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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.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Black Rosie Media and Gotta Get Up's hosts on social media:BRMBlue Sky (BRM): https://blackrosiemedia.bsky.socialErica L. AyalaBlue Sky: https://elindsay08.bsky.socialBrian FleurantinBlue Sky: https://busyxb.bsky.socialSign up to WBB Roundup to receive women's basketball news in your inbox: https://wbb-roundup.beehiiv.comSupport Black Rosie Media: https://www.blackrosiemedia.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT BLACK ROSIE MEDIABlack Rosie Media is a community for Black women and melanated creators in sports media. We are committed to showing up as advocates for the visibility of Black women and creators of color through original content, events, partnerships, and more. Our goal is to create a space online where Black women and other BIPOC creators are celebrated, appreciated, and equitably compensated for their work. Not only is Black Rosie Media a community for Black women and melanated creators, but it's also a standalone media conglomerate giving these creators a platform for their work. We are a space for news, game coverage, and creative sports content.#wnba #newyorkliberty #womensbasketball

Is Courtney Vandersloot staying with the New York Liberty or heading elsewhere?

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!GOTTA GET UP: OVERTIME MEMBERSHIP:patreon.com/BlackRosieMedia

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!We've started a special Patreon-only podcast ahead of the WNBA Finals. Sign up today to hear exclusive interviews, podcast bloopers, and more!GOTTA GET UP: OVERTIME MEMBERSHIP:patreon.com/BlackRosieMedia

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. 

Misha Jones (she/they), Brian Fleurantin (he/him), and Erica L. Ayala (she/her) are back and this time with a one-hour preview special. The trio sat down ahead of the start of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs to discuss the first-round matchup between the  @WashMystics (7) and the  @NewYorkLiberty (2). We recap how the regular season series went down, who will be the x-factors for each team, and give our BOLD predictions for the series. Check back later for their selections for the 2023 WNBA End-of-Season Awards.The Liberty host the Mystics on Friday, September 15 at 7:30 PM ET at Barclays Center. 

Brian and Erica recap the  @NewYorkLiberty 80-98 loss to the  @WashMystics in the final game of the regular season. As fate would have it, Washington and New York will meet in the first round of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs. Later in the week, join us for a special Postgame Preview episode with Brian, Erica, and Misha Jones. 

The New York Liberty are the hottest team in the WNBA with only one week left in the 2023 regular season. Brian Fleurantin and Misha Jones join Erica L. Ayala to recap Liberty's wins over the Connecticut Sun and  Chicago Sky. The trio also discusses how New York played without Sabrina Ionescu (rest, calf) and if we'll see head coach Sandy Brondello opt to rest other players ahead of the playoffs. Finally, what does Misha think about the Washington Mystics playoff chances given their continued issues with injury this season? PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!This episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless ! Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

The  @NewYorkLiberty have won 11 of their last 12 games with two weeks left in the 2023  @WNBA season. During that stretch, they have defeated the  @LVAces three times, including in the 2023 WNBA Commissioner's Cup. Mathematically speaking, the Liberty can still earn the top seed and home-court advantage. Gotta Get Up host Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin recap the 94-85 win over the Aces on Monday night and discuss what New York needs to do to earn the top seed. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!This episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless. Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

On this episode of the Gotta Get Up Podcast, Jackie Powell is back to provide insight on Marine Johannés and the French National Team. This is Part II of our conversation with Jackie Powell. Listen to Part IIn Part II with Jackie Powell, we discuss:What went between Marine Johannés and Team FranceHas it impacted MJ's play?Thoughts on WNBA prioritizationWill we see Marine Johannés at the 2024 Summer Olympics hosted in Paris?How will the WNBA navigate the 2024 All-Star Weekend and the #Paris2024 Summer GamesRead Jackie's story on MarineUPCOMING LIBERTY GAMESThursday, August 23 - New York Liberty at Connecticut SunSaturday, August 26 - New York Liberty at Minnesota LynxMonday, August 28 - Las Vegas Aces at New York LibertyFollow Jackie PowellPLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!This episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless. Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

The @NewYorkLiberty are the 2023 Commissioner Cup champions! On this episode of the Gotta Get Up Podcast, Liberty beat writer Jackie Powell joins host Erica L. Ayala to recap the Comish Cup win, the loss in Las Vegas, and how the team bounced back in Phoenix.  Jackie and Erica also dive deeper into New York guard Marine Johannés.Was her 17-point performance in the Commissionner's Cup Championship a fluke (Spoiler: It wasn't)?What did the Aces do on August 17th to disrupt the Liberty?How has Johannés grown throughout the season & what is her next evolution?Erica & Jackie also talked about Marine's relationship with Team France. What happened this offseason? Did it impact Marine's confidence? What will happen come the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France? We will have a Part II dropping Wednesday morning. Week in ReviewAugust 15 - Liberty beat Aces 82-63 in Commissioner's Cup August 17 - Aces beat Liberty 88-75August 18 - Liberty beat Phoenix Mercury 85-63Upcoming GamesThursday, August 23 - New York Liberty at Connecticut SunSaturday, August 26 - New York Liberty at Minnesota LynxMonday, August 28 - Las Vegas Aces at New York LibertyFollow Jackie:https://twitter.com/ClassicJpowPLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless. Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

Happy Commissioner's Cup Championship to all who celebrate. The  @NewYorkLiberty and  @LVAces face off tonight for the 2023  @WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship. Erica L. Ayala, Brian Fleurantin, and Misha Jones are back to recap the August 6th game and make predictions for Tuesday night, including the ONE THING that will set A'ja Wilson apart in August (according to Misha anyway, lol)!Previous GamesThe Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 98-81 on June 29thThe Liberty defeated the Aces 99-61 on August 6thFollow Misha:https://twitter.com/mishthejrnalistFollow Brian:https://twitter.com/busyxbRead Erica's latest story for @CBSSports:https://buff.ly/449JqBO SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless. Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

The New York Liberty handed the  @LVAces their third loss of the season behind a 31-point performance by guard Sabrina Ionescu. Courtney Vandersloot added 10 points and six assists, and took over second place in career assists in the WNBA. Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin recap the 99-61 win from the bowels of Barclays Center. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless . Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

The New York Liberty had July 27th circled on their calendar, but what about July 28th?Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin are back to discuss the big  @NewYorkLiberty win over the Atlanta Dream and a somewhat surprising loss to the  @MinnesotaLynx. Erica & Brian also discuss what the Liberty need to focus on for the remainder of their recent road trip before returning to Barclays on August 6 to take on the  @LVAces. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless . Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

Hello, @NewYorkLiberty fans!Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin are back with another episode of the Gotta Get Up podcast for New York Liberty fans! On this episode, we discuss the 2023  @WNBA All-Star Weekend and the slate of games for New York coming out of the ASG break. Other topics on this episode include:Are the  @dallaswings9176 a legit team?JJ finally unlockedMarine Johannes is magicWhat's tea when the  @AtlantaDream comes to Barclays on July 27th?Ionescu Makes History:https://youtu.be/k79aX0pJIGoDallas at New York highlights:https://youtu.be/nWxy8E13BnUIndiana at New York Highlights:https://youtu.be/gZYJ1PzdQnsPrevious Podcast Episode:https://youtu.be/YqJUCkKft9YSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless . Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

Brian Fleurantin and Erica L. Ayala recap a 3-0 run for the  @NewYorkLiberty ahead of the 2023  @WNBA All-Star Weekend. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless . Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

The New York Liberty played two Top 4 squads last week, the Connecticut Sun and the Las Vegas Aces. The "superteam" rivalry was revealing for this young squad. Hear Brian Fleurantin and Erica L. Ayala discuss what we learned from the game against the Aces, and why all "superteams" this season aren't equal. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless . Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

The @NewYorkLiberty earned a gutsy 89-88 OT win over the @WashMystics Sunday at Barclays Center. The Liberty didn't earn a lead until the fourth quarter and were down by as many as 17 points while only having a one-point lead. Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty with 31 points in the game, and Jonquel Jones led New York with 10 rebounds. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by  @livebounceless . Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

Misha Jones (she/they) joins the show to preview the Washington Mystics at New York Liberty on Sunday. We start by asking Misha our 'Brown Sugar' question: When did they fall in love with basketball? Then, Misha gives us an inside look into the Mystics. Currently fourth in the WNBA standings, what do we know about this team? How is Eric Thibault doing in his first season as head coach? PLUS, the WNBA is rightfully seen as a beacon of hope for what inclusion can look like in professional sports. However, the league and the greater women's basketball community still have more work to do.Other Podcast Topics:What did we learn from the first game on opening day?Who are the key players for the Mystics?What is Washington's identity?SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by @livebounceless. Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

Brittney Griner played her first game in Brooklyn since being wrongfully detained in Russia. Does the @NewYorkLiberty have a point guard problem that goes beyond Sabrina Ionescu's hamstring injury?Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin discuss this on Episode 5 of Gotta Get Up - A Podcast for New York Liberty Fans. Learn more about the Bring Our Families Home Campaign:https://www.bringourfamilieshome.org/Podcast Topics:Sandy Brondello, Liberty Players Embrace Brittney GrinerNew York Wins Over Phoenix at BarclaysWhat Did We Learn From the Atlanta Loss?Does the Liberty Have a Point Guard Problem?SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by @livebounceless. Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

The  @NewYorkLiberty earned their second consecutive 100+ points game after defeating the Dallas Wings 102-93 on Sunday afternoon. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 32 points in the home game. Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleuratin discuss whether Stewie is on track for an MVP-worthy season, the ongoing debate over WNBA player safety and charter flights, and our reactions to media members calling the New York Liberty "overrated." All that and more on Episode 4 of Gotta Get Up: A Podcast for New York Liberty Fans. Podcast Topics:WNBA Safety ConcernsMinnesota at New York postponedSabrina Ionescu makes New York Liberty history in AtlantaRecapping the Sabally Sisters reunionTakeaways from 102-93 win over Dallas WingsIs this New York Liberty tea overrated?!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by @livebounceless. Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

"We ain't so super," @NewYorkLiberty head coach Sandy Brondello said of her team after an 86-82 loss to the Chicago Sky. While the Liberty have a talented roster, it will still take time for things to click.  Erica L. Ayala (Black Rosie Media) and Brian Fleuratin (The Local W) return to discuss a three-game Week 3 of @WNBA action for the New York Liberty. Podcast Topics:Who were the top Liberty performers of the week?The Return of Marine JohannèsWhat's up with Sabrina Ionescu?Upcoming Liberty scheduleSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by @livebounceless. Use promo code BRM for 15% off your first Bounceless Control Sports Bra at Bounceless.com. 

After a week to recharge, the @NewYorkLiberty (2-1) defeated the @ConnecticutSun (3-1) by a final score of 81-65 at BarclaysCenter Saturday afternoon. Breanna Stewart led all scorers with 21 points in the afternoon game celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Brooklyn. On this episode of Gotta Get Up, Black Rosie Media founder Erica L. Ayala talks with The Local W Head of WNBA Content, Brian Fleuratin, about the game and the week ahead for the New York Liberty. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BLKRosieMedia

In the 2022  @WNBA playoffs, the  @NewYorkLiberty fell short of their ultimate goal: the first championship in franchise history. The team that T-Spoon (Teresa Weatherspoon) build has seen league legends such as Cappie Pondexter, Swin Cash, and Tina Charles come & go. However, in a new borough, with a new ownership group (Joe & Clara Wu Tsai), and a new cast of characters, New York is hoping this is their year.On this episode of Gotta Get Up, Black Rosie Media founder Erica L. Ayala talks about the "new"  @NewYorkLiberty  squad with The Local W Head of WNBA Content, Brian Fleuratin.  Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BLKRosieMediaFind Black Rosie Media on:➡️INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blackrosiemedia/➡️TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BlackRosieMedia