New York Liberty

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

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

Katie Smith names the New York Liberty enemy: Turnovers

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

WHITE PLAINS, NY- MAY 8: Asia Durr #25 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Chicago Sky 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 Matteo Marchi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Missed opportunities plague Liberty in loss to Sky

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Amanda Zahui B. #17 of the New York Liberty high-fives teammates during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 15, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Amanda Zahui B. giving Liberty a taste of what they’ll miss

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: The New York Liberty huddles up during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 15, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways from the New York Liberty west coast road trip

WHITE PLAINS, NY- MAY 8: Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty handles the ball 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)

Liberty win second in a row against Lynx behind Nurse, Durr and Zahui B

WHITE PLAINS, NY- MAY 8: Odyssey Sims #1 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a free-throw against the New York Liberty 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)

What the Minnesota Lynx learned from Wednesday’s loss

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 9: Rebecca Allen #9 of the New York Liberty seen prior to the game against the Las Vegas Aces on June 9, 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rebecca Allen out against the Lynx with a hand injury

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 9: The New York Liberty huddle up following the game against the Las Vegas Aces on June 9, 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Liberty jolts Aces for first win against former coach Laimbeer

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 7: Bria Hartley #14 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Washington Mystics on June 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Liberty lose first-half momentum in loss to Mystics

WHITE PLAINS, NY- JUNE 7: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics warms up before the game against the New York Liberty on June 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Mystics top Liberty Friday night