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Caitlin Clark totaled 22 points and 10 assists to break the WNBA assist record, guiding the Indiana Fever to a 106-92 win over the New York Liberty, while Sabrina Ionescu praised Clark’s leadership and shooting after the game.
Sabrina Ionescu refutes social-media claims that she declined to participate in the WNBA 3-point contest during All-Star weekend, calling the post a lie after she wasn’t named to the 2026 All-Star game. The Liberty star, an all-time 3-point contest scoring leader who won last year, is not on the All-Star roster this season. The Chicago 3-point contest lineup reportedly includes Azzi Fudd, Marina Mabrey, Rhyne Howard, Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman and Janelle Salaün.
Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu will not participate in the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest in Chicago. The six-player field features Azzi Fudd headlining with Marina Mabrey, Rhyne Howard, Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman, and Janelle Salaün also set to compete. Clark hasn’t ever shot in the event since joining the league, and Ionescu is returning from injury after previously winning the contest twice. Several big names, including Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Plum, and Allisha Gray, are not listed. Under the new CBA, the winner earns $20,000 with each participant receiving $10,000, though no corporate prize money has been announced yet for 2026.
Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu and Kayla McBride declined invitations to the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest, thinning the field even as Azzi Fudd, Marina Mabrey, and four others join to expand the event; the piece notes All-Star Weekend’s status as an economic engine and suggests top players’ packed schedules and injuries are contributing to the reluctance, raising concerns about the contest’s appeal and its future if marquee stars continue to skip.
Satou Sabally signs a multiyear deal with the New York Liberty, adding a star to join Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones to form a revamped Big 4 as free agency opens.
New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier and Los Angeles’ Kelsey Plum received core franchise designations, granting their teams exclusive negotiating rights and a guaranteed one-year deal at the new supermax salary (up to about $1.4 million) as free agency opens. The core tag helps teams manage a roughly $7 million cap and can be used twice from 2027 onward on players with under seven years’ experience; other players tagged include Kelsey Mitchell, Arike Ogunbowale, Allisha Gray, Ariel Atkins and Ezi Magbegor. Expansion teams Portland and Toronto tagged Bridget Carleton and Marina Mabrey, respectively. The tag can lead to sign-and-trade deals; negotiations run this week with free agency starting Saturday and training camp beginning April 19. The delayed CBA pushed the start of free agency, and more than 80% of veteran players are free agents this year.
The Los Angeles home of WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu and her husband, ex-NFL player Hroniss Grasu, was burglarized while they were not home, with thieves smashing a rear glass door and stealing items; no arrests have been made.
Sabrina Ionescu won the 2025 WNBA three-point contest and generously plans to give half of her $62,575 prize to rookie Sonia Citron, praising her bravery, while the rest will go to her foundation to support communities.
Sabrina Ionescu won the 3-point contest for the second time at WNBA All-Star weekend, while Natasha Cloud claimed the skills competition, completing a Liberty sweep. Ionescu scored 30 points in the final, matching the second-highest in the event's history, and pledged to share her winnings with rookie Sonia Citron. Cloud's victory in the obstacle course marked her first All-Star weekend appearance, and the event showcased impressive performances from various players, including a special shootout with Steph Curry.
Sabrina Ionescu won the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest with a score of 30, denying Allisha Gray a second consecutive win, while her teammate Natasha Cloud secured the skills challenge during the All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Sabrina Ionescu won her second WNBA 3-Point Contest during the All-Star Weekend, showcasing her shooting skills and leading the Liberty to a sweep of the festivities, while also reflecting on her performance and future plans.
Sabrina Ionescu showed her true character by offering supportive words to Caitlin Clark, who is missing the WNBA All-Star Game due to injury, highlighting sportsmanship and camaraderie in the league.
Caitlin Clark returned strongly from injury, leading Indiana Fever to a 102-88 win over the New York Liberty, marking the Liberty's first loss of the season. Sabrina Ionescu scored 34 points for the Liberty, but the Fever's 19-0 run in the third quarter was decisive. Ionescu praised Clark's performance postgame, highlighting their competitive history and upcoming matchups.
The New York Liberty dominated the Indiana Fever 104-68, effectively neutralizing Caitlin Clark, who scored a career-low three points. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and Kayla Thornton's defense on Clark was pivotal, allowing the Liberty to secure their best start since 1997. Laney-Hamilton also led the team with 20 points, while Jonquel Jones added 18 points and 13 rebounds. The game marked the Liberty's third consecutive victory and the start of the Commissioner’s Cup.
Kenny Smith defended his comments about Sabrina Ionescu's three-point shooting, stating that he was advocating for her and emphasizing the differences in practice ranges between the NBA and WNBA. Ionescu, who chose to shoot from the NBA three-point line, impressed in a showdown with Stephen Curry, with both players expressing the importance of inspiring the next generation regardless of gender.