New York Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after one season
The gist
The New York Liberty fired head coach Chris DeMarco after one season, following a playoff semifinal sweep by the Atlanta Dream.
The Liberty had hired the longtime Warriors assistant as their tenth head coach in late 2025.
How it unfolded
- 2012DeMarco joined the Golden State Warriors, a holdover from the Mark Jackson era, serving in roles including assistant coach and player development coach while helping the team win four NBA titles.
- 2019He was hired as head coach of the Bahamas Basketball Federation's men's national team, a hire that came on the recommendation of Buddy Hield; he has held the role since.
- Nov 21, 2025The New York Liberty agreed to a deal to hire DeMarco as head coach, with Liberty officials and his agent Brian Elfus finalizing terms that Friday.