SAN FRANCISCO — The Liberty haven’t been happy with how their season has played out, but their confidence in what this group can do hasn’t wavered.

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Part of that is because they know their ultimate fate will come down to what they get out of their best lineups — and the showing of at least two of the best five-player units has been few and far between.

The Liberty knew earlier this year that they’d need to make a starting lineup change for their 2024 WNBA title defense.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton needed knee surgery this spring that would sideline her for the entire 2025 campaign. As a result, the Liberty suspended her contract and traded for Natasha Cloud.