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Preseason wins for New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx

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After two losses New York Liberty won their first preseason game by beating the Connecticut Sun. Liberty pulled away from the Sun in the third quarter in which they established a ten point lead. Sun was outrebounded and outshot by the hosts in this game. Cappie Pondexter led Liberty with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, rookie Kelsey Bone ... Read More »

Fever and Sun victorious in WNBA preseason games

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Defending WNBA champions Indiana Fever and Eastern conference finalists Connecticut Sun won their first preseason games of 2013, downing San Antonio Silver Stars and New York Liberty respectively. Fever pulled out a win thanks to a 24-13 fourth quarter. They trailed by as much as 12 points during the game. Only three of the five players that were signed or drafted ... Read More »

McWilliams-Franklin, Farris named NY Liberty assistant coaches, Whitmore, Weatherspoon – coaching associates

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New York Liberty head coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer has finalized his coaching staff with 4 former New York Liberty players. Taj McWilliams-Franklin and Barbara Farris have been appointed as assistant coaches, Teresa Weatherspoon and Tamika Whitmore as coaching associates to consult with the team during training camp and periodically during the season. Via the team: “I wanted assistant coaches that played the ... Read More »

Blockbuster WNBA trade involving Candice Wiggins, Nicole Powell, Janel McCarville and Deanna Nolan

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3 WNBA team trade has been made involving Minnesota, Tulsa and New York. Minnesota Lynx receives 2014 second rounder from Tulsa and Janel McCarville from New York. Tulsa Shock get Candice Wiggins, Nicole Powell and New York’s 2013 third round pick. New York Liberty receive Deanna Nolan and Tulsa’s 2013 3rd round pick. From Minnesota Lynx statement: “We are very ... Read More »

Cappie Pondexter and Nnemkadi Ogwumike earn WNBA weekly honors

WNBA has named New York Liberty guard Cappie Pondexter and Los Angeles Sparks forward Nnemkadi Ogwumike the players of previous week. From the league: Pondexter led New York to a 2-0 record for the week as the Liberty improved to 14-17 overall, fourth best in the Eastern Conference. In the process, the seventh-year pro ranked first in the East in ... Read More »