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Liberty's Trade Deadline Silence: Trust in Their 'Building'
6 Aug
Summary
- Liberty made no trades before the deadline, trusting current roster.
- Injuries have forced 13 different starting lineups for New York.
- Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson scored a game-high 25 points.
The New York Liberty chose to stand pat at Sunday's trade deadline, demonstrating faith in their current roster despite a challenging period. Coach Chris DeMarco conveyed strong confidence in his players, emphasizing a focus on reaching their highest level of play when it counts most.
The Liberty, holding an 18-13 record, recently secured a 95-83 victory over the Seattle Storm. This win marked their first double-digit margin of success since July 3. The Storm, currently enduring a nine-game losing streak, received a standout 25-point performance from rookie Flau'jae Johnson.
New York's season has been hampered by injuries, leading to 13 different starting lineups. Key players such as Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, and Satou Sabally have played together in only six games. Sabally has been sidelined since June 23 due to concussion protocols, and forward Leonie Fiebich is also out with a foot issue.
Despite these setbacks, Breanna Stewart has been a pivotal player, averaging a career-high 26.4 points in July and shooting 43.3% from three-point range. Stewart, Jones, and Ionescu were instrumental in their recent win, accounting for the team's initial 26 points and a combined 62 points overall.
