WNBA | The Liberty acquired Rebecca Gardner in a cope with the Chicago Sky.

GM Jonathan Kolb and the Liberty continued their busy offseason with trades that would bolster the staff’s protection for the long run.

The staff has acquired 6-1 guard Rebecca Gardner in a cope with the Chicago Sky, the staff introduced Thursday. In return, the rebuilding Sky franchise acquired the Liberty’s personal 2025 and 2026 second-round draft picks. The transfer was first reported by Christina Williams of Ladies Speak Sports activities TV.

Gardner, who may fill a necessity for the Liberty’s protection within the backcourt, is at present rehabilitating a proper Achilles he suffered in February whereas taking part in for Spanish membership Spar Girona.

“We’re extremely excited to welcome Rebecca to New York and help her restoration,” mentioned Kolb. Along with the employees, we’re assured that she shall be in one of the best place to make a full restoration as we goal the 2025 season for her return.”

Gardner performed simply three video games within the 2023 WNBA season as a consequence of a damaged left foot. In line with Annie Costabile of the Chicago Solar-Occasions , the 33-year-old obtained a qualifying provide from Sky, however by no means signed it – that means the Liberty may negotiate the phrases of the deal.

Gardner has solely two seasons of WNBA expertise however has 10 years of abroad basketball beneath her belt. Former Sky head coach/normal supervisor James Wade signed Gardner previous to the 2022 WNBA season and his contributions helped the staff advance to the semifinal spherical of the postseason.

In 35 video games (two begins) with the Sky, he averaged 8.3 factors, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals per recreation.