Overview

• The New York Liberty began training camp with most of their 2024 championship core intact, including Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones, while adding Natasha Cloud and Isabelle Harrison.
• Breanna Stewart, recovering from offseason meniscus surgery, participated in limited practice and is set to integrate into live sessions next week.
• The Liberty face challenges with forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton sidelined for several months due to a knee injury, testing their depth early in the season.
• The Minnesota Lynx returned their full starting five to training camp and are using their controversial 2024 Finals loss as motivation for redemption in 2025.
• Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve emphasized channeling the pain of last year’s defeat into productive energy, while the team focuses on strengthening roster depth and chemistry.