Overview
- New York reached one-year agreements with veteran wing Rebecca Allen and 24-year-old French point guard Pauline Astier to strengthen its reserve unit.
- Allen returns to the team where she played her first seven WNBA seasons after logging 44 games with Chicago last year and averaging 5.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
- Astier is averaging 10.2 points and 5.6 assists in EuroLeague play with USK Praha, and the Liberty will retain her reserved rights after the 2026 season.
- Local reporting says Allen’s deal is slightly above the league minimum and Astier signed at the rookie minimum, underscoring New York’s emphasis on short-term depth signings.
- The additions heighten competition for minutes and, according to the New York Post, raise questions about Rebekah Gardner’s role and reduce the likelihood of a Natasha Cloud return.