Coverage dated November 3, 2026

New York Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after one disappointing season

Headline from WHEC Rochester

The New York Liberty have fired coach Chris DeMarco after only one season. DeMarco came to New York in December after serving for more than a decade as an assistant with the Golden State Warriors. He had no prior WNBA experience before guiding the Liberty to the eighth seed in the regular season.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    New York Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after one disappointing season (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    The New York Liberty have fired coach Chris DeMarco after only one season. DeMarco came to New York in December after serving for more than a decade as an assistant with the Golden State Warriors. He had no prior WNBA experience before guiding the Liberty to the eighth seed in the regular season.

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Liberty Fire Chris DeMarco After Playoff Upset and Strong Record (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    The New York Liberty fired coach Chris DeMarco after one season, following a 26-18 campaign, a first-round upset of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and a semifinal sweep by the Atlanta Dream. New York will seek its third head coach in three years after a season marked by injuries and questions about t…

  3. New York Post

    Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after only one season (opens New York Post)

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    In late April, Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb expressed a willingness of “being patient with the process” after hiring a first-time WNBA head coach in Chris DeMarco. Six months later, that patience has apparently worn out.

  4. Newsweek

    New York Liberty Make Stunning Coaching Decision After One Season (opens Newsweek)

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    The New York Liberty will not retain Chris DeMarco after one season, setting up another major coaching search.

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