The Golden State Valkyries proved themselves a formidable adversary, but the footage of this game will not be sent to Springfield. Though, given Breanna Stewart’s heroism, maybe it should be.

In the first two weeks of the 2025 WNBA regular season, the league's top teams have picked up right where they left off in 2024.Last year, the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx each won at least 30 games and met in the WNBA Finals,

Breanna Stewart scored 27 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 24 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Golden State Valkyries 82-77 and remain unbeaten

In addition to Jones, backup big Nyara Sabally is also questionable with a right knee injury. Through four games, Jones has been the Liberty’s second-leading scorer and leading rebounder, averaging 16.

Starting on Monday, June 2, all Brooklyn Public Library branches will issue special cards featuring the New York Liberty and the team’s mascot, Ellie.

New York will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Liberty take on Connecticut. Sunday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams.

Sabrina Ionescu hit four 3-pointers and finished with 28 points, Jonquel Jones had 14 points and 18 rebounds, and the unbeaten New York Liberty beat the Washington Mystics 85-63 on Friday night. The defending WNBA champion Liberty (6-0) are off to the best start in franchise history.