Jonathan Kolb

New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton runs down the court, past the Seattle Storm bench.

What saying goodbye to Kayla Thornton means for the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / December 7, 2024

The Golden State Valkyries selected Thornton in Friday’s expansion draft

The New York Liberty are celebrated with confetti in front of city hall in New York City

The Liberty liberated the city and themselves in full-day championship celebration

By Jackie Powell / October 25, 2024

The New York Liberty celebrated their WNBA title at Canyon of Heroes, City Hall and then back at Barclays Center

The entire New York Liberty roster, staff and mascot Ellie the Elephant pose with the WNBA championship trophy.

Why winning a WNBA championship meant more than just hardware and pride for the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / October 21, 2024

Ionescu: ‘It’s the gratification of knowing that hard times don’t last’

Kennedy Burke points her finger in the air

Self-proclaimed ‘daredevil’ Kennedy Burke has acquired even more moxie in New York

By Jackie Powell / August 26, 2024

Back in the WNBA, the wing is embracing her role and turning heads

Before a game, Connecticut Sun strength and conditioning coach Analisse Rios taps an orange and white basketball held by Sun center/forward Astou Ndour-Fall.

Sideline superheroes: The medical providers taking care of WNBA players

By Abby Gordon / August 11, 2024

‘It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle,’ Minnesota Lynx head athletic trainer Chuck Barta says

Leonie Fiebich points her left index finger while running back on defense.

In back-to-back games, rookie Leonie Fiebich fulfills some of the Liberty’s offseason vision

By Jackie Powell / July 13, 2024

With Betnijah Laney-Hamilton out, Fiebich rises to the challenge

Marquesha Davis handles the ball with Jaylyn Sherrod training behind her.

Liberty finalize 2024 roster for now

By Jackie Powell / May 14, 2024

Why the Liberty might be able add a 12th player when it matters most

Phoenix Mercury combo guard Skylar Diggins-Smith releases a free-throw-line jumper off her fingertips, while Washington Mystics defenders look on

The Next’s 2024 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 13, 2024

MVP, ROY and off-the-wall questions asked and answered

Sabrina Ionescu speaks to Betnijah Laney, Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot and Jonquel Jones

2024 WNBA season preview: New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / May 2, 2024

Healing the scar of the 2023 WNBA Finals

11th overall pick Marquesha Davis stands with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after getting drafted by the New York Liberty.

In a busy WNBA Draft, Liberty select Mississippi’s Marquesha Davis, stash Kaitlyn Davis

By Jackie Powell / April 17, 2024

New York drafted with athleticism in mind for the long term