New York Liberty

WHITE PLAINS, NY - SEPTEMBER 6: Tanisha Wright #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Indiana Fever on September 6, 2019 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

“T was a huge spark for us”–– Tanisha Wright’s influence on the Liberty

New York Liberty re-sign Kiah Stokes

Takeaways: Indiana Fever defeat New York Liberty, secure top lottery odds for New York

Without Tina Charles, the Liberty experimented with their Identity

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 4: Han Xu #21 of the New York Liberty warms up before the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 4, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

When this season does Han Xu get her moment? Time is ticking.

BROOKLYN, NY - August 8: The New York Liberty host the Forgotten Behind Bars panel event, moderated by Kelly Wallace, featuring guests Topeka K. Sam, Jamila T. Davis, Martha Kamber, Robert Weisberg, and Steven Montoya on July 20, 2019 at the Roulette Theater, Brooklyn, New York.Photo by Mike Lawrence.

The New York Liberty find multiple ways to provide an assist off the court

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 20: Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Indiana Fever on August 20, 2019 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Liberty break losing skid with victory over Fever

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 18: Tanisha Wright #30 of the New York Liberty goes for a rebound against the Phoenix Mercury on August 18. 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liberty fail to take advantage of shorthanded squads in Dallas and Phoenix

WHITE PLAINS, NY- AUGUST 13: Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty looks on. during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 13, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rebecca Allen has been working toward this “purple patch” her whole life

UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 24: Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty reacts during a game against the Connecticut Sun on July 24, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liberty looking for Unity ahead of regular-season debut in Brooklyn

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 4: Brittany Boyd #15 of the New York Liberty watch film before the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 4, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘Trying to find good starts’: Katie Smith’s search for Liberty guard play

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 4: Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty passes the ball against the Connecticut Sun on August 4, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Katie Smith names the New York Liberty enemy: Turnovers

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 1: Head Coach Katie Smith speaks with her team during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 1, 2019 at the College Park Arena in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York’s playoff push took a turbulent turn against Dallas

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: Kia Nurse #5 of Team Delle Donne shoots the ball during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 on July 27, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sights and sounds from Kia Nurse and Tina Charles’ All Star weekend

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JULY 20: Kia Nurse #5 and Tina Charles #31 of the New York Liberty stretch prior to a game against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 20, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Gotham’s Dynamic Duo Nurse and Charles arrive in Vegas with gratitude

New York Liberty's guard Marine Johannes (R) handles the ball next to Los Angeles's Sydney Wiese during the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) match between New York Liberty against Los Angeles Sparks on July 20, 2019 in the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images)

Marine Johannès a revelation; New York Liberty look locked in

EVERETT, WA- JULY 14: Brittany Boyd #15 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Seattle Storm on July 14, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Injured Boyd and Durr return to practice as the Liberty eye the Sparks at home

EVERETT, WA- JULY 14: The New York Liberty huddle up during a game against the Seattle Storm on July 14, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

A roster in flux is behind the Liberty’s three straight losses

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 12: The New York Liberty huddle up during the game against the Chicago Sky on July 12, 2019 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Reunited didn’t feel as good for the Liberty in Chicago

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 15: Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty shoots against Moriah Jefferson #4 of the Las Vegas Aces at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on August 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Kia Nurse shows the world, again, why she’s an All-Star starter

WHITE PLAINS, NY- June 28: Head Coach Katie Smith and Assistant Coach Charmin Smith of the New York Liberty pose for a photo prior to a game against the Dallas Wings on June 28, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘It’s a memory’: Katie Smith and Liberty discuss Charmin Smith’s tenure

BELGRADE, SERBIA - JULY 07: Anna Cruz () of Spain in action against Marine Johannes (L) and Bria Hartley (R) of France during the FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2019 Final match between Spain and France on July 7, 2019 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Coming off Vegas loss, Liberty add speed and strength to the roster

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JULY: Kayla McBride #21 of the Las Vegas Aces dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Liberty on JULY 7, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liberty’s lethargic loss at home against the Aces snaps win streak

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 5: Reshanda Gray #12 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on July 5, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Liberty’s torch ignites to slide past Mercury, earning fourth consecutive win

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 03: The New York Liberty celebrate their 84-83 win against the Seattle Storm during their game at Alaska Airlines Arena on July 03, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Tina Charles and Kia Nurse prove they deserve your votes in New York Liberty win

WHITE PLAINS, NY- June 28: Brittany Boyd #15 of the New York Liberty is interviewed after a game against the Dallas Wings on June 28, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Reshanda Gray’s pride night performance inspires in Liberty win

UNCASVILLE, CT - MAY 14: Avery Warley-Talbert #7 of the New York Liberty boxes out Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream to grab the rebound on May 14, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liberty add Avery Warley-Talbert to bolster roster

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- JUNE 22: Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty gets introduced before the game against the Minnesota Lynx on June 22, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways and notes: Short-handed Liberty fall to hungry Lynx