When the New York Liberty gave their exit interviews at the end of the season, the team expressed optimism and hope that they could build off of a solid 2022. They hosted their first playoff game in five years, got an All-Star season from Sabrina Ionescu, and gave fans hope for the future. It appears that the future is now for New York.
On Sunday evening, Rachel Galligan of Just Women’s Sports and Winsidr broke the league altering news that the team acquired 2021 MVP and superstar forward, Jonquel Jones, from the Connecticut Sun:
Sources have informed @Winsidr that a three team trade is in the works and close to being finalized that would send 2021 MVP Jonquel Jones to the New York Liberty.