Tag: New York Liberty

New York Liberty Survive Fever Rally 109-102 Behind Clutch Finish and Leonie Fiebich’s Return

Brandon King

The New York Liberty survived a furious Indiana Fever rally Saturday night, defeating the Fever 109-102 at Barclays Center in a game that came down to the final two minutes. Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, while Leonie Fiebich made an immediate impact in her return from a lengthy absence, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists as New York improved to 23-15 on the season. Jonquel Jones added 19 points and 10 rebounds. (CBS Sports⁠) For the Liberty, it was an important response after Indiana had won the…

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Satou Sabally Steps Away From Liberty to Focus on Concussion Recovery

Brandon King

New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally is stepping away from the team as she continues recovering from the concussion she suffered on June 23, head coach Chris DeMarco announced Thursday. Although Sabally has officially cleared the WNBA’s concussion protocol, she said she is still experiencing lingering effects from the injury. DeMarco emphasized that the organization’s priority is ensuring the veteran forward returns only when she feels fully healthy, especially after sustaining her second significant head injury within the past year. “Health will always be the focus,” DeMarco said, adding that…

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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Waived by New York Liberty

Brandon King

The New York Liberty have officially waived veteran forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, the team announced Thursday, ending a successful run that included helping the franchise capture its first WNBA championship. Laney-Hamilton joined the Liberty ahead of the 2021 season and quickly established herself as one of the team’s most dependable two-way players. Her defensive versatility, perimeter shooting, and veteran leadership played a significant role in transforming New York into one of the WNBA’s elite franchises. After missing the entire 2025 season while recovering from a knee injury, Laney-Hamilton returned in 2026…

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Angel Reese ejected , Lonzo Ball offers to pay the fine

Brandon King

Angel Reese’s night ended a little earlier than expected. The Sky rookie was sent to the showers in the final minutes of Chicago’s 88-75 loss to the New York Liberty after an exchange with an official.  Even in this cupcake era, it seems inconceivable that Reese would suffer any further ramifications other than the ejection, however, if she is subject to any financial consequences she won’t have to personally foot the bill.  Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, who was in attendance at the Tuesday night matchup, was not a fan of…

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