The New York Liberty are parting ways with head coach Chris DeMarco after one season, with multiple outlets reporting he is fired. Yahoo Sports and ESPN both describe the move as ending his tenure after a single year, while the Post likewise reports the dismissal occurred in the weeks after the season.
Context in the coverage centers on how the Liberty performed on court and what this means for the franchise going forward. ESPN and Yahoo Sports say the team’s playoff run ended in the semifinals, while Yahoo Sports adds that New York reached the semifinals as the No. 8 seed and was swept by the Atlanta Dream after an injury-impacted season. The Post provides additional organizational context, referencing general manager Jonathan Kolb’s earlier statement about being patient with the hiring process.
Some outlets also note contract and accountability details. Yahoo Sports reports DeMarco was signed to a multi-year deal, implying New York will owe a buyout, while other reports focus mainly on the firing and results rather than contract specifics. Overall, the central points of DeMarco’s dismissal and a semifinals exit are consistently emphasized.
