Sabrina Ionescu hit four 3-pointers and finished with 28 points, Jonquel Jones had 14 points and 18 rebounds, and the unbeaten New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 85-63 on Friday night. The defending WNBA champion Liberty (6-0) are off to the best start in franchise history.

Jonquel Jones is questionable to play in Thursday’s game between the New York Liberty and Golden State Valkyries, the Liberty announced Thursday morning. The team did not share more information about her status, beyond listing her as questionable with a right hamstring injury.

Last year, the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx each won at least 30 games and met in the WNBA Finals, where New York won its first championship. Now, both teams are 5-0 and ea

Breanna Stewart scored 27 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 24 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Golden State Valkyries 82-77 and remain unbeaten

Starting on Monday, June 2, all Brooklyn Public Library branches will issue special cards featuring the New York Liberty and the team’s mascot, Ellie.

The TIAA CEO is the only Black investor in the new ownership group backing the WNBA champions—and she’s bringing her boardroom savvy to the court.

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New York finished 32-8 overall and 16-4 in Eastern Conference action last season. The Liberty averaged 22.8 assists per game on 30.8 made field goals last season. Connecticut went 28-12 overall and 14-6 in Eastern Conference play during the 2024-25 season. The Sun gave up 73.6 points per game while committing 16.1 fouls last season.