Archive · 22 Nov 2025
New York Liberty Hires Chris DeMarco as Head Coach
The New York Liberty, the reigning WNBA champions, hired Chris DeMarco as their new head coach.
DeMarco has a lot of experience coaching in the NBA and internationally.
The Liberty's previous coach, Sandy Brondello, left after they won the championship last year.
Most of the Liberty's players are now free agents, so the team's roster might change next season.
New York Liberty hired Chris DeMarco as their new head coach
DeMarco was previously an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors
He brings extensive NBA and international coaching experience to the WNBA team
The Liberty parted ways with Sandy Brondello after their 2024 championship
The team faces roster uncertainty with most players entering free agency
- Who
- New York Liberty
- What
- hired Chris DeMarco as head coach
- When
- Friday
- Where
- New York
- Why
- To build on their recent success and navigate roster uncertainty
Proponents of the Hire
Potential Concerns
Experience
Proponents of the Hire
DeMarco's extensive NBA and international coaching experience will bring valuable insights to the WNBA
Potential Concerns
His lack of WNBA-specific experience might pose challenges in adapting to the league's unique dynamics
- Previous Coach
- Sandy Brondello
- Championship Year
- 2024
- Players Under Contract
- Leonie Fiebich and Nyara Sabally
- Free Agents
- Most players, including Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu