What happened: The New York Liberty leaned into the weather with a playful 'Too much heat in BK' message as New York City sits under an extreme heat watch. Heat indices across the city are forecast to climb past 100 degrees, potentially nearing 109, through the end of the week.

Why it matters: The light moment comes as the Liberty turn toward the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship against the Las Vegas Aces, another high-stakes meeting between two of the league's marquee franchises. Off-court personality posts like this keep New York's fan base engaged heading into a trophy game.

What to watch: Attention shifts to the Commissioner's Cup final, where New York looks to add another title against Las Vegas.