Kayla Thornton

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

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

How the Golden State Valkyries started their franchise with the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft

By Matthew Walter / December 7, 2024

General manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘This fan base is so hungry for these players to don the uniforms … and to win’

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

Kayla Thornton defends.

Kayla Thornton had a birthday to remember as her inspired play energized the Liberty

By Rob Knox / October 21, 2024

Thornton: ‘This is the greatest birthday present ever’

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’

Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams face away from the camera, highlighting their bright white numbers (3 and 5) on the black jerseys with their names stitched on in neon green.

WNBPA votes to opt out of CBA

By Sydney Wingfield / October 21, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘This is a defining moment’

Sabrina Ionescu celebrates her huge 3-point shot in Game 3 of the 2024 WNBA Finals

Did Sabrina Ionescu hit the most consequential shot in New York Liberty history?

By Jackie Powell / October 17, 2024

Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones powered New York in a thrilling WNBA Finals Game 3 victory

Kayla Thornton and Leonie Fiebich double team Chelsea Gray

How three X factors helped New York get the win in Game 2

By Jackie Powell / October 2, 2024

Kayla Thornton, Courtney Vandersloot and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton propelled the New York Liberty as they took a 2-0 semifinals lead

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu shoots a 3-pointer from the corner. Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum arrives too late from elsewhere on the perimeter to contest it.

Entering playoff rematch with Las Vegas, New York Liberty aren’t the same team as in 2023

By Jackie Powell / September 28, 2024

Jonquel Jones: ‘We’re coming out to prove them wrong and prove ourselves right’

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton smiles during warmups with Kayla Thornton also smiling and looking on on the left.

New York Liberty wing Betnijah Laney-Hamilton ‘avoided significant injury’ following win over the Las Vegas Aces  

By Jackie Powell / September 9, 2024

Laney-Hamilton left the game in the fourth quarter after colliding with teammate Jonquel Jones