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New York Liberty still working through growing pains at halfway point of 2023

By Jackie Powell / July 23, 2023

Even with tying best 20-game start in franchise history, plenty of work remains

New York Liberty center Han Xu smiles as she stands in the center of a team huddle.

Will Han Xu be the answer to New York Liberty’s bench woes?

By Jackie Powell / July 8, 2023

One of the Liberty’s perceived strengths was their depth, but the bench has struggled lately

Courtney Vandersloot, Betnijah Laney, Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart stand together while starting lineups are announced. A flaming torch accompanies them in the background.

Against the WNBA’s best, the Liberty are still a work in progress

By Jackie Powell / July 2, 2023

New York flashed its sky-high potential and saw its worst flaws exposed

New York Liberty guard Marine Johannès drives with her left hand while Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray trails her.

The mystique of New York’s Marine Johannès

By Jackie Powell / June 24, 2023

Why Johannès is one of the Liberty’s most fascinating players

Nyara Sabally dribbles the ball with her sister Satou trailing behind her

Nyara Sabally is finally where she’s meant to be 

By Jackie Powell / June 13, 2023

How the rookie fulfilled a lifelong dream on Sunday

Brittney Griner soars to basket in Phoenix Mercury purple and orange uniform.

Players and coaches speak up about the Brittney Griner incident

By Aya Abdeen / June 11, 2023

Three of four WNBPA VPs have spoken out about the issue

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd dribbles with her left hand as New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart defends.

What the New York Liberty learned during a week of reunions

By Jackie Powell / June 3, 2023

Jones, Stewart and Vandersloot all played against their former teams

What fueled the Liberty’s second-half surge against the Sun?

By Jackie Powell / May 29, 2023

How New York’s defense punched back against Connecticut on Saturday

Breanna Stewart’s dazzling home debut shows how everything’s changed in New York

By Jackie Powell / May 22, 2023

Inside Stewart’s record-setting 45 point day in the Liberty’s sold-out home opener

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker holds the ball on the perimeter as New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones defends during a preseason scrimmage.

Sunday Notes, early-season and preseason edition: Fun in Dallas and flashes of excellence in New York

By Emily Adler / May 21, 2023

Plus, roster decisions everywhere