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Sabrina Ionescu Secures Core Offer From Liberty
8 Apr
Summary
- Liberty tendered a core qualifying offer to star player Sabrina Ionescu.
- This offer allows the team exclusive negotiating rights with Ionescu.
- The Liberty aim for a championship push with Ionescu and Stewart in 2026.
The New York Liberty has extended a core qualifying offer to their star player, Sabrina Ionescu, securing exclusive negotiating rights. This decision comes as the WNBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement enables teams to offer supermax contracts to key players.
Ionescu, now 28, has been the face of the Liberty since 2021 and is recognized as one of the league's premier shooters. Her continued presence is vital as the team prepares for a championship run in the 2026 season.
Last season, the Liberty finished fifth in the standings but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. With a healthy roster including Ionescu and Breanna Stewart, the team is optimistic about contending for the WNBA title.
