Forced into an early appearance in the starting five, Jocelyn Willoughby came through for the New York Liberty. BROOKLYN-Relegated to Barclays Center’s bench for the entirety of the 2021 season, Jocelyn Willoughby was anything but inactive. Willoughby, a sidelined sophomore victimized by a torn left Achilles tendon during a scrimmage, partook in as many of the animated … [Read more...] about Jocelyn Willoughby starts, contributes in long-awaited return to Liberty action
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New York Liberty: Many happy returns herald opening-night win
The New York Liberty opened their 2022 season on a victorious note, stealing a narrow decision from the Connecticut Sun. BROOKLYN-It’s deja ‘Scu all over again. Behind 25 points from Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty erased an early deficit en route to an 81-79 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Saturday night, which tipped off their 26th season of action and second as … [Read more...] about New York Liberty: Many happy returns herald opening-night win
New York Liberty add Kaila Charles on a hardship deal
Charles will be eligible to play for the Liberty against the Connecticut Sun, her employers for the last two seasons. BROOKLYN-Charles is back with the New York Liberty…Tina remains in Phoenix, though. The Liberty announced on Friday that Kaila Charles, no relation to the leading scorer in franchise history, has been signed to hardship contract. Charles, 24, will be … [Read more...] about New York Liberty add Kaila Charles on a hardship deal
Brooklyn Nets: Ben Simmons Medical Update
Having underwent successful microdiscectomy surgery, Simmons is expected to make a full recovery prior to the start of next season's training camp. BROOKLYN (May 5, 2022) - Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons underwent successful microdiscectomy surgery today at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles. The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins IV. … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets: Ben Simmons Medical Update
New York Liberty’s delayed duo rely on each other as return to action looms
New York Liberty representatives Han Xu and AD are back on American hardwood after a two-year absence, resuming their unlikely yet cherished friendship. BROOKLYN-Much like the world around them, the New York Liberty are slowly starting to resemble the way they looked back in 2019. Granted, everyone in the Liberty organization certainly hopes that the team will beat out … [Read more...] about New York Liberty’s delayed duo rely on each other as return to action looms