Kayla McBride scored 18 points and DiJonai Carrington added 15 to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 83-71

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The New York Liberty officially signed 2019 WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman ahead of Friday's game at the Connecticut Sun. Here's what to know:

Throughout her WNBA career, playing most of her time with the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner has earned nine All-Star appearances while leading her team to a league title in 2014 and bringing in two scoring champion titles and two Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Atlanta will be the 2-seed in the playoffs, Seattle will reach the postseason and not one head coach will get fired.

According to a report from ESPN on July 21, the New York Liberty signed former 2019 WNBA Finals MVP Emma Meesseman. The 6-foot-4 forward last played in the league during the 2022 season for the Chicago Sky. Meesseman, 32, led the Washington Mystics to the WNBA championship in 2019.

Before joining Brittney Griner on the Atlanta Dream, Sika Kone played 11 games with the Washington Mystics during the 2025 season. Throughout the season, Kone posted 2.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.

The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty have been rivals now for a few seasons. They squared off against each other in their season opener, one that the Liberty won with ease in a WNBA showcase game.