It’s the New York Liberty versus the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
- TV Channels: NBC Sports Boston
How to Watch New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun on June 8, 2026
Watch the Connecticut Sun take on the New York Liberty live with DIRECTV on NBC Sports Boston channel 630 on June 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
New York Liberty (7-4) at Connecticut Sun (2-10) — Game Preview
The New York Liberty bring a 7-4 record into Mohegan Sun Arena to face a Connecticut Sun side sitting at 2-10. The gap shows up in the scoring numbers, where New York averages 87.2 points per game against Connecticut’s 75.9, a margin that frames the whole night. Breanna Stewart leads the visiting attack at 19.8 points per game on 42.8 percent shooting, anchoring an offense that also distributes 21.2 assists a night.
On the home side Aneesah Morrow has been the steadier presence, posting 12.3 points and a team-best 10.9 rebounds per game while Connecticut works to find traction. Marine Johannes runs the secondary playmaking for the Liberty at 3.6 assists per game, a touch ahead of Saniya Rivers and her 3.5 for the Sun. Jonquel Jones adds another layer inside for New York, pulling down 9.5 rebounds a night against a Connecticut team that grabs 33.9 as a group.
Regional Coverage
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What Time is the New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Game Today?
The New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun?
You can watch New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun on NBC Sports Boston.
Players to Watch: New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart — F. The Liberty’s leading scorer is putting up 19.8 points per game on 42.8 percent from the floor, carrying the bulk of New York’s offensive load. Her 89.4 percent clip from the free-throw line makes her a reliable closer in tight stretches.
Marine Johannes — G. Johannes handles the secondary playmaking with 3.6 assists per game across 27.5 minutes of floor time. She keeps the ball moving while limiting mistakes, turning it over just 2.1 times a night.
Jonquel Jones — C. Jones controls the glass for New York at 9.5 rebounds per game, the bulk of that coming on the defensive end at 7.4 per night. She chips in another 2.2 on the offensive boards to generate second chances.
Connecticut Sun
Aneesah Morrow — F. Morrow does double duty as Connecticut’s scoring and rebounding leader, averaging 12.3 points and 10.9 boards per game. She shoots 41.0 percent from the field and pulls down 7.8 defensive rebounds a night to fuel the Sun’s transition looks.
Saniya Rivers — G. Rivers sets the table for Connecticut at 3.5 assists per game in 24.3 minutes of action. She keeps her turnovers in check at 2.0 a night, giving the Sun a steady hand on the ball.
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