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The New York Liberty’s latest installment of Liberty Unlocked, Episode 6 titled “A New Chapter,” gives an all-access look on one of the most consequential decisions any franchise can make: hiring a new head coach.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 23

Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu Sneakers Taking Over College Basketball

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was already a basketball institution long before her signature sneaker ever hit the hardwood. A record-shattering career at Oregon.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 22

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Named Mist Captain

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s leadership legacy in Unrivaled continues to grow. For the second consecutive season, the two-time WNBA MVP has been named Captain of Mist Basketball Club as the league tips off its highly anticipated second season in the new year.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 22

Liberty Star's Signature Shoe Makes NFL Debut

New York Liberty star, Sabrina Ionescu’s signature sneaker line reached a new milestone finding a different stage this week. From the hardwood to the gridiron, the signature shoe made it on the NFL scene, expanding its footprint across professional sports.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 20

Liberty's New Partnership Focused on Community Empowerment

The New York Liberty and Ant International’s Alipay+, a leading cross-border fintech services platform headquartered in Singapore, have announced a new multiyear partnership designed to create meaningful social impact across New York City.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 20

Liberty Named Most Valuable Women’s Sports Team

In the first-ever Forbes list for the most valuable women's sports franchises, the New York Liberty came in first while being valued at $400 million. All 12 WNBA franchises were valued by Forbes among the top 25.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 19

Liberty Front Office Visits Harvard Business School

This week, the New York Liberty front office brought the business of women’s basketball into the classroom at Harvard Business School, offering students an inside look at how intentional leadership and long-term investment can transform a professional sports organization.

Breanna Stewart News / New York Liberty on SI / December 19

Liberty Star Named Innovator of the Year

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart didn’t just imagine a better future for women’s basketball - she built it. This year, Stewart was named one of Sports Illustrated's Innovators of the Year alongside Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 18

Liberty Star Reflects on Sandy Brondello, Welcomes Chris DeMarco

Before turning the page to a new era in New York, Breanna Stewart made sure to acknowledge the foundation already built. During Unrivaled media availability on Wednesday, Stewart began by showing appreciation for former Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello and what the two were able to accomplish together.

Breanna Stewart News / New York Liberty on SI / December 18

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Discusses CBA Negotiations and New Coaches

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart met with the media just ahead of Unrivaled's training camp, offering some candid insight on everything from the collective bargaining negotiations to coaching transitions and the evolving professional landscape in women's basketball.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 17

Breanna Stewart Shares What She 'Would Love' From Adam Silver in CBA Negotiations

Negotiations between the WNBA league office and the players' association for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) seem to be at a stalemate, as recent reports have indicated that both sides are far apart regarding the newest proposal that has been sent by the league.

Breanna Stewart News / New York Liberty on SI / December 17

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Reacts to Teammate's Home Burglary

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart said she reached out immediately to teammate Sabrina Ionescu after learning of the burglary at Ionescu’s Southern

New York Liberty News / Total Apex Sports / December 17

WNBA Star Sabrina Ionescu’s Home Burglarized In Ongoing Saga Of Pro Athletes Being Targeted

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu’s home was broken into and burglarized on Monday night. The four-time WNBA All-Star is just the latest professional athlete to be targeted in what has become a major trend.

Sabrina Ionescu News / New York Liberty on SI / December 17

Liberty Star Guard Lands on Forbes List

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu continues to solidify her place among the most influential figures in sports, earning a spot on Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2025 list.

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WNBA News / The Spun / December 16

Home Of WNBA Superstar Sabrina Ionescu Was Burglarized

One of the WNBA's biggest stars is reportedly the latest high-profile athlete to fall victim to a home burglary in recent years. The past couple of seasons have seen players like Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have their house burglarized by criminals.

WNBA News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 16

Sabrina Ionescu’s Home Burglary Highlights a Troubling Trend Facing Sports Stars

Details continue to emerge surrounding the burglary at New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu’s Los Angeles home. The former Oregon Ducks star was not present at the time of the break in, but the residence was ransacked, with multiple items stolen, per TMZ Sports.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 12

Liberty GM's Non-Negotiables in Landing Chris DeMarco

Before the New York Liberty unveiled Chris DeMarco as the franchise’s new head coach at Barclays Center yesterday, general manager Jonathan Kolb walked to the podium and did something he often does when addressing media: he pulled back the curtain on the process.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 11

What Chris DeMarco’s Hiring Really Means for Liberty

BROOKLYN - It’s official. The New York Liberty found their guy. By bringing in Chris DeMarco, a four-time NBA champion and longtime architect behind Golden State’s player-development machine, New York doubled down on a championship identity it’s been building for years.

New York Liberty News / Swish Appeal / December 11

Can New York Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco meet all the competing expectations of his new role?

On Wednesday, the New York Liberty formally introduced the franchise’s new head coach, Chris DeMarco. But more than an introduction, the press conference,

New York Liberty News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

New Liberty HC Chris DeMarco drops ‘no-brainier’ take on joining WNBA

The New York Liberty’s offseason moves are finally starting to settle into place as the team officially introduced its new head coach on Wednesday. Chris DeMarco spoke out on his desire to take the role during his first press conference and made it clear that he believes the Liberty are the perfect fit for him.

WNBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Liberty hiring Warriors' Chris DeMarco as new head coach

Liberty hiring longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as new head coach

The New York Liberty of the WNBA is hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as its new head coach.

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New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / November 4

Toronto Tempo tabs Sandy Brondello as first coach

Sandy Brondello officially has been named the inaugural head coach of the Toronto Tempo, the expansion team announced Tuesday. Brondello guided the Phoenix Mercury to the 2014 WNBA championship and did the same with the New York Liberty in 2024.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / September 25

Liberty GM: Parting with coach Sandy Brondello a 'proactive' move

Not retaining New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello was necessary for the team to keep growing, general manager Jonathan Kolb said Thursday. "These decisions mark fork-in-the-road moments for organizations," Kolb told reporters in his first public comments since Brondello's firing on Tuesday.

New York Liberty News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Liberty HC fired days after her awkward news conference

Liberty head coach fired days after her awkward news conference

Less than one year after leading the New York Liberty to the WNBA championship, Sandy Brondello is now out of a job.

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New York Liberty News / Yardbarker / September 23

Liberty fire head coach Sandy Brondello

The Liberty made a somewhat surprising announcement on Tuesday, dismissing the franchises all-time winningest coach and the only coach to lead the franchise to a WNBA title.

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