WNBA·November 3, 2026 02:03 PM ET

Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after one season

New York went 26-18 before a semifinal sweep

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What happened: The New York Liberty fired head coach Chris DeMarco after one season with the franchise, USA TODAY Sports reported. ESPN reported that he will not be retained.

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Why it matters: DeMarco's lone season produced a 26-18 record and the No. 8 seed. New York now opens a coaching search ahead of the 2027 season.

What to watch: The Liberty have not announced a successor ahead of the 2027 season.

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@USATODAYSports Nov 03, 2026 · 19:01 UTC

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