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Liberty Star Breanna Stewart Commits to Staying in New York
Two-time WNBA MVP reiterates she will re-sign with Liberty in free agency
Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:51pm
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Breanna Stewart, the Liberty's star player and a two-time WNBA MVP, has once again stated that she will re-sign with the team when free agency opens this month. Stewart, who is considered one of the league's top unrestricted free agents, said on her podcast that she has no plans to leave New York and will be 'staying in New York' despite being eligible to sign with any team.
Why it matters
Stewart's commitment to the Liberty is a major boost for the team as they look to build on last season's playoff appearance. As one of the WNBA's premier players, Stewart's decision to remain in New York provides stability and star power that should help the Liberty attract other top free agents and continue improving the roster.
The details
Stewart led the Liberty in scoring last season, averaging 18.3 points per game, and was the team's best player in their first-round playoff loss. She has been adamant since the end of the season that New York is where she wants to be, saying she is not planning to take any free-agency meetings and that her 'family is set up here' in the city. The Liberty now have one less major free agent to worry about re-signing this offseason as they look to keep their core group together.
- Stewart led the Mist to the Unrivaled championship this offseason.
- She is currently preparing for a second offseason championship run this month in EuroLeague with Turkish club Fenerbahce Opet.
The players
Breanna Stewart
A two-time WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion who has been a superstar in the league for the past decade. She led the Liberty in scoring last season, averaging 18.3 points per game.
Jonathan Kolb
The general manager of the New York Liberty.
What they’re saying
“I'm gonna just set the record straight here. I will be staying in New York.”
— Breanna Stewart, Liberty Star
“I'm not planning on taking any free-agency meetings even though I am an unrestricted free agent. My family is set up here. We're solid here. … I'm gonna be back here in New York, and that's all there is to it. So good luck to everyone else in free agency, but I'm not a part of that.”
— Breanna Stewart, Liberty Star
What’s next
The WNBA expansion draft for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo is scheduled for Friday. The league hasn't officially shared dates for when free agency will start, but qualifying offers must go out first before official negotiations begin.
The takeaway
Breanna Stewart's commitment to re-signing with the New York Liberty provides stability and star power for the team as they look to build on last season's playoff appearance. Her decision to remain in New York is a major boost for the franchise and should help them attract other top free agents this offseason.
