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Liberty Hire Warriors Assistant Chris DeMarco as Head Coach

The four-time NBA champion assistant takes over a contender entering a pivotal offseason with most of its core in free agency.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty pose for a photo after their 3-point challenge during the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Friday that New York finalized a deal to make Chris DeMarco its next head coach, replacing Sandy Brondello after an eight-week search.
  • DeMarco has been on Golden State’s staff since 2012, rising from the video room to front-of-bench assistant with major defensive responsibilities and four NBA titles.
  • He has led the Bahamas men’s national team since 2019, a role that links him to Liberty star Jonquel Jones, who hails from the Bahamas.
  • It remains unclear when DeMarco will leave the Warriors, with reporting indicating he will stay on their bench in the near term before transitioning to New York.
  • The hire comes as only Leonie Fiebich and Nyara Sabally are under contract for 2026, with Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones among pending free agents, and follows a league trend of NBA assistants moving into WNBA head jobs.