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New York Liberty Stay Undefeated as Aces Receive D+ in ESPN Report Card

An expanded 13-team league with a seven-game Finals format highlights the premium on depth under injury pressures.

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Kennedy Burke #22 of the New York Liberty celebrates her three point shot in the first half against the Golden State Valkyries at Barclays Center on May 29, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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Overview

  • The Liberty have opened the season 9-0, maintaining the only unbeaten record in the WNBA’s 44-game schedule.
  • ESPN’s midseason report card assigned the Las Vegas Aces a D+ after they struggled to find consistent scoring beyond A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray in a 4-4 start.
  • The Seattle Storm ended the Minnesota Lynx’s perfect run with a key upset and have solidified their status as emerging contenders with balanced contributions from all five starters.
  • Paige Bueckers returned for the Dallas Wings and scored 35 points in her season debut, underlining her offensive impact despite the team’s ongoing challenges.
  • The Atlanta Dream have risen into elite territory with strong two-way play as several teams contend with injuries to stars like Caitlin Clark and Courtney Vandersloot.