Fever coach Stephanie White can't believe free agent star's Liberty decision

The New York Liberty are set to sign Emma Meesseman, the top free agent available on the midseason market, boosting their championship aspirations. Meesseman, a former WNBA Finals MVP with the Washington Mystics (2019), is poised to return to the league after playing abroad since 2022, pending visa approval. She will join the Liberty seeking her second WNBA title.

Meesseman chose the Liberty over other interested teams like the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury. Her signing fits neatly into the Liberty's available salary cap space, highlighting the team's careful financial management under general manager Jonathan Kolb.

The Liberty currently hold the WNBA's second-best record (16-6) following a win against the Indiana Fever. The news of Meesseman's imminent arrival surprised Fever head coach Stephanie White, who called Meesseman "an incredible player" and "leader," stating she "adds another dimension" to an "already dangerous team" by bringing in "one of the best players in the world."

New York continues its homestand by hosting the Phoenix Mercury (15-8), the third-place team, for a highly anticipated matchup.