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Breanna Stewart Returns to Fenerbahçe for April Push as WNBA Start Remains Unclear

The decision lands during unresolved WNBA labor talks that have left the 2026 calendar uncertain.

Overview

  • Fenerbahçe Opet announced Stewart’s signing and said she is expected to join the EuroLeague club in April ahead of its playoff run.
  • The April timeline overlaps with New York Liberty preseason dates on April 26 and May 1 and a May 9 regular-season opener that have been listed publicly.
  • WNBA collective bargaining continues without a finalized agreement, leaving the league’s 2026 start date in question.
  • Stewart’s move contrasts with her role co-founding Unrivaled as a domestic option intended to reduce players’ reliance on overseas play.
  • She previously helped Fenerbahçe win the 2023 EuroLeague Women title and was named Final Four MVP during that stint.