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New incoming New York Liberty coach Chris DeMarco talks to Golden State Warriors forward Dario Saric before a game.

Who is Chris DeMarco, the New York Liberty’s incoming head coach?

by Jackie PowellNovember 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Despite previous reports about top candidates, the New York Liberty have hired Chris DeMarco, a mainstay with the Golden State Warriors

From right to left: Will Weaver sits on the Brooklyn Nets front bench. Jama Mahlalela is photographed with a mask during one of the pandemic seasons while coaching the Golden State Warriors. Kristi Toliver looks on during a 2024 Phoenix Mercury game.

Features, New York Liberty, WNBA

Inside the New York Liberty head coach search: Evaluating the finalists’ strengths and weaknesses

by Jackie PowellNovember 15, 2025November 15, 2025

Will Weaver, Jama Mahlalela and Kristi Toliver, all with NBA experience, are the three finalists to lead New York

Features, Toronto Tempo, WNBA

Why Sandy Brondello is ready for the unique challenge of being the Toronto Tempo’s first coach

by Chelsea LeiteNovember 4, 2025November 4, 2025

The Toronto Tempo hosted a press conference Tuesday, announcing Sandy Brondello as the franchise’s first head coach

New York Liberty assistant coach Sonia Raman stands on the court during player warm ups, smiling in a New York Liberty sweatshirt, ahead of the matchup between New York and the Connecticut Sun.

Features, Latest News, Seattle Storm, WNBA

Seattle Storm reportedly hire Sonia Raman as head coach

by Bella MunsonOctober 26, 2025October 26, 2025

ESPN reports the former New York Liberty assistant coach has signed multi-year deal in Seattle

Sandy Brondello claps her hands while smiling on the sidelines.

Features, Latest News, Toronto Tempo, WNBA

Sandy Brondello set to become the first Toronto Tempo coach

by Chelsea LeiteOctober 23, 2025October 25, 2025

Brondello brings a championship resume to the league’s first Canadian team

Left: Nate Tibbets looking on with his hands on his hips as he coaches from the sideline. Right: Becky Hammon also looks on from the sideline with her arms crossed.

Basketball, Features

Breaking down the ‘gentrification’ of WNBA head coaches — Hear from DeWanna Bonner, Satou Sabally

by Jackie PowellOctober 8, 2025October 8, 2025

The IX: Basketball Wednesday with Jackie Powell, Oct. 8, 2025

Sandy Brondello smiles with Brittney Sykes before the Liberty played the Mystics.

Features, New York Liberty, WNBA

Inside Sandy Brondello’s departure from the New York Liberty

by Jackie PowellSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 2025

High expectations, a thin margin for error and philosophical differences

Sandy Brondello claps her hands while smiling on the sidelines.

Features, Latest News, New York Liberty, WNBA

New York Liberty will not renew head coach Sandy Brondello’s contract in 2026

by Sydney WingfieldSeptember 23, 2025September 26, 2025

Jonathan Kolb: “We wish Sandy the very best in her next chapter”

New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello shouts something as forward Breanna Stewart runs back on defense after making a shot.

Features, New York Liberty, WNBA

Breanna Stewart’s 30-point triumph can’t carry New York Liberty to WNBA semifinals

by Jackie PowellSeptember 21, 2025September 21, 2025

Stewart: ‘It really, really hurts, and I think it’ll continue to hurt for days, weeks, months’

Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart look disappointed on the bench while the New York Liberty get blown out at home in Game 2 of the first round of the 2025 WNBA playoffs.

Features, New York Liberty, WNBA

Embarrassing Game 2 loss leaves New York Liberty with backs against the wall

by Jackie PowellSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Breanna Stewart was held back mentally by her sprained knee and Sabrina Ionescu seemed ill in Liberty’s 26-point loss