The New York Liberty improve to 8-0, joining the Lynx in a historic WNBA start that hints at a potential Finals rematch.

The New York Liberty may not have to wait until fall to raise another banner. Commissioner's Cup action is fully underway on the WNBA level, as the league's 13 teams are battling it out for in-season glory.

Reigning WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones had to be helped to the locker room Thursday after an apparent ankle injury. In the first quarter of the New York Liberty's game agains the Washington Mystics, Jones rolled her ankle on the foot of Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen after jumping for a bank shot in the paint.

Those were valid questions, but they meant that the Dream's returners largely got overlooked. There wasn't much talk about how Smesko could help elevate those already in town. After the first few weeks of the season,

The New York Liberty have gone above and beyond to accommodate their players since Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai took control of the organization. That wasn't going to stop after the Liberty lifted their first title.

Undefeated New York takes control with a 32-12 second quarter and never trails in the second half of an 86-78 win.

Breanna Stewart had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu had 13 points and seven assists, and the New York Liberty improved to 8-0 with an 86-78 victory over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night.

The Liberty currently boast both the best offensive and defensive ratings in the WNBA — and not by slim margins. Their well-rounded roster is clicking on all cylinders, showing no signs of regression after their 2024 title run.