New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart will play for Fenerbahçe Opet in April ahead of the EuroLeague Women Final Six, the team announced on Monday. But don't worry, Liberty fans, Stewart will be back before training camp.
The EuroLeague Women Final Six is scheduled from April 15 to 19. Wnba training camps open on April 27, giving Stewart time to get back. Despite the CBA negotiations still ongoing, Stewart said she was encouraged by the recent progress on Game recognizes Game with Stewie and Myles.
Stewart will return to Fenerbahçe after playing for Opet in the 2022-2023 season. Stewart won the Turkish League title and was named Euroleague Final Four MVP. She also led the Opet to their first EuroLeague Women's championship after a 35-point performance over the Çukurova Mersin. Stewart has also played for the UMMC Ekaterinburg, Dynamo Kursk and the Shanghai Swordfish during her time overseas.
Last season, Stewart averaged 18.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Liberty. The Liberty were defeated by the Phoenix Mercury in the first round after winning the WNBA Championship the previous year. Stewart is currently playing with the Mist BC for the Unrivaled league.