In a series of moves Wednesday afternoon, the New York Liberty signed Marine Johannès’, one of Europe’s top shooting guards and, to open a roster spot, traded Asia Durr, who is still battling the effects of long COVID. The Libs also waived point guard Crystal Dangerfield in a move likely to be reversed in the coming days.
Johannès’, a member of the French national team, played for the Liberty in 2019 before the pandemic and is returning after two years with Lyon in the Women’s Euroleague. She averaged 13.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists this season and 7.