So after signing free agent forward Isabelle Harrison, trading for guard Natasha Cloud and bringing back guard Marine Johannes following a year’s absence, GM Jonathan Kolb re-signed one of the all-time greats to a reported one-year, $208,400 deal.

Stewart's move to the Liberty as a free agent in February 2023 shifted the balance of power in the WNBA. New York won a franchise-record 32 games and lost in the Finals in her first season after finishing under .500 in each of the previous five years.

Breanna Stewart was the unquestioned leader for New York. She averaged 20.4 points per game to go along with 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks. Behind her, Sabrina Ionescu had a big year as well with 18.2 points per game, 6.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.0 steals.