Han Xu’s fearlessness prominently shined in the New York Liberty’s wayward second half in Chicago on Wednesday. CHICAGO-Han Xu’s professional basketball career has been defined by fearlessness. Her first minutes in the WNBA made history long before she even touched the American hardwood: when her name was called by the New York Liberty to become the 14th overall pick in … [Read more...] about Han’s return serves as silver lining in Liberty’s road woes
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Liberty fall to defending champions in Chicago
The Liberty’s first road game of the 2022 season ended with the bearers of seafoam on the wrong end of a 33-point decision. CHICAGO-The New York Liberty became the first victims of the Chicago Sky’s WNBA title defense on Wednesday night, landing on the wrong end of an 83-50 final at Wintrust Arena. Four players reached double-figures for the victorious hosts, as Dana Evans … [Read more...] about Liberty fall to defending champions in Chicago
Jocelyn Willoughby starts, contributes in long-awaited return to Liberty action
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
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
