After the expansion draft, one of the biggest hurdles for the league and its franchises is the free agency signings. Not only is the volume of free agency challenging, but the quality of the choices available also makes the decision difficult for the franchises. The New York Liberty got assurance from Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, while the core is still incomplete without Jonquel Jones.
With two key players already planning to stay with the franchise, the 6-foot-6 star also gave positive news for fans as the Liberty team looks to compete for the championship.
Jonquel Jones Staying With New York Liberty
Ahead of the 2026 season, GM Jonathan Klob showed confidence in his front office and players to stick together following the departure of Sandy Brondello. And the franchise’s ‘Big 3’ proved him right.
As per reports, Jones also confirmed her FA decision pledging loyalty to the Liberty team. A post confirms news that reads, “Jonquel Jones intends to re-sign with the Liberty, per @ClassicJpow”
Jonquel Jones intends to re-sign with the Liberty, per @ClassicJpow.
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) April 6, 2026
During the 2025 WNBA season, the Bahamian-Bosnian star averaged 13.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. maintained a steady presence in the Liberty’s lineup, starting all 31 games she played in. She continued to be a versatile threat, shooting 49.0% from the field and recorded a season-high 36 minutes in a single game.
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While the Liberty team will find itself happy securing its championship-winning core ahead of free agency, a WNBA analyst raised alarm over the delayed ratification of the new CBA agreement, which could delay the proceses. The NY team, though, already made a move, replacing their ‘expansion draft loss’.
New York Liberty Replaces Nyara Sabally With New Signing
Departing head coach Sandy Brondello also selected Nyara Sabally in the expansion draft, with the Toronto Tempo taking the forward. While the player was a key rotational piece for the Liberty team, the side quickly made an adjustment, signing Spanish star Raquel Carrera.
The Liberty’s expansion draft loses are headlined by Nyara Sabally. As a result, I can report according to a source familiar with the situation that Spanish center Raquel Carrera will be joining NYL this season. More info on it all below via @TheIXSports.https://t.co/9xd63uBjLG pic.twitter.com/h7xuWUPKkW
— Jackie Powell (she/her) (@ClassicJpow) April 3, 2026
The Liberty team had the right for the Atlanta Dream’s 2021 WNBA draft pick and chose to add the 6’3” big. Interestingly, the side also has another forward, 6’11” Han Xu, following her time in Brooklyn between 2019 and 2023.
With Jones, Raquel Carrera, Breanna Stewart and Han Xu, the NY side is stacked up in the forward line.