Exactly one month ago, the New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury to improve to 17-6. Though they were 3 ½ games back of the Minnesota Lynx in the race for the No. 1 seed, comfortably in second, with a 2½-game lead on everyone else.

Storm center Dominique Malonga continues to make her presence felt on the floor, particularly on defense, in her first WNBA season.

The defending WNBA champions could use some good news, and they are set to get it. Breanna Stewart, who has not played since she got hurt after three minutes on July 26, is expected back tonight as the New York Liberty takes on the Connecticut Sun. Geoff Magliocchetti reported the news early on Monday.

Napheesa Collier reflects on her intense rivalry with Breanna Stewart and what her favorite and least favorite parts of it are.