The New York Times – Sports:
The Liberty have a stacked roster and championship ambitions. But where are all the rookies?
Category: Jones, Jonquel
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What to Know About the 2023 WNBA Season
The New York Times – Sports:
New superteams, new rules and Brittney Griner’s return are reshaping the league as star rookies try to make their mark.
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The Liberty Took a Few Jets and a Boat to Become a Superteam
The New York Times – Sports:
Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai, the Liberty owners, improved their facilities and chartered flights, drawing a W.N.B.A. fine — and enticing top free agents.
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Breanna Stewart Will Sign With Liberty, Joining Fellow M.V.P. Jonquel Jones
The New York Times – Sports:
Stewart, a two-time W.N.B.A. and four-time N.C.A.A. champion, has been outspoken about player travel leading up to the free-agent signing period.
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WNBA and More Sports Figures Celebrate Brittney Griner’s Release
The New York Times – Sports:
Brianna Turner, a Phoenix Mercury teammate, thanked “every single person that kept Brittney Griner’s name alive.” Another teammate, Shey Peddy, said the situation went from “FREE BG to BG is FREE!!”
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WNBA Upgrades to Charter Flights for Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
For the first time ever, the W.N.B.A. is providing charter flights throughout the finals. Aces and Sun players are loving it — and hope it becomes permanent.
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The Sun Get Physical to Stay Alive Against Las Vegas
The New York Times – Sports:
On the brink of elimination, Connecticut locked down Chelsea Gray and got superb performances from Jonquel Jones and Alyssa Thomas.
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Aces Score Just Enough to Take W.N.B.A Finals Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
The Las Vegas Aces’ high-powered offense scored a season-low 67 points, but a double-double from A’ja Wilson, the league’s most valuable player, helped them outlast the Connecticut Sun.
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WNBA Finals Preview: Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun Vie for First Title
The New York Times – Sports:
Stars from both teams have been to the finals recently, but neither franchise has ever won a championship. A’ja Wilson of Las Vegas said the “vibe” is different this time.