on holding ‘Abolish ICE’ protest sign at Unrivaled game

Ahead of Sunday’s Unrivaled game between Mist BC and Vinyl BC, league co-founder and New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart held up a sign that read, “Abolish

Breanna Stewart News / Swish Appeal / January 26

Breanna Stewart uses the Unrivaled stage to condemn ICE shootings

While Unrivaled had an afternoon double header on their schedule on Sunday, it was far from business as usual, After federal immigration officers have

Breanna Stewart News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 25

WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Makes 'Abolish ICE' Statement at Unrivaled

Breanna Stewart made a visible statement about ICE enforcement during Unrivaled player introductions on Sunday. Stewart held up a sign reading, "ABOLISH ICE," a day after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis.

New York Liberty News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Breanna Stewart drops 1st optimistic update on WNBA CBA talks

The ongoing WNBA CBA negotiation saga recently entered uncharted territory when the second extension deadline passed on January 9. The tense talks seemed to have no end in sight just a few weeks ago, but now, WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart is revealing that she might be seeing a light at the end of the tunnel.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 22

Five Liberty Games to Circle on 2026 Schedule

The New York Liberty and the other 14 teams in the WNBA are still trying to figure out how the new collective bargaining agreement will come about, but the league is preparing as if the season will begin as scheduled.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 21

Liberty Unveil Schedule for 2026 WNBA Season

The New York Liberty are still a few months away from the start of the regular season, but they now know when and where they will be playing each of their opponents for the season.

Breanna Stewart News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 21

Breanna Stewart Offers Hope Amid WNBA CBA Standoff

Breanna Stewart knows a thing or two about basketball and business. That's because the New York Liberty star is one of the most decorated players in WNBA history and due to the fact that she is also one of the co-founders of the Unrivaled basketball league.

Sabrina Ionescu News / New York Liberty on SI / January 19

What Sabrina Ionescu Can Learn From New Liberty HC

It has been well documented that New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors share a friendship on and off the court.

Natasha Cloud News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 18

Natasha Cloud's Unrivaled WNBA backup plan idea falls apart fast

Unrivaled is a nice offseason option for players, but it is no WNBA replacement. That's because the fledgling 3x3 league lacks the history, established platform, geographic team identities and other factors that the WNBA provides.

Natasha Cloud News / New York Liberty on SI / January 17

Liberty's Natasha Cloud's Impact Has Grown in Unrivaled

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud has never been defined solely by numbers, but her time in Unrivaled has added a new level of efficiency and confidence to her all-around game.

Breanna Stewart News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 13

Breanna Stewart addresses disappointing Unrivaled viewership numbers

Expectations were high for the Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball league headed into its 2026 season. This is owed to their inaugural 2025 campaign being a success, as the new league convinced many of the world's top women's basketball players to compete, attracted significant interest, and delivered a strong on-court product.

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Liberty Teammates Face Off in Unrivaled Matchup

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud and her Phantom BC team handed Breanna Stewart and the Mist BC their first loss of season 2 of Unrivaled. Cloud, known for her defensive intensity and playmaking came up big on both sides of the ball when her Phantom team needed it most.

Breanna Stewart News / Swish Appeal / January 12

So far, the 2026 Unrivaled season is going much better for Breanna Stewart and Mist

Breanna Stewart likely doesn’t care that she secured Mist’s second win of the season from the free throw line. Stewie isn’t worried about drama. She just wants wins.

Breanna Stewart News / New York Liberty on SI / January 11

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Delivers in Chaotic Finish for Mist BC

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart put on another late-game masterpiece, lifting Mist BC to an 83–81 victory over Laces BC in a thrilling, back-and-forth battle.

Sabrina Ionescu News / New York Liberty on SI / January 11

Liberty Guard Makes Surprise Appearance On Unrivaled Broadcast

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu made a surprise appearance at Unrivaled tonight, stepping into a new role as a part of the on-air broadcast crew.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / January 9

WNBA, players won’t extend CBA deadline; ‘status quo’ period expected

The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association will not extend the previous collective bargaining agreement before Friday's deadline.

Breanna Stewart News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 9

Breanna Stewart Points to Key Date in WNBA CBA Saga

It's no secret that WNBA CBA negotiations are at a stalemate, as the second extension on the current agreement has expired without a deal. In the meantime, it appears both parties have entered a period of status quo and will continue talks without a defined deadline.

Sabrina Ionescu News / New York Liberty on SI / January 9

Liberty Star's Absence Highlights Unrivaled's Player-First Model

Sabrina Ionescu has officially been ruled out of potentially joining Unrivaled for the 2026 season. The league confirmed the news in a formal communication sent out on Thursday, stating the New York Liberty star guard will not participate in on-court activities during this Unrivaled campaign.

Sabrina Ionescu News / Field Level Media / January 8

Sabrina Ionescu to sit out Unrivaled season with injury

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will miss the second season of Unrivaled this winter due to an undisclosed injury. Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, began its new season on Monday.

New York Liberty News / The Lead / January 6

Who Will the New York Liberty Protect in WNBA Expansion Draft?

As the WNBA season approaches, teams are beginning to prepare for the upcoming expansion draft, which is scheduled to take place early this year. The expansion draft will enable the new Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire teams to assemble their initial rosters ahead of their inaugural seasons in the W.

WNBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Liberty hiring Warriors' Chris DeMarco as new head coach

Liberty hiring longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as new head coach

The New York Liberty of the WNBA is hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as its new head coach.

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Liberty HC fired days after her awkward news conference

Liberty head coach fired days after her awkward news conference

Less than one year after leading the New York Liberty to the WNBA championship, Sandy Brondello is now out of a job.

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New York Liberty News / Yardbarker / September 23

Liberty fire head coach Sandy Brondello

The Liberty made a somewhat surprising announcement on Tuesday, dismissing the franchises all-time winningest coach and the only coach to lead the franchise to a WNBA title.

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