The New York Liberty continued to make steady progress towards the WNBA title. Facing off against the Dallas Wings, the Liberty posted a dominant 88-77 win. With the team looking set to play yet another final, a different kind of buzz is filling the air. And that is none other than Sabrina Ionescu.
Ionescu has been one of the biggest WNBA stars. This season, the 27-year-old has been on a steady climb. The Liberty star has been consistent with her performance, and now, she is rumored to be a contender for the MVP race.
Sabrina Ionescu Making Great Case For MVP Title
Ionescu is currently fifth in the league in scoring. She has been dropping 20 points per game this season. Ionescu has also been averaging 4.9 rebounds and 5.5 assists. And with her recent performance against the Connecticut Suns, the rumors around Ionescu’s MVP contention are growing further.
Playing against the Suns on August 3, 2025, Liberty recorded an 87-78 victory. The Liberty star was on the hardwood for 37 minutes. And it was the star guard’s 36-point outburst that helped her team bag the victory. And all these factors have led to serious discussions about Ionescu’s MVP status. Interestingly, Napheesa Collier was the frontrunner before an unfortunate injury sidelined her.
Sabrina Ionescu shot LIGHTS OUT in the month of July 🌟
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She went off for 21.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 6.6 APG to propel the @nyliberty to a 6-4 record and to earn her first @Kia Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors this season!#KiaPOTM | #WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/MLJZOQJdAs
However, now that Collier is out for the season, the onus is on Ionescu. And she has been a five-star performer for her team. Ionescu is currently averaging the 11th-most minutes in the league. However, despite all the MVP talks, her primary aim will be to win her team the championship. Meanwhile, Ionescu’s dream run has also earned her a rare feat.
Sabrina Ionescu Sets Career Assist Record
The 27-year-old did have a blast against the Suns. However, apart from dropping 36 points, she also chipped in with four assists. And with that, Ionescu became a part of a rare list of players.
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As per reports from Polymarket Hoops, the Liberty star is the fastest WNBA player to reach 1000 career assists. Along with that, Ionescu also recently drew level with Caitlin Clark. Ionescu dropped 30 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. This feat is one that only Caitlin Clark, Brandy Reed, and Candace Parker have. Thus, with Ionescu breathing fire, fans would want to see how things pan out in the future.