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The New York Liberty will try to prevent a three-game skid Monday night without star point guard Sabrina Ionescu on the floor. Ionescu is not playing against the Portland Fire at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with Annie Costabile of The Athletic confirming that the former Oregon Ducks star is sitting out the Fire […] The post Why Sabrina Ionescu is out for Liberty home game vs. Fire appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dallas Wings No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd has seen her WNBA Rookie of the Year odds tumble from +300 to +1600 in less than two weeks, with Olivia Miles, Flau'jae Johnson, and Pauline Astier all surging ahead of the former UConn star.
These undrafted rookies have made immediate impacts on the court.
Why Liberty star rookie Pauline Astier wasn't drafted but is outplaying No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd sportingnews.com
The New York Liberty bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 100-82 road win over the Portland Fire on Thursday night, improving to 3-1 while continuing one of the most productive offensive starts in WNBA history. New York became the first team in league history to average at least 100 points […] The post Pauline Astier makes rookie history as Liberty extinguishes Fire appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Liberty may be without multiple key players in Thursday night’s game against the Portland Fire.
Astier, 24, is considered one of the best European guard prospects. Coach Chris DeMarco billed her as a strong pick-and-roll player and fierce competitor with a high upside.
The New York Liberty bolstered their depth ahead of the 2026 season by signing two skilled reserves in free agency, agreeing to one-year deals with wing Rebecca Allen and French point guard Pauline Astier on Monday. Both additions are expected to play supporting roles as the franchise targets a second championship in three years. Allen, […] The post Liberty add two key reserves in free agency ahead of WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
