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The Post’s experts predict the 2026 WNBA season

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What to know about The Post’s experts predict the 2026 WNBA season

The Post’s WNBA experts makes their preseason WNBA picks for league awards — and which team will win it all: Madeline Kenney MVP — Breanna Stewart, Liberty Rookie of the Year — Olivia Miles, Lynx Coach of the Year — Jose Fernandez, Wings Most Improved Player…

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The Post’s WNBA experts makes their preseason WNBA picks for league awards — and which team will win it all: Madeline Kenney MVP — Breanna Stewart, Liberty Rookie of the Year — Olivia Miles, Lynx Coach of the Year — Jose Fernandez, Wings Most Improved Player…

Why it matters

The stakes turn on whether readers accept that Madeline Kenney Finals pick — Liberty over Aces. That point shapes the political meaning of the story.

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: Madeline Kenney Finals pick — Liberty over Aces.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “Madeline Kenney Finals pick — Liberty over Aces”
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No independent source corroborates Madeline Kenney's specific Finals prediction.
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web search NEUTRAL — Madeline is a media franchise that originated as a series of children's books written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans. [1] The books have been adapted into numerous formats, spawning telefilms, te…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeline
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the charming world of Madeline with books, fun activities, and exclusive merchandise. Perfect for fans, educators, and families alike.
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Claim 2: “Jenna Lemoncelli Most underrated team — Chicago Sky”
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Claim 3: “Jenna Lemoncelli Most overrated team — Los Angeles Sparks”
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Claim 4: “Madeline Kenney Coach of the Year — Jose Fernandez, Wings”
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Evidence confirms Jose Fernandez is a coach for the Wings, but there is no independent corroboration of Madeline Kenney's pick.
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web search NEUTRAL — Example of Jose Fernandez coaching… Paige Bueckers was upset about Li Yueru’s screen. He noticed it, blew his whistle, talked to her directly and told her to listen, that it’s going to happen in this …
https://www.si.com/onsi/womens-fastbreak/news/wings-coach-te…
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web search NEUTRAL — The site owner hides the web page description.
https://www.instagram.com/madelineargy/
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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzI-70AXuTg
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Claim 5: “Jonathan Lehman Most underrated team — Chicago Sky”
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Claim 6: “Jonathan Lehman Coach of the Year — Sandy Brondello, Tempo”
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A web search result explicitly states: 'The Post's experts predict the 2026 WNBA season... Jonathan Lehman... Coach of the Year — Sandy Brondello'.
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Claim 7: “Jenna Lemoncelli Coach of the Year — Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota”
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Claim 8: “Jonathan Lehman Finals pick — Liberty over Fever”
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Claim 9: “Jenna Lemoncelli Finals pick — Aces over Liberty”
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Claim 10: “Jenna Lemoncelli Rookie of the Year — Azzi Fudd, Wings”
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Claim 11: “Madeline Kenney MVP — Breanna Stewart, Liberty”
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While evidence confirms Breanna Stewart plays for the Liberty and has been an MVP, there is no specific evidence in the provided search results confirming that 'Madeline Kenney' made this specific pick, except for the context of the claims being evaluated.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 New York Liberty season was the 29th season for the New York Liberty franchise of the WNBA, and their fourth season under head coach, Sandy Brondello. The season tipped off on Saturday, May 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Liberty_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Liberty season will be the 30th season for the New York Liberty franchise of the WNBA, and their first season under head coach Chris DeMarco.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Liberty_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nyara Sabally (born 26 February 2000) is a German-American professional basketball player for the Toronto Tempo of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She also served as an assistant c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyara_Sabally
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Claim 12: “Jenna Lemoncelli Most Improved Player — Shakira Austin, Mystics”
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Claim 13: “Madeline Kenney Most overrated team — Los Angeles Sparks”
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No independent source corroborates that Madeline Kenney identified the Sparks as the most overrated team.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jedward join Tara Reid at the American Reunion premiere in Los Angeles.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit ESPN for Los Angeles Sparks live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2026 season schedule.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/team/_/name/la/los-angeles-sparks
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web search NEUTRAL — Here the answer will be "the most important corporations" because most is...
https://Preply.com/en/question/the-more-vs-the-most-40351
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Claim 14: “Jonathan Lehman Most overrated team — Phoenix Mercury”
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Claim 15: “Jenna Lemoncelli MVP — Breanna Stewart, Liberty”
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Claim 16: “Madeline Kenney Rookie of the Year — Olivia Miles, Lynx”
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Evidence confirms Olivia Miles is a rookie for the Lynx, but there is no independent corroboration that Madeline Kenney specifically picked her for Rookie of the Year.
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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Miles is expected to get a lot of playing time as a rookie point guard for the Lynx.Monday, she returned to the court as the WNBA's No. 2 draft pick playing for the Minnesota Lynx. It's a big j…
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48614836/rookie-olivia-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles is stepping into a significant role early in her WNBA career as the team navigates roster turnover and an early-season absence from star forward Napheesa Collier. Th…
https://clutchpoints.com/wnba/minnesota-lynx/lynx-news-how-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — By the Nigeria game, Miles had only been a member of the Lynx for two weeks after she was selected No. 2 overall in the WNBA draft on April 13. In that short time, she has become a natural fit in the …
https://www.si.com/wnba/olivia-miles-is-fitting-right-in-wit…
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Claim 17: “Madeline Kenney Most underrated team — Dallas Wings”
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No independent source corroborates that Madeline Kenney identified the Wings as the most underrated team.
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web search NEUTRAL — The city of Dallas is home to many areas, neighborhoods, and communities. Dallas can be divided into several geographical areas which include larger geographical sections of territory including many s…
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web search NEUTRAL — AUSTIN — The Dallas Wings released their injury report Saturday ahead of Sunday’s preseason finale against the Las Vegas Aces at the Moody Center in Austin. Alanna Smith is listed as questionable with…
https://dallashoopsjournal.com/p/wings-aces-injury-report-ar…
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web search NEUTRAL — When over 65% of your executive team are women, the conversation changes from "why,” women's sports to how we can execute excellently. This has allowed GEICO to move with unbelievable speed while show…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jordanleonard_momentum-like-t…
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Claim 18: “Jonathan Lehman Rookie of the Year — Olivia Miles, Lynx”
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A web search result explicitly states: 'The Post's experts predict the 2026 WNBA season... Jonathan Lehman... Rookie of the Year — Olivia Miles, Lynx'.
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Claim 19: “Madeline Kenney Most Improved Player — Bridget Carleton, Fire”
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Evidence confirms Bridget Carleton is with the Portland Fire, but there is no independent corroboration of Madeline Kenney's pick.
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web search NEUTRAL — The NBA's Most Improved Player (MIP) is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) award given to the player who has shown the most progress during the regular season compared to previous seasons…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Most_Improved_Player
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web search NEUTRAL — Check out stats on every National Basketball Association Most Improved Player winner on ESPN.com.Play War Thunder now for freeFight in over 2000 unique and authentic Vehicles.
https://www.espn.com/nba/history/awards/_/id/36
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web search NEUTRAL — Bridget Carleton is in Portland, and is ready to become a leader with the WNBA's newest franchise.Bridget Carleton, middle, walks on the court during Portland Fire's training campo practice on Friday,…
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-fire/2026/05/im-ready-fo…
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Claim 20: “Jonathan Lehman MVP — A’ja Wilson, Aces”
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A web search result explicitly states: 'The Post's experts predict the 2026 WNBA season... Jonathan Lehman MVP — A'ja Wilson, Aces'.
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web search NEUTRAL — A'ja Riyadh Wilson (/ ˈeɪʒə / AY-zhə; born August 8, 1996) [1] is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Wilson is reg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A'ja_Wilson
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web search NEUTRAL — Most underrated team — Dallas Wings Finals pick — Liberty over Aces Jonathan Lehman MVP — A'ja Wilson, Aces Rookie of the Year — Olivia Miles, Lynx Coach of the Year — Sandy Brondello ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/sports/the-posts-experts-predi…
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web search NEUTRAL — As the WNBA gears up to return to NBC and Peacock beginning May 17, Aces' A'ja Wilson, Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu and Wings' Paige Bueckers get a "first day of work" tour from SNL's Chloe Fineman.
https://www.nbcsports.com/wnba/news/aja-wilsons-goat-case-gr…
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Claim 21: “Jonathan Lehman Most Improved Player — Dominique Malonga, Storm”
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