Sherrod’s release came shortly before the Liberty signed marquee free agent center Emma Meesseman, who obtained her visa via her native Belgium. Meesseman is in Connecticut with the Liberty on Friday ahead of their game against the Sun, according to The Post’s Madeline Kenney.

Meesseman, a double-double threat and great outside shooter, was a no-brainer signing, and Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was open about her team’s pursuit of her. New York securing her addition elevated their championship odds, particularly given the fact that Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones have both battled injuries this season.