New York Liberty pursue championship amid trade‑deadline push
The New York Liberty continued their post‑All‑Star surge with a 113‑109 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, improving their record to 16‑12. Star forward Breanna Stewart led the win with 29 points and seven assists, while teammate Sabrina Ionescu added 27 points and six assists. Stewart highlighted the team’s “never‑say‑die” attitude, noting the win’s confidence boost.
The Liberty are slated to face the Las Vegas Aces on July 30 at Michelob ULTRA Arena, a game streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Injuries linger, with forward Leonie Fiebich sidelined by a foot injury and center Satou Sabally on concussion protocol. As the trade deadline approaches, Stewart said she is thinking like a general manager, emphasizing that the roster has what it needs to contend for a championship despite the absences. The team sits seventh in the Western Conference with a 15‑12 record heading into the crucial deadline.
Entities: Breanna Stewart · Jonathan Kolb · Las Vegas Aces · Los Angeles Sparks · New York Liberty
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Liberty are scheduled to play the Las Vegas Aces on July 30, 2026 at Michelob ULTRA Arena, broadcast on Amazon Prime Video. (9ba95aaa-a01d-403f-b78e-72c615245594)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The New York Liberty defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 113‑109 on July 29, 2026. (d48cc083-5b63-4f1a-b8c0-156714294313)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The win moved the Liberty’s record to 16‑12. (d48cc083-5b63-4f1a-b8c0-156714294313)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leonie Fiebich is out with a left foot injury and Satou Sabally is on concussion protocol. (f66cb0e2-8fdb-41e1-bef7-45c16862729e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Breanna Stewart scored 29 points and recorded seven assists in the game against the Sparks. (d48cc083-5b63-4f1a-b8c0-156714294313)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Liberty hold a 15‑12 record and sit seventh in the Western Conference ahead of the trade deadline. (f66cb0e2-8fdb-41e1-bef7-45c16862729e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sabrina Ionescu contributed 27 points and six assists in the same game. (d48cc083-5b63-4f1a-b8c0-156714294313)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Breanna Stewart described the team’s attitude as “never‑say‑die” after the victory over the Sparks. (d48cc083-5b63-4f1a-b8c0-156714294313)