Stewart, Ionescu and Jones are all locks for the starting lineup after combining for 52.8 points, 17.9 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game in 2024. Laney-Hamilton also started 25 games last season for the Liberty and averaged 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while also serving as one of the team's best defenders.

The St. Joe's product was dealt to Connecticut from Phoenix earlier this offseason and reportedly wasn't happy about it. New York wanted her and got a deal done.

The New York Liberty are acquiring guard Natasha Cloud from the Connecticut Sun for a pair of first-round draft picks.