Liberty fire head coach Chris DeMarco after playoff exit

The New York Liberty have parted ways with head coach Chris DeMarco following a single season at the helm. DeMarco's tenure ended after the Liberty were eliminated by the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA semifinals. New York, which finished with a 26-18 record, was the No. 8 seed in the playoffs and suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of Atlanta. Despite a strong roster featuring former MVPs Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, the Liberty struggled to perform throughout the season. DeMarco, who had prior NBA experience but no WNBA coaching background, faced criticism for the team's inconsistencies and playoff strategy. The Liberty will now seek a new head coach for the upcoming season.

• 1:05 PMESPN — Sources: Liberty head coach DeMarco out after one year at the helm
• 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty reportedly fire head coach Chris DeMarco after 1 season, sweep in WNBA semifinals