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WNBA forms committee to evaluate proposed ownership interest of Isiah Thomas in the New York Liberty

WNBA President Laurel Richie announced that six members of the WNBA Board of Governors have been named to the committee that will vet Madison Square Garden’s request to provide Isiah Thomas with an ownership interest…

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Updated: The Women’s Sports Foundation launches petition to deny Isiah Thomas ownership of New York Liberty

June 5, 2015 Update: Madison Square Garden responds to the Women’s Sports Foundation: “The Women’s Sports Foundation has continued to rely on erroneous and exaggerated media reports regarding Isiah Thomas and MSG.  They are misinformed.  In…

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WNBA player’s union to monitor New York Liberty in light of Isiah Thomas hire

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced that it will hold recurring meetings with the franchise’s players to monitor the work environment at Madison Square Garden. The action comes as a result of the decision…

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Chicago Sky acquire Cappie Pondexter from New York Liberty in exchange for Epiphanny Prince

The Chicago Sky acquired veteran guard Cappie Pondexter from the New York Liberty in exchange for guard Epiphanny Prince. Per team policies, contract terms were not disclosed. Both players return to their hometowns. “Being able…

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Rehired after getting fired: New York Liberty rename Bill Laimbeer as head coach

After a disappointing two seasons of missing the playoffs, the New York Liberty fired head coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer in October. However, in a flip-flop that gives Laimbeer his third chance to coach…

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New York Liberty fire Bill Laimbeer

From the team: The New York Liberty announced today that the franchise has not renewed the contract of Bill Laimbeer, the team’s general manager and head coach. “We thank Bill for his hard work and…

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New York Liberty waive Leilani Mitchell, “a procedural move” as guard is training with Australian national team

New York Liberty Head Coach and General Manager Bill Laimbeer announced today that the team has waived guard Leilani Mitchell. Prior to the 2014 campaign, Mitchell notified the Liberty that she would forgo the season…

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New York Liberty guard Kamiko Williams will miss remainder of 2014 WNBA season due to torn ACL

New York Liberty guard Kamiko Williams will miss the remainder of the 2014 WNBA season with a torn right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), head coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer today announced. Williams suffered the…

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New York Liberty finalizes 2014 training camp roster

The New York Liberty finalized its 2014 training camp roster with the additions of Jerica Coley, Shanece McKinney and Ebony Hoffman. The Liberty open training camp on Sunday, April 27, and to celebrate their return…

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New York Liberty trade rights to forward Quanitra Hollingsworth to Washington for 2013 third round pick

From the Liberty: New York Liberty Head Coach and General Manager Bill Laimbeer announced today that the team has acquired a 2013 third round pick (25th overall) from the Washington Mystics in exchange for the…

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The New York Liberty holds auditions for the Timeless Torches and Lil’ Torches

The New York Liberty will hold open auditions for its Timeless Torches and Lil’ Torches cheer and dance teams on Sunday, March 24 at Ripley Grier Studios in midtown Manhattan. Registration begins at 10 a.m.…

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New York Liberty hires Barbara Farris and Taj McWilliams-Franklin as assistants, Teresa Weatherspoon and Tamika Whitmore as coaching associates

From the team: New York Liberty head coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer announced today the team’s coaching staff for the 2013 season, which will include four former Liberty players. Barbara Farris and Taj McWilliams-Franklin…

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The New York Liberty signs forward Cheryl Ford

From the team: New York Liberty Head Coach and General Manager Bill Laimbeer announced today that the team has reached a contract agreement with forward Cheryl Ford. Per team policy, the terms of the deal…

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Washington Mystics acquire center Kia Vaughn from New York Liberty in exchange for 1st round pick

From the Mystics: Washington Mystics General Manager and Head Coach Mike Thibault announced today that the team has acquired center Kia Vaughn and a second round pick (17th overall) from the New York Liberty in…

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Former Detroit Shock coach Bill Laimbeer named coach and GM of the New York Liberty

From the New York Liberty: The New York Liberty announced today that Bill Laimbeer, a WNBA Coach of the Year and three-time WNBA Champion, has been hired as the team’s general manager and head coach.…

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The New York Liberty sign guard/forward Katelan Redmon

From the Liberty: The New York Liberty have acquired guard/forward Katelan Redmon through free agency. The announcement was made today by Head Coach and General Manager John Whisenant. Conditions of the contract were not released,…

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Weekend of losses gives New York Liberty more questions than answers

The New York Liberty hoped a return to Madison Square Garden for their season opener would launch them to a pair of victories over division rival Connecticut. Instead the Liberty dropped a pair of games…

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New York Liberty center Kia Vaughn named the 2011 WNBA Most Improved Player of the Year

New York Liberty center Kia Vaughn won the 2011 WNBA Most Improved Player of the Year award the league announced Friday. Vaughn received 15 out of 40 votes from a panel of local and national…

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John Whisenant named Head Coach and General Manager for the New York Liberty

Per a press release from the New York Liberty: The New York Liberty today announced that John Whisenant has been named Head Coach and General Manager for the team. Whisenant brings more than 30 years…

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Carol Blazejowski to leave New York Liberty

The New York Liberty announced today that Carol Blazejowski, the team’s President and General Manager, is leaving the team. “Carol has been an integral part of the Liberty from the very beginning,” said Scott O’Neil,…

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New York Liberty announces plans for playing in New Jersey during Garden renovation

Rumors about the New York Liberty’s location for games during a three-year Madison Square Garden renovation began trickling out last month. Today the team made an official announcement about the move: The New York Liberty…

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New York Liberty become fourth WNBA team to get jersey sponsor, Foxwoods Resort Casino

The New York Liberty announced a multi-year partnership with Foxwoods Resort Casino, a deal which includes prominent logo placement on the team’s home and road jerseys. “We are very proud to partner with Foxwoods Resort…

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Anne Donovan leaving New York Liberty to coach Seton Hall

Hall of Famer Anne Donovan, coach of the WNBA New York Liberty, is set to take over at Seton Hall. The hiring was first reported by  The Record of Hackensack on its website Sunday night.…

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Indiana takes down New York 84-72, Liberty five-game winning streak ends

From the team: The New York Liberty had its five-game winning streak come to an end with an 84-72 loss at Indiana on Wednesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Tina Charles led New York (12-6)…

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LOS ANGELES (July 23, 2014) - New York Liberty coach Bill Laimbeer talks to media postgame.

New York begins West Coast swing on high note, Tina Charles leads Liberty to 66-64 win at Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks began the Penny Toler era of head coaching with a 66-64 home loss to the New York Liberty at Staples Center Wednesday night. New York (9-13) came into…

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