New York Liberty Crucial Liberty decisions remain with WNBA free agency set to begin By Madeline Kenney Published April 7, 2026, 3:37 p.m. ET Sabrina Ionescu plans to return to the Liberty. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post Free agency could reshape the WNBA this month, with more than 100 players seeking new deals.
The Liberty will have somewhat of a new look and feel from a year ago, especially after replacing head coach Sandy Brondello with former Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco. But the pillars remain the same.
Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart reiterated their plans last week to re-sign with the Liberty once free agency opens. As previously reported, Jonquel Jones also intends to return to New York for her fourth season.
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Leonie Fiebich remains under contract, and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is expected to return after missing last season to rehab left knee surgery.
