The New York Liberty and Kayla Thornton have agreed to a multi-year extension, which will keep the veteran forward signed with the team through the 2025 season.
Thornton was acquired by the Liberty this past off-season as part of a blockbuster three-team trade with the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings.
This season, through 35 games, Thornton has proven to be a valuable contributor on both ends of the floor, posting averages of 4.7 points and 3.5 boards in 17.1 minutes per game.
“From the moment KT arrived in Brooklyn, she has exceeded the standards of resilience, physicality, consistency and character that embodies the New York Liberty,” said Liberty General Manager Jonathan Kolb.
“We look forward to continuing this journey with KT where she will undoubtedly play a key role here for years to come.”
Through 229 regular season games — 132 of which were starts — Thornton has averaged 7.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game on a combined 41.6% from the field.
The eight-year veteran will look to help extend the Liberty’s win streak to five tonight against the Connecticut Sun.
