Breanna Stewart Reportedly Will Choose Between Storm, Liberty in WNBA Free Agency

Star forward Breanna Stewart is undoubtedly the best player on the free-agent market, and she reportedly has narrowed the choices for her next destination to two teams.

According to ESPN's M.A. Voepel, Stewart is deciding between staying with the Seattle Storm or signing with the New York Liberty.

There's a chance Stewart's decision comes soon, as WNBA free agents can officially sign with teams starting Wednesday.

The No. 1 overall pick by the Storm in 2016, Stewart has already enjoyed a stellar career and she is only beginning her prime years. The 28-year-old is a four-time All-Star and helped lead Seattle to two WNBA championships in 2018 and 2020. She was also named WNBA MVP in 2018, and she led the league in scoring this past season with 21.8 points per game.

In addition to the Storm and the Liberty, Stewart reportedly also considered the Minnesota Lynx and Washington Mystics. However, Voepel noted that the Liberty were always considered "the biggest threat to lure" her away from Seattle. The Syracuse native played collegiately at UConn, where she was a four-time NCAA champion.

Voepel also pointed out there's speculation that Stewart's decision is tied to longtime Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot if they want to play together on the same team. Vandersloot has led the league in assists six times and would be a viable replacement for legendary point guard and Stewart's longtime teammate Sue Bird, who retired after last season.

The Liberty appear to be trending upward following last year's first-round playoff exit. New York made the biggest trade of the offseason by acquiring 2021 MVP Jonquel Jones from the Connecticut Sun, adding her to a core that includes 2022 All-Star Sabrina Ionescu. If Stewart were to join the mix, the Liberty would vault into consideration for one of the favorites to take home the 2023 WNBA title.