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Message: [QUOTE="Lynx23, post: 3047821, member: 309"] Things may not be as dire for the NY Liberty as they seem. They re-signed Rebecca Allen and Amanda Zahui B (the two I hoped they would re-sign along with Bria), and of course retain Kia. Since Charles is a core player they'll do everything they can to hold onto her. They have a new billionaire owner who is dedicated to pro basketball (49% owner of the Nets). They will probably play in a better venue closer to NYC, perhaps the Barclay Center, the following year. They have tons of room under the salary cap to sign new players right now. They have the 2nd draft pick this year (hoping for Phee or KLS, but Durr would be fine), which also means they'll have a high pick in the second round. Maybe Kia can convince an Aussie or two to come on over (e.g., Kelsey Griffin, her WNBL teammate, has indicated an interest in returning to the WNBA). A lot remains to be accomplished in a short period of time. We'll soon see how it all shakes out but I suspect when all is said and done, in time the NY Liberty will once again be a favorable destination for players to land. And Katie Smith will have had more coaching experience under her belt. [/QUOTE]