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2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman will make Liberty debut against the Sun

CONNECTICUT, AUG 1 – Emma Meesseman returns to the WNBA to support the Liberty amid injuries to three key players as the team aims to maintain its second-place standing, Liberty are 17-9.

  • On Friday night, Emma Meesseman will suit up for the Liberty against the Sun amid a three-game stretch in five days.
  • Amid injuries to Breanna Stewart's bone bruise, Nyara Sabally's knee, and Kennedy Burke's calf strain, the Liberty signed Meesseman.
  • The Liberty waived guard Jaylyn Sherrod to clear roster space for Emma Meesseman, a one-time All-Star and 2019 champion with the Mystics.
  • Roster adjustments paved the way for her impact on the court, as GM Jonathan Kolb called her return a 'tremendous moment' after waiving guard Jaylyn Sherrod.
  • Signing Meesseman boosts the Liberty to contend for back-to-back titles, as they sit second at 17-9 despite a three-game losing streak.
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2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman will make Liberty debut against the Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Emma Meesseeman is ready to help the New York Liberty on their quest to repeat as WNBA champions. The 2019 WNBA Finals MVP, who last played in the league in 2022, will suit up for the team Friday night against the Connecticut Sun. “Emma Meesseman’s return to the WNBA is a tremendous moment for our league, and the fact that she chose New York for her next chapter speaks volumes,” said New York Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb. “S…

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WNBA – Emma Meesseman has been absent from the Women's Grand League for three years and will be back tonight with the Liberty. It will be in front of Connecticut.... Read more »

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