WNBA power rankings: New York Liberty's history-making win highlights Connecticut Sun's downward spiral

The Connecticut Sun, fresh off their first season win against the Indiana Fever, faced the undefeated defending champion New York Liberty. The Liberty dominated with a historic 100-52 victory—the second-most lopsided win in WNBA history—as every healthy player scored, shooting 62.3% from the field compared to the Sun's 31.1%.

This loss contrasts sharply with the Sun's recent success, including playoff appearances since 2016 and a semifinal run last fall. However, the offseason exodus of their entire starting lineup and head coach Stephanie White to the Fever signaled a challenging season, now reflected in the team's league-worst points per game and defensive rating.

While the 2026 draft class offers long-term hope, WNBA lottery odds are based on the past two seasons—strong years for the Sun—limiting immediate relief. The team is exploring a partial or full sale to attract investment for facility upgrades and free-agent signings, but this process and rebuilding through drafts will take time, potentially worsening conditions before improvement.

Elsewhere, Allisha Gray leads the Atlanta Dream (5-2) with 21.4 points per game (fifth in the WNBA) and 4.6 assists, driving the league's second-highest scoring offense. An upcoming Liberty-Mystics rematch is highlighted, as Washington's rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen aim to challenge New York's undefeated streak after an earlier 85-63 loss.

Current WNBA rankings place the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx (both 7-0) at the top, while the Connecticut Sun (1-6) rank last.