WNBA Free Agency Looms as Liberty Faces Key Decisions

Crucial roster moves await as league's top players seek new deals

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:37pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented WNBA basketball game, with sharp planes of royal blue, bright orange, and metallic gold overlapping to create a dynamic, abstract visual representation of the sport.The upcoming WNBA free agency period could reshape the New York Liberty's roster as the team looks to build on its recent success.NYC Today

The upcoming WNBA free agency period could significantly reshape the New York Liberty's roster, with over 100 players across the league seeking new contracts. While the Liberty's core of Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones is expected to return, the team will have some key decisions to make as it transitions to a new head coach in Chris DeMarco.

Why it matters

The Liberty are coming off a strong season but have some important free agent questions to address, including the futures of Betnijah Laney-Hamilton and Leonie Fiebich. How the team navigates this offseason could determine its competitiveness in the Eastern Conference next year.

The details

The Liberty will have a new look after replacing head coach Sandy Brondello with former Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco. However, the team's top players - Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones - have all indicated they plan to re-sign with the Liberty once free agency opens. Leonie Fiebich remains under contract, while Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is expected to return after missing last season due to left knee surgery.

  • WNBA free agency is set to begin in April 2026.

The players

Sabrina Ionescu

A star point guard for the New York Liberty.

Breanna Stewart

An All-Star forward who plans to re-sign with the Liberty.

Jonquel Jones

A veteran forward who will return to the Liberty for her fourth season.

Leonie Fiebich

A Liberty player who remains under contract.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

A Liberty player expected to return after missing last season due to left knee surgery.

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What they’re saying

“We've got you covered on the Liberty beat”

— Madeline Kenney, Sports reporter

What’s next

The Liberty will need to finalize their roster decisions before the start of the 2026 WNBA season.

The takeaway

The Liberty face some crucial free agency choices that could significantly impact the team's outlook for the upcoming WNBA season. Retaining their core stars while addressing other roster needs will be key to the team's continued success.