In “Super Squads,” The Athletic follows the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces in their quests to win a WNBA championship. Our reporters will tell the stories of the players on two of the most star-studded teams in league history and examine how their paths shape the future of the WNBA. LAS VEGAS — The WNBA preseason provided an early preview of the matchup everyone was waiting for Saturday, when the defending champion Las Vegas Aces battled the new-look New York Liberty. The hype wasn’t exactly met with the requisite level of execution or shot-making, as the home team…