New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart told reporters on Friday that the players' meeting with the league to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday was a "wasted opportunity" and that there was "not really" any progress made.

The Liberty finally caught a much-needed break. The first half of the Liberty’s season can be divided into three distinct sections: a strong start, a rocky middle and a promising ending. The

Stewart was drafted by Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier, one of the All-Star captains. Ionescu landed on Caitlin Clark's squad, who's serving as the other team captain for the game. With the Liberty stars pitted against each other, Stewart joked she's not going to let Ionescu get anything easy.

A young Breanna Stewart fan was left delighted after the Liberty star took the time out before the Fever game to greet her.

Following the All-Star break, the Liberty’s schedule in the new 44-game season has two back-to-backs and anywhere from three to four games a week for the remainder of the regular season, which concludes Sept. 11. Stewart is soaking in the extra rest at home.