What happened: The New York Liberty are assessing potential head coaching candidates after parting ways with Chris DeMarco after one season. Kristi Toliver and Kelly Graves are among the early names under consideration to fill the vacancy.

Why it matters: New York is looking to reset its leadership after finishing 26-18 and suffering a sweep in the WNBA semifinals. The next hire will take over a roster with immediate championship expectations heading into the 2027 season.

What to watch: The Liberty front office will conduct interviews over the coming weeks as they seek to finalize a coaching staff ahead of 2027 offseason preparations.