She’s also suited up with alongside Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones overseas. And veteran Rebekah Gardner shared the floor with Meesseman while with the 2022 Chicago Sky squad that came one win short of a WNBA Finals appearance.

The All-Star break wasn’t a break for the Liberty when it came to redecorating the roster. They were 15-6 and running second behind their 2024 WNBA Finals partner, Minnesota, but they loaded up even more for a run at a repeat by adding two new players.

The New York Liberty didn't have to add one of the world's best players in the middle of the season to beef up their title defense, but they did it anyway, and now New York looks like the favorite once again to hoist the trophy at the end of the year.

Per Alexa Phillippou of ESPN, the Liberty have landed a commitment from international star Emma Meesseman, who set to return to the WNBA after a two-year absence. Phillippou notes that the date of Meeseman's official signing will be determined how long it ...