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Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals

The Independent UK

Liberty Follow Jonquel Jones’s Lead to Take Game 3

Back in Brooklyn, the former WNBA MVP led the charge as New York returned to form in its Game 3 win over the Aces.

Sports Illustrated

How Do the Liberty Bounce Back for Game 2?

After the Aces’ dominant Game 1 performance, New York has quite a few points to address if it wants to avoid falling into a 0–2 hole.

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WNBA finals predictions: New York or Vegas? Our writers make their picks

The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty tip off the WNBA finals on Sunday in a star-studded showdown of much-ballyhooed superteams. Our writers break down the series

The Guardian - US

On a Superteam of Stars, Betnijah Laney Is the Liberty’s Unsung Hero

The wing’s versatility was indispensable in Game 2 against the Sun, with 20 points while shining on defense.

Sports Illustrated

Late-game execution failures result in Sky’s loss to Liberty

“We couldn’t execute this game,” Interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “They really turned it up and we just couldn’t respond to it. We should have, but we couldn’t.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Dana Evans is making a strong case for sixth woman of the year in her third season

In the last five games, Evans’ production has spiked. She’s averaging 14.4 points and 4.4 assists in 21 minutes

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Sky’s zone defense improves communication

“We forced them to have a high level of communication,” Sky interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “That shows us in the game that we can talk to each other during huddles, during actions. That was our goal.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky need bench to step up for postseason push

In the Sky’s 12 victories, the bench averaged 20 points while shooting 43.7% and 44% on threes. In their 16 losses, it averaged 17 points, shooting 36% and 27.5% on threes.

Chicago Sun-Times

As trade deadline approaches, Sky don’t appear to be active despite clear need for changes

Former coach/GM James Wade’s hurried attempt to stop the bleeding in the wake of the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley not only failed to prevent a rebuild, but it also poses a realistic hindrance to the Sky’s future success.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky star Kahleah Copper’s third All-Star nod means most because of how she earned it

“Adversity is a real thing, but to not put your head down or quit says a lot,” Copper said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aces, Liberty split All-Star Weekend competitions as Sabrina Ionescu makes history

LAS VEGAS — Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum didn’t practice much for the WNBA Skills Challenge. They’d barely warmed up before taking the court.

Tribune News Service

Dwyane Wade officially joins Sky ownership group

“It’s official! This is for the home team — literally. I know the home team will make you feel some type of Wade.”

Chicago Sun-Times

SI:AM | The Aces’ Historic First Half

They’re cruising toward a second straight championship.

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Sky’s Kahleah Copper figures to be lock for WNBA All-Star reserve

“I definitely feel like I deserve it,” Copper said. “But, we’ll see how it plays out.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky absent among WNBA All-Star starters

For the first time since 2019, the Sky will not have a starter in the All-Star Game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kahleah Copper spurs Sky’s second-half comeback to beat Liberty

The Sky (4-3) proved eight players is enough in an 86-82 road win. Copper had seven points in the first half and finished with a game-high 27.

Chicago Sun-Times

Liberty steal win against Sky in Courtney Vandersloot’s return to Wintrust Arena

Vandersloot finished with eight points, eight assists, three rebounds and three blocks. Kahleah Copper had a game-high 20 points and nine rebounds for the Sky, who also got a career-high 18 points from Alanna Smith.

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Chicago Sun-Times

From ‘The General’ to general manager? Courtney Vandersloot already preparing for post-playing career

Vandersloot’s contract with the Liberty will keep her in New York through the 2024 season. While she made no indication of ever returning to the Sky as a player, she didn’t rule out the possibility of returning in a front-office position.

Chicago Sun-Times

Courtney Vandersloot’s return to Chicago begs question: What would it have taken for her to stay?

Whether Vandersloot’s tenure in Chicago needed to end as abruptly as it did might not ever be answered.

Sports Illustrated

Breanna Stewart Has Arrived in New York

The Liberty’s new superstar crushed the Fever on Sunday with a stellar supporting cast, marking the start of a new era in Brooklyn.

Tribune News Service

Liberty set to shatter win record in chase for franchise’s 1st WNBA title

NEW YORK — Finally, the 2023 WNBA season is here.

Sports Illustrated

SI’s 2023 WNBA Season Expert Predictions

Which is the better superteam? Who will make the Finals? And what’ll be most memeworthy this season?

Axios

WNBA's 2023 season ushers in the superteam era

A crazy offseason sets the table for what could be an epic summer of basketball.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Vegas, Vegas is the favorite

The WNBA defending champion Aces got even stronger with the addition of future Hall of Famer Candace Parker.

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