New York Liberty Liberty’s season has been a mixed bag — with jury is still out on WNBA title chances By Madeline Kenney Published Aug. 12, 2026, 8:03 p.m. ET New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) dribbles the ball while Indiana Fever forward Makayla Timpson (21) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect INDIANAPOLIS — There’s no doubt the Liberty are playoff contenders.
But have they done enough to be true title contenders?
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The Liberty have been all over the place this season. They’ve had some convincing wins and deflating losses.
New York had looked better of late, despite Leonie Fiebich and Satou Sabally remaining out with injuries. Prior to Tuesday’s 106-92 loss to the Fever, the Liberty had won seven of eight games and were knocking on the door of home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
