No, a Las Vegas Aces’ three-peat does not look inevitable. At least for now.
The first month of the 2024 WNBA season has not been defined by the domination of two titanic super teams fated for a Finals rematch. Instead, a number of squads remain viable contenders for the 2024 crown. With every team having played between 12 and 15 games, here’s how Swish Appeal’s staff assesses the standing of the W’s 12 teams.
1. New York Liberty (12-2)
Jonquel Jones is BACK! And the New York Liberty might be the best team in the WNBA.
While New York trails the Connecticut Sun in overall record and net rating, the owners of the WNBA’s best offense are riding an eight-game winning streak that includes a victory over Connecticut, as well as an authoritative win over the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday. In that contest, Jones dropped a career-high 34 points, proving that after an uneven 2023 season—the product of adjusting to a new team and a slow recovery from an offseason injury—she remains one of the most talented, impactful players in the…
