Liberty Stars Ionescu, Jones, Stewart Re-Sign

WNBA superstars commit to New York franchise for long term

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented basketball players and a ball in the Liberty's team colors of navy, orange, and white, conceptually representing the team's dynamic and multifaceted playing style.The Liberty's star-studded trio of Ionescu, Jones, and Stewart will continue leading the team's championship charge in New York.NYC Today

The New York Liberty have re-signed their trio of All-Star players - Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, and Breanna Stewart - keeping the team's core together for the foreseeable future. The news comes after Stewart revealed on her podcast that she had no plans to test free agency and would be staying in New York.

Why it matters

The Liberty have emerged as a WNBA powerhouse in recent years, making deep playoff runs behind their talented trio. Retaining these three stars is crucial for the team to maintain its championship contention status and continue building a winning culture in New York.

The details

Ionescu, Jones, and Stewart have formed one of the most formidable Big Three lineups in the WNBA. Ionescu, the former Oregon standout, has blossomed into an elite floor general and scorer. Jones, the reigning MVP, is a dominant two-way force in the frontcourt. And Stewart, a perennial All-Star, is one of the most versatile and skilled players in the league. Keeping this core together was a top priority for the Liberty organization.

  • On her 'Game Recognize Game' podcast, Breanna Stewart announced she would be re-signing with the Liberty.
  • The Liberty officially announced the re-signings of Ionescu, Jones, and Stewart on April 17, 2026.

The players

Sabrina Ionescu

A dynamic point guard and one of the WNBA's rising young stars, Ionescu has made the All-Star team in each of her first four seasons with the Liberty.

Jonquel Jones

The reigning WNBA MVP, Jones is an elite two-way center who has led the Liberty to deep playoff runs in recent years.

Breanna Stewart

A perennial All-Star and one of the most versatile players in the league, Stewart has been the centerpiece of the Liberty's championship contention.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to just set the record straight here, I will be staying in New York. I'm not planning on taking any free agency visits or anything like that. I'm excited to continue building with this group.”

— Breanna Stewart

The takeaway

The Liberty's ability to retain their superstar trio of Ionescu, Jones, and Stewart is a major coup for the franchise and a testament to their commitment to building a sustainable championship contender in New York. With this core locked in, the Liberty will be among the favorites to win the WNBA title for the foreseeable future.