WNBA MVP BREANNA STEWART RE-SIGNS WITH NEW YORK LIBERTY.

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Breanna Stewart, the reigning WNBA MVP, re-signed with the New York Liberty, the organization announced Monday."It's a monumental day in New York as we are thrilled to welcome back the MVP, Breanna Stewart," general manager Jonathan Kolb said in a statement. "Stewie's return marks our unwavering commitment to excellence and our collective drive to bring a championship to New York."

Stewart's deal is a one-year, non-guaranteed pact, and below the player maximum salary, The strategy allows New York more flexibility in how it shapes its roster. 

The Liberty, who made their first WNBA Finals since 2002 last season, are running it back with the same core from last year in Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, Courtney Vandersloot and Betnijah Laney.