Stewart, Ionescu to Stay with New York Liberty

Stewart shared her decision on her podcast 'Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles,' stating she won't take any free agency meetings despite being an unrestricted free agent. 'I'm gonna just set the record straight here: I will be staying in New York,' she said.

Ionescu confirmed her commitment during media availability at USA Basketball training camp, saying 'Obviously I'm where I'm supposed to be. Never thought anything different.' She acknowledged challenges with the new WNBA CBA and compressed free agency timeline, noting teams will need to make quick decisions with significant money on the table.