Liberty ready to run it back, but Caitlin Clark, Fever are big threat

In approximately two months, the Liberty, reigning champions, will gather in Brooklyn for training camp.

Recollections of the intense five-game series, followed by embraces, tears of joy, confetti showers, and jubilation will come rushing back, much like the flow of beer and champagne that marked that October evening and the days that followed. Remnants of last season’s triumph will surely be scattered throughout the depths of Barclays Center.

However, the realization that the events of 2024 hold no weight in 2025 will soon set in. The Liberty are determined to reclaim the title this year and are poised to be strong contenders.

The core group of players – Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, and Jonquel Jones – will be returning, although key reserves Kayla Thornton and Courtney Vandersloot will not be back.