1997
Brooklyn, New York
Barclays Center: cap. 17,732
2025 Record 27-17 (.614) • 2024 Record: 32-8 (.800)
2 Year Record: 59-25 (.702)
One (2024). Finals (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2023)
Teresa Weatherspoon, Vickie Johnson, Tina Charles, Breanna Stewart
Guards: Sabrina Ionescu, Marine Johannès, Rebekah Gardner, Rebecca Allen, Pauline Astier
Forwards: Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Leonie Fiebich, Satou Sabally, Raquel Carrera, Han Xu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton
Head Coach: Chris DeMarco
OUTSTANDING TRADES
INCOMING: None
OUTGOING: No. 7: Traded to the Connecticut Sun as part of the blockbuster deal for Natasha Cloud. No. 25 (2nd Round Swap): As part of the multi-team trade involving Rebekah Gardner and Marina Mabrey, the Connecticut Sun hold the right to swap their lowest 2nd-round pick with New York’s natural 2nd-rounder.
2026 Draft Picks
Round 3: 45th
2026 WNBA Mock
6-3 G Yarden Garzon
2026 Actual WNBA Draft
6-1 F Manuela Puoch
Draft Grade: B
Instant Analysis
The New York Liberty utilized their lone selection on Australian forward Manuela Puoch at No. 45, a high-motor athlete who provides defensive versatility and rebounding depth. As a draft-and-stash prospect, Puoch will continue her development overseas, allowing New York to retain her rights while managing a crowded veteran roster.
One-Month Check-In:
End-of-Season Review:
Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2029?
OUTSTANDING TRADES
INCOMING: None
OUTGOING: No. 7: The New York Liberty traded this pick and their 2026 first round pick for Natasha Cloud. No. 26: The New York Liberty traded their 2025 and 2026 second-round picks to the Chicago Sky for forward Rebekah Gardner.
2025 Draft Picks
Round 3: 37th
2025 Mock Draft
6-0 | G Lexi Donarski
Actual 2025 WNBA Draft
6-3 | F Adja Kane
Draft Grade: B-
Instant Analysis: The defending champion New York Liberty had just one pick in the draft, selecting Adja Kane with the final selection and earning a B- grade. Kane is a young prospect with upside, but this appears to be a draft-and-stash move, as she is expected to continue developing overseas before potentially joining the Liberty in the future. While not an immediate-impact pick, she could provide long-term value. Also signed undrafted forward Annika Soltau to a rookie scale contract, but her contract is suspended for 2025, making her WNBA debut targeted for 2026.
One-Month Check-In: The Liberty drafted Adja Kane with the final pick and are keeping her overseas for development. Kane is averaging 4.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks with Landerneau in France.
🔗 Read the Rookie Report: 1 Month Check-In.
End-of-Season Review: WNBA Rookie Report: The Final Verdict
Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2028?
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