Published • loading... • Updated
Liberty Re-Sign Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones
The trio stayed after helping New York win the 2024 title, and the team said the deals secure its core for 2026.
- On Friday, the New York Liberty announced that Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu signed multi-year deals to return for the 2026 season, keeping the 2024 championship core intact.
- The Liberty have recorded a +16.8 net rating in 1,733 minutes with all three players on the court since 2023, maintaining a 70-16 record when Stewart, Jones, and Ionescu start together.
- Last season, Stewart averaged 18.3 PPG and 6.5 RPG, while Jones posted 13.6 PPG and 8.1 RPG, and Ionescu contributed 18.2 PPG and 5.7 APG.
- "Continuing to play for the New York Liberty means everything-this city is truly home," Ionescu said, with Stewart and Jones similarly emphasizing their long-term commitment to the franchise.
- General Manager Jonathan Kolb called the re-signings an "incredibly historic moment for the New York Liberty franchise," reflecting the "trust, sacrifice and shared purpose" that define the organization's long-term vision.
Insights by Ground AI
11 Articles
11 Articles
Breanna Stewart Lands $1.19M Contract As Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu Announce Their NY Liberty Return
The New York Liberty have officially secured their franchise cornerstone, locking down superstar Breanna Stewart and signaling their championship intentions for years to come. Stewart was not alone in returning to the Liberty, as her star teammates Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu are set to return as well. “Officially official, just signed my contract with New York. Obviously, everybody knew I was staying in New York, but now that it’s a done …
Coverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left2Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Center
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
63% Center
L 25%
C 63%
12%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium








