New York Liberty

HARTFORD, CT - JANUARY 27: Layshia Clarendon #41 of Team USA handles the ball during shoot around on January 27, 2020 at the XL Center in Hartford, 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Images)

GM Jonathan Kolb discusses adding Layshia Clarendon to New York Liberty

Phoenix Mercury in talks to acquire Tina Charles, Skylar Diggins-Smith

Cheryl Reeve, Katie Smith talk Shelley Patterson hire and checkers

Liberty extend reserved qualifying offers ahead of WNBA free agency

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- MAY 10: Assistant Coach Shelley Patterson of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during the game against the Washington Mystics on May 10, 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)

Report: Shelley Patterson expected to join Walt Hopkins in New York

BROOKLYN, NY - JANUARY 8: Newly appointed, New York Liberty Head Coach Walt Hopkins poses for a photo during the New York Liberty press conference to announce new head coach Walt Hopkins on January 8, 2020 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 2020 WNBA (Photo by Mike Lawrence/WNBA via Getty Images)

Hiring Hopkins solidifies the Liberty’s vision for Brooklyn in 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 27: Assistant Coach Walt Hopkins of the Minnesota Lynx participates during a Lynx Fit Clinic on June 27, 2019 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square 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)

Walt Hopkins named new head coach in New York

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 15: Owner Joe Tsai of the Brooklyn Nets during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on December 15, 2019 in New York City. 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 Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

WNBA moments of the decade: The Liberty were set free

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics talks to assistant coach Eric Thibault during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on June 20, 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 Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York Liberty down to three head coaching candidates

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 18: Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve and assistant coach Walt Hopkins discuss play in the third quarter against the Seattle Storm during their game at Alaska Airlines Arena on August 18, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Cheryl Reeve: Liberty down to their “final three” in coaching search

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Tina Charles,Parker Dixon and Rawlston Charles attend the "Charlie's Records" screening during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at Village East Cinema on May 3, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

Review: “Charlie’s Records” is the ethos of New York Liberty Star Tina Charles

NEW YORK - JULY 17: Lisa Willis #40 of the New York Liberty drives against Coco Miller #9 of the Washington Mystics during the WNBA game at Madison Square Garden July 17, 2008 in New York City. 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 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Former Liberty Guard Lisa Willis joins Westchester Knicks’ coaching staff

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- MAY 10: Sylvia Fowles #34 and Assistant Coach Walt Hopkins look on before the game against the Washington Mystics on May 10, 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)

What do the Liberty need to consider in their head coach search?

BROOKLYN, NY - MAY 9: The New York Liberty stand for the National Anthem prior to a game against China National Team on May 9, 2019 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 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 Matteo Marchi/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York Liberty announce their new home: Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 30: Head Coach Katie Smith of the New York Liberty looks on before the game against Connecticut Sun on August 30, 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 out as New York Liberty head coach

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 30: Head Coach Katie Smith of the New York Liberty looks on before the game against Connecticut Sun on August 30, 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’s future in New York remains uncertain

UNCASVILLE, CT - MAY 14: Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty talks with Teresa Weatherspoon before the game against the Atlanta Dream 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)

Teresa Weatherspoon returns to Louisiana, joins Pelicans

WHITE PLAINS, NY- MAY 8: Asia Durr #25 of New York Liberty looks on before the game against the Minnesota Lynx on May 8, 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)

Asia Durr undergoes successful hip surgery in preparation for 2020 return

JERSEY CITY, NJ - SEPT 13: The full Harvest Moon rises behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City on September 13, 2019 as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

GM Jonathan Kolb: Liberty look to keep building with number one pick

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

NIS, SERBIA - JUNE 30: Kiah Stokes (41) of Turkey in action during FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2019 Group C basketball match between Turkey and Hungary in Nis, Serbia on June 30, 2019. (Photo by Sasa Djordjevic/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

New York Liberty re-sign Kiah Stokes

WHITE PLAINS, NY - SEPTEMBER 6: Tiffany Mitchell #3 of the Indiana Fever deends Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty 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)

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

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 30: The New York Liberty huddles up against the Connecticut Sun on August 30, 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)

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