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Gotta Get Up!
Erica L. Ayala
Host Erica L. Ayala will bring you Liberty recaps, news, analysis, and team interviews in this weekly basketball show dedicated to the New York Liberty. We started in the 2023 season and got to report live from the 2024 Championship celebration at Barclays Center. Follow the original franchise on their quest for their NEXT WNBA championship.
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S4 · E21September 8 · 2 hr 42 minLiberty Players Are Taking Over Berlin!
Six New York Liberty players are competing in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin — and every single one of them has a different story to tell. Breanna Stewart is carrying a younger USA team through a tournament that's already proven to be anything but easy. When nobody else could make a shot against Italy, Stewart was the one grabbing rebounds, switching out on everything, blowing up coverages, and doing the dirty work that kept USA alive. She's simultaneously a top-tier superstar and a lunch pail player — and for a young Team USA that's still finding its footing, that combination may be the difference between a gold medal and an early exit. Head coach Kara Lawson knows it too: with Chelsea Gray and Stewie as her veteran anchors, the question isn't whether Stewart is needed — it's how much she can carry before the knockout rounds get harder. France has been the calmest team in the field, and Marine Johannès and Pauline Astier are a big reason why — Astier leading Team France in assists as a rookie is not something anyone saw coming. Han Xu is shooting over 50 percent in all categories for China heading into the knockout round. Raquel Carrera and Spain survived a scare of their own in the group stage. And Leonie Fiebich is carrying the torch for Germany — as the host nation — with the group stage nearly sending them home before they got through. Erica talked to Leo about what hosting means for women's basketball in Germany, and the answer tells you everything about what's at stake for her personally. Along with Satou Sabally, Leo has defined a generation of German basketball — and this World Cup is her biggest stage yet. Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin break down every Liberty storyline at the World Cup — the group stage, the bracket, and what the knockout round could look like for each player — on Gotta Get Up, the New York Liberty podcast from Black Rosie Media. New episodes every week throughout the 2026 WNBA season. Subscribe wherever you listen. 0:00 — Intro: Six Liberty Players, One World Cup — Group Stage Breakdown 5:34 — USA's Close Call vs. Italy: What It Revealed About This Team 16:44 — Marine Johannès & France: The Calm, Confident Team Nobody Should Sleep On 28:52 — Pauline Astier Is Leading France in Assists as a Rookie 33:19 — Stewie vs. Caitlin Clark: Who's Actually Carrying USA? 1:01:10 — Leonie Fiebich & Germany: Carrying the Torch in Berlin as the Host Nation 1:03:42 — Han Xu Is Shooting Over 50% in All Categories for China 1:09:10 — China vs. Puerto Rico Preview: Why Han Xu Can't Bring the Ball Down 1:13:07 — Belgium, Julie Allemand & the Former Liberty Players Making Noise at the World Cup
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S4 · E20September 3 · 2 hr 50 minShould Breanna Stewart Rest at the FIBA World Cup? | New York Liberty Breakdown
Stewie is heading to the FIBA Women's World Cup — but should she be? With the New York Liberty's playoff seeding on the line and injury questions swirling, GGU Live breaks down the most important debate Liberty fans aren't having loudly enough. Plus a BRM exclusive from Roberta, the Sabrina Ionescu vision question, and a full Liberty playoff preview. What we cover: 0:00 — Should Stewie Skip the World Cup? The Debate Starts Now 3:01 — Rest or Injury? Nobody's Talking — and That's a Problem 6:04 — Sabrina Didn't Make the USA Roster. We Don't Agree With That. 10:51 — This Is Stewie's Decision — But the Liberty Are Watching 13:15 — 🎙️ BRM Exclusive: Roberta Spoke to Dom About the World Cup 21:39 — We Talked to Stewie. Here's What She Said. 24:20 — Stewie Has More World Cup Medals Than Sue Bird. Say That Louder. 25:59 — The Liberty Side of This Stewie Debate Nobody's Having 1:41:45 — The Sabrina Ionescu Trade Conversations — What's Actually Going On? 1:45:58 — What IS the Vision for Sabrina? Point? Two? Combo? 1:58:40 — Stewie Said the Team Is "As Full As It's Going to Get" 2:06:11 — Liberty vs. Aces in the Playoffs — Do New York Have a Chance? 2:18:13 — JJ Is Making a Case for Greatest Rebounder in Basketball History 2:48:41 — FIBA Break Is Here — What the Liberty Need to Come Back Ready For New York Liberty coverage. Expert analysis. Built for Liberty faithful. No filter. #NewYorkLiberty #BriannaStewart #GottaGetUp #WNBA #BlackRosieMedia #FIBAWorldCup #SabrinaIonescu #JonquelJones #TeamUSA #WNBAPlayoffs #WNBATwitter
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S4 · E19August 18 · 1 hr 54 minDangerous. Potential. Interior. The Liberty's Last Three Games Defined
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 New episodes every week throughout the 2026 WNBA season. Subscribe wherever you listen.
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S4 · E18August 12 · 1 hr 51 minThe Liberty's Stretch Run & the Laney-Hamilton Question
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. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a GGU episode. 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? 📬 Was this a misstep by the front office? Drop your take in the comments. 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.
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S4 · E17July 29 · 2 hr 41 minJJ Made History. The Weekend Still Hurt.
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? Subscribe to Gotta Get Up wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted by Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin.
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S4 · E16July 15 · 2 hr 10 min🗽 Liberty Blew Prove-It Week. Now Comes the Reckoning.
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 📬 Subscribe to the WBB Roundup newsletter for coverage across the WNBA, Unrivaled, Athletes Unlimited, NCAA, and international hoops — link below. #WNBA #NewYorkLiberty #GottaGetUp #BreannaStewart
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S4 · E15July 7 · 2 hr 12 minStewart Dropped 36 on the Lynx. That Won't Be Enough.
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 Join the conversation live — drop your questions and predictions in the chat. 📬 Subscribe to the WBB Roundup newsletter for coverage across the WNBA, Unrivaled, Athletes Unlimited, NCAA, and international hoops — link below. Every league, every level, through the BRM lens. #WNBA #NewYorkLiberty #GottaGetUp #BreannaStewart #SabrinaIonescu
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S4 · E14June 30 · 1 hr 59 minStewart vs Wilson: WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship Preview | Gotta Get Up
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. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a GGU livestream. 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. 📬 Hype or concern? Tell us in the chat. 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.
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S4 · E13June 23 · 1 hr 7 minThe Liberty's Lead Keeps Disappearing. We're Asking Why.
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. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a GGU livestream. 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 📬 Worried? Not worried? Tell us in the chat.
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S4 · E12June 16 · 1 hr 27 min🏀 SHE'S BACK!!! And So Are The New York Liberty
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. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a GGU livestream. 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 📬 Ask us anything in the live chat — we're taking questions all show. 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.
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S4 · E11June 11 · 2 hr 9 minJones and Ionescu Out, Han Xu STEPS UP — Is the Liberty Bench Ready? | S4.E11
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? Subscribe for weekly New York Liberty coverage from Gotta Get Up! — the only dedicated Liberty podcast and YouTube show. 🎙️ Hosted by Erica L. Ayala (CBS Sports) & Brian Fleurantin (Nets Daily) 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
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S4 · E10June 3 · 1 hr 42 minNew York Liberty 5-4 After 9 Games — Bounce-Back Season or Cause for Alarm? | WNBA 2026
🔴 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 📌 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss it.
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S4 · E9May 27 · 1 hr 22 minS4.E9: New York Liberty 3-4 Start: Concern or Overreaction? | Ari Chambers Breaks It Down
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 🔴 Join us LIVE Tuesday at 7:30 ET — drop your questions and reactions in the chat! Thumbnail photo credit: Brandon Todd/New York Liberty #NewYorkLiberty #WNBA #WNBA2026 #AriChambers #GottaGetUp #LibertyBasketball #WNBATwitter #NewYorkLiberty2026 #WomensSports #WNBAToday #NYKnicks #KnicksNation #NBAFinals #NBAFinals2026
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S4 · E8May 20 · 1 hr 42 minS4.E.08| The Liberty are shorthanded — but reinforcements are on the way. 🗽
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? Follow us on Bluesky social! Erica L Ayala 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/elindsay08.bsky.social Brian Fleurantin 🦋https://bsky.app/profile/busyxb.bsky.social Black Rosie Media on TikTok 📲https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ Black Rosie Media: Olympics, Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball, and other stories that matter! 🎧 https://linktr.ee/BlackRosieMedia #WNBA #newyorkliberty #podcast 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/@BLKRosieMedia ▶︎ Exclusive Interviews: • Black Rosie Media I Interviews 🎧 LISTEN • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: http://bit.ly/4bCWKpn • Other Black Rosie Media podcasts: https://blackrosiemedia.transistor.fm/ 📱FOLLOW BLACK ROSIE MEDIA • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackrosiemedia • Instagram: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia 📖 READ • More WNBA news: • More Black women in sports news: • More PWHL news: 💵Black Women in Sports • Exclusive Interviews with Black Women in Sports: • Must-Watch documentaries: • Must-read books & articles: ABOUT THE SHOW Get your weekly New York Liberty fix with hosts Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin!
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S4 · E6May 4 · 2 hr 13 minS4.E6 | Sabrina Ionescu Injury News: How Worried Should Liberty Fans Be?
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. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a live episode of Gotta Get Up! 👇🏽 Drop your questions and takes in the chat — we want to hear from Liberty Nation!
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S4 · E5April 28 · 2 hr 14 minLiberty vs. Fever Preseason Recap + Kolb Finally Talks Natasha Cloud
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. 🗽 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 🔔 Hit the bell for Liberty content all season long #NewYorkLiberty #WNBA #NatashaCloud #GottaGetUp #LibertyNation #WNBAPreseason #CaitlinClark #JonathanKolb
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S4 · E4April 22 · 2 hr 6 minS4.E04 | NEW LOOK NEW YORK — DeMarco Era Begins + What Happened to Tash Cloud?
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. 📬 Subscribe to the WBB Roundup — twice-weekly women's basketball coverage in your inbox: https://wbb-roundup.beehiiv.com/ 🏀 Subscribe to Gotta Get Up! so you never miss a live show: https://gottagetuppod.transistor.fm/ 🕗 LIVE: Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 PM ET #NewYorkLiberty #WNBA #GottaGetUp #NatashaCloud #ChrisDeMarco #LibertyNation #WomensBball #BlackRosieMedia #WBBRoundup #LibertyTrainingCamp
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S4 · E3April 15 · 1 hr 44 minSatou Sabally Signed! What about Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Tasha Cloud, & Marine Johannès?
The New York Liberty are BUILT DIFFERENT this offseason — and Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin broke it all down on this week's Gotta Get Up, the podcast for New York Liberty fans brought to you by Black Rosie Media. Satou Sabally is headed to Brooklyn on a multiyear deal, reuniting with former Oregon teammate Sabrina Ionescu and forming one of the most loaded frontcourts in WNBA history alongside Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. But how does the elder Sabally sister actually FIT? Is the Liberty roster too big? What happens when Stewart and Sabally both need to play the four? A nd what about the concussion that cost her the 2025 Finals — can we really count on her staying healthy? We also got into the fan favorites whose statuses are still up in the air: 🗽 Natasha Cloud — Tash is an unrestricted free agent. She expressed interest in staying in New York, but the cap math is getting tight. Does she come back? And was she even the right fit? 🗽 Betnijah Laney-Hamilton — BLH missed ALL of 2025 with a torn meniscus. She's a reserved player — meaning she can ONLY negotiate with the Liberty — and she's been counting down the days on her Instagram. The Brooklyn faithful want her back. So do we. What's the update? 🗽 Marine Johannès — The French fan favorite appeared in every single game in 2025 when everyone else was hurt. She's received a qualifying offer from New York. Is she back? What's her role on a suddenly crowded roster? Plus: new head coach Chris DeMarco, what this roster means for the 2026 championship chase, and whether the Liberty can finally get past the Aces. 👀 Championship or bust? 🎙️ Gotta Get Up is the podcast for New York Liberty fans, hosted by Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin, brought to you by Black Rosie Media — credentialed at the table for the WNBA Draft, WNBA Finals, Paris Olympics, and more. 📬 Subscribe to the Women's Basketball Roundup newsletter — twice weekly WBB coverage delivered to your inbox: https://wbb-roundup.beehiiv.com/ 00:00 Commissioner fields questions at draft 06:18 Discussing lineup strategies and teaching 13:56 Satu's impact on the team 18:46 Deciding on adjusting playing time 24:26 Sabrina's role in the 2024 season 27:57 Sabrina's improved driving skills 37:05 Discussing player lineup strategies 40:31 Impact of a longer roster 47:51 Managing player minutes and competition 49:54 Focus on flexible, switchable lineups 58:30 Discussing offensive rebound strategies 01:02:04 Discussing Kia's role on the team 01:09:23 Discussing Indiana's defensive needs 01:13:17 Social media and WNBA engagement 01:16:28 Emma Messiman's challenging season in NY 01:21:09 Beck Allen's return and team dynamics 01:30:52 Adjusting to new team dynamics 01:33:49 Discussing Stewie and New York Liberty 01:41:41 WNBA podcast schedule update 01:43:47 Podcast outro and thanks
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S4 · E2April 11 · 1 hr 21 min🏀 Gotta Get Up! LIVE: Nyara Sabally to The Six | Ionescu, Stewart, Jones Set to Return
Women's basketball is moving FAST right now — and we have a LOT to say. Join Brian and Erica for a special Gotta Get Up! livestream breaking down one of the biggest weeks the sport has seen in years. The New York Liberty lost Nyara Sabally to the Toronto Tempo in the WNBA expansion draft. UCLA just claimed its first-ever NCAA championship. WNBA free agency is about to open. The draft is days away. We are not taking a breath. Here's what we're getting into: 🏀 LIBERTY LOSE NYARA SABALLY TO TORONTO 🏆 UCLA WINS THE 2026 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP 💸 WNBA FREE AGENCY — THE LANDSCAPE 📋 2026 WNBA DRAFT PREVIEW 💬 YOUR QUESTIONS LIVE IN THE CHAT Drop your takes, questions, Liberty concerns, and UCLA celebrations. We're here for all of it. 📰 Not subscribed to the WBB Roundup yet? It's our twice-weekly women's basketball newsletter — and if this week's news is any indication of what this season is going to look like, you need it in your inbox. Subscribe for free at blackrosiemedia.com. 🎙️ Gotta Get Up! is a podcast for New York Liberty fans, part of Black Rosie Media — a women's sports media company covering women's basketball and women's hockey with the depth they deserve. ────────────────────────────────────── 📌 LINKS 🌐 Website: blackrosiemedia.com 📧 WBB Roundup Newsletter: blackrosiemedia.com/wbb-roundup 🐦 Twitter/X: @BLKRosieMedia 📸 Instagram: @blackrosiemedia ──────────────────────────────────────