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S4 Ep.8 Defense wins Championships

Liberty F.M. — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:14:06 GMT

The New York Liberty are 22–15 through 37 games—the exact same record they had at this point last season. Eight months after Jonathan Kolb introduced Chris DeMarco as the coach who could take this team to another level, are the Liberty actually any closer to becoming a championship team?

François discusses:

The disconnect between Jonathan Kolb's vision and the reality
What Chris DeMarco has improved—and where he's falling short
The Liberty's lack of a consistent defensive identity
DeMarco's game management and struggles to "stop the bleeding"
What the WNBA's top coaches show about accountability and leadership
Why the Liberty aren't showing enough progress from last season
Defensive collapses and missed opportunities against Indiana, LA and Connecticut
Natasha Cloud's career night in Chicago—and the irony behind it

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Dangerous. Potential. Interior. The Liberty's Last Three Games Defined

Erica L. Ayala — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:02 GMT

The New York Liberty went 2-1 over the last three games — and none of it felt clean. Brian and Erica break down Indiana, LA, and Connecticut in the most honest terms possible: one word each.

Dangerous. Potential. Interior.

From Sabrina Ionescu's ankle injury to JJ carrying the bench against Connecticut to the real question underneath it all — is this still a championship window, or is New York running out of time to look the part?

Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin don't hold back on Gotta Get Up, the New York Liberty podcast from Black Rosie Media.

0:00 — Intro: Three Games, One Word Each — New York Liberty Fan Mailbag

7:14 — Liberty vs. Indiana Fever Recap: Brian's Word Is "Dangerous"

16:54 — Can the Liberty Secure Home Court? WNBA Playoff Standings Breakdown

21:16 — Liberty vs. LA Sparks Recap: Brian's Word Is "Potential" (And Why It Goes Both Ways)

49:21 — Sabrina Ionescu Ankle Injury Update: Will She Play vs. Chicago?

51:31 — Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun Recap: Brian's Word Is "Interior" — JJ Shines Without Stewie

56:41 — Is This Still a Championship Window? Erica's Honest Assessment

1:11:14 — All-WNBA Team Debate: Can Jonquel Jones Make It in a Guard-Heavy Year?

1:13:07 — FIBA Women's World Cup 2026: France's Roster Still Not Set With 18 Days to Go

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The Liberty's Stretch Run & the Laney-Hamilton Question

Erica L. Ayala — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:03:58 GMT

The New York Liberty waived Betnijah Laney-Hamilton — and got nothing in return. No trade. No pick. No player. She's headed to Washington and the questions about how this was handled aren't going away. Erica and Brian break it all down.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 — Intro: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Waived by the Liberty, Headed to Washington

1:37 — The Timeline: Why the Liberty's Handling of Laney-Hamilton Doesn't Add Up

9:01 — What Chris DeMarco Said — and What He Didn't

23:14 — What Laney-Hamilton's Next Chapter Looks Like in Washington

28:53 — WNBA Standings Breakdown: Where New York Actually Stands in the Playoff Race

30:19 — Season Series Tiebreakers: How the Liberty Can Climb to a Top 4 Seed

45:21 — Liberty vs. Indiana Preview: Can JJ Guard Caitlin Clark When It Matters?

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Gotta Get Up! is a New York Liberty podcast and YouTube show from Black Rosie Media. New episodes every week throughout the 2026 WNBA season.

S4 Ep.7 A Searching Identity

Liberty F.M. — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:28:06 GMT

The New York Liberty have won seven of their last eight games and are finally showing signs of finding their identity. But Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's departure has left plenty of questions about the team, its direction and how the organization handled the situation.

François discusses:

The emotional fallout from Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's departure
The contradictions surrounding her DNPs and the Liberty's communication
Chris DeMarco's role and the fans' reaction
Why Marine Fauthoux deserves her opportunity
Rebecca Allen's impact since returning to the starting lineup
Sabrina Ionescu's resurgence and why she needs to lead the offense
The growing connection between Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones
Why Stewie's improved three-point shooting could be crucial
Whether the Liberty's seven-of-eight stretch is a real turnaround or simply a favorable stretch of games
Chris DeMarco, Jonathan Kolb and the bigger question: What is the Liberty's identity?

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JJ Made History. The Weekend Still Hurt.

Erica L. Ayala — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:21:07 GMT

Jonquel Jones just became the first player in WNBA history to win every MVP award the league has to offer. So why did All-Star Weekend leave everyone with more questions than answers?

Erica and Brian get into all of it — what JJ actually meant, what she was carrying that nobody knew about, and why the conversation goes well beyond one viral clip.

Then there's the Liberty, who keep finding ways to win games they probably shouldn't and lose games they definitely should have closed. Is the coaching getting better or are the players just refusing to let it matter? And what does it actually take for this team to stop being a mystery — even to itself?

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S4 Ep.6 The Liberty Stopped the Bleeding... For Now

Liberty F.M. — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:12:54 GMT

After four straight losses, the New York Liberty desperately needed a response. And before the All-Star break, they finally got one.

With back-to-back wins against the Dallas Wings and Chicago Sky, New York stopped the bleeding—but are they truly turning the season around, or did they simply avoid a deeper crisis?

François discusses:

- What really caused the Liberty's four-game losing streak

- Why injuries don't fully explain New York's struggles

- Chris DeMarco's search for the team's identity

- The signs of life from the Dallas win

- Sabrina Ionescu's incredible overtime takeover

- Marine Fauthoux's breakout performance

- The continued mystery surrounding Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

- The win over Chicago: proof of progress or just a temporary fix?

- Why the Liberty's stars remain the foundation of their championship hopes

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🗽 Liberty Blew Prove-It Week. Now Comes the Reckoning.

Erica L. Ayala — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:34:34 GMT

RECORDED LIVE July 13, 2026

It's just Erica flying solo tonight — join her live at 7:30 PM ET to break down a brutal stretch for New York.

00:00:00 — Liberty Blew Prove-It Week: Erica Breaks Down What Went Wrong
00:07:00 — The Standings Don't Lie: 7th Place, 3-7 in Last 10
00:10:00 — Dallas Game Breakdown: 29 Points from Stewie Wasted
00:12:00 — "The Three-Point Shot Wasn't Falling — Drive to the Basket!”
00:21:00 — Trade Talk: Cam Brink, Anissa Morrow & the Bench Depth Problem
00:26:00 — DeMarco's Postgame Reaction: Performative or Real?
00:30:00 — Personnel vs. Philosophy: Why the Defense Isn't Working
00:46:00 — "It's Malpractice": Erica on Wasting Stewie's Best Years
00:55:00 — Does DeMarco Have the Locker Room? Erica Goes There
01:07:00 — Bench Stats Live: Where Do the Liberty Actually Rank?
01:13:00 — If They Miss the Playoffs, Does DeMarco Come Back?
01:57:00 — The Closing Rant: Give New York a New York Win

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Stewart Dropped 36 on the Lynx. That Won't Be Enough.

Erica L. Ayala — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:05:23 GMT

This episode of Gotta Get Up! was recorded LIVE on July 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET 🗽

The Liberty are riding high — and now it's "Prove It" Week. Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin break down what's next for New York after a statement stretch.

00:00:00 — Liberty Win the Commissioner's Cup & Beat the Minnesota Lynx
00:03:38 — Does the Commissioner's Cup Win Count? Vegas Without A'ja Breakdown
00:09:33 — Olivia Miles Shutdown: How Liberty Neutralized Minnesota's Star
00:16:00 — Second Chance Points Problem: The One Stat That Concerns Us
00:26:00 — Stewart: 36 Points, 14-of-19 Shooting — MVP Case Examined
00:34:27 — Stewie vs. Sabrina: Who Should Have Won Commissioner's Cup MVP?
00:41:00 — Betnijah Laney-Hamilton DNP: DeMarco's Communication Breakdown
00:52:49 — Exclusive: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Speaks (Audio Only) — The Pause That Said Everything
01:05:00 — Should the Liberty Trade Betnijah? Why the Answer Is No
01:17:00 — First-Time Head Coach on a Contending Team: Is DeMarco Set Up to Succeed?
01:34:00 — Pauline Astier Is Sabrina's Missing Backcourt Partner
01:49:00 — Prove It Week: Liberty Schedule Breakdown Ahead of Dallas

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S4 Ep.5 The Liberty Chasing the Crown

Liberty F.M. — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:59:53 GMT

Fresh off winning the Commissioner's Cup and following it up with an impressive victory over the Minnesota Lynx, the New York Liberty suddenly look like a team rediscovering its championship identity.

But was it simply two good wins—or the true turning point of their season?

François discusses:

- Why the Commissioner's Cup could change the Liberty's season

- Sabrina Ionescu finding her rhythm again

- Breanna Stewart's leadership and MVP performance

- Jonquel Jones' dominance on both ends

- The defensive adjustments behind back-to-back statement wins

- Pauline Astier's growing impact on the rotation

- Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's recent DNPs

- Why consistency will determine New York's title defense

The Liberty are chasing something much bigger than the Commissioner's Cup. If these last two games are any indication, New York may finally be building the habits needed to defend their WNBA championship.

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S4 Ep.4 The Valkyries Flipped the Switch on the Liberty

Liberty F.M. — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:52:17 GMT

Coming off consecutive losses on their West Coast road trip, the New York Liberty head into the Commissioner's Cup Final searching for answers after a frustrating 76-67 defeat to the Golden State Valkyries.

François discusses:

- How Golden State's defense completely disrupted the Liberty's offensive rhythm

- The pivotal 11-0 run before halftime that changed the game

- Why New York's offense fell into hesitation and hero basketball

- Defensive breakdowns, over-helping, and losing the battle in the paint despite a size advantage

- What Chris DeMarco, Breanna Stewart, and Sabrina Ionescu had to say after another disappointing performance

- Whether these struggles are simply growing pains—or signs of deeper issues the Liberty must solve quickly

The talent is still there. The championship expectations haven't changed. But with the Commissioner's Cup Final against the Las Vegas Aces just around the corner, the Liberty have little time to turn potential into consistency.

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Stewart vs Wilson: WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Preview | Gotta Get Up

Erica L. Ayala — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:54:09 GMT

NOTE: Recorded live on Monday, June 29, 2026

The Commissioner's Cup Final is HERE. New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces — Tuesday at Barclays Center.

Erica and Brian recap Sunday's game against the Golden State Valkyries and shift focus to the biggest game of the young Chris DeMarco era. Join us LIVE tonight at 7:30 PM ET.

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TONIGHT'S TOPICS:
🗽 Valkyries Recap — How did New York look heading into the Cup Final? Did they fix the closing problems, or are the questions still there?
🗽 Liberty vs. Aces: The Rivalry — This isn't just a Cup game. It's Stewart, Ionescu, and Jones against A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas on the biggest mid-season stage in the WNBA. What's at stake beyond the trophy?
🗽 The DeMarco Barometer — Two blown leads. A West Coast road trip. Now a championship game at home. Is Tuesday night the truest test yet of what this coaching era is made of?
🗽 Can New York Close? — The question that's been following this team for two weeks gets its biggest answer Tuesday night at Barclays. We break down what has to happen for the Liberty to win.

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Gotta Get Up! is a New York Liberty podcast and YouTube livestream from Black Rosie Media. New episodes every week throughout the 2026 WNBA season.

S4 Ep.3 Castles Made of Sand

Liberty F.M. — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

After an eight-game winning streak and a trip to the Commissioner's Cup Final, the New York Liberty look like contenders once again—but the bigger questions haven't disappeared.

François discusses:

- The defensive adjustments that sparked the turnaround

- Chris DeMarco's impact on both ends of the floor

- Pauline Astier's impressive emergence and Marine Johannes' polarizing role

- Why Jonquel Jones is looking like her championship self again

- The concerns about rotations, consistency, and recurring effort issues

- Why the upcoming stretch could define the Liberty's season

The Liberty have shown just how high their ceiling can be. Now it's about proving they can reach it every night.

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The Liberty's Lead Keeps Disappearing. We're Asking Why.

Erica L. Ayala — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:48:41 GMT

The New York Liberty have blown leads in back-to-back games with the Commissioner's Cup Final 8 days away. Erica and Brian are live tonight at 7:30 PM ET.
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0:00 — Intro: Two Back-to-Back Blown Leads, What's Going On With the New York Liberty?

2:17 — Washington Mystics Recap: How Did the Liberty Lose an 8-Point Lead on Juneteenth?

17:44 — The Final Play Breakdown: Nneka Ogwumike's Buzzer Beater & Liberty's Communication Breakdown

33:01 — The Sabrina Ionescu Factor: Is the Rust a Real Concern Before the Commissioner's Cup Final?

51:00 — Fourth Quarter Chat: Blowout Loss vs. Close Loss — Which Is Worse for a Championship Team?

57:47 — Should the Liberty Make a Trade? Chris DeMarco's Biggest Test Yet

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🏀 SHE'S BACK!!! And So Are The New York Liberty

Erica L. Ayala — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:55:49 GMT

Sabrina Ionescu is BACK — and the New York Liberty are headed to the Commissioner's Cup Final. New York clinched with an 86-64 win over Washington on Sunday, extending their winning streak to SEVEN games and moving to 10-4 atop the Eastern Conference.

Erica and Brian break it all down LIVE tonight at 7:30 PM ET.
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0:00 — She's Back: Sabrina Ionescu Returns to the Liberty Lineup
3:09 — Sabrina in Her Own Words: "I'm Happy to Put on a Jersey Again"
5:13 — Why Ionescu Came Off the Bench (First Time Since 2021)
24:08 — Sabrina on the Knicks Win: "That's Just New York Basketball"
47:07 — The 7-Game Win Streak Breakdown: Have the Liberty Exercised Their Demons?
57:59 — "Why Are We Trading Sabrina?!" — Erica Goes Off on the Trade Talk
1:03:27 — Chopped Cheese vs. The Regular: The NYC Food Debate Nobody Asked For
1:12:01 — Live Reaction: Dallas Up 50-26 on Vegas at Halftime — Aces in Trouble?
1:19:38 — Commissioner's Cup Is Coming — And the Liberty Are Undefeated in It
1:23:55 — Every Time the Liberty Made the Commissioner's Cup Final, They Made the WNBA Finals

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Gotta Get Up! is a New York Liberty podcast and YouTube livestream from Black Rosie Media. New episodes every week throughout the 2026 WNBA season.

Jones and Ionescu Out, Han Xu STEPS UP — Is the Liberty Bench Ready? | S4.E11

Erica L. Ayala — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:22:04 GMT

With Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu sidelined, Han Xu stepped into the starting lineup — and the New York Liberty picked up their fifth win of the season, 89-80 over the Connecticut Sun. But the final score doesn't tell the whole story.

Erica and Brian break down what the Liberty's reserve depth actually looks like when the starters sit, what Han Xu's performance in an expanded role means for this roster, and why the turnover problem isn't going away on its own.

The bigger question: are these minutes a gift — a chance for the second unit to build real chemistry and confidence heading into the stretch run? Or should Liberty fans be uneasy about how close games have been against lower-seeded opponents?

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00:00 – Liberty Win Streak Hits Five
01:27 – Road Win vs Connecticut + Han Xu's First Start
08:58 – Zone Defense Shuts Down Indiana
12:21 – Breanna Stewart's "Sandpaper" Edge
26:40 – Is Stewie's Workload a Concern?
34:47 – Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's New Bench Role
43:34 – Marine Johannès & DeMarco's Confidence Play
50:24 – Commissioner's Cup: Atlanta Dream Preview
59:09 – Sabrina Ionescu Injury Update
1:09:20 – Trade Sabrina for Caitlin Clark?? (Fan Q&A)
1:40:52 – Championship or Bust? Liberty's 2026 Window
1:52:34 – Stewie on Sandy Brondello's Departure

New York Liberty 5-4 After 9 Games — Bounce-Back Season or Cause for Alarm? | WNBA 2026

Erica L. Ayala — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:48:39 GMT

🔴 Recorded LIVE June 1st at 7:30 PM ET.

The New York Liberty entered 2026 as favorites to win the WNBA title. Nine games in, they're 5-4 — and the last two wins came against a 2-7 team while turning the ball over 30+ times. Winning ugly is still winning. But is it enough?
We're going live to break it all down.

🗽 Is Betnijah Laney-Hamilton more valuable off the bench than in the starting lineup?
🗽Can Breanna Stewart sustain this workload over a full season?
🗽 What's the honest assessment of Jonquel Jones so far?
🗽 And what is the long-term role for rookie Pauline Astier in Chris DeMarco's system?

These are the questions that matter right now — and we're not sugarcoating the answers.

0:00 — Welcome & intro: Is it too early to panic about the Liberty?
1:41 — Guest intro: Jackie Powell joins the show
3:24 — Stewie on managing expectations: "We want to win in October"
5:22 — Jackie's history with Gotta Get Up + breaking down the Phoenix wins
59:24 — Dogs vs. assassins: Does this Liberty team have enough edge?
1:03:40 — Getting Jonquel Jones into her flow state
1:07:52 — The Sabrina Ionescu question: point guard or shooting guard?
1:12:47 — Is it the coach or the roster? Comparing Sandy to Chris DeMarco
1:18:27 — The Tina Charles warning: don't waste this championship window
1:23:47 — Sabally injury concerns & the starting five debate
1:30:40 — Erica's starting five for the Toronto game + MJ vs. Betnijah
1:35:36 — Closing thoughts: Sandy's return, Indiana next, and what this team still needs

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Post Shootaround Interview in French with Pauline Astier - May 27th

Liberty F.M. — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:31:12 GMT

After a tough game against Portland, Pauline Astier opens up on the WNBA grind, the quick turnaround between games, and how she’s adjusting to the league’s relentless pace 🇫🇷🗽

“It’s a grind… we’re just focused on the next game.”

Post Shootaround Interview in French with Marine Johannès - May 27th

Liberty F.M. — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:27:11 GMT

After today’s Liberty practice, Marine Johannès opened up about criticism, social media, motivation, and the team’s response after the Portland loss 🇫🇷🗽

“Sometimes it motivates me to prove people wrong.”

S4 Ep.2 The Liberty’s Growing Pains

Liberty F.M. — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After an emotional start to the new era in New York, the early-season reality check has arrived.

François discusses:

- Turnovers and defensive breakdowns across three games

- Why inconsistency, not effort, is the real issue

- The early bright spots

- Why the ceiling is still real when it clicks

- Why it’s too early to panic — but not to ignore patterns

It’s early. It’s messy. But the ceiling is still there.

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S4.E9: New York Liberty 3-4 Start: Concern or Overreaction? | Ari Chambers Breaks It Down

Erica L. Ayala — Wed, 27 May 2026 09:02:30 GMT

The defending champions are off to a rocky start — and we're getting into all of it. Journalist & w omen’s sports pioneer Ari Chambers joins Gotta Get Up! to break down what's really happening with the New York Liberty in 2026.

We're taking a calm, clear-eyed look at the Liberty's 3-4 start — from player performance and roster construction to life under new head coach Chris DeMarco.

Are Liberty fans right to be worried, or is this a classic early-season overreaction? Ari helps us separate the noise from the real concerns.

And we can't let Ari leave without talking New York basketball at large — because the Knicks just swept the Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. We're getting her take on what it means for the city.

Plus — you might not know this, but Ari's connection to the Liberty runs deep. Before she was covering women's sports on ESPN, she was a member of the Liberty's Torch Patrol. We're going there.
In this episode:

🗽What the Liberty's 3-4 record actually tells us — and what it doesn't
🗽Player performance and roster questions through the early stretch
🗽What to make of Chris DeMarco's first weeks as head coach
🗽Ari's days on the Liberty Torch Patrol — and what it taught her about this league
🗽The Knicks are going to the NBA Finals — what does Ari think?

🎙️ Guest: Ari Chambers — Forbes 30 Under 30, SI's 100 Most Influential Women in Sports, former New York Liberty Torch Patrol member

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S4.E.08| The Liberty are shorthanded — but reinforcements are on the way. 🗽

Erica L. Ayala — Wed, 20 May 2026 01:10:58 GMT

Recorded live on May 18th, 2026

The Liberty are shorthanded — but reinforcements are on the way. 🗽
We're breaking down everything you need to know about the injury and availability situation surrounding New York's most anticipated players of 2026.

Sabrina Ionescu has been out since rolling her left ankle in the preseason finale against the Connecticut Sun, and while the MRI avoided a "significant" diagnosis, she's missed the first several games of the season.

The good news?
She's been back at practice and trending toward a return. When does she step back into the lineup — and what happens to the rotation when she does?

Then there's Satou Sabally — one of the most hyped free agent signings in Liberty history and "The Unicorn" still hasn't played a single minute in blue and orange. She's been sidelined with a cyst, but she too has reportedly been participating in practice. What's the realistic timeline for her debut?

And on the arrivals side: Leonie Fiebich just helped Valencia win the Spanish League championship — so Leo's coming back with even more hardware.

Meanwhile, Raquel Carrera is also wrapping up her overseas commitment with Valencia before making her way stateside. When can we expect them in the rotation, and what does the roster start to look like once everyone's finally healthy?

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S4 Ep.1 New Beginnings

Liberty F.M. — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:44:36 GMT

Felicia and François are back for Season 4 of Liberty F.M. — and after the heartbreak of how last season ended, a new era has officially begun in New York.

We discuss:

- How Chris DeMarco’s vision compares to the style Liberty fans have grown used to.
- The biggest roster changes and which players could define this season.
- Early takeaways from wins over Connecticut and Washington.
- Why the Liberty already look dangerous despite missing key pieces.
- What challenges and opportunities lie ahead this season.
- What’s new for Liberty F.M. as we begin our fourth season covering this team we love.

A new season. A new voice. A new beginning.

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S4.E6 | Sabrina Ionescu Injury News: How Worried Should Liberty Fans Be?

Erica L. Ayala — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Sabrina Ionescu is dealing with an injury — and we're not going to sugarcoat it. We break down what we know, what it means for the Liberty's season outlook, and how concerned Liberty Nation should really be.

But there's still a lot to be excited about. Two preseason games in, we take stock of where this team stands — what's clicking, what still needs work, and which players are making a strong case for themselves heading into the regular season.

Speaking of which: roster cuts are coming. We get into who's fighting for a spot, who's likely safe, and who could be on the bubble as the Liberty finalize their 2025 squad.
It's a big week for Liberty basketball.

Let's get into it.

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Liberty vs. Fever Preseason Recap + Kolb Finally Talks Natasha Cloud

Erica L. Ayala — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:16:39 GMT

LIVE - April 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET

The W is back, and we are RIGHT here for it. 🗽

We kick things off with a full breakdown of Saturday's preseason opener at Barclays — the Liberty dropped a 109-91 decision to the Indiana Fever, but honestly? There's a lot to unpack beyond the final score.

Han Xu lead all Liberty scorers with 20 points in her return to Barclays Center, while Breanna Stewart dropped 16 points and grabbed five rebounds in just TWELVE minutes.

Caitlin Clark made her return to WNBA action, rookie Raven Johnson turned heads in a big way, and we got our first real look at this new-look Liberty roster with Satou Sabally in the mix.

We're talking about what we saw, what we liked, and what we're not reading too much into (because it's the preseason, people).

Then we get into the conversation Liberty fans have been waiting on. At Sunday's media day, GM Jonathan Kolb broke the organization's silence on Natasha Cloud — calling her a New York legend, pushing back hard on the narrative that her activism had anything to do with her not returning, and explaining what really happened during free agency.

We're giving you the full picture, our honest reactions, and the bigger question hanging over all of it: where does Tasha land, and what does the league owe her?

00:00 Preseason strategy and shooting focus

16:33 Han's basketball growth and communication

30:19 Utilizing Caitlin Clark's versatility

31:07 Utilizing star player's impact

46:29 Satsu Sabali's playoff impact

56:25 Discussing Natasha Cloud's future prospects

01:08:37 Considering team futures and player longevity

01:15:45 Developing young players for success

01:26:19 Trusting Sabrina with leadership

01:41:25 Liberty's past struggles and improvements

01:55:15 Revamping the LA Sparks team

02:04:31 Liberty's potential and league dynamics

02:10:58 Natasha Cloud's absence and roster changes

This one's for the real ones. Drop your thoughts in the comments — we read everything.

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S4.E04 | NEW LOOK NEW YORK — DeMarco Era Begins + What Happened to Tash Cloud?

Erica L. Ayala — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:02:14 GMT

Training camp is open, and the New York Liberty look nothing
like the team that lost in the first round to Phoenix a year ago.

Brian is LIVE on the scene as the DeMarco era officially begins
at Barclays Center — and we have a lot to talk about.

🏀 WHAT WE'RE GETTING INTO:

🗽 THE DeMARCO ERA BEGINS
Four NBA championships. Thirteen years with the Golden State
Warriors. Now he's the 10th head coach in Liberty history.

Chris DeMarco called this job a "no-brainer" — but what does his system actually look like on the floor? Brian is at camp and we're breaking down first impressions, what's different, and whether a Warriors-influenced system works with this roster.

🗽 THE NEW LOOK LIBERTY
Stewie is back. Sabrina is back. JJ is back. But the roster around them looks very different. Satou Sabally is in Brooklyn after helping Phoenix knock the Liberty out in 2025. Raquel Carrera and Pauline Astier are new faces. And several core pieces from the championship run are gone. What does this team actually look like — and is it better?

🗽 WHERE IS TASH CLOUD?
Natasha Cloud — three-time All-Defensive Team, 2019 champion, 10.1 points and 5.1 assists per game in seafoam last season — is currently not on any WNBA roster. A week before Opening Night.

She broke her silence on Threads Sunday: "I've given my heart to every team and community I've been part of."

How does a player of her caliber end up here?
Is the salary cap structure under the new CBA the real issue?
Is this about fit?
Is there still a team that makes sense?

We're not just asking the question — we're answering it.

📋 THE FULL 2026 LIBERTY TRAINING CAMP ROSTER:
Returners: Fiebich, Gardner, Ionescu, Johannès, Jones, Stewart

Previously with the Liberty: Allen, Han, Laney-Hamilton

New arrivals: Satou Sabally, Raquel Carrera, Pauline Astier, Marine Fauthoux

Note: Stewart, Johannès, and Erdoğan join next week following the EuroLeague Women's Final Six.

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