A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart dominate in USA Basketball women’s 102-76 win over Japan in the Paris Olympics
Led by Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson, the historically dominant U.S. women’s basketball team outshone Japan, 102-76, to win their opening pool match for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The U.S. team, famously undefeated in the Olympics since 1992, looked invincible again this time, taking a comfortable early lead despite some uncharacteristic shooting struggles. In a […]
Team USA women’s basketball will once again be anchored by Breanna Stewart, one of the greatest ever
This week, SB Nation is introducing each of the 12 members of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team. Here’s what you need to know about Breanna Stewart, one of the most decorated athletes in the Olympic Games. WNBA. Fast Facts team: New York Liberty (21-4) 2024 Regular Season Statistics: 19.3 points (45.4%), 9 rebounds, 4 […]
Sabrina Ionescu’s surge powers Liberty over Sky without Breanna Stewart
With Breanna Stewart out Saturday, Liberty faced a tough rebounding and player depth challenge. But despite being without their two-time MVP, they came out on top in a spectacular 81-67 win over the Sky in the second consecutive meeting between the two teams. Sabrina Ionescu led the team in scoring with 28 points and five […]
Liberty’s Breanna Stewart out of Sky clash for load management
The Liberty was without its two-time reigning MVP on Saturday, but there were no long-term concerns about Breanna Stewart’s status. “Stewie could have played today but it’s probably wise to rest him,” coach Sandy Brondello said before the match against the Sky. “We just need to get as much time as we can. It’s a […]
Breanna Stewart’s 30 points help Liberty avenge loss to Sky in fourth straight win
Breanna Stewart had 33 points and 14 rebounds to help the visiting Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 88-75 on Tuesday. Liberty (8-2) has won four straight games and avenged a May 23 loss to the Sky (3-5). After Chicago overcame a 17-point first-half deficit, New York led 15-2 at the start of the fourth quarter. […]
Breanna Stewart pushing to ‘elevate’ game with new 3-on-3 league
Hours after the official launch of Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 league co-founded by the Liberty’s Breanna Stewart and the Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, Stewart received a flood of congratulatory messages. People encouraged her to “keep moving forward,” a role she has embraced as one of the WNBA’s biggest stars. Others asked if they could invest too. […]
Breanna Stewart rebounds after opening-night dud
INDIANAPOLIS — This was the version of Brianna Stewart the Liberty needed. This was the team they relied on last year as Stewart’s MVP season coincided with Liberty’s appearance in the WNBA Finals. Despite coming away with a win against the Mystics in the season opener, they only earned eight points. Brianna Stewart had 31 […]
Breanna Stewart has hilarious response to WNBA charter news
Liberty stars Brianna Stewart and Jonquel Jones high-five and coach Sandy Brondello learns during a media Zoom call that the WNBA will begin a program allowing all 12 teams to fly on charter flights this season. and gave a round of applause. The trio was asked about their reaction to the news while speaking with […]
Breanna Stewart talks WNBA, Caitlin Clark salary controversy
Brianna Stewart takes a long-term view when it comes to WNBA compensation. WNBA salary levels have been in the news lately, as star No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark enters the league with a salary of just $76,000 a year, and while that total is making people angry, , some argue that this is reasonable […]
Breanna Stewart’s ‘wish’ after comments created Caitlin Clark stir
Brianna Stewart said she was a little surprised by the controversy her recent comments about Kaitlyn Clark caused before the former Iowa guard was named the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft on Monday. The current WNBA MVP was asked: previous statementsaid Clark believes she needs an NCAA title to be considered one […]