Liberty chooses experienced player Rebekah Gardner for last roster position.
Liberty Finalizes Roster with No Surprises As the preseason wraps up, the Liberty has set its final 12-player roster without any unexpected changes. In the lead-up to the 5 p.m. ET deadline on Thursday, the team waived guards Delin Erdoğan and Anneli Meiley, along with forward Alex Fowler late Wednesday night. This decision allowed Rebecca […]
Liberty pair may play a crucial role in coping with Sabrina Ionescu’s absence
Liberty’s Preseason Hurdles The Liberty kicked off their offseason with great energy, notably by bringing on board a coach with an NBA championship background. The excitement is building as they look to attract more star players to their roster. However, the enthusiasm took a hit when Sabrina Ionescu sustained a left foot injury in the […]
Kennedy Burke taking on a leadership position with the Sun as she prepares to return to the Liberty
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Jonquel Jones embraced Kennedy Burke, pulling her in close. They swayed back and forth before the start of their final preseason game. “I’m really happy,” Jones said, smiling broadly with her eyes shut for a brief moment. After a warm hug, they walked along the sideline together, […]
Liberty have one final opportunity to address issues during preseason.
Liberty’s Preseason Focus The Liberty’s last few tweaks before the upcoming season, which begins later this week, aren’t really about the scores. Instead, their final preseason matchup against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday serves as a checkpoint. It’s a moment for Chris DeMarco to test out different lineup combinations and see how well the team […]
Pauline Astier is already catching attention ahead of her Liberty debut.
Pauline Astier Prepares for WNBA Rookie Season with New York Liberty Last month, Pauline Astier met with Kristen Mann, Liberty’s new player development coach, as part of her preparation for the upcoming WNBA training camp. The two have known each other for about six years. Astier was just 19 when they were teammates at Tango […]
Derin Erdogan was left ‘stunned’ by the opportunity from Liberty that she believed was lost.
Delin Erdoğan, a Turkish guard, had been thinking about taking a break from basketball after finishing her season with Galatasaray. However, a surprising call from Liberty earlier this month changed her mind. “It’s a bit ironic,” Erdoğan said on Tuesday. “I always dreamed of playing in the WNBA, but I honestly didn’t think it would […]
My year with the Religious Liberty Commission: I support it
Reflections on Serving in a Religious Freedom Commission As the Presidential Commission on Religious Freedom approaches its conclusion, I find myself contemplating the experience and the rather unexpected reactions people had to my involvement. About a year ago, I received an unexpected call from the White House. They wanted me to join a new commission […]
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was pleased to make her return to the Liberty in the preseason debut.
Bethnia Rainey-Hamilton Returns to Court for Liberty The last time Bethnia Rainey-Hamilton graced the court at Barclays Center, it was a jubilant celebration, with confetti in Liberty colors marking the team’s first WNBA championship in 2024. Fast forward to Saturday, and she made her much-anticipated return to fans during a preseason game against the Fever. […]
Marine Fauthoux has always been focused on Liberty — and now she has an opportunity.
A Fresh Start for Marine Fortwo with WNBA’s New Agreement Marine Fortwo is navigating a new landscape in the WNBA, thanks to the recent collective bargaining agreement. The French guard, who was picked up by the Liberty in 2021, had a bit of a surprise when she saw on TV during a friend’s draft party […]
GM Jonathan Kolb advocates for patience even with an improved Liberty lineup
Liberty Focuses on Patience and Building a Championship Contender Liberty is attempting to set realistic expectations as the new season approaches. And honestly, that seems wise. With Chris DeMarco stepping in as head coach, New York has revamped its coaching staff entirely. Some important players are still away after playing overseas, which led DeMarco to […]