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New Orleans Pelicans hire Jamahl Mosley as head coach - UPI.com The New Orleans Pelicans hired Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach, they announced Monday. The Orlando Magic fired Mosley earlier this mon...

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Goes through scrimmage Sabally (cyst) participated in Monday's scrimmage, per Madeline Kenney of the New York Post.

Impact Sabally, who has missed all four of New York's games to begin the year, appears to be inching toward making her season debut. The Liberty will release an official injury report at some point prior to Thursday's matchup with Golden State, which should bring more clarity on her chances of playing.

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Goes through practice Ionescu (foot) participated in Monday's practice, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact It's not clear if she participated in the full practice, but she scrimmaged in front of the media which bodes well for her status. Based on her initial timetable, a return on May 24 could be on the table.

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Jamahl Mosley lands Pelicans head coaching job two weeks after Magic firing He heads to New Orleans after spending the past five seasons with Orlando.

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Pelicans name Jamahl Mosley as new head coach, two weeks after Magic fired him | Sporting News It didn't take long for Mosley to find a new job.

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Pelicans hire ex-Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley as New Orleans' next coach

The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Jamahl Mosley as their next coach, ending interim coach James Borrego’s candidacy to retain his job on a permanent basis

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"When Bird and Magic retired, everyone said, 'The NBA is over'" - David Stern never feared for the NBA in the post-Michael Jordan era David Stern knew the NBA was 'strong' enough to overcome the void left by Michael Jordan's Bulls.

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"That's when I knew" - Magic Johnson on the moment he realized Dr. Jerry Buss was more than Lakers owner Magic Johnson opened up about a bond that went far deeper than winning or losing.

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Sam Cassell Should Be Next Orlando Magic Head Coach Already a 3x NBA Champ and 3x All-Star over a storied 15-year playing career, Sam Cassell added to his trophy collection in 2024 with anothe...

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Plays two minutes off bench Griffin accumulated one rebound in two minutes during Thursday's 100-82 win over the Fire.

Impact Griffin signed a hardship deal with the Liberty ahead of Opening Night, and she's had limited playing time off the bench over the first week of the regular season. She's totaled two points and a rebound in seven minutes of playing time, and she could be at risk of losing her spot on the roster if Leonie Fiebich (overseas commitment) and Satou Sabally (cyst) are available for next Thursday's game against the Valkyries.

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Tallies nine points off bench Vanloo amassed nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 win over Portland.

Impact Vanloo posted a double-double during last Friday's 31-point win over Connecticut on Opening Night, but she hasn't seen as much usage in the three subsequent matchups. However, she was efficient off the bench during Thursday's victory and tied for the team lead in made three-pointers. The Liberty will have a week off before facing the Valkyries next Thursday, and Vanloo's workload could decrease slightly if Leonie Fiebich (overseas commitment) and Satou Sabally (cyst) are cleared to return.

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Totals 12 points in WNBA debut Fowler recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist in 17 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 victory over the Fire.

Impact Fowler put pen to paper on a developmental contract with the Liberty earlier in the day Thursday, and it was reported shortly before tipoff that she'd be available against Portland. She held her own in her first taste of WNBA action, drilling a pair of treys to join Rebekah Gardner as the two New York bench players to end the night in double figures. Fowler can appear in 11 more games this season following Thursday's clash, so expect the Liberty to pick and choose their spots to deploy the 24-year-old.

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Tallies 11 dimes in win Johannes totaled three points (1-7 FG, 1-7 3Pt), three rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 victory over Portland.

Impact Johannes was unable to find her shooting rhythm, but that didn't stop her from making an impact elsewhere. She made her mark by finding her teammates for buckets, resulting in a career-high 11 assists. Johannes was hitting at a clip of 48.3 percent from downtown in her first three appearances of the year heading into Thursday's dud, so she figures to have plenty of opportunities to bounce back heading into her next matchup May 21 against Golden State.

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Adds 20 points in victory Astier tallied 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three points, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 win over Portland.

Impact Astier turned in yet another impressive scoring performance and has now put up 20 or more points in back-to-back games. She's looked incredibly comfortable through the first four appearances of her WNBA career, racking up 67 total points over this stretch. It remains to be seen how Astier will fit into the rotation once Sabrina Ionescu (foot) is cleared to return, but for now, fantasy managers have been enjoying strong production across the board from the rookie guard.

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Continues stellar play Stewart finished with 22 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 win over the Fire.

Impact Stewart got off to a slow start in this one, but she found her groove in the second half. She put up 11 points in the third period, helping the Liberty carve out a comfortable lead. Stewart has enjoyed an elite start to 2026, as she's put up 20-plus points in three of four appearances while also securing two double-doubles during this span.

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"They're gonna be somebody else's b—s" - Gary Vitti recalls Magic Johnson insulting everyone during wild Lakers rant as a head coach The Lakers legend showed a different side as coach.

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Suiting up versus Portland Fowler (developmental contract) will suit up for Thursday's game against Portland, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact After being waived by the Liberty on May 6, Fowler landed a developmental contract with the team Thursday, making her eligible to appear in 12 regular-season contests. While New York has a lengthy injury report, Fowler still may not see action, considering Rebecca Allen (leg) is set to play after missing the first three games of the 2026 campaign.

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Cleared to play Thursday night Allen (leg) is available for Thursday's game against Portland, Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Allen didn't suit up in the Liberty's first three contests to begin the 2026 campaign. However, after increasing her activity level in recent practice sessions, she is now cleared to play. The 33-year-old appeared in 44 games for Chicago last season, averaging 5.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks across 18.7 minutes per contest. Allen's availability will presumably result in less work for Pauline Astier and Rebekah Gardner.

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Option exercised by New York The Liberty exercised their option with Fiebich (overseas commitment) on Thursday.

Impact Fiebich has missed the start of the 2026 WNBA regular season while finishing her season with Spanish club Valencia. Her team's finals begin Thursday, and she could rejoin the Liberty at some point next week. It isn't very surprising to see New York exercise Fiebich's option after she averaged 8.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 28.1 minutes per game while serving exclusively as a starter across 37 regular-season appearances last year. The Liberty have been shorthanded to begin the year, and Fiebich could be in the mix for a starting role if Satou Sabally (cyst) is still sidelined once Fiebich returns to action.

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Rejoining Liberty The Liberty signed Fowler to a developmental contract Thursday.

Impact The Liberty waived Fowler during training camp, but it appears the two sides have negotiated a new deal. Fowler is now eligible to be available for 12 of New York's games this season.

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Listed as questionable Allen (leg) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Fire.

Impact Head coach Chris DeMarco previously said he's hopeful that Allen would be able to give it a go, so she's trending in the right direction. If she's able to suit up Thursday, it's possible she faces some restrictions.

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Out once again Sabally (cyst) is out for Thursday's game against the Fire.

Impact Sabally will be sidelined for a fourth straight game and remains without a timetable. She's currently away from the team, and it's unclear if she will be back in time for New York's game against the Valkyries on May 21.

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Encouraging start to season Laney-Hamilton supplied 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 98-96 loss to the Fire.

Impact After missing all of last year due to left knee surgery, Laney-Hamilton has been thrust right into a starting role for the Liberty and doesn't seem to be facing noticeable restrictions. She has averaged 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 26.0 minutes per contest over three games this season, but Laney-Hamilton's fantasy appeal could take a hit once New York gets a bit healthier.

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Magic Johnson's advice that made Shaquille O'Neal hundreds of millions: "It's OK to be famous, but you want to start owning things" Johnson helped shape Shaq’s business mindset.

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