New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb knew that he and first-year coach Walt Hopkins would have to make some tough decisions on the team’s roster this year.
He just didn't think they'd have to do it so quickly and without seeing players compete in training camp. The WNBA and the players' union decided that teams would have to get their rosters under the salary cap by Tuesday so that players could start getting paid on June 1.
"It is the worst part of this job," Kolb said in a phone interview. "These are dreams that are suddenly altered and you're a large part of that.