Liberty hit season opener amid injury setbacks, missing a four-time All-Star as they chase a fresh WNBA run. NYC pro team, based in Brooklyn, in the Eastern Conference.
The WNBA and players' union reached a tentative agreement just 51 days before the season start, ending lengthy negotiations over revenue sharing, salaries, and housing. The deal aims to ensure the season begins on time, with details still to be finalized.
Through two weeks, home teams have won about 29% of games, the worst start in 30 years. New York is the only team with a winning record at home. Attendance is up 6%, and scheduling may be a factor. Chicago has started 3-1 on the road, defying the trend.
Sabrina Ionescu has been cleared to debut this season after an ankle issue, returning with a minutes restriction as the New York Liberty host the Dallas Wings. Sabally has been ramping up after a cyst and is expected to play around 20 minutes, with Carrera and Fiebich nearing debuts as New York aims to rebound from a recent skid.