Liberty Hire Warriors Assistant DeMarco as Coach

The New York Liberty have hired Chris DeMarco, a longtime assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors, as their new head coach, sources confirmed on Friday. The move comes after the Liberty parted ways with Sandy Brondello following a disappointing 2025 season, aiming to build on the franchise's first WNBA championship won in 2024.

DeMarco, 40, joins the Liberty after spending 13 years with the Warriors, where he contributed to four NBA titles under head coach Steve Kerr. He began his tenure in 2012 as a video coordinator, advancing through roles in scouting, player development, and as a front-of-bench assistant. This season, he played a key role in the team's defensive preparations and worked closely with players including Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole. In addition to his NBA experience, DeMarco has served as head coach of the Bahamas men's national basketball team since 2019.

The Liberty fired Brondello in September 2025, despite her leading the team to a 107-53 record over four seasons and back-to-back Finals appearances. Brondello, a WNBA coaching veteran, later took the head coaching position with the expansion Toronto Tempo, set to debut in 2026. New York's 2025...