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New York Liberty climbs in WNBA Power Rankings amid playoff chase

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

New York Liberty climbs in WNBA Power Rankings amid playoff chase
Summary

The New York Liberty moved up two spots in this week's WNBA Power Rankings as of August 18, 2026. This rise reflects their renewed competition for a top-four seed in the playoffs. With only weeks left in the regular season, the Liberty aim to secure a favorable position for postseason play. Their recent performances have shown improvement, contributing to this upward trajectory in the league standings.

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Key Details
  • •New York moves up two spots in the Power Rankings.
  • •Liberty are in contention for a top-four playoff seed.
  • •Rankings reflect league performance leading to playoffs.
  • •Upcoming games will be critical for playoff positioning.
Latest Updates
  • 12:26 PMESPN — WNBA Power Rankings: Can the Liberty find their way into the top four?
What they're saying
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New York, up two spots this week, appears to be back in the hunt for a top-four seed in the playoffs.

— ESPNby Michael Voepel
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