New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello gives instructions to players on the court during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) tips the ball away from New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich, front right, during the first half of WNBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

New York Liberty's Kennedy Burke, left, Kayla Thornton (5) and Courtney Vandersloot celebrate a 3-pointer by Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)