Is the New York Liberty’s championship window still open heading into 2026? 

Gotta Get Up tackles the team’s future as the WNBA’s new CBA rewrites the rules of engagement. Hosts Erica L. Ayala and Brian Florentin break down the potential impacts of increased max salaries, the introduction of developmental roster spots, and vital changes for player movement—including trade protection clauses for pregnant players. 

They weigh in on the franchise’s strategies with Brianna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, Banijah Laney Hamilton, and Natasha Cloud all in the free agency and expansion draft mix.

Reactions to a fast and furious off-season, a Final Four recap, and the looming arrival of new expansion teams—like the revived Houston Comets—keep the stakes high. Can Chris DeMarco steer the Liberty through roster shake-ups and a longer season? 

The show examines what the Liberty must do to remain true contenders as they chase glory in the WNBA’s milestone 30th season.

🏀 In this episode:
🗽Elite 8 recap from the NCAA Women’s Tournament
🗽What the new WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement means
🗽Free agency, roster questions, and key decisions ahead
🗽What has to happen for the Liberty to contend again in 2026

With a new coach, major roster uncertainty, and the league celebrating 30 seasons, this is a pivotal moment for New York.

00:00 Elite Eight recap and draft preview

03:23 UConn vs. Notre Dame matchup

07:04 South Carolina's offensive improvement

12:54 Lauren's growth and mindset

15:53 Intro and topics for today's episode

18:01 New collective bargaining agreement

19:48 Key updates in new CBA

23:15 WNBA salary updates and rookie pay

28:37 Connecticut Sun's history and legacy

30:08 WNBA award payouts increase

35:13 Discussing J.J.'s contract options

38:40 Team dynamics and Cloud's value

41:06 Elite Eight discussion and free agency

44:05 Navigating leadership during negotiations

48:26 Questions about Chris DeMarco's readiness

51:30 Preparing for the upcoming season

53:57 Looking ahead to WNBA season

56:09 Outro

To win a championship, you need depth. That's precisely what New York Liberty had, especially with Kennedy Burke in the rotation.

Join Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin to understand how Kennedy Burke's reliability propelled the Liberty toward their first WNBA title.

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Is Courtney Vandersloot staying with the New York Liberty or heading elsewhere? 🏀 The GGU Crew dives into this burning WNBA question with raw & unfiltered thoughts! 🚨 Join us LIVE for real-time reactions, in-depth analysis of Courtney's free agency decision, and what this means for the Liberty's future. 

We’re breaking it all down—her role, stats, and what she’s looking for in free agency. Plus, we’re talking New York Liberty’s roster moves and who might step up to fill the gap. It’s all happening with interactive live chat, where YOUR thoughts shape the discussion. 

Don’t miss this basketball watch-along for Liberty fans and WNBA lovers alike. Join us LIVE to find out! 🗽🔥

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Vibe Check
04:31 - Courtney Vandersloot 2024 Season
10:36 - 2025 Season Outlook for Courtney Vandersloot
14:05 - Value Comparison: Courtney Vandersloot's Impact
16:16 - Raising the Standard in Women's Basketball
19:45 - Satou Sabally Analysis
20:40 - CBA Negotiations Overview
21:50 - Newsletter Sign-Up
24:23 - Courtney Vandersloot's Free Agency Preferences
29:50 - Unrivaled Schedule Issues
31:47 - Where Will Courtney Vandersloot Play Next?
42:09 - Available Guards for New York Liberty
47:52 - Marine Johannes vs. Courtney Vandersloot Debate
53:17 - Unrivaled Discussion
57:20 - In-Person Experience Recap
01:01:15 - Media Day Highlights
01:17:40 - Impact of the 2-Year Bug on Sloot?
01:25:03 - Ellie Wave

It's the most wonderful time of the year, WBB fans! The WNBA is back and action with a star-studded rookie class, not to mention a new "superteam" emerging in Seattle. 

On tonight's episode, the Gotta Get Up crew will take a look at the New York Liberty Training Camp roster and players who we think NEED to have a stellar season for the Liberty to run it back to the WNBA Finals.

The  @NewYorkLiberty couldn't hold onto an early Game 4 lead, and the Aces take the 2023 WNBA title 70-69 despite a depleted roster. 

Erica L. Ayala, Brian Fleurantin, and special guest Geoff Magliocchetti give their immediate postgame reactions on the court at Barclays Center. 

It's do or die in the 2023  @WNBA Finals today for the  @NewYorkLiberty .  Erica L. Ayala and Misha Jones discuss the smackdown dished out to the Liberty in Game 2 and what needs to happen in Game 3 for New York to defeat the Las Vegas Aces and keep the series going. 

GOOD NEWS, LIBERTY FANS!

We've started a special Patreon-only podcast ahead of the WNBA Finals. Sign up today to hear exclusive interviews, podcast bloopers, and more!

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Let's Go! The  @NewYorkLiberty are in the  @WNBA Finals for the first time in over 20 years! They will hit the road to take on the  @LVAces in a best-of-five series.

Gotta Get Up! A Podcast for New York Liberty fans will be in the house for Game 1. Before we head to Las Vegas, hear Erica L. Ayala, Misha Jones, and Brian Fleurantin chop it up in Part I of this WNBA Finals Preview episode.

GOOD NEWS, LIBERTY FANS!

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The @NewYorkLiberty Game 1 of the @WNBA Semifinals to the @ConnecticutSun, and host Erica L. Ayala publicly apologizes for her disrespeCT. 

Plus, what must the Liberty do to get back on track and protect home court Tuesday before riding up to Uncasville?

The Gotta Get Up crew is back with a recap of the Washington Mystics at  @NewYorkLiberty   series and predictions for the Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun at New York Liberty. 

The  @NewYorkLiberty win Game 1 over  @WashMystics by a score of 90-75. Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu led all scorers with 29 points. Brian Fleurantin and Erica L. Ayala give their instant postgame analysis. 

Here are three takeaways and a bonus from the WNBA Playoffs Game 1 at Barclays Center.