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Breanna Stewart Commits to Staying with New York Liberty
WNBA superstar's decision signals stability for one of league's top teams
Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:08pm
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Breanna Stewart, the reigning WNBA MVP, has announced that she will be staying with the New York Liberty despite being an unrestricted free agent. Stewart said on her podcast that her family is settled in New York and that she is not planning to take any free agency meetings, indicating she will re-sign with the Liberty.
Why it matters
Stewart's decision to remain with the Liberty is a significant development in the WNBA's free agency period, as over 100 veteran players are set to hit the open market. Her commitment to the Liberty signals stability for one of the league's top teams and could influence other star players to stay put with their current franchises.
The details
Shortly after news of a new WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, which prompted many players to become free agents, it was reported that reigning MVP A'ja Wilson would be signing a supermax deal to stay with the Las Vegas Aces. Similarly, Stewart has now declared she will be returning to the Liberty, where she has played since being drafted by the team in 2016.
- On April 1, 2026, Breanna Stewart announced on her podcast that she will be staying with the New York Liberty.
The players
Breanna Stewart
The reigning WNBA MVP who has played for the New York Liberty since being drafted by the team in 2016.
A'ja Wilson
The Las Vegas Aces center who will be signing a $1.4 million supermax deal to remain with the team.
What they’re saying
“I'm just gonna set the record straight here. I will be staying in New York. I'm not planning on taking any free agency meetings, even though I'm an unrestricted free agent. My family is set up here, we're solid here.”
— Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty Star
The takeaway
Breanna Stewart's decision to remain with the New York Liberty signals that some of the WNBA's top stars may opt for stability over free agency this offseason. This could indicate a shift in the league's landscape, with more players choosing to stay with their current teams rather than seeking new opportunities.
