Overview
- New York signed Belgian forward Emma Meesseman on August 1 to address injuries sidelining Breanna Stewart, Kennedy Burke and Nyara Sabally.
- In her August 3 debut, Meesseman tallied 11 points, two rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes to snap the Liberty’s four-game losing streak against the Connecticut Sun.
- She followed with 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in an 85–76 win over the Dallas Wings on August 5.
- Meesseman’s EuroBasket MVP pedigree and prior overseas chemistry with Sabrina Ionescu, Natasha Cloud and Breanna Stewart enabled a seamless integration under coach Sandy Brondello.
- Her addition bolsters New York’s frontcourt depth as the defending champions pursue a second consecutive WNBA title.