There are plenty of lessons to be learned over the course of a season. And the shorthanded Liberty are in the midst of one of the hardest sessions yet.

In case that needed underscoring, Reeve added a final jab when asked about Liberty newcomer Emma Meesseman — the top free agent in the world who chose New York over Minnesota last week. Meesseman won’t be available Wednesday, as she’s working to secure her work visa, but Reeve wanted to make one thing clear:

The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx are battling for the first time this season, with the Lynx hosting the 2024 WNBA championship rematch at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Liberty are already without star Breanna Stewart (leg),