NEW YORK (AP) — New York general manager Jonathan Kolb decided to make a coaching change so the Liberty could evolve for the future and not live in the past.

“Very serious thought and consideration was made to retaining Sandy (Brondello), but ultimately we determined that evolution and innovation is what is needed at this time," Kolb said Thursday morning to a group of reporters.

The franchise announced Tuesday that Brondello's contract wouldn't be renewed for next season after the team exited in the first round of the playoffs. That came a year she led the team to the WNBA championship in 2024 .

“I think it’s really important, that I emphasize that this decision was in no way punitive, nor was it reactive, but it’s instead rooted in being proactive,” Kolb said. “Nor was this decisi

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