Chris DeMarco. | Getty Images When reviewing the New York Liberty’s 2026 season, I wondered if general manager Jonathan Kolb would be willing to admit that Chris DeMarco was the wrong hire and move on from him after one season. On Tuesday, we found out that, after some delay, he was, as ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reported that DeMarco will not return as the Liberty’s head coach. The decision reignites the scrutiny that surrounded Kolb electing to fire former head coach Sandy Brondello following t...
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - MAY 08: Head coach Chris DeMarco of the New York Liberty looks on during the first quarter of the season opener against the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center on May 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of 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 Ishika Samant/Getty Images) | Getty Images After one season...
NEW YORK — It’s one and done for Chris DeMarco. The Liberty front office has decided to fire the head coach after just one season with the team, according to ESPN. “Thank you, Coach DeMarco,” the Liberty posted on social media Tuesday. The moves come after the team entered the postseason as an eighth seed and got swept by the Atlanta Dream in their second-round playoff series. DeMarco, who ...
New York Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco talks to forward Leonie Fiebich (13) during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Mercury at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.,...
The New York Liberty faced a disappointing 2026 season, with a rough start and a quicker-than-expected playoff exit. Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally’s injuries really set the Liberty up for some growing pains early in the year. After a 3-4 start and a 13-12 record at one point, they clawed their way to a 26-18 […] The post Liberty Make Final Decision on Chris DeMarco After Playoff Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Liberty had a disappointing end to the 2026 WNBA season. New York was swept out of the playoff by Atlanta , extinguishing their hopes of a deep postseason run before they began. Team ownership was clearly not pleased with that outcome, which led to a huge announcement on Tuesday. The Liberty will not retain Chris DeMarco as their head […] The post Liberty fire Chris DeMarco after getting swept by Dream in WNBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty have fired coach Chris DeMarco after only one season, the franchise announced Tuesday.DeMarco came to New York in December after serving for more than a decade as an assistant with the Golden State Warriors.
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