One of the hardest things to do in sports is to repeat as champion . That’s the position that the New York Liberty find themselves in. After an exhilarating series in 2024, the Liberty won their first title in franchise history. They did it in a city that hadn’t won a basketball championship in 50 years, so it was a big deal. But with the WNBA expansion draft on the horizon, the roster would face some challenges. Not to mention, expiring contracts and potential player retirements. How the hell would the Liberty retool? During the WNBA’s off-season last year, the ‘Unrivaled’ three-on-three women’s basketball league launched It was created in part, not only to grow the women’s game in this country, but to also provide a viable revenue option for women players during their off-season. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, a guard for the Liberty last season, participated in the league. She unfortunately suffered a partial ligament tear while competing. That injury procluded Hamilton from suiting up...