The beginning of the WNBA season always generates a lot of buzz — fans are curious about what new configurations of their favorite teams will look like, and those teams are doing all of the hard work that comes with adjusting to a new roster. The Liberty boast a 3-1 record so far and are averaging 100 points per game... and that's all without Sabrina Ionescu on the court.
Ionescu is part of the Liberty's big three, made up of herself, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones. The team is always strong no matter which of the three is on the floor, but the combination often stops a lot of other teams in their tracks. She's also one of the highest scorers in the league, and her return from injury will likely signal a turning point for a team that is definitely chasing a title this season.
The Liberty's 2025 season didn't go the way they wanted
The Liberty had a tough 2025 season that ended in injury and disappointment. They finished fifth in the standings with a 27-17 record and ultimately saw the departure of former head coach Sandy Brondello (who is now coaching the Toronto Tempo).
Their first and only championship win was in 2024 — a year that isn't too far back in the past, and that win is still fresh in the minds of the players on this year's team. The Liberty have every single element they need to win again, but will need to make sure they keep the team as healthy as possible as they hunt that trophy down.
Ionescu's return still won't give a complete look at what the Liberty might really be able to do this season. Satou Sabally, who was traded to the Liberty during free agency, has been out with a cyst, and Leonie Fiebich is still overseas. The addition of all three will beef up what's already proving to be a dynamic and, frankly, scary defense, and will give the team an edge.
Chris DeMarco knows what it takes to win
DeMarco might be new to the WNBA but he's definitely not new to basketball. Before he joined the Liberty as the team's head coach, DeMarco won four NBA championships as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors.
He's also put together a team of coaches who are well-versed in both women's and men's basketball. Courtney Paris played in the WNBA for 10 years and won a championship in 2018 with the Seattle Storm, and Andrew Wade was part of the coaching staff that led the Washington Mystics to their own 2019 championship.
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